Houston Public Media Mixtape

Houston Public Media Mixtape is a breath of fresh air in a landscape of algorithm-driven playlists. It is a public radio station that curates a mix of alternative and indie that feels personal. You'll hear Phoebe Bridgers one minute, then a deep cut from a local band you've never encountered. That's the magic. Daytime programming leans toward the accessible, but the evening slots get adventurous with post-punk and experimental electronic. It won't please everyone, but that's fine. The hosts are actual music lovers who share stories behind tracks. It's public radio without the stuffiness. If yo…