Here in the midwestern United States, the temperature has fallen and we’ve finally had some sporadic snow. Sledding, snowmen, makeshift igloos, and hot chocolate await. Below you’ll find a playlist that pairs well with all those things.

On the mix, you’ll find songs about the holidays (#1, #2), frigid temperatures that may or may not also relate to one’s relationship status (#11), daisy-like medicinal herbs (#20), hopefulness (#9), solitude (#10, #12), rock & roll ambivalence (#13), and one absolutely fantastic song about grandparents (#7).

The songs are mostly new or newish, and mostly mellow with a smattering of upbeat tunes so as to not let that pesky Seasonal Affective Disorder kick in.

The cover art was again done by the fine folks over at Faithless Street — special thanks to fellow Hoosier and weirdo-genius Nick for coming up with the concept.

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As always, if you find something you like, please support the artists and buy their stuff, see their shows, and help spread the good word.

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Tracklist:

1. The Felice Brothers – Country Ham
2. Advance Base – Christmas in Dearborn
3. The Eastern – The Ballad of a Little While
4. Family & Friends – Wyoming
5. The Oh Hellos – Exeunt
6. Josh Ritter – Homecoming
7. Cloud Cult – Transistor Radio
8. Bop English – Long Distance Runner
9. Ezra Furman – Ordinary Life
10. Craig Finn – Going to a Show
11. Donovan Woods – The Coldest State
12. Jake Xerxes Fussell – All in Down and Out
13. Christopher the Conquered – I’m Giving Up on Rock & Roll
14. Iron & Wine w/ Ben Bridwell – Done this One Before
15. City and Colour – Mizzy C.
16. Elliott Brood – Jigsaw Heart
17. Christopher Paul Stelling – Warm Enemy
18. Alabama Shakes – Shoegaze
19. Matthew Vasquez – Tell Me Why (Neil Young cover)
20. Jake Pearson – Chamomile