Category: The Jam Pantry

I am coming to you with a very special jam jar this month. I’ve decided to feature Bon Iver for early January’s mix, who has been one of my favorite artists and deepest inspirations since I was a child. Bon Iver’s self-titled album was the first vinyl record I ever listened to. At that time,…

In the Northeast, December is whirling in with a gust and a chill. There’s warmth and hope too, though, twinkling in all the candles and hearth fires that flicker to life this time of year. Here’s a playlist for returning to your hometown for the holidays: a little uncanny, but a fuzzy feeling nonetheless. Driving…

For many of us, the outdoor season is drawing to a close and cozy holidays are on the horizon. We’re listening to more jazz and funk than any other time of year without even realizing it (holiday music does that to you), and I’m here to supplement your listening with a playlist. Enjoy this mix…

In this playlist, we explore a less folky sound than the last Jam Jar, embrace nostalgia, and get comfortable with comfort. Some of us are counting our quickdraws, some of us are reflecting, and many of us are buckling down for the colder months. Check out these songs for a soundtrack: * = kinda new,…

We climbers often see early fall as a harbinger of change and beckoner of new beginnings. October’s first Jam Jar playlist features a delicious blend of these complex feelings. We have: * = kinda new; ! = kinda niche Welcome this season with open arms, making the most of all that encounters you