TCR Mixtape No. 27: Summer Night Drives

There's something about about driving around on a summer night with the windows down and the music blasting that feels ineffable. What is that feeling and why do we seek it? Whether it's high school nostalgia, a feeling of endlessness that often accompanies such drives, or something else entirely, there's always a mood involved. I used to have an entire CD case filled with a disc for each mood...and then streaming services came along. These songs are meant to accompany one of these drives - they all have that strange quality that makes us feel like we're flying down the highway toward some magical place. Cheesy, maybe, but you'll get it when  you press play.  

Mariel Fechik

Mariel Fechik is a musician, writer, and program coordinator for a Chicago nonprofit. She fronts the band Church Booty, sings backup for Chicago musician Emily Blue, and also recently started a duo project with Blue. Her poetry has appeared in various literary journals. She holds a BA in English from the University of Illinois, as well as an Illinois Professional Educators License.