Putting together a good dance mix is a skill most of us acquired in our youth but putting together a good hang times mix is something you’re maybe still working on. You want a wide enough array of songs that everyone will at some point hear something they like. You want songs that easily fade into the background while chatting but good enough that if you need to escape a conversation by just vibing to the music, you can. It’s an impressive feat to be able to maintain friendships, do whatever thing you do with your life, put together a small gathering, and stay up to date on the latest tunes and it’s your party so it’s your time to show off. Give your guests something to tap their foot to but nothing that will make them have to get up and dance because everyone hates sweater stench.

This Sweater is Too Hot to Dance In

Worthy – Jacob Banks
Pray to God – HAIM
I Know It’s a Good Thing – Shamir
The Pressure – Jhene Aiko
Stand Alone – Split Screens
OctaHate – Ryn Weaver
3005 (Beach Picnic Version) – Childish Gambino
Tough Love – Jessie Ware
Last Night – G-Eazy ft. Kyle
Satisfaction – Malia
9 – Willow Smith ft. SZA
Let It Go – James Bay
Sickasfuck – Tei Shi

This Sweater is Too Hot to Dance In from Autostraddle on 8tracks Radio.

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