Nothing whatsoever to do with Antarctica tonight. Instead, after an unspecified chunk of time not functioning, an old favorite website is back up and running, Tiny Mix Tapes.

I consider myself a pretentious music snob on occasion and get a solid kick out of piling hours into mix tapes for friends and love interests, but these folks make me a pale indie kid by comparison. The themes to the mixes (user submitted) range the gamut from corny to hopelessly romantic to bizarre and the mixes are an eclectic gathering of current indie rock groups, classic punk, classic rock, and the occasional obscure but incredibly good random artist. It’s a great place to find new artists and songs to meander after and investigate.

Some examples of the themes Tiny Mix Tapes builds on:

-We’re both artsy, neurotic, pretentious douchebags. We’re perfect for each other. Let’s make out.

-Got everything I need on my back and ready to see the world.

-We have tricked a homophobic future investment banker into thinking my male friend desperately wants him. Now we need a tape to continue the ruse, and to accompany the cupcakes we’re putting on his doorstep.

-Songs to help me accept that, if my life was The Golden Girls, I would be Dorothy. Dammit.

-It’s not going to happen, but you can still paint me naked.

-Songs for having an orgasm in art class.

-Nice to meet you. Can I use you?

-If the house was on fire, I’d save you last.

-Songs for sleeping in a hammock.

-Let’s fall madly in love and move out to a cabin in the woods with your dogs and have crazy hermit sex all day, everyday.