Even More from the Mind of Cafe Drake

There's a new mix in town at Radio Cafe Drake, FIRZ-FM, possibly our most eclectic yet - musically disparate yet strangely compatible tracks from the various likes of Hot Chip, Jens Lekman, Luna, Le Loup, Andrew Bird and many more. Guaranteed for any event. Click on the link to experience Open Minds, Open Hearts.

Think $8 can't buy a decent Bordeaux? Well think again; think Chauteau Haut Branda, a vineyard just releasing their smooth and light 2006 vintage. Cafe Drake found a bottle even at our corner ghetto liquor store - famous for stocking very little that is very good - so you should have no worries scoring a case. Dry but fruity just enough to sip solo, we've enjoyed it paired with everything from pizza to pepper steak.

Who knew Antony (of the Johnsons) could translate the characteristic warble, so perfect for his neo-cabaret torch songs, to dance music for the Chronic Fatigue set? Flitting in and out of minimalist techno beats, the mid-tempo styling of Hercules and Love Affair adds romance to any gathering. For a sneak peek check out the Open Minds, Open Hearts mix plugged above.