The Burn CD Journal
Field notes on the mix CD ritual — how to make one, what it means, and why it still beats a streaming link.
How Many Songs Fit on a CD? (74 vs 80 Minutes)
A standard 80-minute CD-R holds about 20 songs at pop length. The real math, the 74 vs 80 minute story, the 99-track limit, and what it means for mix CDs.
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25 Mix CD Ideas for a Girlfriend, Best Friend, or Road Trip
25 mix CD ideas with track prompts and sleeve notes: for a girlfriend or boyfriend, a best friend, family, yourself, and the open road. Build one in minutes.
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Make a Mixtape Online: 5 Ways That Still Work in 2026
Want to make a mixtape online in 2026? Five real options compared: playlists, gifting, folders, cassette toys, and a virtual mix CD you send as one link.
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What Is a Mixtape? Meaning, History, and Why It's Back
A mixtape is a handmade collection of songs, ordered with intent and given to one person. Here is the full history, from 1980s cassettes to the 2026 revival.
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How to Burn a CD Without a CD Drive (2026 Guide)
No optical drive? Your real options in 2026: an external USB burner, borrowing one, or skipping the plastic and burning a virtual mix CD in your browser.
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Burn a CD Online, Free, No Download (2026)
Can you really burn a CD online, in a browser, with no software? The honest answer, plus the one way that recreates the mix CD ritual — free, no sign-up.
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How to Make a Mix CD in 2026 (No Software or CD Drive)
A step-by-step guide on how to make a mix CD in 2026 — pick a recipient, choose tracks in order, write a note, send one link. No software, no drive.
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Mixtape vs Playlist: Why a Mix CD Still Means More
A mixtape and a playlist both collect songs — so why does one feel like a gift and the other like a link? The case for the constraint behind a mix CD.
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