The Mixtress Looks to Restore 'Human Aspect' of Compilations

Thanks to the Internet, it's pretty easy to find new music for free (including, ahem, yours truly's MP3 of the Day). But for some, the joys found in physical mixtape-making are still alive and well. Cue "The Mixtress" -- Portland, Oregon's one-woman operation with a quest to "connect the world through music." Jules Bennett looks like your average indie rocker. Dyed hair? Check! Headphones perpetually glued to her head? Check! But she's more than just a casual fan -- she aims to showcase unsigned musicians via mixtapes that she and her "ninjas" leave near park benches, ATMs, and other unlikely locations in cities all across the country. Bennett also allows music geeks to purchase anonymous mix CDs on her Website, each of which arrives with her own carefully crafted monthly mix CD.

In 'The Mixtress,' a seven-minute documentary (free courtesy or our friends at SnagFilms), you'll meet Jules, her ninjas and more characters in her unique, passionate life. And in case you were wondering, the mix for this film is an indie-pop delight with tracks from bands like Clare and the Reasons and the Cardigans.