In the film “High Fidelity,” John Cusack’s character, Rob Gordon, describes the creation of a mixtape as “a very subtle art. Many dos and don’ts. First of all, you’re using someone else’s poetry to express how you feel. This is a delicate thing.”

The days of the mixtape have been usurped by the era of the playlist. One local chef’s hobby of compiling playlists was on display at the Terrace Tavern on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 8 to 11 p.m.