Tag: mp3
08.27.2008 Download: "Come Down" By The Valley
This throwback grunge song reminds me of the times when people could wear flannel without a second thought, which would come in handy in this uncharacteristically cold summer. It’s a big fuzzed-out rocker that will definitely get your feet moving and your head banging.
RIYL: Nirvana, Alice In Chains
08.26.2008 Hear An Unreleased Track By Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
Check out this unreleased cut “30 30” by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, care of gorillavsbear.net
08.26.2008 Two New Final Fantasy MP3s For You!
The fine folks at Stereogum are bringing us not one, but two free songs by that string sequencing genius Final Fantasy.
08.26.2008 Download: "Good Morning" by Grynch
This sounds like something that would play during a montage where someone works really hard and gets good at something, probably boxing (or math). When you combine the sincere vocals with the skilled delivery, you have one good rap song on your hands.
RIYL: Kanye West, TI
08.25.2008 Download: "Dancers at the End of Time" by Howlin Rain
Classic rock, or as a co-worker of mine put it, “rawk.” Seriously, somebody go find these guys and get their time machine. Science needs that thing when Howlin Rain is done with it, to go back in time and find more awesome bands like Howlin Rain, incidentally.
RIYL: Jimi Hendrix, Cream
08.22.2008 Download: "Big Electric Light" By The Tripwires
This song is a nice balance of sweet airy vocal harmonies of ‘60s pop with bouncy guitar work of modern indie rock. Now all I have to do is figure out what the “Big Electric Light” is supposed to be.
RIYL: Beulah, The Beach Boys
08.21.2008 Download: "Back For More" by Hadley Caliman
I can’t listen to this without thinking of those uber-hip spy movies from the ‘60s. This jazzy number is perfect to listen to while you play blackjack in a foreign country. Or if you want to hear a fantastic saxophone solo. Either way, I like it.
RIYL: BlueNote Jazz
08.20.2008 Download: "Hold On, Hold On" By Neko Case
What more could I possibly say about Neko Case, beyond the fact that she’s simply amazing? Her distinctive country-noir sound is as strong as ever on this swaying track, punctuated by a guitar solo that’s simultaneously twangy and ethereal. This is definitely an excellent track for a summer taking a turn down towards the overcast.
RIYL: The New Pornographers, Bright Eyes
08.20.2008 Download: "It's About Time" by Barcelona
The song seamlessly blends spaced-out guitar with bouncy piano. Once you get to the handclaps in the chorus, you’re deep in pop territory and will be happy to be there.
RIYL: Coldplay, Copeland
08.19.2008 My Old Kentucky Blog profiles The Whigs
Dr. Robert of My Old Kentucky Blog takes a closer look at Athens, Georgia band The Whigs with photos. mp3s and more.
08.19.2008 New from Chester French: "My Party"
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends’ Monday Music Roundup this week features a new song from the blog-approved Chester French.
08.19.2008 Langhorne Slim lays down a Daytrotter Session
Langhorne Slim recently stopped by the Daytrotter studio to lay down some exclusive mp3s for you to download and enjoy.
08.19.2008 Download: "I Ate Your Soul (ft. P Smoov)" by Grieves
It’s got a synth-heavy beat. It’s got a falsetto hook. It’s called “I Ate Your Soul.” And it features someone named P Smoov. Based on those facts, this is my favorite song ever. Then the rapping came in and it got even better. The delivery is very comfortable, almost like spoken-word, and entirely awesome.
RIYL: Brother Ali, Yacht
08.18.2008 Download: "I Don't Want To Turn You On" by The Hands
This song is gonna get ya dancing. It’s a garage-inspired punk rock song, with the signature crunchy guitars, the catchy-as-hell riffs, and even a horn section for good measure. I declare this song an official “Good Time Summer Jam.”
RIYL: The Hives, The Mooney Suzuki
08.15.2008 Download: "Big Rock Show" by Sweet Water
This is a big, mid-tempo sing-along, of that breed of late-‘90s power-pop that you hardly hear anymore. I firmly believe that the audience for this band will be instructed to “jump,” and they will happily comply. Get ready.
RIYL: Everclear, Weezer
08.14.2008 Download: "Across The River" by Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies
I feel like a campfire would be very conducive to me listening to this song. It toes the line between an intimately picked and strummed folk song and a full-scale hoedown with steady shuffling drums.
RIYL: Jenny Lewis, Rocky Votolato
08.13.2008 Download: "Jaundice Giraffe" by Feral Children
About a minute into the song, the singer’s scream came out of nowhere and nearly knocked me out of my chair. It’s a haunting meditation of keys and drums, with occasional guitar flourishes to produce a pretty atmospheric track of great experimental rock.
RIYL: Cursive, Discodrive
08.12.2008 Ingrid Michaelson On Daytrotter
Enjoy a long article and some exclusive free music by our good buddy Ingrid Michaelson brought to you by our other good buddies at Daytrotter.
08.12.2008 Download: "Incredible" by Choklate
Choklate’s amazing voice has more than earned her to right to have the chorus “I am incredible” in this song. I couldn’t have put it any better. And I was not asked to, anyway.
RIYL: Blue Scholars, Estelle
08.11.2008 Download: "Ghosts In Our Clothes" By Black Eyes And Neckties
As soon as the haunted house keyboards give way to the dueling guitars, I know I’m ready for something awesome. then they up the ante with screamed, horror-themed vocals. I can’t wait to see these Bellingham locals rock some socks off.
RIYL: Schoolyard Heroes, The Russians, Murder City Devils
08.04.2008 Download: "If You Believe (You Will be Strong)" By Nino Moschella
This is a smooth, funky song. Wait, sorry, I misspelled that. I meant smooooooth. The vocals are raw, the guitar is delicious, and the keys are a welcome addition.
RIYL: Joss Stone, Macy Gray
07.31.2008 Sons & Daughters At Daytrotter
Head over to Daytrotter to pick up those free mp3s by our friends Sons & Daughters, and read the essay about them while you listen.
07.28.2008 Download: "See These Bones" by Nada Surf
Swelling, soft, bubbly indie pop. This is what I like to hear.
Delicate guitar swirls together with smooth violins to create a
catchy, intimate song.
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Horses
07.25.2008 Free Black Eyes And Neckties mp3!
KEXP has decided to be generous this week, both with a free mp3, and with its glowing praise for those spooky Bellinghamsters Black Eyes And Neckties.
07.24.2008 Hear The Girls' new song now!
Listen below to the new song “Transfer Station” by Seattle’s own The Girls. If you love it—and who wouldn’t—you can download it from Pitchfork.
07.22.2008 Beck b-side: "Vampire Voltage No.6"
Covert Curiosity shares the b-side to Beck’s “Chemtrails” 7-inch single. Listen to this Modern Guilt castoff, then catch Beck Saturday August 30 at Bumbershoot. (via Stereogum)
07.21.2008 Download: "Om Baba" by Manooghi Hi
Whenever your album title ends in an exclamation like Manooghi Hi!, you know you’re in for some craziness. Surprise surprise, I was right, and I’m diggin’ it. Dancepunk drums and tambourines underscore the spacey Hindi vocals (that’s right, it’s in Hindi). Then the crunching guitars come in to drive home the point that this song is crazy (in the good way).
RIYL: The Octopus Project, Monotonix
07.14.2008 KEXP launches Bumbershoot Podcast!
Our buddies over at KEXP put together a sweet little podcast to get you all prepped for this year’s Bumbershoot. Take a listen!
Tracklist:
- Superchunk – Misfits and Mistakes
- !!! – All My Heroes Are Weirdos
- Del Tha Funky Homosapien – Bubble Pop
- Dan Deacon – Okie Dokie
- Throw Me the Statue – Lolita
- Nada Surf – See These Bones
- New Faces – Impulse
- Howlin Rain – Dancers at the End of Time
- Neko Case – Needle Has Landed
- PWRFL Power – Coffe Girl Song
- Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands – Cody’s Dream
- Star Anna – Restless Water (Live @ KEXP)
- The Hands – I Don’t Want to Turn You On
- Kinski – Punching Goodbye Out Front
- Black Eyes and Neckties – Broken Teeth
07.14.2008 Throw Me The Statue Do a Session and Interview With Daytrotter
Daytrotter got local boys Throw Me The Statue in the studio for a jam session and an interview, which means good reading and free mp3’s for all of us.
07.14.2008 Download: "Uncle Sam Goddamn" by Brother Ali
This song is a serious paradox. It combines incredibly smooth relaxed delivery, with a scathing indictment of the US government. So smooth, it might be hard for me to politically mobilize when I’m so chilled out by the laid-back rapping. The beat is southern fried with its harmonica hooks (not a standard hip-hop device, but if this song is any indication, it should be).
RIYL: Snoop Dogg, Jurassic 5
07.12.2008 KEXP gives away free Feral Children EP!
Get to KEXP now to download the free EP by local heroes Feral Children!
07.12.2008 New Feral Children: "Jaundice Giraffe"
Head over to Pitchfork and take a listen to the new song by the Feral Children (or you could listen to it right here on bumbershoot.org; your choice).
07.11.2008 Throw Me The Statue exclusive performance
Check out woxy.com’s intimate recording session tracks from local band Throw Me The Statue.
07.02.2008 Minus The Bear do a Daytrotter Session
Check out the exclusive Daytrotter Session mp3s from Minus The Bear.
06.30.2008 Download: "Alma Song" by PWRFL Power
“You are not that attractive, but something makes me feel that you’re going to be my girl” starts off this beautifully played acoustic track by Seattleite PWRFL Power, the unconventional, quirky and extremely talented singer songwriter. This is the first song I’ve ever heard that I could call a romantic comedy, and I love it.
RIYL: Belle and Sebastian, Sondre Lerche
06.23.2008 Download: "Sophisticated Honkey" by Orgone
If I were forced to classify this song in one word, it would be this: Funkalicious. This is a funky-ass instrumental jam, complete with horns and a sweet bass line; what more could you possibly want?
RIYL: Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown
06.16.2008 Download: "Time Without You" by Dale Watson
With bass vocals, slide guitar and fiddles, this song is honky-tonk-tastic. Dale Watson plays classic country music that’s at the very top of its game. A true original, Dale’s even coined his own genre: Ameripolitan (as he defines it on Wikipedia: original music with ‘prominent’ roots influence.) Note: This song may precipitate the purchase of boots.
RIYL: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams
06.09.2008 Download: "The Great Salt Lake" by Band of Horses
Another soaring, dreamy, indie gem from Sub Pop luminaries Band of Horses. This song is off their 2006 release Everything All the Time, not to be confused with their most recent effort, Cease to Begin, which has been flying off store shelves since October. Oh, yeah, also this song is awesome.
RIYL: The Shins, Siberian, Nada Surf
06.04.2008 M. Ward, Jim James & Conor Oberst: Live in 2004
I Am Fuel You Are Friends posted a fantastic live recording from 2004 of “The Monsters of Folk Tour” featuring Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and M. Ward. The show features sets from all three acts plus a special collaborative performance on six tracks, including covers of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.
06.02.2008 Download: "White Dove" by John Vanderslice
After seeing John Vanderslice last year, I mistakenly thought of him as a soft balladeer. With the help of this song, and further listening to his catalog, I now have a completely different opinion. “White Dove” showcases a more bold, raw side of his songwriting that’s smart and catchy.
05.29.2008 New Blakes track: "Basket"
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends has a track from the new Blakes live EP, the summery, super-catchy “Basket.” Check it out.
05.26.2008 Download: "Wild Mountain Nation" by Blitzen Trapper
This song makes me feel good, that’s all there is to it. It combines the blissful indie pop of a band like Of Montreal with the twangy southern rock of a band like Mountain. Obviously, go see this band at Bumbershoot. But only if you like fun.
RIYL: The bands I just mentioned…
04.21.2008 Dan Deacon's mp3 giveaway
Dan Deacon is offering up all his old records for free download at his under-construction website.
07.12.2007 My Brightest Diamond
My Brightest Diamond is just one of the artists featured on Stereogum’s OKX, a tribute to Radiohead’s OK Computer. Check out their cover of track 11, “Lucky.”
04.27.2007 Wu-Tang B-Sides
The Wu-Tang Corp has posted more than 200 Wu-related B-sides as mp3 downloads. Get ‘em while they’re hot.