Friday, November 30, 2007

Proud To Be Wack by Old Scratch

Like I imagine most of the artist contributing to Rhyme Torrents, Old Scratch is proud to be wack. If I paid attention to what's cool, would I be proud to be wack too?

http://www.rhymetorrents.com/disc3/Old%20Scratch%20-%2000%20-%20Proud%20to%20be%20WACK.mp3

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Dirty Chucks by A Kid Named Ace

It's an indie rock song making fun of hipsters and their Dirty Chucks. A Kid Named Ace knows that irony is the new sincerity.

http://www.songfight.org/music/dirty_chucks/akidnamedace_dc.mp3

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Troublemaker by Lemon Party

Lemon Party makes trouble by rearranging everything. They throw different instruments, voice effects, and singing styles over some solid song structures. The changing arrangements and effects make Troublemaker more interesting than your average songfight entry.

http://www.songfight.org/music/troublemaker/lemonparty_tm.mp3

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Rabbit Pushing Mower by Toy

This sounds like a joyful frolic through a child's fantasy. Rabbit Pushing Mower's electronic beat is set against terrifically playful instrumentation.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Toy%20-%20Rabbit%20Pushing%20Mower.mp3

Monday, November 26, 2007

Dirtbag by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks never has anyting good to say about himself. Now he's a Dirtbag and overrated.

http://www.bradsucks.net/music/albums/idkwid-128/10_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Dirtbag.mp3

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Sylph by Ochre


Sylph

a slender graceful young woman

an elemental being believed to inhabit the air



http://ochremusic.com/mp3s/Ochre_-_Sylph.mp3

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Bit Pop by Shael Riley

"Like a botox injection I keep a stiff upper lip." If that line doesn't make you want to listen to Bit Pop, perhaps you should move on. Catchy electronic beats back up this absurd nerdy tirade.

http://www.rhymetorrents.com/disc3/Shael%20Riley%20-%2002%20-%20Bit%20Pop.mp3

Friday, November 23, 2007

The Russians Are Coming by Val Bennett

If you are looking to slide into a nice, downtempo jazz groove, hear The Russians Are Coming. It'll make you feel years away from 2007.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Val%20Bennett%20-%20The%20Russians%20Are%20Coming.mp3

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Shreds by Duboce Triangle

This is my kind of love song; one that professes its affection for lemon drops. This despite the fact that the sugar is so sharp that it'll tear the roof of your mouth to shreds.

http://dt.songhole.org/sf/DuboceTriangle_Shreds.mp3

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Phantom Limb by The Shins

If you like music inspired by 60s pop, you probably already listen to The Shins. But casual fans can find a few songs to enjoy at their Sub Pop page, such as Phantom Limb.

http://subpop.com/assets/audio/2940.mp3

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

This Town by Brother Machine

Brother Machine is a master of making catchy pop with weirdly dark sentimuents. This Town asks "If I stand up tall, how far can I fall?" but still manages to sound like a celebration.

http://bromachine.msspro.com/music/going%20nuts%2025%20this%20town.mp3

Monday, November 19, 2007

She Remained by Josh Woodward

It's a simple, eery tale of a tragic event. The fact that She Remained seems like it's supposed to be comforting, but it's not.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/JoshWoodward-SheRemained.mp3

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Toronto Star by Lonbobby featuring Evan

Lonbobby adds Evan's saxophone skills to his own piano-based electronic music. The result is the lovely instrumental Toronto Star.

http://www.songfight.org/music/toronto_star/lonbobbyfeatevan_ts.mp3

Saturday, November 17, 2007

One Less by Future Boy

Future Boy delivers a delicious pop song with One Less. It's got a bouncy beat, a catchy melody, and best of all, it's about being happy when your competition dies tragically.

http://www.songfight.org/music/one_less/futureboy_ol.mp3

Friday, November 16, 2007

Modern Christianity by Lackthereof

I can only expect a song called Modern Christianity to be kind of creepy. And it is creepy in just the way I appreciate. Danny Seim's distinctive voice complements the atmosphere perfectly.

http://www.lackthereof.net/modernc.mp3

Thursday, November 15, 2007

3/4 by Ghetto Pony

A creepy moan and skittering electronic beat help 3/4 earn its place on the album Post Apocalyptic Bubblegum Music.

http://zebox.com/ze/audio/ghettopony_-_3_4.mp3

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Fell Out Of The Sky by Hostess Mostess

Hostess Mostess delivers delicious pop. With overdubbed vocals and sappy love song lyrics, you may find Fell Out of the Sky stuck repeating in your head.

http://www.songfight.org/music/fell_out_of_the_sky/hostessmostess_foots.mp3

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Shine A Light by Wolf Parade

Dan Boeckner's mumbly delivery get made fun of a few times in Wolf Parade's bio. Hear him mumble something about being buried alive and hearts beating time out slowly in Shine A Light.

http://subpop.com/assets/audio/2363.mp3

Monday, November 12, 2007

Nursehellamentary by Nursehella with Badd Spellah

Nursehella is one of the strongest geek rappers on the 'net. Prolific nerdcore producer Badd Spellah helps her introduce herself with Nursehellamentary.

http://www.rhymetorrents.com/disc1/Nursehella%20-%2015%20-%20Nursehellamentary.mp3

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Dialysis by Lucky 7s

Dialysis is one of the tightest recording's on Lucky 7s music page. Like most of the Lucky 7s music, it's a must have for fans of the trombone.

http://lucky7s.org/audio/dialysis.mp3

Saturday, November 10, 2007

David Courtney by Rancid

The legend of underworld Robin Hood David Courtney is condensed into punk rock form. Best not step.

http://www.rancidrancid.com/music/david_courtney.mp3

Friday, November 9, 2007

The Moon Is Full by The Apartment

Three Forks is a dashing little EP by internet electronic act The Apartment. The Moon Is Full layers vocal samples and catchy melodies over a shuffling electronic rhythm.

http://www.gondolamusic.com/mp3s/ThreeForks/csr005-03-the-apartment-the-moon-is-full.mp3

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Anomaly by State Shirt

Sometimes State Shirt bangs and growls for the Song Fight community, which helps fill the metal music void there. On no song does he bang and growl more beautifully than Anomaly.

http://www.songfight.org/music/anomaly/stateshirt_anomaly.mp3

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Fab Cusion by Martinibomb

This here's a really fun instrumental track from some brothers in Portland. Put it on and enjoy the monkey noises.

http://www.archive.org/download/csr016/csr016_02_martinibomb_-_fab-cushion.mp3

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Goth Girls by MC Frontalot

Approaching girls can be hard, especially if you've a fetish for a particular type and the object of your affections is right in front of you. Listen as the MC Front tells you about his troubles coping with Goth Girls.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/7/MC_Frontalot_-_Nerdcore_Rising_02_Goth_Girls.mp3
http://frontalot.com/media.php/263/MC_Frontalot_-_02_-_Goth_Girls.ogg

Monday, November 5, 2007

Jay by Abstract Avenue

The Internet Archive holds an enormous treasure of music, but it's difficult to know what to look for. Abstract Avenue has put an album up there. Jay is an ambient electronic track from that album that was featured on Oddio Overplay's Tunes In Overplay.

The album is titled Audio Port and even comes with some attractive cover art.

http://www.archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_02-Jay.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_02-Jay.ogg

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Ran Away To Paris by The Sober Irishman

The Sober Irishman has improved his recording equiment over the years, and it shows in the cleaner sounds of his newer songs. Ran Away To Paris is crisp without being fussed-over and without sacrificing his distinctive, gravelly voice.

http://www.songfight.org/music/ran_away_to_paris/soberirishman_ratp.mp3

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Padriac My Prince by Bright Eyes

From their first album Letting Off The Happiness, Padriac My Prince shows off the Connor Oberst's strained singing that does so much to set Bright Eyes apart. It also goes into typically Bright Eyes topics like dead infant brothers and other rays of happiness.

http://www.saddle-creek.com/sounds/BrightEyes_Padriac.mp3

Friday, November 2, 2007

Treat Me Mean, I Need The Reputation by Xploding Plastix

Xploding Plastix has put a ton of music to stream on their site. Treat Me Mean is perfect when you want hyperactive electronic jazz to get your ass moving.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Xploding%20Plastix%20-%20Treat%20Me%20Mean,%20I%20Need%20the%20Reputation.mp3

Thursday, November 1, 2007

A Tear by Max The Cat

Moody spoken word verses, minimal instrumentation, and a beautifully sung chorus has Max The Cat's A Tear oozing atmosphere.

http://www.songfight.org/music/a_tear/maxthecat_at.mp3