Thursday, May 31, 2012

Nuclear Seasons by Charli XCX

A hot distorted bass synth line makes Nuclear Seasons a catchy electro pop tune.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CharliXCX_NuclearSeasons.mp3

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

League Of Nations by Mark Chadwick

League of Nations is a long, slow, satisfying end to a short, satisfying demo.

I prefer vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/05_league_of_nations.mp3
http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/05_league_of_nations.ogg

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Postremi Dies

Postremi Dies pairs minimal melody with simple sound textures to create a quiet ambiance.

http://archive.org/download/mir014/mir014-04-sepulcrum_spei-postremi_dies.mp3

Monday, May 28, 2012

Five Nights In Britain by State Shirt

Five Nights in Britain is straightforward State Shirt: layered, looping electronic rock.

http://www.songfight.org/music/five_nights_in_britain/stateshirt_fnib.mp3

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Crackers by Maia Hirasawa

These Crackers on the ground explode into joyful pop bliss.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Maia%20Hirasawa%20-%20Crackers.mp3

Saturday, May 26, 2012

CDTW #1 by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Even with a bit of a rough recording, CDTW #1 is an excellent jazz piece worth your listening time.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Downloads_files/CDTW%20%231.mp3

Friday, May 25, 2012

Spore by Ramona Falls

Spore is a slow building, lavishly produced experience. It feels good coming out of your speakers.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RamonaFalls_Spore.mp3

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Desert Flowers by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

"Uncle owen Aunt Beru's album is a careless experiment with simple melodies, crude sounds". Sounds like the Desert Flowers.

Half the size in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/01-Desert_Flowers.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/01-Desert_Flowers.ogg

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

With Just One Glance by Nicolas Jaar featuring Scout LaRue

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Nicolas Jaar quietly dropped [With Just One Glance] with very little fanfare a couple weeks back. Notable not only because it’s awesome and one of the sexier things he’s ever done, but also because it features some sultry vocals from Bruce Willis/Demi Moore’s kid Scout Larue."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/With-Just-One-Glance.mp3

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Stones by The Rhombus

Stones shows a great sense of timing and pacing, paired with a unique fuzzy distorted sound.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/6e612e9ebe9d2b9848b8eb032e1cce075d8f11d2

Monday, May 21, 2012

Raccoon Family Robinson by Podington Bear

You can practically hear the Raccoon Family Robinson playing in the shuffling percussion in this track.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/AprilOriginal/RaccoonFamilyRobinson.mp3

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Elk Statement by if:then:goto

It's apt that on Another Syntax Error if:then:goto writes an Elk Statement. And in that moment he finds himself watching himself watching you.

http://www.one.dot9.ca/2/releases/026/one022_01-if_then_goto_-_elk_statement.mp3

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Tin Man by Future Islands

This Tin Man brings a lovely mix of gravelly, lush melodies, and an electronic pulse.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/future-islands-tin-man.mp3

Friday, May 18, 2012

Trip Time Divine by Revolution Void

If you are looking for a long, ambient, dance-y sort of track, Trip Time Divine delivers nicely.

And it delivers in multiple formats: vorbis and an enormous FLAC for the audiophiles.

http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidLikeaSecretDream/RevolutionVoid-TripTimeDivine.mp3

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Theatre by Abstract Avenue

Theatre could make a solid piece of a sci-fi soundtrack. As it is, it's a good intro to Audio Port

http://archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_01-Theatre_vbr.mp3

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Quiet America by Memoryhouse

A short, simple textured tune for Quiet America.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/10303.mp3

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Blessed by Schoolboy Q featuring Kendrick Lamar

This minimal beat and some direct, intense lyrics remind us that we're all Blessed.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Schoolboy-Q-Ft-Kendrick-Lamar-Blessed.mp3

Monday, May 14, 2012

Hi-Fi Goon by Throw Me The Statue

Hi-Fi Goon is the sort of alternative pop that I've spent much of my youth listening to.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/hifigoon.mp3

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Speed Queen by by MC Frontalot

"I see you need to go all night, on account of that girl you takin' home ain't going to sleep, not without a fight." She's a Speed Queen

http://frontalot.com/media.php/77/mc_frontalot_-_speed_queen.mp3

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Traitor Hater by The Whiskers

The somber organ march and melodramatic lyrics of Traitor Hater contrast/dovetail wonderfully with a ridiculous voice and even more melodramatic delivery.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/164919153/Traitor%2BHater.mp3

Friday, May 11, 2012

La Mitad by Natalia Clavier

La Mitad pairs a lush downtempo production with a relaxed, lounge-y Spanish vocal hook.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/natalia-clavier-la-mitad.mp3

Thursday, May 10, 2012

In The Desert by Daniel Bautista

In The Desert is far more comforting, lush, and diverse than its stark title implies.

Also enjoy the desert in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/09.in_the_desert.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/09.in_the_desert.ogg

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Imma G by Dem Getaway Boyz, remixed by Memory Tapes

Imma G is given a hot distorted bass beat by Memory Tapes.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Imma%20G%20Memory%20Tapes%20remix.mp3

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Dark Side Of The Heart by Jeris, remixed by colab

"This is the kind of song that is meant to be listened to when you are slightly heartbroken, and left alone in a state of wonder. Colab’s harmonization of Jeris’ classic hued ballad adds electronic elements to impeccable piano and the warmth of an upright bass. Lovely." --SackJo22

Dark Side of the Heart.

http://ccmixter.org/content/colab/colab_-_Dark_side_of_the_heart.mp3

Monday, May 7, 2012

The Stars In His Head (Dark Lights remix) by Colin Stetson

The Stars in His Head is an impressive experimental saxophone piece, touchingly roughed up.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/03-The-stars-in-his-head-Dark-Lights-Remix.mp3

Sunday, May 6, 2012

The Great Destroyer (Blind Mix) by Nine Inch Nails, remixed by Halo 33

Halo 33's Blind take on The Great Destroyer doesn't tear itself apart in a fit of squelching bursts like the original. It maintains a steady pop sensibility throughout.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/149809964/The%2BGreat%2BDestroyer%2B%2528Blind%2BMix%2529.mp3

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Love Like A Sunset by Phoenix

Here's a remix of Love Like A Sunset by one of the fellows from Passion Pit. It bounces with exuberance.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Love%20Like%20A%20Sunset%20Shuttle%20Remix.mp3

Friday, May 4, 2012

I Knew It Would Fall by Anomalie_Jonez, remixed by @nop

The joys of predicting doom are made audible in I Knew It Would Fall.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Lancefield/Lancefield_-_I_Knew_It_Would_Fall_(mix).mp3

Thursday, May 3, 2012

All Around And Away We Go by Twin Sister, remixed by Teen Daze

Here's a beautiful little remix of Twin Sister's spacey track All Around and Away We Go.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/All%20Around%20and%20Away%20We%20Go%20Teen%20Daze%20Remix.mp3

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

My Top Secrets by Tiny Folk

While the government is listening to all My Top Secrets I should remind myself that trains can't forget you don't love me.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20My%20top%20secrets%201.mp3

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Adolescents by Frank Rosaly

Frank Rosaly is one of my favorite drummer/percussionists I've heard, and I've had the pleasure of seeing him several times in a single week. He's doing a solo show at Elastic in Chicago on May 10th, and Adolescents makes me excited to see it.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Adolescents_0.mp3