Sunday, September 30, 2012

23 by Blonde Redhead

I consider 23 a pop classic. It was from a merciful god.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/01_23.mp3

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Ruin by Cat Power

This new Cat Power track sits on a catchy repeating piano lick and a hot bass line, perfect for Ruin. http://www.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/cat_power/cat_power_ruin.mp3

Friday, September 28, 2012

IIc by State Shirt

State Shirt messing with his Apple IIc turns out to be a more addictive track than most of what I come across. Excellent.

He also made a video song. Watch him recording the track!

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/videosongs/stateshirt_iic.mp3

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Songs from the Navajo: Movement 1 by David Cope

David Cope has done a number of interesting new classical compositions. One is a four movement piece of compositionally minimal songs called Songs from the Navajo. Enjoy its first movement.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/navajo1.mp3

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Insomnia by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward really sounds like he's fighting Insomnia. Yet he still manages to sound catchy.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/DirtyWings/JoshWoodward-DW-03-Insomnia.mp3

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Ljósið by Ólafur Arnalds

Ljósið is an astoundingly beautiful piano and string piece.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/olafur-arnalds-ljosid.mp3

Monday, September 24, 2012

Re: Joyce by Podington Bear

Podington Bear's message is simple and charming: Re: Joyce.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/JuneOriginal/ReJoyce.mp3

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Reckoner by Radiohead, remixed by Teengirl Fantasy

Teengirl Fantasy's take on Reckoner is abstract and otherworldly.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/reckonerteengirlfantasyremix.mp3

Saturday, September 22, 2012

All For Free by Donnie Ozone and Zep Hurme

A catachy, auto-tuned celebration of the virtues of the Creative Commons, All for Free.

http://ccmixter.org/content/zep_hurme/zep_hurme_-_All_For_Free.mp3

Friday, September 21, 2012

I'm Not by Panda Bear, remixed by phaseone

I'm Not is a pleasing mix of ethereal harmonies and hip-hop beats.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/imnotphaseone.mp3

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Easy Killer by Lisa DeBenedictis, remixed by oldDog

oldDog's version of Easy Killer sounds so right it should be canonical.

http://ccmixter.org/content/oldDog/oldDog_-_Easy_Killer_(dogmix).mp3

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Suffocation by Crystal Castles, remixed by Memory Tapes

Gorilla vs Bear: "Memory Tapes works his magic on this extended version of Crystal Castles‘ Suffocation, transforming the original into a darker, narcotic (but still danceable) dreamscape, with tinges of the kind of faded melancholic nostalgia that Memory Tapes seems to conjure at will."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Suffocation%20Memory%20Tapes%20Remix.mp3

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Mahalageasca (Felix B Jazzhouse Dub) by Mahala Rai Banda

Club music with a Balkan style, Mahalageasca (Felix B Jazzhouse Dub) is perfect for making bodies move.

http://theartmob.net/mofo/Mahalageasca-Felix_B_Jazzhouse_Dub.mp3

Monday, September 17, 2012

Only Reason by Heather Brave and Jeris

I like to let ccMixter editor SackJo22 describe Only Reason for me. "Jeris + ccmixter newcomer Heather Brave. Soft. Rich. Textured. Acoustic pop deliciousness led by a melodic upright bass line and Heather’s expressive vocal. Mmmmm."

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Only_Reason_1.mp3

Sunday, September 16, 2012

God Hates Kittens by Daniel Bautista

For all those who think God Hates Kittens, Daniel Bautista has a tune for you to listen to as you contemplate the awfulness that is God/kittens.

Get your kitten death in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/03.god_hates_kittens.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/ogg/03.god_hates_kittens.ogg

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Millions Of Leaves by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk has a sweet song to help you anticipate Millions of Leaves hiding the street beneath your feet.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/31988642/Millions%2Bof%2BLeaves.mp3

Friday, September 14, 2012

Night Driving by The-Drum

With a deft blend of subtle drumming and organic sounds, Night Driving is a trip.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/05_Night-Driving-B.mp3

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Just Another Day by Justin Bacon

Just Another Day has a charming amateur feel coupled with pensive, melancholic mood.

http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Just_Another_Day.mp3

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Falling by Snowflake

Falling has gotten a lot of remix attention lately at CCMixter, and it's no mystery as to why. It's got a hot acapella with a solid piano accompanying. "My heart on the floor" is an irresistible line.

http://ccmixter.org/content/snowflake/snowflake_-_Falling.mp3

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Use It For Good by Fallulah

Fallulah manages a blend of textured folk sounds and a sexy melody, and she knows how to Use It for Good.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Fallulah%20-%20Use%20It%20For%20Good.mp3

Monday, September 10, 2012

Arkansas by Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado offers a lovely melody for Arkansas.

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

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Dreams by Taken By Trees

Here's a washed out sounding pop tune, sure to make for pleasant Dreams.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dreams.mp3

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Telluric Undercurrent by Revolution Void

Telluric Undercurrent is such a strong blend of ambient electronic and traditional jazz progressions and improvisations that I'm thrilled to have found it.

I highly recommend vorbis if you want to squeeze space or FLAC if you want the highest quality experience.

http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_05_-_Telluric_Undercurrent.mp3
http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_05_-_Telluric_Undercurrent.ogg
http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/5.RevolutionVoid-TelluricUndercurrent.flac

Friday, September 7, 2012

Come And Get Me by The John Benjamin Band

Come and Get Me is a solid guy-and-guitar song, dressed up nicely with some piano and a few other effects.

http://johnorama.com/songs/guy_n_guitar/come_and_get_me.mp3

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Lovers Rock by Love Trio

Aurgasm: "Lovers Rock
combines traditional Turkish notes with elegantly programmed and languid dub bass, and features vocals by Sabina Sciubba of the Brazilian Girls."

http://aurgasm.us/music/Love%20Trio%20-%20Lovers%20Rock.mp3

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

For Real by Okkervil River

For Real is great pop. It's melodramatic, delivered with energy, deft contrast, and an excellent sense of timing and pacing.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/forreal.mp3

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

And How To Translate It by We Vs. Death

And How To Translate It opens We Too Are Concerned/We Are Too Concerned and sets the pace for that record.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/we-too-are-concerned/01%20And%20How%20To%20Translate%20It.mp3

Monday, September 3, 2012

Miarches by Forest Swords

Here’s the swampy, dubbed-out title track/A-side from Forest Swords‘ forthcoming limited edition Miarches cassette [...] Awesome slow burning drone-step with soul
--Gorilla vs. Bear

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Miarches.mp3

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Invasion Of The Not Quite Dead by MC Frontalot

Invasion of the Not Quite Dead was created with a crowd-funded zombie flick. It gives appropriate weight to the horrors of mortality, and what it might be worth to avoid them.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10033/MC_Frontalot_-_Solved_-_08_Invasion_Of_The_Not_Quite_Dead.mp3

Saturday, September 1, 2012

You Are The Light by Jens Lekman

I tend to listen to dark music. So if you're hoping for something peppy and uplifting, try You Are the Light.

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