Thursday, October 31, 2013

So It Goes by Akron/Family

So It Goes is perfect pop rock: short, dynamic, with a punch and a release.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/do/soitgoes.mp3

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

I'm God by Clams Casino

I'm God rings with a slow beat and a haunting layer of harmony.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Im-God-instrumental.mp3

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Raein by Ólafur Arnalds

Raein is a perfect rainy day soundtrack.

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

Monday, October 28, 2013

Cookout Melody by Lucky Dragons

The fantastical cookout where Lucky Dragons provide the Cookout Melody is one I want to attend.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/mini_dream_island/Cookout%20Melody%20(Live).mp3

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Return Null by Daniel Bautista

Bautista builds the action and suspense, only to Return Null.

Do it in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/05_return_null.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/ogg/05_return_null.ogg

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Joyous Laughing Wake by Horns Of Happiness

If you are looking for a strange reason to smile, look no farther than this Joyous Laughing Wake.

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

Friday, October 25, 2013

Street Joy by White Denim

Street Joy is majestic soulful pop. And White Denim did a slower, more intense live studio version in case you can't get enough.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Street-Joy.mp3
http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/street-joy-sirius-xmu-session.mp3

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Only Human by Fallulah

Despite being Only Human, Fallulah crafts pop busting with energy and rich in detail.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Fallulah%20-%20Only%20Human.mp3

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Over And Over by Mark Chadwick

A cute pop song, appropriately about doing things Over and Over again.

Repetition serves vorbis well. http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/02_over_and_over.mp3
http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/02_over_and_over.ogg

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

13 Monsters by Lightning Bolt

If you're looking for high-energy headbanging music, you want the sludgy bass and hypnotic rhythm of 13 Monsters.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/fcae522ce2210a09d6ee548811ccb313d2384783

Monday, October 21, 2013

Drummer Boy by Scout Niblett

If you long for adventure, you should listen to a Drummer Boy.

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

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Hjurt by Forest Swords

Hjurt masterfully bends various analog sounds into a spaced out, intriguing ambient piece.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Forest-Swords-Hjurt.mp3

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Just So by Agnes Obel

This sweet little folk-pop tune lays out thoughtful lines Just So.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Agnes%20Obel%20-%20Just%20So.mp3

Friday, October 18, 2013

Silbury Sands by Wolf People

This cut of Silbury Sands is punchy, made for radio rock.

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

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Teeming Things by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Layers of echoing vocals reminds us of all those Teeming Things.

I like my things in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/05_Teeming_Things.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/05_Teeming_Things.ogg

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Postcard From Kentucky by Rocky Votolato

Somber banjo pickings and the reflections of a wanderer fill this Postcard from Kentucky.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ice by jj

If you're feeling anxious, let the flowing melody of Ice cool you down.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/02-ice.mp3

Monday, October 14, 2013

On Account Of A Hat by Josh Berman

The soft, tapping rhythm, pensive vibes, and of course, Josh Berman's fanciful cornet make On Account of a Hat a thing of wonder.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20On%20Account%20of%20a%20Hat.mp3

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Return Of The Native by Early Day Miners

Return of the Native is a slow, pensive, tune with an achingly beautiful voice and subtle guitar texturing to back her up.

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

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Idyll by The John Benjamin Band

The lyrics may make this tune an Idyll, but the cello makes it magical.

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

Friday, October 11, 2013

Never Played The Bass by Nabiha

The one who Never Played the Bass has no rhythm in his steps. Nabiha, however, has rhythm and funk galore.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Nabiha-Never-Played-The-Bass.mp3

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Farewell Transmission by Songs: Ohia

Magnolia Electric Company, the last album by Songs:Ohia, began with this Farewell Transmission.

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Happiness In Hell by That Crooner From Nowhere

Happiness in Hell is a moaning, epic effort.

https://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/11_Happiness_in_hell.mp3

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Pieces Of String by Alela Diane

These Pieces of String make a quiet little folk tune.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/07%20Pieces%20of%20String.mp3

Monday, October 7, 2013

Wild Love by Atlas Sound

These washed out, angular, awkward sounds are a delightful Wild Love.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/44f128b1afdb428048989206a52537da6dd86525

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Pick Up The Tempo by Podington Bear

Pick Up the Tempo has a beautiful organic sound, a richness in its swelling that makes it stand out.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Building/PickUpTheTempo.mp3

Saturday, October 5, 2013

My Dog Was Lost But Now He’s Found by Fiery Furnaces

My Dog Was Lost But Now He’s Found is a mad dash all over town ending in terrible regret.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/bea7e4bd8b8c5d883915d4df6ab453b2eaeaf71b

Friday, October 4, 2013

Tip by Stac, remixed by Hint

Hint's take on this Tip makes it a body moving experience.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Tip-Hint-Remix.mp3

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Triangle Walks by Fever Ray, remixed by Ben Hoo

The Still Frame remix of Triangle Walks sounds strange and haunting. This is to be expected of a Fever Ray track, but Ben Hoo's mix reveals new strangeness in the song.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Triangle%20Walks%20Ben%20Hoo%20Still%20Frame.mp3

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Cassettes by State Shirt, remixed by Nethis

Panu: "With impeccable tone, timbre, and taste Nethis frames State Shirt’s brilliant writing and vocal in a commercial-pop winner. Enjoy!" Cassettes.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Nethis/Nethis_-_Cassettes.mp3

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

March Of The Seedlings by Clulow Forester, remixed by Kirkoid

CCMixter editor texasradiofish on March of the Seedlings: "Feel the groove of Kirkoid’s well produced remix of Clulow Foresters’ Seedling. A classic 1980s radio rock soudscape. Get ya some today!"

http://ccmixter.org/content/Kirkoid/Kirkoid_-_March_of_the_Seedlings.mp3