Komnata by Sleepy Town Manufacture

Komnata is a relaxing bit of Sleepy Town Manufacture to open up Inspired by You.

Also enjoyable in ogg vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/sute016/01_Komnata.MP3
http://www.archive.org/download/sute016/01_Komnata.ogg

Etoile by Kleenex/LiLiPUT

Despite being in French, there's something compelling about Etoile. It builds gracefully. The singer sounds like she's trying to fake an interest in something she doesn't quite care about. Combined with the guitar spikes and the accordion, the results are otherworldly.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/liliput/audio/Etoile.mp3

Snow Globe by Frankie Big Face

There's something cute about the energetic pop of Snow Globe. It captures the thrill of infatuation.

http://www.frankiebigface.com/music/snow_globe.mp3

Nothing In The Dark by Josh Woodward

Nothing In The Dark is a particularly good Josh Woodward rock song from his 2004 album Here Today.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/ht/JoshWoodward-07-NothingInTheDark.mp3

Ford Vs. Chevy by Optimus Rhyme

Don't let the name throw you. Ford Vs. Chevy is at most only tangentially related to cars. What it is about is the Autobeat allies' battle against the Wackacons.

http://www.optimusrhyme.com/musicplayer/Optimus_Rhyme_Ford_vs_Chevy.mp3

So Far Lihiot (To Be) by Habanot Nechama

Bilingualism is sexy, and the Israeli trio Habanot Nechama show it off. So Far Lihiot (To Be) also shows off a beautiful acoustic arrangement and bursts of fast singing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Habanot%20Nechama%20-%20So%20Far%20Lihiot%20(To%20Be).mp3

Failed Breakfast, Chinese Tea by Mickey Eats Plastic

Mickey Eats Plastic has some of the most beautiful electronic music on the internet on their free album, People Eating Tasty People. Failed Breakfast, Chinese Tea is one particularly stunning track.

http://www.mickeyeatsplastic.com/music/tasty/failed%20breakfast,%20chinese%20tea.mp3

The Blitz by The John Benjamin Band

Dancing and defiance are two things that belong together. The John Benjamin Band and his backing chorus will dance defiantly through the storm. They did survive The Blitz.

http://www.newzeromusic.com/ne3/jb_ne3_tb.mp3

Bog People by Xiu Xiu

I've given La Forêt a few good listens and most of it hasn't grabbed me. But Bog People is a seriously good Xiu Xiu song. It's got all the Xiu Xiu hallmarks: an unusual arrangement, disturbing lyric, and melodramatic singing. But it also manages to be approachable and not too abrasive for all that.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/xiuxiu/audio/bogpeople.mp3

Comin' Up From Behind by Two Ton Boa

I like an underdog. Like some of their other songs, Two Ton Boa's Comin' Up From Behind at first made me sure I wouldn't like it. But it won me over and left me wanting to hear more.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/twotonboa/audio/CominUpFromBehind.mp3

Policy On Rape by Southwest Statistic and Puce

Even though they fudged the rules a bit, Policy on Rape still managed to win the Policy of Rape Songfight. It's not hard to hear why. Southwest Statistic brings the rock for this one, with Puce's lyrics and singing fitting perfectly.

http://www.songfight.org/music/policy_of_rape/southweststatistic+puce_por.mp3

24 by Meme Vs. Xan

It's not hard to find a few great songs by David Meme if you know where to look. Many of those songs pair him with Xan's beautiful singing. 24 is a perfect demonstration of how compelling this combination can be.

http://www.locarecords.com/music/MEMEvsXAN-24.mp3

Which MC Was That? by MC Frontalot

If a song you just heard on the internet leaves you wondering Which MC Was That, ask yourself this. Did he sound white and nerdy? Was it well produced with goofy flow that's nonetheless on time? Then it was probably front-a-something.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/79/mc_frontalot_-_which_mc_was_that.mp3

What We Had by Handsome Furs

Handsome Furs are a goofy duo with a small following, which makes their live performance wonderfully fun to witness. What We Had is a lovable piece of pop to tempt you into buying their record.

http://subpop.com/assets/audio/3237.mp3

Double The Daily Dose by Revolution Void

If you don't have enough jazz in your collection, then follow Revolution Void and get Double the Daily Dose. The organ will have you feeling better in no time.

Also enjoyable in ogg vorbis format.

http://ia300126.us.archive.org/2/items/revoid_2004_04_04.flac16/revoid_2004_04_04_t06_vbr.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/revoid_2004_04_04.flac16/revoid_2004_04_04_t06.ogg

Dirty Laundry by Bitter:Sweet

There's a reason why bad boys get all the girls. It's just more fun to miss behave, doing his Dirty Laundry is no trouble worth avoiding.

http://aurgasm.us/tracks/01%20-%20Bitter%20Sweet%20-%20Dirty%20Laundry.mp3

Als Je Lacht by Het Gloren

Als Je Lacht is a simple Dutch acoustic guitar song you can get from Het Gloren's section of the Beep! Beep! Back up the truck label.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/beepbeep/behold/4-het-gloren-als-je-lacht.mp3

Time To Take Out The Trash by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks has a new album coming out next month. Which makes this a good time to reflect on old hits, a good Time to Take Out the Trash.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/11_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Time_To_Take_Out_The_Trash.mp3

Juan Manuel Fangio by Danile Torelli

Juan Manuel Fangio tickles me. It's really cute, and it's not your typical Daniele Torelli song.

Enjoy it in ogg vorbis format.

http://esaurito.yue.it/torelli_songs/daniele_torelli-juan_manuel_fangio.mp3
http://esaurito.yue.it/torelli_songs/daniele_torelli-juan_manuel_fangio.ogg

Thom Yorke (At Home) by Podington Bear

The album Homage Fromage is Podington Bear's tribute to those acts who have influenced him. Thom Yorke (At Home) is one that immediately grabs my attention.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/MayOriginal/ThomYorkeAtHome.mp3

Icicles And Snowflakes by Inch-Time

Icicles and Snowflakes will sneak up on you. It's centerpiece sounds like a beautiful melodic percussion movement, decorated with samples of natural sounds over top an electronic beat.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Inch-Time%20-%20Icicles%20&%20Snowflakes.mp3

Burn Don't Freeze by Sleater-Kinney

I certainly don't have anything against catchy, well made alternative rock songs. The chorus of Burn Don't Freeze is insidiously catchy, and I'm always a sucker for two different voices singing two different things at once.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/sleater-kinney/audio/BurnDontFreeze.mp3

When It Stops by Evils That Never Came

Ok, so Evils That Never Came is at least a bit reminiscent of Spoon. That's ok. I like Spoon. And When It Stops sounds like classic, Girls Can Tell Spoon.

http://evilsthatnevercame.com/audio/mp3_256k/Evils%20That%20Never%20Came%20-%2004%20When%20It%20Stops.mp3

I Know My Rights by ADD

It's another catchy rocking song from ADD. I Know My Rights has a hoppin' tempo with nice touches sprinkled throughout.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/weakmoment-1-rights.mp3

Listen Up! by The Gossip

Listen Up! The Gossip take a hot bassline and dress it up in a polished rock song, all for your listening pleasure.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/thegossip/audio/ListenUp.mp3

The Devil's Children by Ghetto Pony

The Devil's Children meanders along, building tension until it all breaks into the big freak out at the end.

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

High Enough by Lonbobby

Song Fighters generally don't like instrumentals, and Lonbobby's High Enough is an example of why. It's not easy to see a connection between the song and the title of the competition. But this has nothing to do with the quality of the track. This peaceful, dreamy track is well worth the listen.

http://www.songfight.org/music/high_enough/lonbobby_he.mp3

The Secrecy Of Science by Kalahari Surfers

African Dope has some interesting music to download. Kalahari Surfers offer up some sample heavy trip hop revealing The Secrecy of Science.

http://www.africandope.co.za/downloads/audio/cd011/kalahari_surfers-the_secrecy_of_science.mp3

I Saw The Bright Shinies by The Octopus Project

This year The Octopus Project played too early in the day for me to catch them at Lollapalooza. It's a real shame too, as songs like I Saw the Bright Shinies attest. Listen and maybe you'll see the bright shinies too.

http://www.theoctopusproject.com/mp3s/08_I_Saw_The_Bright_Shinies.mp3

A Brand New Song by Brother Machine

There's a delightlful irony behind A Brand New Song. It was originally recorded for Going Nuts, Brother Machine's first demo. Years later, rather than moving on and writing another new song, he came back to this one and produced the recording currently available.

http://bromachine.msspro.com/music/going%20nuts%2001%20a%20brand%20new%20song%20(remake).mp3

Nearly Burned The House Down by State Shirt

State Shirt tore a song fight win away with Nearly Burned the House Down netting fully half the votes cast.

http://www.songfight.org/music/nearly_burned_the_house_down/stateshirt_nbthd.mp3