Man Of The Hour by The Worldly Self Assurance

The Worldly Self assurance were the Man of the Hour when their jangly indie pop won them the nur ein title in 2008.

http://nurein.songfight.net/nureiniii/moth/wsa_moth.mp3

How Far Is Far by Podington Bear

How Far Is Far is a beautifully slow building track that demonstrates Podington Bear's mastery of his form.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/October/HowFarIsFar.mp3

Unbroken, Unshaven by Budos Band

Unbroken, Unshaven sounds like it belongs on the soundtrack of an old fashioned spy film. It also sounds like it was created to inspire spontaneous dancing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Budos%20Band%20-%20Unbroken%20Unshaven.mp3

Joy To The World by Banjo or Freakout

Christmas is finally over, and here I am subjecting you to holiday music. If more holiday music was as freaky as Banjo or Freakout's Joy to the World, December would be a slightly more pleasing month.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/08%20Joy%20To%20The%20World.mp3

Abilene by Dave Fischoff

This cover is a beautifully bittersweet tune about falling in love with a girl named Abilene.

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

Always Something There To Remind Me by Tiny Folk

Listening to these two sing Always Something There to Remind Me semi-tunefully over a ukulele is just too damn adorable not to share.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/11%20Always%20Something%20There%20(Burt%20Bacharach).mp3

Fuck, You Motherfucker (It's Christmas) by Brad Sucks

When you see the less fortunate around you this holiday season, you could reach out to them with compassion, or you could say Fuck, You Motherfucker (It's Christmas), is it my fault you always come in last?

http://www.bradsucks.net/archives/2009/12/23/a-lovely-christmas-song/

Lover Come Back To Me by Lily Frost

The old time feel of this Billy Holiday cover puts me in holiday mood. Lily Frost's sweet vocals and the band's swinging style work together perfectly in Lover Come Back to Me.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Lily%20Frost%20-%20Lover%20Come%20Back%20To%20Me.mp3

When the Saints Go Marchin' In by Jeremy Pelt

There's a fascinating history to the jazz standard When The Saints Go Marching In. Jeremy Pelt's version of The Monster is thirteen minutes long, and goes off on sequences of solos and improvised sections, periodically returning to that familiar chorus.

http://monsterisland.alkem.org/mp3/jeremypelt/jazzstandard/jpelt_whenthesaints.mp3

Moonlight Sonata by Daniel Bautista

Moonlight Sonata is a beloved tune by Beethoven, performed on guitar by Daniel Bautista.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/beethoven/03.moonlight.mp3

Hotel by State Shirt

It's been a long time since State Shirt has done something as punky as Hotel. It's an old tune that first appeared on Song Fight and then on his first EP, New Planet.

http://stateshirt.com/audio/newplanet/03%20Hotel.mp3

Warm Heart Of Africa by The Very Best

Warm Heart of Africa is a fresh burst of joyful afrobeat vibes. Check out the cover art for the 7" at Gorilla vs. Bear.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Warm%20Heart%20Of%20Africa%20feat%20Ezra%20Koenig.mp3

Us by Brother Ali

"I started rhyming just to be somebody. Found out that I already was." An inspirational poem from the mouth of Brother Ali and joined by a gospel choir, this one is meant for each of Us.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=Us.mp3

Thunder Storm by Brother Machine

Quite unlike a real storm, Brother Machine's Thunder Storm is upbeat, fun, and easy to listen to, nothing like a cacophony.

http://www.songfight.org/music/thunderstorm/brothermachine_thunder.mp3

Somehow I Knew by ADD

Somehow I Knew is just a simple pop tune, starting with a bit of a country vibe leading in to ADD's enthusiastic repetition of the titular line.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/add-somehowiknew.mp3

Eleven Continents by RF and Lili De La Mora

Check out the gorgeous artwork on Aurgasm's post on RF and Lili De La Mora. Eleven Continents has a gentle beauty to match.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/RF%20and%20Lili%20De%20La%20Mora%20-%20Eleven%20Continents.mp3

The Great Car Tomb by Deerhoof

Deerhoof's "beep beep" is adorable. The Great Car Tomb starts with the beeping and meanders around for just over two minutes of stripped down, nauseatingly cute indie rock.

http://i.listentokrs.com/bands/deerhoof/audio/TheGreatCarTomb.mp3

Loft 4 by Abstract Avenue

Loft 4 is a simple low frequency note progression repeating with sound effects twinkling over it to create a dark atmosphere.

http://www.archive.org/download/ego007/LOFT_4.mp3

Easy by if:then:goto

And here's another laid back song, Easy to listen to, by if:then:goto. You may find it calming when harried by Another Syntax Error.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/026/one022_02-if_then_goto_-_easy.mp3

Mistify The Ocean by His Clancyness

For a breezy and relaxed four minutes I can recommend His Clancyness's Mistify the Ocean, despite the punning title.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Mistify%20The%20Ocean.mp3

HudsuckerisUnderPressure by That Crooner From Nowhere

HudsuckerisUnderPressure is dark, layered, and bizarre vocal music from That Crooner From Nowhere

http://www.archive.org/download/ThatCroonerfromNowhere_Cummingsoon_EP/07_HudsuckerisUnderPressure.mp3

For Ash by Marnie Stern

I got to see ODB Marnie Stern show off her insane guitar skills recently. If you haven't checked her out yet, I recommend giving For Ash a listen. The drumming also kills.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/marniestern/audio/ForAsh.mp3

Secrets From The Future by MC Frontalot

MC Frontalot has not gone to the future and brought back its secrets, oh no. He's here to tell you that you cannot hide Secrets from the Future, no matter how strong the encryption you use.

Available in the extra nerdy vorbis format.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/325/MC_Frontalot_SFTF_%2801%29_Secrets_From_The_Future.mp3
http://frontalot.com/media.php/363/MC_Frontalot_-_Secrets_From_The_Future.ogg

Uptown Top Ranking by Scout Niblett

Scout Niblett is a powerful presence. Her Take Away Show is one of the best on the site, and shows off just how magnetic her performances are. Uptown Top Ranking has her singing quietly over a soft guitar.

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

Sir, We'll Meet Again by The Walt

I really love the energy and enthusiasm of the Walt, and just hope it's true when they say Sir, We'll Meet Again.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/the-walt/ep%202006/01%20sir%20we%27ll%20meet%20again.mp3

Don't You by Lonbobby featuring Anita

Anita's singing drips with venom on Don't You, as she heaps bitterness and loathing on a nameless addressee.

http://www.songfight.org/music/dont_you/lonbobbyfeatanita_dy.mp3

Mission With Christian by Lackthereof

Mission with Christian is fast, fuzzy, lo-fi rock from the drummer of Menomena.

http://filmg.blaireau.net/mp3s/lackthereof/06%20Mission%20With%20Christian.mp3

Do Your Trick by CALLmeKAT

A delightful irony runs through the sweet and seductive electronic pop song Do Your Trick.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/callmekat-do-your-trick.mp3

Let It In by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward calls his newest album Ashes "probably the best album [he'll] ever make". Let It In gets it to a beautifully catchy start.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-01-LetItIn.mp3&d

The Stuttered XXX Breeze XXX by Blackout Beach

If you can't get enough of Carey Mercer's weird warble, The Stuttered XXX Breeze XXX has an intense load of it for you to enjoy.

http://www.softabuse.com/mp3/SAB006%20The%20Stuttered%20XXX%20Breeze%20XXX.mp3

Tentacle Lullaby by Ugress

Tentacle Lullaby is made for sending night club crawlers to bed. Or perhaps it's the score to a climactic battle in an anime. It morphs several times between slow and sinister and crashing and dramatic.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/131217983/Tentacle%2BLullaby.mp3

You Love Me by Devotchka

The repeating guitar is the core of You Love Me, but the lovely singing and added strings really makes the song strikingly beautiful.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/552

The Monitor by Bishop Allen

Bishop Allen makes beautiful pop songs, and The Monitor tinkles and shines through poignant and catchy choruses.

http://www.bishopallen.com/media/audio/The_Monitor.mp3

Run For Cover (It's Going To Rain) by The Matinee Orchestra

Run for Cover (It's Going to Rain) has relaxed vocal layers lined up out of phase with each other. It's one of the tricks the song uses to build tension and relaxation.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Matinee%20Orchestra%20-%20Run%20For%20Cover%20(It%27s%20Going%20To%20Rain).mp3

Bossa Noisa by Podington Bear

Short and sweet, Bossa Noisa frolics through just over two minutes of playful electronic sounds.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/JulyOriginal/BossaNoisa.mp3

Hands In The Dark by Chromatics

The beat is slow and steady, the voice distant and alluring. Perfect for Hands in the Dark.

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

Keep All Your Promises by Torrentz

Keep All Your Promises is all about the virtues of failing to making New Year's resolutions. Don't go moking them.

http://www.songfight.org/music/keep_all_your_promises/torrentz_kayp.mp3

Bellylove by Tiny Folk

Tiny, abstract, unfathomable: Bellylove is 33 seconds of bizarre bells and beats.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/03%20Bellylove.mp3

I Think I Started A Trend by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks was among the first online musicians I'd heard to gain a modest following, so I think it's fair of him to say " I Think I Started a Trend".

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/07_-_Brad_Sucks_-_I_Think_I_Started_A_Trend.mp3

In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry

As the cold midwestern winter sets in, Mungo Jerry reminds me of the fun I've had In The Summertime.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Mungo%20Jerry%20-%20In%20The%20Summertime.mp3

Arva Pruinis Obruta by Sepulcrum Spei

"MMV is mainly very minimalistic folk played on flute, harp and percussion. This is mixied with drones, background textures and environmental samples," which gives Arva Pruinis Obruta an almost tactile sort of sound.

http://www.archive.org/download/mir014/mir014-01-sepulcrum_spei-arva_pruinis_obruta.mp3

Not A Kid Anymore by State Shirt

State Shirt has subtly evolved over the years towards more complex mixes. Not a Kid Anymore doesn't have the layered instrumentation or sudden shifts of his latest video experiment, but it does have the polished production and excellent song craft that has made him a favorite of this blog for three and a half years.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/dontdie/04%20Not%20A%20Kid%20Anymore.mp3

Saint Gratus by Popular Electronics

Saint Gratus is the patron saint of the small Italian city of Aosta, invoked against various forms of natures wrath including dangerous animals, fire, and bad weather. It seems like a crummy lot, which suggests he "must have skipped the meeting when god gave out positions."

http://www.songfight.org/music/saint_gratus/popularelectronics_sg.mp3

Who Do You Love by Museum Of Bellas Artes

Who Do You Love uses expertly crafted electronic pop to express a common pop song sentiment on the subject of boys dating multiple girls.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Who%20Do%20You%20Love.mp3

City Counsil Cosmos by We Vs. Death

The name City Council Cosmos suggests some juxtaposition of the mundane and the otherworldly, but the song itself seems firmly lodged in the ether.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/7246482/City%2BCouncil%2BCosmos.mp3

Let It All Burn by ADD

ADD calls Divider, Why Are You Doing This? a "semi-political album". In Let It All Burn he winds up shouting over himself shouting.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_03_burn.mp3

After Hours by Hostess Mostess

Hostess Mostess was ironically late with his Song Fight entry describing how he disappears After Hours. The song itself has a busier arrangement than I'm used to from Mostess but the same solid pop song craft.

http://www.songfight.org/music/after_hours/hostessmostess_ah.mp3

The Waltz by Theresa Andersson

Slow and sweet, The Waltz is a subtle romance, twinkling with warmth in every note.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Theresa%20Andersson%20-%20The%20Waltz.mp3

Benjamin by Odawas

Benjamin is a short bit of mood music, a straightforward guitar tune augmented with thunderclaps and brief instrumental flourishes.

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

Virginia Creeper by Miranda Sound

Miranda Sound has a tale of a Virginia Creeper to satisfy your pop/rock cravings with hand claps, minor keys, and other hooks a-plenty.

http://www.mirandasound.com/audio/Miranda_Sound_-_Virginia_Creeper.mp3

Brown Jacket by Uncel Owen Aunt Beru

A whistled tune over a soft spoken voice and even softer guitar strumming makes Brown Jacket feel very intimate.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong026/12_Brown_Jacket.mp3

Bicycle by Memory Tapes

Bicycle is a joyous soundfest. It's an expertly crafted mix of insanely catchy bass, washed out vocals, odd electronic sounds, and radical changes in tempo. A sublime experience.

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

This Is Acid Jazz by El Circulo De Willis

The title says it all for this one: This Is Acid Jazz.

Also available in vorbis and flac for the audiophiles.

http://www.archive.org/download/Cuadrado/6Acid_vbr.mp3

Diseases Of Yore by MC Frontalot featuring Jonathon Coulton

Two internet demagogues of nerd music work together to tell you all about several of those Disease of Yore you are no longer likely to suffer or die from.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/517/MC_Frontalot_-_Final_Boss_07_Diseases_Of_Yore.mp3

IMURERK by Evils That Never Came

One of my favorite tracks from the new Evils That Never Came album Northerly Windings is IMURERK. It's got the same solid composition style that dominated their previous record: layers of hooks built up over a catchy rhythm.

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/05%20-%20IMURERK.mp3

Small Planet by Ferraby Lionheart

Small Planet is a cute little folk piano tune layered over with a gorgeous and vibrant production.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Ferraby%20Lionheart%20-%20Small%20Planet.mp3

Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe by Okkervil River

Lush catchy alternative pop is Okkervil River's bread and butter. Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe shows that they are masters of their craft, wielding alternative music tropes with impressive skill.

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

Not A Big Deal by Sleepy Town Manufacture

Simple and mellow, Not a Big Deal is as unassuming as its title would lead you to believe.

Download it in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/sute016/08_Not_A_Big_Deal.MP3
http://www.archive.org/download/sute016/08_Not_A_Big_Deal.ogg

Kick Off Your Shoes by Josh Woodward

Kick Off Your Shoes is a dark and melodramatic humiliation of some unnamed self-destructive addressee.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/JoshWoodward-KickOffYourShoes.mp3

Collapsing At Your Doorstep by Air France

Collapsing at Your Doorstep is a surprisingly uplifting, dreamy experience.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/03%20air%20france%20collapsing%20at%20your%20doorstep.mp3

Om Du Möter Varg by Detektivbyrån

There's always a festival atmosphere to any Detektivbyrån tune, and the Theremin in Om Du Möter Varg takes center stage as soon as it shows up.

http://www.detektivbyran.net/Omdumotervarg.mp3

Modern Day Knight by yes.no.yes

Modern Day Knight explores some slow moving lo-fi rock for much of its running time, then picks up, and finally tears itself apart at the end.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/94440495/Modern%2BDay%2BKnight.mp3

Ring Them Bells by Boltoph

Boltoph starts with a tense intro but quickly eases in to a catchy and relaxed groove for Ring Them Bells.

http://www.songfight.org/music/ring_them_bells/boltoph_rtb.mp3

C’est Bien Mieux Comme Ça by Soha

C’est Bien Mieux Comme Ça moves with an utterly alluring grace and rhythm.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Soha%20-%20C%27est%20Bien%20Mieux%20Comme%20Ca.mp3

I Don't Mind by Slumber Party

I Don't Mind lo-fi recordings or simple pop structure. With Slumber Party they make for a remarkably pleasant experience.

http://killrockstars.com/bands/slumberparty/audio/IDontMind.mp3

What We Need More Of Is Science by John Benjamin Band

John Benjamin lists a whole bunch of things that he has plenty of: hate (for winning wars), love (for ruling the world), food (for feeding poor), lies (for selling goods), a T3 inside, a big ol' rocket (for reaching the moon), etc. He comes to the conclusion that What We Need More of is Science.

We always need more science.

http://www.songfight.org/music/morescience/jbb_morescience.mp3

1-800-PODBEAR by Podington Bear

I have no idea what you will get if you call 1-800-PODBEAR. If you are lucky you will get a beautiful electronic tune to listen to.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/MarchOriginal/1-800-PODBEAR.mp3

Sitting by White Denim

Sitting is a five minute joy explosion. It starts with an old-fashioned blues-pop vibe and builds up to a slow pumping finale while packing a zillion hooks in between.

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

Oh! by Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney has some radio-friendly alternative/punk rock to make you go "Oh!"

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

Your Body Hen by Tiny Folk

I have nothing to say about the remarkable renewal of Your Body Hen. It's just too bizarre to contemplate.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20Your%20Body%20Hen.mp3

Certain Types Of People by Brad Sucks

Certain Types of People is relatively minimal, even for Brad's recent spree of demo recordings. It's still classic, catchy Brad Sucks pop.

http://media.bradsucks.net/demos/Brad_Sucks_-_Certain_Types_of_People_(demo).mp3

Toc Toc Toc by Kitty Hoff & Forêt-Noire

An odd combination of bossa nova rhythms and German singing make Toc Toc Toc a lovely novelty for your ears.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Kitty%20Hoff%20&%20Foret-Noire%20-%20Toc-Toc-Toc.mp3

Up Up Up Up Up by State Shirt

State Shirt seems to talk more about going on and on and on and on and on than going Up Up Up Up Up. But his well crafted laptop pop always satisfies.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/05%20Up%20Up%20Up%20Up%20Up.mp3

Scoff by Nirvana

Sub Pop has put out a few sample tracks from an expanded re-release of Bleach, among them this live recording of Scoff.

http://assets2.subpop.com/assets/audio/5971.mp3

Already Brought by General Fuzz

Much of Already Brought sounds like straightforward ambient techno. It's a well made tune that sticks close to conventions. But then a piano comes in towards the end and adds a lot.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Inner%20Sunset/04%20already%20brought.mp3

According To Plan by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

According to Plan is driven by a catchy repeating bassline, with layers and layers of sound ornamenting that solid hook.

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

Flagwavers by ADD

ADD's major MO tends to marry solid pop structure with an odd noisemaker or two and an enthusiastic delivery. Flagwavers demonstrates all these things.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_05_wavers.mp3

15 Stepz by Amplive

Amplive's remix/cover of 15 Stepz makes the song oddly warmer and more welcoming with soulful singing.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/15-stepz-radiohead-cover-feat-codany-holiday-aurgasm-quick-edit.mp3

When I Grow Up by Fever Ray, remixed by Lissvik

I'm a little embarrassed to say that I'm not familiar enough with the original song to know what's different with Lissvik's mix of When I Grow Up. But it is an excellent mix of a fine song.

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

January by Calendar Girl, remixed by Morebit

Morebit's mix seems appropriate for the month of January. It's cold, slow, and reflects the loneliness in Calendar Girl's lyrics.

http://ccmixter.org/content/halede/halede_-_January.mp3

The End by Halo 33

The End is one of Halo 33's most radical Nine Inch Nails remixes. It's a sparse mix that puts the lyrics in the background and foregrounds various sound effects and unusual tones.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/114909088/The%2BEnd.mp3

Just A Star (Multi-Panel Remix) by Canasta

The Multi-Panel remix of Just a Star breaks down the original into pieces and builds up something new by slowly building layers of loops, until you finally find yourself away from the nearest town.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereMixedUp/08%20Just%20a%20Star%20(Multi-Panel%20Remix).mp3

Just A Lil Lovin by Carmen McCrae, remixed by Outlines

This mix revolves around the lovely lines, "Just A Lil Lovin, Early in the morning."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Outlines%20-%20Just%20A%20Lil%20Lovin.mp3

Walkonit by J Dilla, remixed by phaseone

Gorilla vs Bear is in love with phaseone's remixes. Among several others, they've featured Walkonit, a J Dilla remix.

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

Believable Lies by if:then:goto

Strings layered over pianos move through tempo changes and mix with programmed drums and electronic noises to concoct Beliveable Lies.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/63789656/believable%2Blies.mp3

Adonai by Thornberry

Adonai is full of pop hooks, married with an epic and earnest delivery.

http://www.songfight.org/music/adonai/thornberry_adonai.mp3

Sell Away by Tiny Creatures

Sell Away is simple and repetitive, but it's also fascinatingly weird and weirdly fascinating.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/13_sell_away.mp3

Thistled Spring by Horse Feathers

Thistled Spring is a pretty singer/songwriter style piano piece that's fleshed out with strings and delivered in a pristine package.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/horsefeathers/audio/ThistledSpring.mp3

The Cold, The Dark, And The Silence by Sea Wolf

If you appreciate well crafted pop music, you'll love The Cold, the Dark, and the Silence. It's expertly written, weaving layers in and out as it moves from verse to chorus to bridge. None of it is surprising, but pop music is rarely done this well.

http://aurgasm.us/wp//uploads/sea-wolf-the-cold-the-dark-and-the-silence.mp3

Cannot Get Started by Handsome Furs

Today, a simple piece of lovely pop/rock by an adorable couple recording under the name of Handsome Furs called Cannot Get Started. If you get a chance I recommend seeing them live.

http://assets4.subpop.com/assets/audio/3464.mp3

Honcho Graham From Burmingham by Josh Woodward

It's the simple things that makes Josh Woodward's music a pleasure. Honcho Graham from Burmingham is a simple, quiet guy-and-guitar formula that subtly blends a cello into the interlude and the final verse.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/NotQuiteConnected/JoshWoodward-NQC-08-HonchoGrahamFromBirmingham.mp3

Swissex Lover by Fight Bite

Swissex Lover is simple song with that repeats the same basic harmony and rhythm throughout. It's beautiful, and the washed-out sounding recording really makes it stick out.

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

Abiogenesis by Revolution Void

Early Revolution Void, especially tracks from Like a Secret Dream, is much more dance oriented than his later stuff. Tracks like Abiogenesis just cry out for some space on the dance floor.

This track is less than half the size in vorbis format, but still sounds excellent.

http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidLikeaSecretDream/RevolutionVoid-Abiogenesis.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidLikeaSecretDream/RevolutionVoid-Abiogenesis.ogg

Goodnight by Melody Gardot

Melody Gardot's beautiful voice is perfect for the blues. Goodnite demonstrates this beyond doubt with a relaxing and moving vibe.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Melody%20Gardot%20-%20Goodnite.mp3

Dear God, I Hate Myself by Xiu Xiu

It's about time Xiu Xiu release song (and an album) titled Dear God, I Hate Myself. That phrase could be a mantra for the group.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/xiuxiu/audio/DearGod.mp3

Water Here by Bodies Of Water

Every Bodies of Water track I've had the pleasure of hearing has been immense. Water Here is over six minutes. It builds up dramatically with choruses of voices, then breaks out into a fast paced, accelerating climax.

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

Five Little Rooms by Menomena

I just saw Menomena play at the Metro. They covered a lot of their new album, including the standout track Five Little Rooms, which translates roughly and beautifully into the live setting.

http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/Menomena_FiveLittleRooms.mp3

Lunchroom Drama by Podington Bear

Normally I recommend avoiding a Lunchroom Drama, but when a Podington Bear is involved the result are upbeat and adorable. It's a drama worth getting embroiled in.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/September/LunchroomDrama.mp3

Take Me To The Ballroom by Moonbabies

Today I turn to Aurgasm and Moonbabies for some pure pop. Take Me to the Ballroom is dreamy and beautiful music that will appeal to fans of bands like Stars.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Moonbabies%20-%20Take%20Me%20To%20The%20Ballroom.mp3

Earthly Bodies by J Tillman

J Tillman glorifies the beauty of our Earthly Bodies lying together with lush folk melodies.

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

A Song For You by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru has A Song for You. It's got birds twittering over a girl and guitar sounding softly in the background.

Get it in ogg.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/09-a_song_for_you_vbr.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/09-a_song_for_you.ogg

The First Thing About Me by Brad Sucks

It's not perfect, but the demo version of The First Thing About Me points to a very promising new album from Brad Sucks.

Update: the link has been changed to the album version.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/07_-_Brad_Sucks_-_The_First_Thing_About_Me.mp3

Postcard by State Shirt

State Shirt incorporates some really strange sounds into his older songs. Postcard starts with beatboxing and has some stranger shivering noises running throughout. It was once a Song Fight track that made it onto his first album, Don't Die.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/dontdie/05%20Postcard.mp3

Deep Down by Madita

This song has an epic sound Deep Down. It's explosive pop with strains of jazz that mix together with tension and purpose.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Madita%20-%20Deep%20Down.mp3

Jesus The Mexican Boy by Iron And Wine

Jesus the Mexican Boy is a story told quietly over simple guitar work. It's an intimate piece of folk pop.

http://assets2.subpop.com/assets/audio/2423.mp3

502 Blues by Jeremy Pelt

502 Blues starts with a piano and builds into beautifully mournful jazz.

http://monsterisland.alkem.org/mp3/jeremypelt/sirius_satradio_11_21_2003/jpelt05_502_blues.mp3

Antelopes by Tiny Folk

Antelopes nearly makes me laugh every time I hear it. It's thoroughly silly, from the call and response to the nonsense lyrics to the weird vocal effects.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20Antelopes.mp3

From Stardust To Sentience by High Places

A message from a Nova special runs through From Stardust to Sentience, packaged with beautiful clicking of synthesized and sampled sounds.

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

U-92 by The Whiskers

Any song that even touches a topic like Uranium has a leg up for me, but U-92 goes above and beyond. It's a weird song, even for a band as unusual as The Whiskers.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/145576885/U-92.mp3

Under The Top by General Fuzz

Under the Top is spacey and ambient with a much more upbeat tempo than spacey ambient tunes are used to having.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/General%20Fuzz/09%20under%20the%20top.mp3

No Reason To Worry by ADD

No Reason to Worry is another simple acoustic tune from prolific Song Fighter ADD.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/add-noreasontoworry.mp3

Mon Homme Blessé by Valérie Leulliot

Aurgasm is in love with both French pop and quiet folk pop. And so Mon Homme Blessé neatly summarizes a large portion of the sounds of that blog. It falls under both categories.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Valerie%20Leulliot%20-%20Mon%20Homme%20Blesse.mp3

Incogni2 by Optimus Rhyme

An utobeat went undercover into wackacon HQ. Incogni2 is that autobeat's story.

http://www.optimusrhyme.com/musicplayer/01_Optimus_Rhyme_Incogni2.mp3

Melody by The Apartment

Melody tracks an interesting from operatic singing through bouncy 4 to the floor electronic beats.

http://www.gondolamusic.com/mp3s/slicecon/04%20melody.mp3

Mirage by We Vs. Death

Perhaps one of the best tracks from A Black House, A Coloured Home is Mirage. It does what We vs. Death does best: rhythmic, glittering post-rock.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/a-black-house/04%20-%20We%20vs.%20Death%20-%20Mirage.mp3

Asleep At A Party by Memory Cassette

Asleep at a Party has an ethereal vibe with an unusual, washed out sort of sound.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Asleep%20At%20A%20Party.mp3

Bottom Of The World by Tom Waits

When something's got you down, listen to Tom tell you what it's like to be lost at the Bottom of the World. It's a balm for a ragged soul.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/527

Champs Elesees by Abstract Avenue

Champs Elesees wanders from relaxed ambiance to fast break-beats and back again.

http://www.archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_13-Champs_Elesees.mp3

She's leaving for work in the underwater tram. I think I'll take a minute to think about it by Cherly KaCherly

She's leaving for work in the underwater tram. I think I'll take a minute to think about it. Those thoughts seems to involve a lot of repetition, layering new thoughts over repeating older thoughts.

Decent quality comes in a smaller file with vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/04_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/04_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

White Lillies by Peder; featuring Ane Trolle

A distorted synth bass line mixes with string flourishes and Ane Trolles deep, soulful voice in White Lillies.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Peder%20-%20White%20Lillies%20(Feat.%20Ane%20Trolle).mp3

This Is Not Me by Daniele Torelli

This Is Not Me is a simple ambient track with a number of prominent melodic themes moving through it.

Also available in vorbis.

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

Disco by The Walt

One of the things I like about The Walt is the way each instrument seems to occupy it's own space. A clear guitar line twinkles over a distorted rhythm guitar and a catch bass in Disco, without any of the sounds blending into indistinguishability.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/the-walt/The%20Walt%20-%20Something%20we%20did%20not%20have/disco.mp3

Chainsaw by Josh Woodward

This one's a lovely folk song with a deadpan delivery detailing the dismemberment of several people with the help of a Chainsaw.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/sunny/JoshWoodward-SunnySideOfTheStreet-03-Chainsaw.mp3

TV Romance by Weird Tapes

TV Romance is a fitting title for the ethereal ambiance this Weird Tapes delivers on this track.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/02%20TV%20Romance.mp3

Righteous Ape & Bird by Octopus Project

Righteous Ape & Bird builds a breaks a walls of sounds for five glorious minutes of post-rock goodness.

http://www.theoctopusproject.com/mp3s/righteous.mp3

Obtuse Dreams Of A Dead Rebel by That Crooner From Nowhere

Obtuse Dreams of a Dead Rebel shifts sounds frequently in less than 1:20, and wraps up with an epic close.

http://www.archive.org/download/ThatCroonerfromNowhere_Cummingsoon_EP/08_Obtusedreamsofadeadrebel.mp3

I Don't Believe You by Brother Machine

Brother Machine is full of skepticism, enumerating all sorts of disbelief in I Don't Believe You.

http://www.songfight.org/music/i_dont_believe_you/brothermachine+dirtyhippies_idby.mp3

Nâo Posso Demorar by The Juju Orchestra featuring Katia B

Nâo Posso Demorar is a brilliant downtempo blend of jazz and bossa nova.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Juju%20Orchestra%20-%20Nao%20Posso%20Demorar%20feat.%20Katia%20B.mp3

macellosback by Her Highness

Her Highness has something to celebrate in macellosback. And what an unusual celebration it is.

Download this strangeness in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/01macellosback_vbr.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/01macellosback.ogg

Fantasy and Denouement by Podington Bear

Podington Bear takes us through a long journey through a variety of instrumental themes, between Fantasy and Denouement.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/JanuaryOriginal/FantasyAndDenouement.mp3

Bioluminescence by Dr. Frown

Plat made another catchy pop tune for the Bioluminescence Song Fight, but lost out to an even catchier rival tune.

http://www.songfight.org/music/bioluminescence/doctorfrown_bio.mp3

Two Weeks by Grizzly Bear

Another great song by a band I'd long wanted to post on here, Two Weeks is a single from Grizzly Bear's excellent album, Vekatimest.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Two%20Weeks.mp3

Sick As A Dog by Brad Sucks

Brad's relaxed, resigned delivery is amusingly at odds with the melodramatic lyrics of Sick as a Dog.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/05_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Sick_As_A_Dog.mp3

Silversands by Recue

The low rumble underneath the crackling of these Silversands creates a tension between the various percussive and melodic pieces moving above it.

This is from the EP Between Stations, a solid record throughout, with some really gorgeous cover art. Give it a look.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/030/one026_02-recue_-_between_stations_-_silversands.mp3

Driving Forever by State Shirt

State Shirt's Sounds Like You takes sound samples submitted by anyone on the internet and works them into songs. Despite being a part of that project, Driving Forever sounds a whole lot like State Shirt, which is no put down.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/collaboration/stateshirt_drivingforever.mp3

Let Go by jj

Let Go shifts fluidly between a singer left nearly bare, with sparse notes flitting around her voice and lush orchestration.

There's also a downloadable video to accompany this tune.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/letgo.mp3
http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/letgo.mov

There Are So Many Possibilities by The Sober Irishman

There Are So Many Possibilities has The Sober Irishman singing in front of a chorus of himself. The song then shifts to a harp solo to close it off.

http://www.songfight.org/music/there_are_so_many_possibilities/soberirishman_tasmp.mp3

Ninja Caravan by Ninja 9000

Enjoy this Ninja Caravan while you can. I wouldn't expect to ever notice another.

http://www.uncannyplanet.com/ninja9000/bitescape/Ninja9k-BE-02NinjaCaravan.mp3

Courage by Puce

Puce tries his hand at rapping in Courage. It doesn't quite work out for him, but the break down at the end is cool enough to make up for it. And get him a Song Fight win.

http://www.songfight.org/music/courage/puce_courage.mp3

Idyll by Benoit Pioulard

Idyll has a hazy and ethereal tenor to match its title. It has an unusual vibrancy for such a laid back sound.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/09%20Idyll.mp3

Biomythos by Revolution Void

Biomythos starts with an intriguing tone, then jumps right into a catchy bassline that doesn't let up for much of the length of it's songs short life.

Available in highly recommended vorbis format.

http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/02_Revolution_Void_-_Biomythos.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/02_Revolution_Void_-_Biomythos.ogg

Do It For Captain by ADD

A little reverb on the delayed vocal harmony gives Do It for Captain a slightly off feeling that makes it stand out from the Song Fight crowd.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/sf_12_doitforcaptain.mp3

Lost... by General Fuzz

Lost... ironically, is one of General Fuzz's most more concise compositions. It's a spacey ambient electronic track.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Messys%20Pace/lost.mp3

Killalady by Justine Electra

Killalady's downtempo electro-pop expertly builds and releases tension over whispered lyrics that are at once alluring and unsettling.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Justine%20Electra%20-%20Killalady.mp3

The Wolves by Bon Iver

For Emma, Forever Ago is a beautiful album of simple folk tunes.The Wolves spreads itself across the center of that record.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/wolves2.mov

Caskets by Damien Jurado

There's a compelling grittiness to Caskets, a dark and catchy hook to get caught on.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/caskets.mov

Coin Operated Boy by Dresden Dolls

Coin Operated Boy is the song that broke the Dresden Dolls, and the video shows the playful interactions between Amanda and Brian that makes them such enjoyable performers.

http://www.dresdendolls.com/Video/New_From_Pope_8-2009/dd_coin_operated_boy.mov

Jerk It by Thunderheist

I have to admit, what I like about Jerk It is the attractive woman moving her body. The shots of her face as she focuses on her arms, mastering a pulsating motion, they're so hot.

http://www.that-go.net/jerkit/thunderheist_jerkit_thatgo_720.mov

Fresh Born by Deerhoof

There's a ridiculous load of recent Deerhoof videos over at kill rock stars. Fresh Born has playful percussion alongside their usual adorable rock antics.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/deerhoof/video/FreshBorn.mov

Black Swan by Sunset Rubdown

Black Swan is one of my favorite tracks from Dragonslayer. It's got a dramatic quiet/loud dynamic with some cacophonous passages and, best of all, meaningful lyrics that invoke striking imagery.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/blackswan.mov

Little At A Time by Magnolia Electric Company

Little at a Time is a deep, slow lament that starts by looking back. The video has you looking back at the scenes of a traveler: motels, streets, empty fields passing by.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/littleatatime.mov

Brother Sport by Animal Collective

Animal Collective has always been a band I wanted to like more than I actually liked. But Merriweather Post Pavilion is a record I can both admire and enjoy. Here's a live performance of Brother Sport from that record.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Brother%20Sport.mp3

The Return Of The Guitar by if:then:goto

The Return of the Guitar is aptly named. Up to this song, much of Art vs. Science revolves around the piano. But this song is a guitar centered rock tune.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/63791661/the%2Breturn%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bguitar.mp3

Magnavox Room by Portable Folk Band

Magnavox Room cuts off suddenly as it leads into Hinge, Door, Etc, the next song on Portable Folk Band Introduces the Royal Postal Bazaar. But it's not exactly a mere bridge between bigger songs.

Also available in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/PortableFolkBandintroducestheRoyalPostalBazaar/portable_folk_band__introduces_the_royal_postal_bazaar__02__magnavox_room.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/PortableFolkBandintroducestheRoyalPostalBazaar/portable_folk_band__introduces_the_royal_postal_bazaar__02__magnavox_room.ogg

The Sun Is Coming by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

The Sun is Coming in all its noisy, distorted, repeating goodness.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong026/09_The_Sun_is_Coming.mp3

Walzer Für Niemand by Sophie Hunger

I find the German language quite beautiful. I can only understand a bit of the lyrics of Walzer Für Niemand, but the song resonates with powerful anxiety, uncertainty, ambivalence.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sophie%20Hunger%20-%20Walzer%20Fuer%20Niemand.mp3

Ambient Forms N4 by Sleepy Town Manufacture.

Ambient Forms N4 is aptly named. It meanders along, building and twisting along the same simple themes, building a mood.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk126/mtk126-stm-cd2-for-me-12-ambient-forms-N4.mp3

Spider by Swan Lake

Jagjaguwar has three songs to download from Swan Lake's fantastic album Enemy Mine. Spider is one led by Dan Bejar.

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

The Mission by Josh Woodward

I really like Woodward's singing in the chorus of The Mission. His delivery throughout the song is spot on, but the line "They won't go away" rises sharply in a way that makes the song feel a little more fragile than it otherwise might.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/TheSimpleLife/JoshWoodward-TheSimpleLife-209-TheMission.mp3&d

Dirty Girl by Felt

Ant and Murs trade raps for the hip hop act Felt. Dirty Girl has them playing with words about a girl mechanic, wiping oil off of her dip stick.

http://rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=06_Dirty_Girl.mp3

Yip Yop by Podington Bear

Yip Yop is yet another fine example of what Podington Bear does. It's a playful mixture of electronic and acoustic sounds.

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

Sea House by Evils That Never Came

Evils That Never Came have a new album out called Northerly Windings. While June was eight simple rhythmic indie rock songs, Northerly Windings is a more lush set, more complex orchestration. Sea House is a strange track. Just listen to the delivery of the line "It sounds like a recipe for a suicide."

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/02%20-%20Sea%20House.mp3

No One's Gonna Love You by Band Of Horses

Would you find it creepy if someone told you No One's Gonna Love You more than they do? It sounds more like a curse than a statement of devotion to me. But Band of Horses make it into a pretty song.

http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/4025.mp3

Orfeu Negro by Aether

Orfeu Negro is intricately woven, head bopping electronic instrumental hip hop.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Aether%20-%20Orfeu%20Negro.mp3

Peace Is Rest by A Far Off Land

A Far Off Land's Peace Is Rest is a little less slick on the production than some of the others, but it doesn't need shiny production where it's going. It meanders relaxingly through it's three and a half minutes.

http://www.songfight.org/music/peace_is_rest/faroffland_pir.mp3

In Your Face by Brad Sucks

If you ever wondered why Brad Sucks, well this song has your answer: it's the shit he says when he gets In Your Face.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/01_-_Brad_Sucks_-_In_Your_Face.mp3

Peace is Rest by State Shirt

My guess is that Peace Is Rest is for State Shirt's dog Edison, who died this March. It's slow, haunting, and moving.

There's a video whose stark simplicity matches the song.

http://www.songfight.org/music/peace_is_rest/stateshirt_pir.mp3

Peace Is Rest by DUNCE

The newest Song Fight has brought out some shockingly good tunes. The best among these surprises comes from newcomer DUNCE. Peace Is Rest is impassioned rap about the regrets of living a bad life.

http://www.songfight.org/music/peace_is_rest/dunce_pir.mp3

Muse Breaks by J.Viewz

Relax as Muse Breaks carries you from electronic breaks to textured downtempo grooves.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/J.Viewz%20-%20Muse%20Breaks.mp3

The Blitz by Jim Tyrrell

The Blitz is a barber shop style vocal song with telling the sad tale of a washed up linebacker.

http://nurein.songfight.net/nureiniii/ud/jimtyrrell_ud.mp3

Prom Quiz by Grayskul

The lyrics of Prom Quiz are full of ugly images: cheap sex, disease, violence, and death. It's powerful hip hop.

http://rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=03_Prom_Quiz.mp3

Sails by The Whiskers

I found The Whiskers when someone on last.fm referred Sunset Rubdown fans to them. It's a great recommendation. Sails has a lot of what I like about Sunset Rubdown. Beautiful minor keys, fuzzy layers of sounds, dramatic, warbling singing, but with their own distinctive style.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/142895309/autopia.mp3

Listen Close by ADD

There's an excellent amateur vibe running through the ever shifting sounds of Listen Close. It's a case where creativity and craft make for a song with character that would not work nearly as well with a slick, polished sound.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/sf_07_listenclose.mp3

Espace by Amylie

I'm just going to quote Aurgasm on this one. "The soulful vibes of Espace evoke similarities with critically acclaimed Les Nubiennes’ Princesses Nubiennes, while its lush instrumentation and clean hypnotic production reminds the sound of Zero 7."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Amylie%20-%20Espace.mp3

Ghost Pressure by Wolf Parade

Ghost Pressure is hooks galore, and they're insanely infectious. Yet another ear catching, head bopping tune from Wolf Parade.

http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/6909.mp3

O.N.E. by Yeasayer

Yeasayer's enthusiastic blend of electronic and acoustic pop makes O.N.E. infectious dancing music.

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

On The Occasion Of Your Amillionth Birthday by Tiny Folk

I had the pleasure of hearing On the Occasion of Your Amillionth Birthday performed live in a friend's home, solo with a ukulele. It's an amusing and surreal experience either way.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/04%20On%20the%20Occasion%20of%20Your%20Amillionth%20Birthday.mp3

Beatdown by General Fuzz

Beatdown is an aggressive tune, sprinkled with some beautiful piano and other fine decor.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Inner%20Sunset/06%20beatdown.mp3

Living On Credit Blues by El Ten Eleven

It's fun to see El Ten Eleven play live. They have one man on a double necked guitar/bass, working loop pedals, while another beats on the drums. Living on Credit Blues is the sort of layered post rock that comes out of this arrangement.

http://aurgasm.us/music/El%20Ten%20Eleven%20-%20Living%20On%20Credit%20Blues.mp3

P.O.S. Is Ruining My Life by P.O.S.

P.O.S. has became one of my very favorite rappers. The rapid-fire rapping and aggressive, dark lyrics make P.O.S. Is Ruining My Life an intense experience.

http://rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=posruin.mp3

Feet Asleep by Thao Nguyen

Thao puts out some lovely pop american with Feet Asleep, from her album "The Sound the Hare Heard".

http://killrockstars.com/bands/thaonguyen/audio/feetasleep.mp3

Scorpio by Jeremy Pelt

Scorpio is phenomenally atmospheric jazz. Jeremy Pelt's trumpeting has an otherworldly feel in this tune, and apart from the cd release announcement near the middle, the tune is richly rewarding throughout its ten minutes.

http://www.peltjazz.com/mp3/volume15/06-Scorpio.mp3

Unnatural Disaster by The John Benjamin Band

I never wanted to be a hero, so of course finding myself to be one would count as an Unnatural Disaster.

http://johnorama.com/songs/fun_pop/unnatural_disaster.mp3

Crazy Afrobeat by Tony Allen

Crazy Afrobeat just about says it all. It's swinging, joyful, dancing sounds.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Tony%20Allen%20-%20Crazy%20Afrobeat.mp3

Lonesome Valley by Magnolia Electric Company

Magnolia Electric Company produce a lovely country-twinged variety of indie rock. This particular tune takes you high over the Lonesome Valley.

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

Cecilia Amanda by Elliott Smith

Cecilia Amanda is a beautiful previously unreleased song from 1997 with a lush production.

http://i.listentokrs.com/bands/elliottsmith/audio/CeciliaAmanda.mp3

Wrath Of God by Deshead

The lovely fiddling in Wrath of God was not enough to avoid the wrath of Pipe Fist, who beat out Deshead for that Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/wrath_of_god/deshead_wrath.mp3

Truth Is by Brother Ali

Brother Ali spits lines with the intensity that makes you believe it when he says "I truly believe every word I uttered on a drum break" on Truth Is.

http://rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=truthisclean.mp3

The Oscillator's Hum by Frog Eyes

The Oscillator's Hum has a manic energy, with Carey Mercer's delightfully melodramatic yelping.

http://www.absolutelykosher.com/musicfiles/The_Oscillator.mp3

I Wanna Know by Josh Woodward

My own intense curiosity automatically favorably disposes me to any song called I Wanna Know.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/TheSimpleLife/JoshWoodward-TheSimpleLife-210-IWannaKnow.mp3

Two Boys And A Girl by Podington Bear

Two Boys and a Girl is a lovely, quiet, fuzzy tune, perfect for sharing with your SO and your best friend.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/JanuaryOriginal/TwoBoysAndAGirl.mp3

Wrecking Ball by Kate Schutt

Learn a lesson from Kate Schutt: when she's a Wrecking Ball, just let her go.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Kate%20Schutt%20-%20Wrecking%20Ball.mp3

Chior Practice by Lackthereof

Lackthereof leads Chior Practice around by the bass, with some pretty cool drumming to back it up.

http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/Lackthereof_ChoirPractice.mp3

Special Delivery/My Sister by MC Frontalot

Frontalot's live medley of Special Delivery and My Sister is a bit politically out of date at this point. But we are still waging two fruitless foreign wars...

http://frontalot.com/media.php/191/mc_frontalot_live_in_stlouis_09_special_delivery_my_sister.mp3

My Father by Raise High The Roof Beam

My Father is a cute folk tune by some young Chicago kids, perfect for Father's Day.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/129818360/My%2BFather.mp3

Cinema by Themis

I'm not sure how one would classify Cinema. It's an oddly tinkling, looping tune that got featured in overplay over at oddio.

http://themisnet.free.fr/son/cinema.mp3

SoS by Brad Sucks and The Hip Cola

The verses of SoS grab me, while the chorus gets perversely upbeat for the subject matter.

http://media.bradsucks.net/covers/Brad_Sucks_TheHipCola_-_SoS_(ABBA_cover).mp3

Firebomb by Abominominous

Abominominous's version of Firebomb is more a shift in attitude than anything else I can identify. It is another striking demonstration of how great 15-16 Puzzle's song is.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/abominominous_1516puzzle_firebomb.mp3

Point Of No Return by State Shirt

State Shirt sounds a little awkward crooning over someone else, but awkward or not, Point of No Return is still a pretty song with a beautiful production.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/covers/stateshirt_ponr.mp3

A Change Is Gonna Come by Ben Sollee

Cellist Ben Sollee really changes up Sam Cooke's soul classic A Change is Gonna Come. Not only does he give it a much different arrangement, but he also picks up the tempo and gives the whole thing a bouncier, more upbeat attitude.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/ben-sollee-a-change-is-gonna-come.mp3

One by Dresden Dolls featuring The Ambitious Orchestra

The Dresden Dolls do a long winded take on that classic, One, the loneliest number, backed by an Ambitious Orchestra.

http://www.dresdendolls.com/media_site/downloads/liveandunreleased/2005-10-28.One.mp3

Need Stilts by Merisan

Glenn and Rachel won themselves a song fight with this song. Merisan keep the lovely lyrics of Need Stilts, but make the whole thing less exuberant, more somber.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/merisan_glenncase_needstilts.mp3

Mysterious Ways by ADD

It may be a simple folk/guy and guitar remake of a U2 hit, but ADD's version of Mysterious Ways works quite well.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/addab_08_mysteriousways.mp3

White Center by Damien Jurado

You get lushly orchestrated, slow soft folk here at White Center.

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

Soviet Jews Have Suffered Enough by Tiny Creatures

I was reading recently about a town in Siberia that the Soviets encourage Jews to move to. Then Stalin turned on them. So I agree with Tiny Creatures. Soviet Jews Have Suffered Enough.

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/06_soviet_jews_have_suffered_enough.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/06_soviet_jews_have_suffered_enough.ogg

Donamiao_s Funky Panda by That Crooner From Nowhere

Donamiao_s Funky Panda is what you come to expect from That Crooner From Nowhere. It can be summed up by the title of the album it's on: This is vocaltronica!

http://www.archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/06_Donamiaos_Funky_Panda.mp3

Billie Holiday by Warpaint.

I got to see Warpaint at a street festival a few days ago, and their set killed. Most of the set was more distorted and rocking than Billie Holiday, but they were all beautiful, melodic songs.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Warpaint%20-%20Billie%20Holiday.mp3

Golden Medals by We Vs. Death

Golden Medals rounds out A Black House, a Coloured Home with a slowly accelerating pulse.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/a-black-house/07%20-%20We%20vs.%20Death%20-%20Golden%20medals.mp3

Remote Control by if:then:goto

A piano forms the backbone of the the swirling mass of instruments in Remote Control. It has a 60's pop vibe with a modern arrangement.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/63790910/remote%2Bcontrol.mp3

Get A Groove by General Fuzz

It's a slow groove, but General Fuzz wants you to Get a Groove to his blend of ambient electronic and jazz.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/General%20Fuzz/08%20get%20a%20groove.mp3

Jewel of India by Longfellow Street

Many entrants borrowed aspects of from Indian music, mostly Indian instruments, for this week's Song Fight. But only Longfellow Street managed to put it together in a (mostly) coherent package. It is the Jewel of India.

http://www.songfight.org/music/jewel_of_india/longfellowstreet_joi.mp3

11 by yes.no.yes

11 features strings and unusual percussion with the distorted guitar noise you usually get from yes.no.yes filling out the background.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/157411982/11.mp3

Une Flute by Het Gloren

Une Flute sounds like layers of loops. It starts with a guitar, drum, and repeating vocal. A piano joins in. Then more singers and sounds enter and leave for an interesting, dynamic composition.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/het%20gloren/acrobaat/01uneflute.mp3

Pirates by Indigo Jam Unit

Aurgasm calls Indigo Jam Unit "A pure marvel what piano, drums, double bass and percussion can achieve." I can think of no better way to describe Pirates myself.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Indigo%20Jam%20Unit%20-%20Pirates.mp3

Friendly Fire by Brother Machine

"Everybody wins in a world war." That's the promise of Friendly Fire

http://www.songfight.org/music/friendly_fire/brothermachine_ff.mp3

Dreaming by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Dreaming is short and noisy, with a lo-fi recording and simple, not always quite in tune singing.

Enjoy it in ogg vorbis as well.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/08-dreaming.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/08-dreaming.ogg

qr25 by Sleepy Town Manufacture

For You leads off with the simple electronic ambience of qr25.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk126/mtk126-stm-cd1-for-you-01-qr25.mp3

Emptyhead by They Shoot Horses Don't They

They Shoot Horses bring a glorious cacophony to help fill your Emptyhead.

http://killrockstars.com/bands/theyshoothorses/audio/emptyhead.mp3

Cye by Smolik featuring Kasia Kurzawska

Close your eyes and enjoy the lovely orchestrated pop of Cye, courtesy of Smolik and Aurgasm.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Smolik%20-%20Cye%20(feat.%20Kasia%20Kurzawska).mp3

Encoded Designs by Revolution Void

I don't know what to say about Encoded Designs. It covers a ton of ground in it's 7 minutes. If you like it, you'll probably find the rest of Thread Soul worth downloading too.

It can also be had in vorbis format.

http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/08_Revolution_Void_-_Encoded_Designs.mp3

Under The Stairs by Josh Woodward

Under the Stairs is a lesson in simple songwriting done well. It tells a straightforward story with low strings subtly offsetting the guitar.

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

Please Stop by Christopher Cogott

A ridiculously bouncy and exuberant rock song may not be what you expect from Please Stop, but Christopher Cogott manages to say he never wants to see you again with just that kind of joy.

http://www.songfight.org/music/please_stop/christophercogott_ps.mp3

Cornershop by Podington Bear

Cornershop offers those playful layers of instruments you've come to expect from Podington Bear. And the Creative Commons license on all Pod Bear tunes means you're free to use it for any non-commercial purpose you care to put it to, as long as you give him credit. How lovely for you and me.

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

Momma's Boy by Elizabeth And The Catapult

Nobody wants a Momma's Boy, especially not Elizabeth and the Catapult. The song "slips from folk to Jon Brion pop to vaudeville and back", in Aurgasm's words. I could not be more overjoyed.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Elizabeth%20&%20The%20Catapult%20-%20Momma%27s%20Boy.Mp3

Now We Know (alternate version) by Jeff Hanson

The attempted character assassination in Now We Know isn't for everybody, but if you can get past that, there's a pretty guitar song sung by a man with a lovely lady's voice.

http://killrockstars.com/bands/jeffhanson/audio/NowWeKnowAlternate.mp3

Thus Always Horses by Tiny Folk

I'm not one of those people who just can't get enough auto-tuned robot voices. But Thus Always Horses uses the effect more effectively than most. It adds a weird warble to a strange plodding tune with lyrics invoking animals and computers and Y2K.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/02%20Thus%20Always%20Horses%201.mp3

A & A by Lonbobby

One of the strangest songfight titles I've seen in my time is A & A, which Songfight's resident electronic music expert Lonbobby turned into a win.

http://www.songfight.org/music/a_and_a/lonbobby_ana.mp3

Work Out Fine by Brad Sucks

A very un-Brad Sucks like sentiment: everything's going to Work Out Fine. Indeed it has.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/12_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Work_Out_Fine.mp3

So Weit by Urbs

So Wiet melds jazz and downtempo electronic styles in an intricate, moody, unusual composition.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Urbs%20-%20So%20Weit.mp3

So Slowly by Early Day Miners

So Slowly is a perfect summer day song. It's a beautifully fuzzy pop piece with wistful lyrics, delivered with sincerity.

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

Robot Ninja Zombie Bear by State Shirt

State Shirt took the absurd Song Fight title Robot Ninja Zombie Bear and made a beautifully layer rock song for it.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/unreleased/stateshirt_rnzb.mp3

Mao Tse Tong by Her Highness

Mao Tse Tong is almost too weird to describe. Something that sounds like a cheap cell ring tone starts the song. Then a higher tone harmonizes with it. These various high electronic loops jump in and out while a female chatters incoherently. It's a bizarre experience.

The experience is available in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/08mao_tse_tong_vbr.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/09shit.ogg

The Malice Of Time (Game Uber Edit) by Ninja 9000

Ugress's 8bit alter ego Ninja 9000 has nine atmospheric, dancy, nostalgia inducing electronic tracks. The Malice of Time (Game Uber Edit) from the Bit Collapse EP is more atmospheric than danceable, but it's strong beat still gets heads bopping.

http://www.uncannyplanet.com/ninja9000/bitcollapse/Ninja9k-BC-04MaliceOfTime.mp3

Baiser Salé by DobaCaracol

Afrobeat rhythms of Baiser Salé mix with French lyrics and a lush arrangement and production to create enveloping pop with a touch of the exotic.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/DobaCaracol%20-%20Baiser%20Sale.mp3

The Spirit World by The Sober Irishman

The melody of "The walls, tumbling down, like Jericho" in The Spirit World always remind me of Exit Music (For a Film). This song is suitably epic.

http://www.songfight.org/music/the_spirit_world/soberirishman_tsw.mp3

Ease Your Storm by The New Original Titans Of Songfight

"The New Original Titans of Songfight" is quite an apt name. They are a fine collaboration of some of the oldest of old school Songfighters, and Ease Your Storm won last week's fight with ease.

http://www.songfight.org/music/ease_your_storm/neworiginaltitansofsongfight_eys.mp3

Sticks and Stones by ADD

One thing I love about Sticks and Stones is the acoustic guitar playing over the repetitive electric guitar and the bass. It's catching, interesting, changing. It's not a display of mindblowing technical skill, it's simpler and even better than that. It's exactly what the song needs.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/add-sticksandstones.mp3

Rejuvenation by Abstract Rude

I got to see Abstract Rude open for Busdriver the last time he was in Chicago and I was glad I did. He had a tight set of excellent hip-hop like Rejuvenation.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=Rejuvenation.mp3

Diamonds On My Belly by Hafdis Huld

Hafdis Huld has a lovely array of electronic sounds and her own girly voice at the center of her pop songs, but probably the most interesting part of her songs is her banjo. It doesn't call attention to itself, but it's there, adding something a little unexpected to songs like Diamonds on My Belly.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Hafdis%20Huld%20-%20Diamonds%20On%20My%20Belly.mp3

El alucinogeno viaje con la Pantera Rosa by El Circulo De Willis

El alucinogeno viaje con la Pantera Rosa moves along at a relaxed pace, then explodes at the end, led by furious drums and fast guitars.

http://www.archive.org/download/CDWMaketaMayo2003/3ElAlucinogenoViajeConLaPanteraRosa_vbr.mp3

Reasonable Ability by General Fuzz

General Fuzz shows a Reasonable Ability with the electronic effects and the guitar playing.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Cool%20Aberrations/reasonable%20ability.mp3

About To Walk by Throw Me The Statue

About to Walk is just about everything I like in a pop song. It's full of earworms but has a bit of a weird personality, with strange samples and an electronic buzz.

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

Rain by Bishop Allen

Lyrics of truly Biblical proportions mixed with catchy songwriting and a crisp, lush production makes this a pleasant Rain.

http://www.bishopallen.com/media/audio/Rain.mp3

Lion by Karolina and Funset

Karolina and Funset have a Lion of a man. He came from Zion. The tune is a ridiculously playful blend of funk and reggae.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Karolina%20&%20Funset%20-%20Lion.mp3

Take It Where You Can Get It by Miranda Sound

Take It Where You Can Get It is a simple sensitive pop song with a lush production, full of snazzy, often subtle effects.

http://www.mirandasound.com/audio/Miranda_Sound_-_Take_It_Where_You_Can_Get_It.mp3

Double Life/Half Life by Jonathan Mann

You get both a bouncy electronic pop tune and a story of human/android love triangles in Double Life/Half Life.

http://www.songfight.org/music/double_life_half_life/jonathanmann_dlhl.mp3

The drop is hitting the ledge. All that's visible is the city falling apart. She's no where around by Cherly KaCherly

The drop is hitting the ledge. All that's visible is the city falling apart. She's no where around. That's the scene in the movie that this tune is the soundtrack to. It captures that chaos and panic described by the title. And like every other song in Drop a 4 note soundtrack, it's does this with only a four note scale.

Also available in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/12_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/12_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

Zzujd by Sleepy Town Manufacture

There's an odd steady-state ambience at work in Zzujd. Melodies slowly shift but keep the listening in a stable place throughout.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk208/mtk208-stm-03-zzujd.mp3

Shuffle Your Feet by Marla Hansen

Aurgasm calls Marla Hansen's EP Wedding Day "a collection of tranquil lullabies and meditative harmonies." That description fits Shuffle Your Feet quite well.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Marla%20Hansen%20-%20Shuffle%20Your%20Feet.mp3

Landscape Skin by Dave Fischoff

Usually when I heard electronic and acoustic music mixed so obviously, the results either sound dark or dance oriented. Landscape Skin is unusually joyful, experimental pop.

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

Penikolada by Randomajestiq

The pulsing/halting rhythm drives Penikolada. It's oddly robotic even for a techno track.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/005/one03_01-randomajestiq-penikolada.mp3

The Pawnbroker's Stepdaughter by Josh Woodward

There's dark acoustic tunes galore at Josh Woodward's music page. The Pawnbroker's Stepdaughter isn't on his short list, nor did it win him a Song Fight, but it is one of his darkest songs.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/CrawfordStreet/JoshWoodward-CrawfordStreet-05-ThePawnbrokersStepdaughter.mp3&d

Old Time's Sake by Podington Bear

Old Time's Sake is a simple tune that seems to recall previous Podington Bear songs.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/October/OldTimesSake.mp3

Know Rhythm by Voice

Know Rhythm continues the recent trend of 5+ minute songs here at Song-A-Day. This one's an odd modern soul piece, with some seriously excellent rhythm.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Voice%20-%20Know%20Rhythm.mp3

What Should We Do With Your Body by The Paper Chase

"God is everywhere," according to The Paper Chase. Despite his omnipresence, he can't even answer a simple question like What Should We Do With Your Body? Typical deific behavior.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/paperchase/audio/WhatShouldWeDo.mp3

Low Grav Freefall by Ochre

Unfortunately for me, Ochre has decided to pull the free downloads from his web page. You can still get several songs from Last.fm. Low Grav Freefall has an aggressive electronic beat paired with a gorgeous melody line.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/3311651/Low%2BGrav%2BFreefall.mp3

Cold Cold Water by Mirah

Cold Cold Water is a sweeping epic performance. It builds to crescendos and falls off into quiet singing and guitars with fluid grace. The lyrics are suitably epic "I'm so number 1 that it's a shame you let other numbers in the game."

http://www.kpunk.com/media/audio/Mirah_ColdColdWater.mp3

Gloria (Angel Mix) by Snowflake featuring DoKashiteru

Snowflake's Gloria (Angel mix) is a burst of religious devotion you won't get often on this blog. It's a beautiful piece of work.

http://ccmixter.org/content/snowflake/snowflake_-_Gloria_(angel_mix_w_DoKashiteru).mp3

Short Fuses Burn Long Bridges by c.layne, remixed by Brad Sucks

The hyper distorted dirty bassline really colors all of Brad Sucks' mix of Short Fuses Burn Long Bridges. Even when it's missing it looms over the song.

http://media.bradsucks.net/misc/clayne_short_fuses_burn_long_bridges_brad_sucks_remix.mp3

San Antonio by If:Then:Goto, remixed by Recue

The Recue remix of San Antonio substitutes jangly guitars with electronic pulses and throbs, but manages to preserve the spacey mood of the original.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/026/one022_06-if_then_goto_-_san_antonio_(recue_remix).mp3

Both Eyes Closed by State Shirt featuring Panu Moon

It's a strange journey with Both Eyes Closed. It starts with slow acoustic strings and keys but then moves to dancing electronics and back to mournful acoustics again.

http://ccmixter.org/content/stateshirt/stateshirt_-_Both_Eyes_Closed.mp3

Getaway Deconstructed by MC Jack In The Box

Getaway Deconstructed has a long derivation history. It mashes together a vocal from a DJ Vadim tune with parts of Getaway by gmz and Deconstruction by reusenoise.

http://ccmixter.org/content/mcjackinthebox/mcjackinthebox_-_Getaway_Deconstructed.mp3

Me, I'm Not [Can't Stop Mix] by Nine Inch Nails, remixed by Halo 33

Year 33 is like a dissection of Year Zero. Songs like [Can't Stop] Me, I'm Not expose some of the effects inside the original songs you may have missed.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/101856791/%255BCan%2527t%2BStop%255D%2BMe%252C%2BI%2527m%2BNot.mp3

Microphone Song (You Want It All But You Can't Have It Mix) by Canasta, remixed by The Claps

My favorite offerings on Canasta's website are mostly remixes. The Claps' Microphone Song (You Want It All But You Can't Have It Mix) is an excellent example. It expands the original, taking it into new sonic landscapes far from the song's origins.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereMixedUp/01%20Microphone%20Song%20(The%20Claps%27%20You%20Want%20It%20All%20But%20You%20Can%27t%20Have%20It%20Remix).mp3

Hit Me by The Walt

Hit Me has all the traits that make The Walt so appealing. Every instrument comes through clearly, clearly enough to feel like you can pay attention to them all without losing track of the song as a whole. The vocals are delivered with infectious enthusiasm, and the tempo changes several times to keep you on your toes.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/the-walt/demo-recording-2005/the%20walt%20-%20hit%20me2.mp3

Between Day And Night by The Delano Orchestra

Between Day and Night is a simple slow beauty. It draws on a lot of effects, all to accentuate the guitar line and the whispered vocals.

http://aurgasm.us/music/anne/The%20Delano%20Orchestra%20-%20Between%20Day%20&%20Night%20(Part%20I).mp3

You Get The Wiser by The John Benjamin Band

You Get the Wiser is a tough song title to take seriously, but John Benjamin turns it into an eerie and gripping production.

http://www.songfight.org/music/you_get_the_wiser/johnbenjaminband_ygtw.mp3

The Secret Code by Jeremy Pelt

I do love some vibes in my jazz, and while the trumpet stands out in The Secret Code, it's the vibraphone really centers my attention.

http://monsterisland.alkem.org/mp3/jeremypelt/creation_%20kavehaz913102/jpelt03_secretcode.mp3

Air Traffic by ADD

Air Traffic is unusual among ADD songs for having an electronic beat and mostly electronic effects. But it still sounds like a familiar slow ADD pop tune.

http://www.archive.org/download/JeffFalPleaseLetYourFaithPatienceBeMine/plyfapbm_11_airtraffic.mp3

East's Last Heart by Songs:Ohia

"I don't trust you more than the weight of your shadow", the penultimate expression of East's Last Heart.

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

120 MPH by Kompressor

It's that time of year again: "April shower bring Kompressor power!" The strength of Kompressor's rage can generate 120 MPH winds that blow Song Fight competition away.

http://www.songfight.org/music/120_mph/kompressor-120mph.mp3

Liquid Jazz by General Fuzz

A friend described General Fuzz as smooth jazz house, asking me to turn it off. I agree that seems like an accurate description of the music, and Liquid Jazz nearly admits as much in its title. But for some reason I like listening to it anyway. Maybe you will too.

http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Messys%20Pace/liquid%20jazz.mp3

A Variation On Two by Monorail RT

I find the lyric hook for A Variation on Two strangely infectious: "I took a mind today. Didn't mind 'cause it was wasted anyway." Not infectious enough to win Monorail RT a Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/variation_on_two/monorailrt_variation.mp3

The Lady Of The Lake by Klima

The Lady of the Lake is simultaneously joyful and dark, making for a delightfully lush pop tune.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Klima%20-%20The%20Lady%20Of%20The%20Lake.mp3

Nebulous Notions by Revolution Void

Nebulous Notions has a slow moving lo-fi electronic beat as its center, with tonal percussion and jazz piano mixed over top of it to grab your attention.

Like the rest of Increase the Dosage this one's available in ogg vorbis for those who want to get decent quality in a small file size and FLAC for the true audiophiles out there.

http://www.archive.org/download/revoid_2004_04_04.flac16/revoid_2004_04_04_t11_vbr.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/revoid_2004_04_04.flac16/revoid_2004_04_04_t11.ogg
http://www.archive.org/download/revoid_2004_04_04.flac16/revoid_2004_04_04_t11.flac

Sleepwalking by 15-16 Puzzle

15-16 Puzzle has great lyrics and Sleepwalking makes it easy to hear every word perfectly. Gems like "the shit that people like about me, that all comes from you."

http://www.newzeromusic.com/ne3/15-16puzzle_ne3_sw.mp3

Birthday Of Life by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Birthday of Life shares a lot of features with other songs from Spaces in Time: lo-fi folk mixed with bird calls and other nature sounds.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/06-birthday_of_life.mp3

Hold On Hold On by Neko Case

A darkly beautiful country song by Neko Case, Hold On Hold On starts with the confession that she feels more kindness to strangers than family and moves on to describe several of the devils she love.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/540

Nuut by Sleepy Town Manufacture

If you like IDM, just go download Nuut and the rest of the Miss EP.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk075/mtk075-stm-miss-ep-03-nuut.mp3

Things Just Happend by Daniele Torelli

A slightly ominous repeating note progression runs through much of this one while Things Just Happen around it.

Whet the choice is available, I like to recommend ogg.

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

So India Says To This Upstart Kid Named America by Brother Machine

It's got a Brother's drunken rambling and an verse played in reverse, but So India Says To This Upstart Kid Named America is a poppy Brother Machine Tune throughout. It was entered for the I Don't Believe You Song Fight! under the name Sassy Molassy.

http://www.songfight.org/music/i_dont_believe_you/sassiemolassy_idby.mp3

Swedish Boy by Obi Best

Aurgasm featured Obi Best twice, once on their own and once as part of their SXSW coverage. Swedish Boy is such a delicious pop piece that it deserves a second mention just to make sure you didn't miss it the first time.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Obi%20Best%20-%20Swedish%20Boy.mp3

Mr. Long Arms by The Apartment

Mr. Long Arms is the most perfect hallucination: long long arms. This and other absurdities await you when you experience music of The Apartment.

http://www.gondolamusic.com/mp3s/slicecon/16%20mr.%20long%20arms.mp3

The Voices by Josh Woodward

The Voices is my pick of the songs of Breadcrumbs, Josh Woodward's newest album. The record has some epic song, but the shuffling drumming and dynamic composition put it above the rest.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-10-TheVoices.mp3

The Call by Podington Bear

For a while The Call sounds like your typical pretty and playful Podington Bear track. And it is that throughout, but in the middle it just busts out some distorted electronics, shifts to birdcall noises, and just plays around with a whole zooful of shifting sounds until it stops.

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

Travel by Portland Cello Project featuring Justin Power

I wouldn't recommend seeing Portland Cello Project live. They didn't mic their cellos, and in a bar where people are talking, nobody could hear them at all. Their studio recordings sound great. Travel maintains a beautiful simplicity despite employing a pack of several cellos, a lavish setup for most pop music.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/portlandcelloproject/audio/Travel.mp3

Open Doors by Kira Neris

It's another sample of downtempo jazz from Aurgasm and Kira Neris. This time Open Doors invites you to find some space and enjoy six minutes of jazzy instrumental hip-hop.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Kira%20Neris%20-%20Open%20Doors.mp3

Dirty Chucks by Puce

The first Puce I ever heard was Dirty Chucks, and it left me wondering if that could possibly be just one person singing. And while the vocal performance is definitely what stands out, it's also solid, striking amateur electronic rock.

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

Front The Most by MC Frontalot

If you think MC Frontalot does not do enough fronting, he wants to assure you that he is the rapper who will Front the Most.

And because he's a nerd, he knows the value of ogg vorbis.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/62/mc_frontalot_-_front_the_most.mp3
http://frontalot.com/media.php/104/mc_frontalot_-_front_the_most.ogg