Sunday, October 31, 2010

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

Saturday, October 30, 2010

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

Friday, October 29, 2010

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

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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

Monday, October 25, 2010

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

Sunday, October 24, 2010

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

Saturday, October 23, 2010

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

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

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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

Monday, October 18, 2010

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

Sunday, October 17, 2010

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

Saturday, October 16, 2010

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

Friday, October 15, 2010

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

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

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

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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

Monday, October 11, 2010

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

Sunday, October 10, 2010

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

Saturday, October 9, 2010

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

Friday, October 8, 2010

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

Thursday, October 7, 2010

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

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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

Monday, October 4, 2010

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

Sunday, October 3, 2010

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

Saturday, October 2, 2010

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

Friday, October 1, 2010

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