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
Sunday, October 31, 2010
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
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
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
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
We always need more science.
http://www.songfight.org/music/morescience/jbb_morescience.mp3
Labels:
auto-tune,
John Benjamin Band,
Song Fight
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
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
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
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
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
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
http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Kitty%20Hoff%20&%20Foret-Noire%20-%20Toc-Toc-Toc.mp3
Labels:
Aurgasm,
bossa nova,
Kitty Hoff and Forêt-Noire
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
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
http://assets2.subpop.com/assets/audio/5971.mp3
Labels:
gorilla vs bear,
lo-fi,
Nirvana,
rock,
Sub Pop
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
http://www.generalfuzz.net/mp3/Inner%20Sunset/04%20already%20brought.mp3
Labels:
ambient,
cc-by-nc-sa,
electronic,
General Fuzz
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
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
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
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
http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/whenigrowupremix.mp3
Labels:
electronic,
Fever Ray,
gorilla vs bear,
Lissvik,
remix
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
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
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
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
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
http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/dillaphaseoneremix.mp3
Labels:
gorilla vs bear,
hip hop,
J Dilla,
phaseone,
remix
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
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
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
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/13_sell_away.mp3
Labels:
birdsong,
experimental,
lo-fi,
Tiny Creatures
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
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
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
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
http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/NotQuiteConnected/JoshWoodward-NQC-08-HonchoGrahamFromBirmingham.mp3
Labels:
cc-by,
Guy/Girl and Guitar,
Josh Woodward
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
http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/swissexlover.mp3
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