Boarding Call by Lonbobby

Lonbobby's already done a song called Boarding Call with Yook. But he applied his electronic pop sensibilities and auto-tuned singing to The Idiot Kings alt-rock Boarding Call.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/2010cf/lonbobby_idiotkings_boardingcall.mp3

Add It Up by The Dresden Dolls

The Dresden Dolls version of Add It Up is about as straightforward as it gets, and their enthusiasm makes the whole affair compelling.

http://dresdendolls.com/media_site/downloads/liveandunreleased/2003-09-26.AddItUp.mp3

Doctor by Atlas Sound

Atlas Sound does an upbeat, jangly version of the classic 50's tune Doctor, very true to the original.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Doctor%20Five%20Discs%20Cover.mp3

Willow Weep For Me by Lily Frost

Lily swings the classic Willow Weep For Me with an old soul dressed in modern clothing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Lily%20Frost%20-%20Willow%20Weep%20For%20Me.mp3

Disappointed by State Shirt

State Shirt reworks Electronic's dance classic Disappointed for his newest album Let's Get Bloody.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/letsgetbloody/04_Disappointed.mp3

Can You Feel The Love Tonight? by Tiny Folk

Like any good Elton John cover, Tiny Folks bizarre take on Can You Feel The Love Tonight? turns into a dance party in the end.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/06%20Can%20You%20Feel%20the%20Love%20Tonight_%20(Elton%20John).mp3

M@THER F%CKER

"I'm a grinch, M@THER F%CKER, I'm happiest when I frown." He'll fucking eat your kids.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=MTHERFCKER.mp3

(This Is) The Dream Of Evan And Chan by Dntel

(This Is) the Dream of Evan and Chan, and it sounds like the Postal Service, with all the distorted electronic textures and sweet pop sensibility that entails.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/10613.mp3

Fences by RF and Lili Del La Mora

A delicious mixture of whispered vocals and tastefully arrange strings, Fences is rightly tagged "dreamtempo" at Aurgasm.

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

Oh, Why by Balam Acab

Gorilla vs Bear: "Here’s a fragile, ghostly new song from Balam Acab, taken from his forthcoming album WANDER / WONDER." Oh, Why.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/06-Oh-Why.mp3

Swimming In Turpentine by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward calls Ashes "My latest and greatest, released in November 2010. It sounds like me, but with 83% more piano!" Swimming In Turpentine has a lot of that piano, pushing a bouncing, energetic rhythm.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-10-SwimmingInTurpentine.mp3&

You're Not Going Anywhere by Brad Sucks

Brad finishes Out of It with the line "The alcohol and drugs are better off in me," from You're Not Going Anywhere. Then he asks that you kindly buy him a mood altering substance.

http://www.bradsucks.net/music/youre-not-going-anywhere/

Anything You Sythesize by The American Dollar

Anything You Synthesize is a magnificent, sweeping piece of instrumental music.

http://aurgasm.us/music/The%20American%20Dollar%20-%20Anything%20You%20Synthesize.mp3

Gray Death by Xiu Xiu

Gray Death is another heartwarming hit from the album Dear God, I Hate Myself

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

Dragonbreath by Podington Bear

Dragonbreath distorts pulses and organic notes, and pairs them up with lovely piano licks.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/MarchOriginal/Dragonbreath.mp3

Bruma by Sepulcrum Spei

"Stones and drones create a perfect deep, dark and obscure ambient accompany by a sad, melancholic, desperate solomizate of far flute and a soft touch of harp." This is Bruma

http://www.archive.org/download/SEPULCRUMSPEI/01bruma.mp3

Swerve… the reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding) by Shabazz Palaces

Shabazz Palaces turn out a hot slow grinding beat paired with solid raps in Swerve… the reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding).

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Shabazz-Palaces-Swerve...-The-Reeping-of-All-That-Is-Worthwhile-Noir-Not-Withstanding.mp3

Ain't It The Truth by The Gossip

A song for the lovestruck: "Ain't It The Truth, I've got a crush on you."

http://i.listentokrs.com/bands/thegossip/audio/AintItTheTruth.mp3

Birds Fly Away by Theresa Andersson

Birds Fly Away starts with a hum and a hand-clap and unfolds into a toe-tapping pop-folk song.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Theresa%20Andersson%20-%20Birds%20Fly%20Away.mp3

The Sea by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

The Sea rolls in with a long guitar intro, then crests with echoing vocals.

I enjoy the ogg version of the song.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/05-the_sea.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/05-the_sea.ogg

Favor by Patrick Phelan

Favor is a beautiful simmering textured rock song.

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

Venus In Fleurs by Grimes

Venus In Fleurs merges fuzzy guitars with stomping beats and ethereal vocals. The experience is otherworldly.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/08%20Venus%20In%20Fleurs.mp3

Trance Manual by John Vanderslice

Another track from Pixel Revolt, Trance Manual is soft, sweet sounding song.

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

Digital Pendejos by Daniel Bautista

Daniel Bautista does simply good instrumental guitar music, and Digital Pendejos delivers.

Available in more liberated ogg format.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/05.digital_pendejos.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/05.digital_pendejos.ogg

That Man by Caro Emerald

That Man want's a beautiful evening on the Casbah, and it's something to get worked up about.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Caro%20Emerald%20-%20That%20Man.mp3

Can't Stop by The Rhombus

It's good to have a healthy sense of your own powerlessness. The Rhombus reminds us that "we Can't Stop what's coming."

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/2906f3c23f6ad75b48536d6ac9ad03058f62a7d0

Yalira by The Very Best

Yalira hits too many excellent rhythms and melodies to really describe well.

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

That's Enough by The John Benjamin Band

The John Benjamin Band has put together a stellar pop song called That's Enough for this week's Song Fight!

http://www.songfight.org/music/thats_enough/johnbenjaminband_te.mp3

Good Looking Android by Jason Adasiewicz Rolldown

I've been enjoying an EP lately called Organ Music, Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (by Moonface). Jason Adasiewicz brings just the vibraphone that was hoped for with a Good Looking Android.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Good%20Looking%20Android.mp3

Penny Arcade Theme by MC Frontalot

Frontalot is an expert in math. He will account "how the Penny Arcade 0\/\/nZz j00r aZz."

As usual, I recommend the ogg format.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/8/MC_Frontalot_-_Nerdcore_Rising_08_Penny_Arcade_Theme.mp3
http://frontalot.com/media.php/264/MC_Frontalot_-_08_-_Penny_Arcade_Theme.ogg

When You Go Out by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

It's a simple, catchy rock song for When You Go Out.

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

From Africa To Málaga by jj

"It's not easily to die. No matter how dumb you are you eventually rise." Dark encouragement From Africa to Málaga.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20from%20africa%20to%20malaga.mp3

Goodnight Train by Lullatone

Aurgasm, on Lullatone: "Their appropriately self-dubbed 'pajama pop,' is a playful blend of whispered vocals, unique instrumentals and carefully spaced beats. [.. I]n the song Goodnight Train they used a xylophone played with a violin bow to imitate the chug-chug of a train."

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Lullatone%20-%20Goodnight%20Train.mp3

Don't Look At Me, Look Around by Brother Ali

The title Brother Ali gave this track is a message I wish more rappers would adopt: Don't Look At Me, Look Around.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=https://rhymesayers.s3.amazonaws.com/radio/DontLookAtMeLookAround.mp3

Occupy My Heart by State Shirt

Occupy My Heart is full of new sounds and new ideas for State Shirt. It's tinkling keys and some vocal effects stand out.

http://www.songfight.org/music/occupy_my_heart/stateshirt_omh.mp3

The Bazaar by The Whiskers

I just finished listening to The Whiskers rambling and warbling about I don't know what through The Bazaar, and found the experience strangely satisfying

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/104793284/The%2BBazaar.mp3

Modern Art by Black Lips

Modern Art is superbly catchy garage rock.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BlackLips-ModernArt.mp3

Messenger by Blonde Redhead feat. David Sylvian

Messenger is a beautiful track from the album Misery is a Butterfly. The single contains a version with vocals by David Sylvian.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/messenger_ep.mp3
http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/02_messenger.mp3

Hovercraft Expedition by Ugress

Ugress calls his music "epic, cinematic electronica", aimed squarely at the dance floor. Hovercraft Expedition hits these marks.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/489394833/Hovercraft%2BExpedition.mp3

Together On Our Own by Josh Woodward

Sometimes I'm in the mood for bit of sweet sentimentality, and Together On Our Own delivers.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-08-TogetherOnOurOwn.mp3&d

Jolie Coquine by Caravan Palace

Of Caravan Palace, Aurgasm says, "They deliver an old gypsy swing, but through a very accessible and fresh dance music production." Hear Jolie Coquine for yourself.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Caravan%20Palace%20-%20Jolie%20Coquine.mp3

I Guess I'll Forget The Sound, I Guess, I Guess by Bodies Of Water

Several voices all singing the same thing at roughly the same time is a recipe for magic. I Guess I'll Forget The Sound, I Guess, I Guess.

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

I Think You're Alright by Brad Sucks

I Think You're Alright says it doesn't want to be a love song, but deep in it's heart it knows what it's about.

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

New Skin by Podington Bear

New Skin was one of Pod bear's first songs when he started his three song a week project a few years ago. He also stuck it in his Music for starting over podcast.

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

Doorway by Planningtorock

Doorway strange, dark, dramatic electronic pop.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01-Doorway.mp3

Lioness by Songs:Ohia

Lioness is a slow, dark tune that paints the sort of pictures of aching hearts Songs:Ohia did so well.

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

Eggshell by Tiny Folk

Today, a simple instrumental called Eggshell, decorated with pretty bells by some Tiny Folk.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/07%20Eggshell.mp3

letsgetphysical by Tiny Creatures

letsgetphysical puts ridiculous vocals with a satisfying repetitive lo-fi beat.

Get it in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/12_letsgetphysical.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/12_letsgetphysical.ogg

12 Apostles by Flevans

12 Apostles is a funky track aiming to make you move your butt to the dance floor. Listen to it and dream of the summer.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Flevans%20-%2012%20Apostles.mp3

Harmless Lover's Discourse by Odawas

The title sounds like it should be ironic, but Harmless Lover's Discourse has a warm and relaxed beauty that makes it sincerely just what its title says.

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

Back Like This by ADD

My favorite part of Back Like This is the jangling guitar in the intro. It's also catchy and tantalizingly short.

http://www.archive.org/download/JeffFalIKnowBetter/dirtywater_01_backlikethis.mp3

Pass/Fail by The Sober Irishman

"Always remember the longer you live, the sooner you're going to die." Pass/Fail.

http://www.songfight.org/music/pass_fail/soberirishman_passfail.mp3

Mindkilla by Gang Gang Dance

Five minutes of fast paced, dynamic, catchy dance music is what this Mindkilla has in store.

http://promo.4ad.com/ganggangdance/downloads/mindkilla.mp3

Occupy My Heart by c.layne

Occupy My Heart has an airy, otherworldly feel, mixing a variety of instruments for a downtempo psychedelic experience.

http://www.songfight.org/music/occupy_my_heart/c.layne_omh.mp3

In The Desert by Daniel Bautista

In The Desert paints vivid guitars over a canvas of drums and bass.

Always better in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/09.in_the_desert.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/09.in_the_desert.ogg

Freezer's Back by Freeway

Freezer's Back, tell your friends.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=FreezersBack.mp3

Springtime by Scrimshire with Claire Laurent

As winter approaches here it seems fitting to remember Springtime with some uplifting vocal jazz.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/scrimshire-springtime-with-claire-laurent.mp3

Song To Cheer You Up by Keep Shelly In Athens

Keep Shelly in Athens crafts beautifully constructed electronic music. If you're feeling down, they've got a Song to Cheer You Up.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Keep-Shelly-in-Athens-Song-To-Cheer-You-Up.mp3

Workers Are Referred To As "Hands" by We Vs. Death

It no doubt took some hands to make the slow, mournful post-rock of Workers Are Referred to as "Hands".

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/We%20vs%20death%20Green%20Concorde/02-%20Workers%20Are%20Refered%20to%20as%20hands.mp3

Threatening To Some by Evils That Never Came

Threatening to Some is a beautiful dark march through quiet, somber moments and crashing crescendos.

http://www.songfight.org/music/threatening_to_some/evilsthatnevercame_tts.mp3

Lakeside by BLK JKS

Someone at Secretly Canadian wants to convince you that BLK JKS defy description, but Lakeside is a glorious clash of cacophony and soul.

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

Tourbillon (Serre-Moi Fort Si Tu M’aimes) by Soha

Aurgasm: "The soulful beats and warm equatorial flavours of Tourbillon (Serre-Moi Fort Si Tu M’aimes) contain a seductive quality.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Soha%20-%20Tourbillon%20(Serre-Moi%20Fort%20Si%20Tu%20M%27aimes).mp3

Mirrored And Reverse by White Denim

Mirrored and Reverese is an engaging bit of experimental rock from White Denim's record Fits.

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

Cloud Of Evil by Blackout Beach

The several voices of Cary Mercer layer over themselves in Cloud of Evil, lost in a softly repeating programmed drum beat and hazily distorted guitar noise.

http://www.softabuse.com/mp3/SAB031%20Cloud%20of%20Evil.mp3

Resistance St. by What Made Milwaukee Famous

Resistance St. is an epic production, with what sounds like a whole damn orchestra playing cacophonously beneath their powerful rock hooks.

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

Time To Go by State Shirt

State Shirt has a new album coming out soon, and I'm excited. In the meantime, enjoyTime To Go from his last album, This Is Old.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/02%20Time%20to%20Go.mp3

Psychenswing by Kitty Hoff and Forêt-Noire

Psychenswing is beautiful jazz that wears a vintage style excellently.

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

Petrified by Fight Bite

Petrified has meanders slowly about with a warm, fuzzy glow.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Fight-Bite-Petrified.mp3

Chicago by The 3 5 7 Ensemble

I was lucky to see the 3 5 7 Ensemble play at the Hungry Brain here in Chicago. This recording from the Run Suite was made in the Velvet Lounge, another Chicago venue.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Downloads_files/The%20Run%20Suite,%20Chicago.mp3

Protagonists by Felt

Murs and Slug are the Protagonists joining Aesop Rock for A Tribute to Rosie Perez.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=protagonists.mp3

Ties Of Blood And Water by The John Benjamin Band

Ties of Blood and Water is a simple pop tune, with JB's gentle voice carrying a lovely melody.

http://nurein.songfight.net/nureiniii/tobaw/jbb_tobaw.mp3

Au Virage by Valérie Leulliot

Mon Homme Blessé belongs to that "Sexy Frech girl whispering softly in your ear" style that's popular on Aurgasm. Of course that cynical description doesn't do the song justice; it's full of subtlety, style, earworms a plenty.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Valerie%20Leulliot%20-%20Au%20Virage.mp3

The Heron And The Fox by Little Scream

Little Scream seems to nicely describe the delicate simplicity of The Heron and the Fox.

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

Don't You Miss Me? by Sleepy Town Manufacture

Interesting rhythms move all over the pulsing beat and subtle melodies of Don't You Miss Me?

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk075/mtk075-stm-miss-ep-01-dont-you-miss-me.mp3

Darien Gap by Josh Woodward

Darien Gap is a gentle tune from Josh Woodward's album Not Quite Connected.

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

Curious Jungle by Podington Bear

Curious Jungle mixes animal noises with Pod Bear's playful ambient sound.

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

Lero Lero by Luísa Maita

Lero Lero is a relaxing Brazilian tune, described by Aurgasm as "fusing tropical rhythms and more urban grooves".

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Luisa%20Maita%20-%20Lero-Lero.mp3

Men Together by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk demonstrates what Men Together with a microphone can accomplish in a minute.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/05%20Men%20Together.mp3

Reckoner by Raidohead

The Telepathe remix of Reckoner starts and ends with Yorke's eerie moan, and moves through a dance beat in between.

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

Bloodvessel by Halo 33

Bloodvessel is a slow, ponderous remix of Vessel from Year Zero.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/109028693/Bloodvessel.mp3

Simple Thingz by Vidian

Rhythmically chopped vocals, a thumping bass beat: Simple Thingz to get your body moving.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Vidian/Vidian_-_simple_Thingz.mp3

Seven by Fever Ray, remixed by Martyn

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Dutch dubstep producer Martyn reworks Fever Ray’s newest single, Seven."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Seven%20Martyns%20Seventh%20Mix.mp3

Making Me Nervous (Vocoder Remix) by Brad Sucks

If you want to hear a Brad Sucks song as done by robots, the Vocoder remix of Making Me Nervous is for you

http://media.bradsucks.net/remixes/Brad_Sucks_-_Making_Me_Nervous_-_Brad_Sucks_Vocoder_Remix.mp3

Polaroid Lucid Dream by Neurowaxx, remixed by Geert Veneklaas

Geert Veneklaas gives Polaroid Lucid Dream a beautiful orchestra treatment that fits with the ethereal vocals wonderfully.

http://ccmixter.org/content/geertveneklaas/geertveneklaas_-_Polaroid_Lucid_Dream.mp3

Falcon Jab by Ratatat, remixed by Copy

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Here’s RATATAT’s LP3 standout Falcon Jab, extended and reworked by like-minded producer/electro-guitar ripper (and Audio Dregs homie) Copy, the dude responsible for that rad Diva mixtape from a couple years ago."

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

Love Theme by Daniel Bautista

Love Theme moves from beautiful acoustic guitars to more lush orchestration with excellent effect.

Bautista also records his music on Gentoo Linux and releases it under the Creative Commons, so naturally he also releases it in vorbis format.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/03.lovetheme.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/ogg/03.lovetheme.ogg

Far Away Rain by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

Far Away Rain is a weird little ambient tune with tinkling bells and sparse ukelele notes.

Enjoy smaller files with vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong026/16_Far_Away_Rain.mp3

Hiding Place by The Rhombus

Of the three albums available by The Rhombus, the Ladders EP is my favorite. Hiding Place is one solid cut from that record.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/4793eb641dfbaff5b2aa15a574fb0a18c7f75b0d

Grown Unknown by Lia Ices

Grown Unknown is pure beautiful brilliance. Shimmering vocals flutter over orchestration that moves back and forth between hand claps, a guitar, and full blown string production.

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

TAOS by Menomena

TAOS pulses with masculine energy clashing against self-deprecating lyrics about being on the make.

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

Surfin by Memory Casssette

Gorilla vs. Bear calls Memory Cassette 'wistful, authentic-ish “conceptual DiscoHouse”', which is about as much as I can say about Surfin.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Surfin.mp3

It's Always Something by ADD

It's Always Something when you're playing games with the only one who knows how to play.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_02_something.mp3

The Motorist by Arms And Sleepers

The Motorist is beautiful, melancholic, and cinematic, blending elements of rock, electronic music, and hip hop.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Arms%20And%20Sleepers%20-%20The%20Motorist.mp3

Shadowcat by Canasta

I'm not religious. Quite the opposite in fact. But religion, most of the other things people care deeply about, inspires a great deal of moving art. Shadowcat resonates with that pathos.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereSetUp/Canasta-WeWereSetUp-05-Shadowcat.mp3

Pulse Of Light by if:then:goto

Pulse of Light meanders around, starting with drum pops and vocals, adding clear and distorted guitars, and even some horn flourishes. The song incorporates several tempo changes as well as changes in orchestration.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/113503179/pulse%2Bof%2Blight.mp3

Indefinite Acrobat by State Shirt

Beware of grave robbers from outer space. Indefinite Acrobat warns. It's full of sound experiments, kicking rhythms, chopped vocals, and layers of guitars and bass.

An earlier version appeared in the Space Cadet fight, with a surfeit of TV samples, but lacking the kick the drums of the newer release.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/dontdie/08%20Indefinite%20Acrobat%20(Space%20Cadet).mp3

I Want You by Summer Camp

There's something hot to the naked declaration of desire. Summer Camp accentuates this with a pulsing beat when they say I Want You.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/I-Want-You.mp3

Ego Manic Kid by Blonde Redhead

Ego Manic Kid is stripped down and lo-fi compared to their sparkling, layered later work, but it's just as ethereal and atmospheric.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/04_ego_manic_kid.mp3

Mind Mapping by Revolution Void

Mind Mapping is an optimal blend of hip-hop and jazz styles in a swirling mix of melody and beat.

I listen to this particularly striking track in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/03_Revolution_Void_-_Mind_Mapping.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/03_Revolution_Void_-_Mind_Mapping.ogg

The Skratch by Her Highness

Her Highness sounds like she's singing through the blades of a fan in The Skratch. This matched against odd percussion and a harmonium makes for a strange show.

Enjoy more music in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/04the_skrach.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/04the_skrach.ogg

Our Love Goes Deeper Than This by Duke Special

Aurgasm: "In Our Love Goes Deeper Than This Duke merges a variety of inspirations such as melodramatic Vaudeville, big band and Bebop with rich and bouncy piano, clarinet, trumpet, drums and quirky sound effects."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/duke-special-our-love-goes-deeper-than-this.mp3

Ghost Of An Afternoon by Dave Fischoff

Ghost of an Afternoon is every bit the drifting pop that its title suggests.

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

Intersection by yes.no.yes

Intersection repeats, repeats, softly, then explodes and keeps up a furious pace until it ends.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/94440497/Intersection.mp3

Burning House Market by The Whiskers

A strange acoustic indie pop song is the perfect vehicle for talking about the Burning House Market.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/81793861/Burning%2BHouse%2BMarket.mp3

Yr Love by Holy Other

Yr Love is as beautiful as the name implies, with the dreamy, melancholy feeling of someone missing.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/YR-LOVE.mp3

What We Need More Of Is Science by Brother Machine

What We Need More of is Science is a little poppy part of everything we need to never understand the situation.

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

Infinite Horizon by Josh Woodward

Inifinite Horizon is a sparklingly beautiful piece of folk-pop from Josh Woodward's latest album, Ashes.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-03-InfiniteHorizon.mp3&d

Björk by Poddington Bear

Pod bear's homage to Björk starts off distorted and roughed up, but quickly falls into a playful melody.

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

Bats by My Toys Like Me

Bats is all about being a creature of the night, senses sharpened by the darkness.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/My%20Toys%20Like%20Me%20-%20Bats.mp3

Found Groove by General Fuzz

Found Groove leads off Inner Sunset with a soft, pulsing, relaxed joy. The strings about two thirds in and the bass drop that interrupts them hit me just right.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=31

Cellar Door by Puce

Puce's Cellar Door is not a pleasant song. He plays an out of tune piano and sings about a father raping his daughter in their basement. Somehow I still find this compelling.

http://www.songfight.org/music/cellar_door/puce_cd.mp3

O, Submarine! by Tiny Folk

O, Submarine! is the greatest, most adorable tiny folk song ever! Life is a joke, and it's funny.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/07%20O,%20Submarine!.mp3

Shine On by Korallreven

Shine On starts with a low string line and builds layer after layer to construct blissful bittersweet ethereal pop.

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

Cloudy Shoes by Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado's croon sounds wonderful in his wistful Cloudy Shoes.

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

Tallymarks by Portland Cello Project featuring Thao Nguyen

Portland Cello Project's lovely sounds swim around Thao's solid pop songwriting, adding a sonic depth to Tallymarks.

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

Intro by Daniel Bautista

The manic keys and swirling sounds Daniel Bautista summons makes for a thrilling Intro to his album Recycle Bin.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/01.intro.mp3

Five Nights In Britain by Tiny Robots

Tiny Robots took a few Song Fight crowns in their day, including Five Nights in Britain with this charming Americana tinged folk pop tune.

http://www.songfight.org/music/five_nights_in_britain/tinyrobots_fnib.mp3

You Can Count On Me by Panda Bear

You Can Count on Me starts with a long intro that seems to have very little to do with the slow, pounding song that follows.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/You-Can-Count-on-Me-live-at-Governors-Island-9_11.mp3

Critical Hit by MC Frontalot

Who better than MC Frontalot to celebrate a life of inauthenticity? This one is sure to be a Critical Hit.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10030/MC_Frontalot_-_Solved_-_04_Critical_Hit.mp3

Fraud In The 80s by Mates Of State

Fraud in the 80s never sounded near as catchy as it does when Mates of State presents it.

http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/MatesOfState_FraudInThe80s.mp3

Cable TV by Fol Chen

Aurgasm calls Cable TV "Cryptic, dark and danceable." Fantasizing about a weekend escape spent watching TV is certainly dark.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Fol%20Chen%20-%20Cable%20TV.mp3

All Fires by Swan Lake

This one repeats a favored bit of Spencer Krug's wisdom, "All Fires have to burn alive to live."

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

Summer Of Worship by Weird Tapes

If music is my religion then this has been my Summer of Worship.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Summer%20Of%20Worship.mp3

Indie...001 by Abstract Avenue

Indie...001 is relaxing electronic music with bird calls and other found sounds peppered throughout.

http://www.archive.org/download/ego007/INDIE...001.mp3

Friday Night At The Drive-In Bingo by Jens Lekman

Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo is a bouncy, upbeat, old fashioned kind of tune to get you moving.

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

This Is Not A Tango by The Juju Orchestra

Aurgasm says it well: "'This Is Not A Tango' brings an uptempo Argentine dance interpretation evoking the smoky and passionate sound of Gotan Project."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Juju%20Orchestra%20-%20This%20Is%20Not%20A%20Tango.mp3

Beth's On Fire by State Shirt

Another of four tracks currently available from state shirt's collaborative experiment Sounds Like You, Beth's on Fire is a melancholic audio collage.

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

While You Wait For The Others by Grizzly Bear

Grizzy bear's music is nearly as sparklingly gorgeous live as it is recorded. This live recording of While You Wait for the Others is especially lovely.

http://grizzly-bear.net/media/while.mp3

Paralyzed by Starlight Mints

Paralyzed demonstrates the powerful pop technique of the Starlight Mints.

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

Cost Of Living by Torrentz

Song Fight rap supergroup Torrentz hates on their jobs, but as they say, that's just the Cost of Living.

http://www.songfight.org/music/cost_of_living/torrentz_col.mp3

Blues And Reds by Justine Electra

Justine Electra refers to her own style as electro blues, blending hip hop rhythms and blues singing as she walks on Blues and Reds.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Justine%20Electra%20-%20Blues%20&%20Reds.mp3

We Know Where You Sleep by The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase charge frantically through a sequence of cacophonous verses and choruses for We Know Where You Sleep.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/paperchase/audio/WeKnowWhere.mp3

Paris Is Burning by St. Vincent

My favorite St Vincent song is this black waltz, Paris is Burning. "Sticks and stones have made me stronger. It's words that cut me under my armor."

http://hw.libsyn.com/p/8/1/7/817bdefec5a26835/Paris_is_Burning.mp3?sid=b4e0bfb7f3c5c877af5ce015660c43b3&l_sid=27152&l_eid=&l_mid=2299468

Concertina by We Vs. Death

Consertina has a slow, somewhat mournful tenor running through the track.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/7246617/Consertina.mp3

Exactly The Same by ADD

Exactly The Same is a slow pop song off ADD's album Dirty Water.

http://www.archive.org/download/JeffFalIKnowBetter/dirtywater_07_exactlythesame.mp3

Makeshift Sanctuary by Aether

Aurgasm: "Combining grit with vibrance, molding casual, assured flows of conscious tranquility, while also keeping a dynamic and youthful essence is a lot to consider, let alone craft well and fully deliver." Makeshift Sanctuary delivers.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Aether%20-%20Makeshift%20Sanctuary.mp3

Enid's Rant by Amps For Christ

Enid's Rant turns out to be a simple, short bit of instrumental Celtic folk.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/ampsforchrist/audio/EnidsRant.mp3

Keep In Touch by Josh Woodward

This one's a pleasing pop song about just how hard it is to Keep in Touch with the places and people you leave behind.

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

Brown Bess by Benoit Pioulard

Curiously tagged "Alternative & Punk" in it's metadata, Brown Bess is atmospheric ambient folk.

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

Frogs In Tuxes by Podington Bear

Always adoriable, Frogs in Tuxes also has Pod bear being something like onomatopoetic.

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

Bottom Of The Bottle by Brown Bird

Despite an upbeat tempo and style, Bottom of the Bottle is a dark song about lover's hearts growing hard.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/brown-bird-bottom-of-the-bottle.mp3

Vanya by The Rhombus

I've recently discovered a trove of music by The Rhombus over at free music archive. Vanya is an old favorite of mine with a stark, distorted beat. If you read this regularly, expect to see more highlights from him in the future.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/87acb1f7345e3c7c9bfbfdd005083e390bacc08d

Commander Moira (Club Ninja Edit) by Ninja 9000

Commander Moira (Club Ninja Edit) is a bumping dance mix with some 8 bit bleeps and blips around for the party.

http://www.uncannyplanet.com/ninja9000/bitcollapse/Ninja9k-BC-01CommanderMoira.mp3

Antlers by Tiny Folk

"On a hot summer night, would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" Thus opens Antlers, a strange, epic tune that weaves it's own intricate mythology.

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

I Heard You Say by Vivian Girls

I Heard You Say is a great pop song. It's got catchy melodies and vocal harmonies galore, all put together in a slightly muddy mix that nicely splits the difference between clean and crisp and lo-fi.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/02-Vivian-Girls-I-Heard-You-Say.mp3

House Of The Gods by Sophie Hunger

Aurgasm describes Sophie Hunger's music as "well crafted, haunting and atmospheric folk." House of the Gods is all of these things.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sophie%20Hunger%20-%20House%20Of%20Gods.mp3

Yo Robé La Navidad by Daniel Bautista

Yo Robé La Navidad is heavy, playful, fun guitar-based instrumental music. It's got a variety of instruments dancing over a crunching distorted guitar line.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/03.yorobelanavidad.mp3

Burnt Popcorn by General Fuzz

Burnt Popcorn is a meandering, slowly mutating, pretty ambient electronic piece by General Fuzz.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=38

Solid Ground by Maps & Atlases

Maps & Atlases have layers of fun instruments piled on the Solid Ground of a compelling rhythm and catchy vocal.

http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/Maps&Atlases_SolidGround.mp3

Here by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Here is a strange repeating experiment in blending noise and washed out instrumentation.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong026/14_Here.mp3

Every Season by Tony Allen featuring Damon Albarn and Ty

This Aurgasm feature has afro-beat legend Tony Allen teaming up with Damon Albarn. It's a crazy funky pop tune for Every Season.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Tony%20Allen%20-%20Every%20Season.mp3

Dubbio Non Superato by That Crooner From Nowhere

Dubbio Non Superato finishes off the appropriately titled This is vocaltronica! with 11 minutes of experimental vocal music.

http://www.archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/14_Dubbio_non_superato.mp3

CMYK by James Blake

CMYK doesn't exactly show off James Blake soulful singing. It does show off his skill as a producer and composer.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/01-CMYK.mp3

Repatriated by Handsome Furs

Sound Kapital, the latest record from Handsome Furs, is a bit of a change for the band. Repatriated illustrates; guitars add dressing, while the core of the song is played on the synthesizer.

http://assets2.subpop.com/assets/audio/9383.mp3

Zero Day by MC Frontalot

Frontalot and a couple of other nerdy ass rappers issue this warning: on the first day, it's already too late. Get moving on Zero Day.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10003/MC_Frontalot_-_Zero_Day_-_01._Zero_Day.mp3

Undertow by Warpaint

Undertow packs a catchy, propulsive bassline waiting beneath its layers of harmonies.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/warpaint-undertow.mp3

LOOK by Forensic, Betta Than U Mix by Duckett

LOOK is a fun rap with an old school hip-hop production and some outrageous braggadocio.

http://ccmixter.org/content/duckett/duckett_-_LOOK_(BettaThanUMix).mp3

Running Out Of You by Keep Shelly In Athens, remixed by Memory Tapes

There's a lot of "happy thoughts" in Memory Tapes take on Running Out of You.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Running-Out-Of-You-Memory-Tapes-Version.mp3

I Hate California by State Shirt, remixed by Timothy A.D.

Timothy A.D. strips I Hate California bare, then blows it up. The results are epic.

http://ccmixter.org/content/timothyad/timothyad_-_I_Hate_California_(Timothy_A.D._rmx).mp3

Intimate by Appaloosa, remixed by Glassy Candy

Intimate is a phenomenal pop dance mix, described by gorilla vs. bear as "brilliant".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/01-INTIMATE-GLASS-CANDY-REMIXXX.mp3

Sleep Lightly by Lisa DeBenedictis, remixed by OldDog

One of the more subtle parts of Lisa DeBenedictis's songs is the way her lyrics manage to be intimate and antagonistic at once. oldDog pairs this with a track that doesn't try to be nearly as flashy as other remixers, but instead aims to perfectly match the melody and theme of the lyrics. Sleep Lightly has everything sounding just right.

http://ccmixter.org/content/oldDog/oldDog_-_Sleep_Lightly.mp3

Who Knows Who Cares by Local Natives, remixed by BrentonLABS

BrentonLABS took some twee folk pop by local natives and applied some tweaky electronics to Who Knows Who Cares.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/local-natives-who-knows-who-cares-breton-labs-remix.mp3

Grand Rassemblement Des Banquiers by Morusque

Grand Rassemblement Des Banquiers is a grand mix of samples from 18 different tracks by Onlymeith.

It also comes in lossless format.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Nurykabe/Nurykabe_-_Grand_rassemblement_des_banquiers.mp3
http://ccmixter.org/content/Nurykabe/Nurykabe_-_Grand_rassemblement_des_banquiers.flac

No More by Julie Doiron

This one's got a catchy, pulsing rhythm, but it quickly leads to No More singing.

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

Trem by Sleepy Town Manufacture

The blurb for Hello and Goodbye calls Trem "languid". I'd call it beautifully relaxing ambient music.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk208/mtk208-stm-01-trem.mp3

Windows And Doors by if:then:goto

Here's an idea for what to do when heaven calls for you: close your Windows and Doors.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/75429704/windows%2Band%2Bdoors.mp3

Endless Summer by Still Corners

Gorilla vs. Bear says Endless Summer "is a gorgeous, swirling new dream-gaze gem".

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Endless-Summer.mp3

Dirty Water by ADD

Today we hear ADD trying to wash himself with Dirty Water.

http://www.archive.org/download/JeffFalIKnowBetter/dirtywater_04_dirtywater.mp3

Goodbye by P.O.S.

Goodbye is not even P.O.S. at his best, and it's still catch head bopping hip hop with a simple, resonating ethic: "We all save face in the face of our friends, and we all bend backwards to make amends."

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=Goodbye.mp3

The Town Charter Of Canton, Ohio by Josh Woodward

The finger snaps make the conspiratorial whispers of The Town Charter of Canton, Ohio sound all the more hushed.

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

Corner by Allie Moss

Corner by Allie Moss is another beautiful bit of folk pop brought to my attention by the folks over at Aurgasm.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Allie%20Moss%20-%20Corner.mp3

GUI by Podington Bear

Podington Bear's GUI is a joyfully playful experience fitting his name.

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

Twilight by Elliott Smith

Twilight is a quiet, folk song with some special production perks, like a nice, simple string flourish to finish the song out.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/elliottsmith/audio/Twilight.mp3

All Harm by Early Day Miners

All Harm chugs along on a strong rhythm and thick guitar riffs. The harmonic, chant-like vocals stand out while blending in to the layers of harmony.

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

Chimacum Rain by Linda Perhacs

Chimacum Rain is an old tune, made in 1970, that recently got re-released. It's beautifully minimal, and sounds perfectly contemporary.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/01-Chimacum-Rain.mp3

Really, Really Blue: A Tale of Unrequited (Perhaps) Romance and Lizardry by Tiny Folk

Either you like ukelele folk about Lizard boys and love or you live a joyless life. For those who know joy, Really, Really Blue: A Tale of Unrequited (Perhaps) Romance and Lizardry.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/08%20Really,%20Really%20Blue_%20A%20Tale%20of%20Unrequited%20(Perhaps)%20Romance%20and%20Lizardry.mp3

I have a proof. The world is a drop of water falling slowly to it's end by Cherly KaCherly

I have a proof. The world is a drop of water falling slowly to it's end. The proof is straightforward and covers it's territory thoroughly.

Better in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/09_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong028/09_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

Fuego Camina Conmigo by Daniel Bautista

Fuego Camina Conmigo is an epic piece of instrumental rock that slides strings in as it meanders and explodes. He took those strings and arranged a brief but satisfying String Quartet version of the tune.

I recommend getting it in vorbis. Strings version oggifies well too.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/03.fuego_camina_conmigo.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/03.fuego_camina_conmigo.ogg

Teach Me by Nicole Simone

"Teach Me all the ways to get deep inside of your heart. I'll practice every day." Nicole Simone begs over a crescendo in this dark jazz march. The way to my heart is through my ears.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/nicolesimone-teachme.mp3

Distilled by Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead Distilled: a strong rhythm, fuzzy harmonies, and ethereal vocals.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/03_distilled.mp3

Still by jj

Still is a dark opening for jj's kills mixtape. The fat beat and catchy melody makes it a great start.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/1-still.mp3

Dream Together by General Fuzz

General Fuzz invites us to Dream Together with 7 minutes of warm, gently repeating electronic music.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=42

Queen Of The Sun by Windsor For The Derby

Queen of the Sun is a strange, spacey, ambient tune.

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

Arctic Circle by Indigo Jam Unit

An insanely catchy bassline drives Arctic Circle while the piano steals most of your attention throughout this upbeat jazz number.

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

Simplifyin' by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks is Simplifyin' to the conventional rock formulas for this song, but his knack for a catchy melody makes that plenty ok.

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

Unless I Change My Mind by The John Benjamin Band

"I'm not a god, am I? Unless I Change My Mind". A delightful sentiment from this little acoustic pop song.

http://www.songfight.org/music/unlessichangemymind/jbb_unless.mp3

Let It Go by Phone Tag

Let It Go is a cute bit of playful electronic pop I stumbled across digging through the archives of the wonderful indie music blog gorilla vs. bear.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Let-It-Go.mp3

Down The Wrong St. by Evils That Never Came

"When you stand by me you can see clearly that you are standing by yourself." One of the sharp lines from Northerly Windings closing track, Down the Wrong St.

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/10%20-%20Down%20the%20Wrong%20St.mp3

Étrange by DobaCaracol

Étrange bounces brightly with beautiful sounds and the back and forth of two excellent singers, mixed into expertly crafted pop.

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

Conway Station Road by State Shirt

This Is Old ends with Conway Station Road, an ethereal ambient instrumental.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/10%20Conway%20Station%20Road.mp3

See These Bones by Nada Surf

"No one is immune to misfiring and acting on the wrong clues." See These Bones five minutes of beautiful pop with tight lyrics like the one above.

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

All My Thoughts Are Of You by Jeremy Pelt

The slow, spacious, pensive sounds of All My Thoughts Are of You were recorded live at the Jazz Standard in July 2005. The tune carries itself with a graceful elegance through over 12 minutes of music.

http://monsterisland.alkem.org/mp3/jeremypelt/volume12/All_my_thoughts_are_of_you.mp3

Eleven by Thao And Mirah

Eleven is four minutes bursting with varieties of sounds, with an wide array of percussion, harmonic synthesizers, and the sweet pop voices of Thao and Mirah.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/thaomirah/audio/Eleven.mp3

How To See The Sun Rise by Ben Sollee

Ben Sollee's soulful singing and broken hearted lyrics sound great against his cello as he begs to be taught How to See the Sun Rise, even in the dead of night.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/ben-sollee-how-to-see-the-sun-rise.mp3

Feyd Rautha Dark Heart by Grimes

Feyd Routha Dark Heart promises not to break your heart in the dark, and if you like lo-fi dance pop, it surely won't.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/06%20Feyd%20Rautha%20Dark%20Heart.mp3

Cabwaylingo by Songs:Ohia

Cabwaylingo is short and simple but has a deft touch. The banjo jangles behind the lead guitar and the vocals adding a subtle depth

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

The Obedient Guillotine by The Octopus Project

http://www.theoctopusproject.com/xmas/obedient_guillotine.mp3

Wake And Be Fine by Okkervil River

"Adrift above indifferent clouds. Our hearts are crashing loudly
On some rock where the gulls whine, Wake and be Fine." Fantastic images set to beautiful dark pop.

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

Oktober by Bersarin Quartett

Aurgasm describes Oktober perfectly: "Natural strings, arpeggiated synth and raspy drums combine to construct a cinemascape of melancholy and thought."

http://aurgasm.us/music/Bersarin%20Quartett%20-%20Oktober.mp3

Triplets by Bodies Of Water

Triplets is a fun, upbeat tune, perfect for the impending summer.

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

Go by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward's claims that he doesn't care if you Go rings false, with a bitter reverb. It's ironically located on an album called The Simple Life.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/TheSimpleLife/JoshWoodward-TheSimpleLife-102-Go.mp3&d

Shapeshifters by Podington Bear

Shapeshifters is ironically consistent throughout. It's darker, subtler, and less playful than most Podington Bear music, a successful deviation from what he does well.

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

Constant Future by Parts And Labor

Parts and Labor play a Constant Future with chugging beat heavy rock sounds.

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

World Of Screens by Deshead

World of Screens is the dystopic love song of one Winston Smith.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/deshead_1516puzzle_worldofscreens.mp3

I'm On Fire by Chromatics

I'm on Fire is a sleepy, dreamy sort of tune. Gorilla vs. Bear says that it's surprisingly true to the original.

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

Mary Poppins by Tiny Folk

Hello Shark wants to marry Mary Poppins, be a serpent, and several other things besides, and so does Tiny Folk.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/02%20Mary%20Poppins%20(Hello%20Shark).mp3

Animal by Javier Dunn

Aurgasm calls Javier Dunn's version of Animal "vulnerable, heartfelt and unerringly catchy." The song "highlights the plaintive lyrics without sacrificing a groove that keeps the track moving."

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/javier-dunn-animal.mp3

Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 by Daniel Bautista

Daniel Bautista recorded a guitar version of Symphony No. 7, a work in the public domain, on a gentoo linux box, and released it with a creative commons license.

For extra freedom, I recommend the vorbis version.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/beethoven/02.symphony7.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/beethoven/ogg/02.symphony7.ogg

Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses by ADD

ADD's Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses is long and complex, subtle yet with bells and whistles aplenty.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/addab_05_whosgonna.mp3

Archangel by Banjo Or Freakout

Banjo or Freakout does a bizarre, spacey, subtle, fascinating version of Burial's Archangel.

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

San Pedro by Mogwai

Mogwai rock San Pedro slow and hard. The track roils and crashes with energy.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/8346.mp3

Blood Bank by Bon Iver

Bon Iver delivers lines in Blood Bank with a beautiful croon, sung sweetly over soft guitars and a drum's low thump.

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

Chief Of Stuff by Tiny Creatures

Chief of Stuff plays around with muffled sounds put together in such a way that the voices and instruments sound like they absolutely should be muffled.

It's also available as vorbis

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/01_chief_of_stuff.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/01_chief_of_stuff.ogg

Know What I Mean by Freeway and Jake One

Know What I Mean has Freeway rhyming over minimal beats, talking brags, drugs, and the hard life in the hood.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=07_Know_What_I_Mean_1.mp3

My Body's A Zombie For You by Dead Man's Bones

The full choir is here to emphasize the terrible fact that My Body's a Zombie for You.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/dead-mans-bones-my-bodys-a-zombie-for-you.mp3

Slogan by Blonde Redhead

Slogan rumbles and rattles around an earlier, more experimental era for Blonde Redhead, but it still points to the lovely dark pop that makes them popular.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/04_slogan.mp3

Throwdown by General Fuzz

General Fuzz offers to Throwdown five minutes of jazz twinged ambient electronic sounds.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=37

For Ben by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

Here's a strange rattling, rolling, echoing instrumental for Ben.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong026/02_for_Ben.mp3

Peripheral Visionaries by Young Galaxy

Peripheral Visionaries takes on heroic themes in a spacious, sexy pop tune.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/06-Peripheral-Visionaries.mp3

The Dark Mystery Of Time And Space by Revolution Void

Revolution Void's earlier stuff is much more electronic dance than the jazz inspired electronic he's produced more recently. The Dark Mystery of Time and Space sounds distinctly Like A Secret Dream.

Also around as a vorbis.

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

Chemma Chi by State Shirt

Chemma Chi has so State Shirt at his finest. It's a dark blend of strange sounds, with beatboxing and vocals adding an eery ambiance rather than taking center stage.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/08%20Chemma%20Chi.mp3

It Never Happened by The Sober Irishman

The Sober Irishman begs with earnest for you to accept that It Never Happened.

http://www.songfight.org/music/it_never_happened/soberirishman_inh.mp3

GString by Something A La Mode

Something A La Mode blends solid electronic song craft with gorgeous cello and viola. Aurgasm calls GString "more familiar electro-fare, but with a very distinctive feel."

http://aurgasm.us/music/SomethingALaMode%20-%20GString.mp3

Broken Camera by if:then:goto

Broken Camera is an airy, atmospheric tune, with a stutter-stepping drum beat and shifting rhythms that just demand attention.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/113502668/broken%2Bcamera.mp3

FRISCHE-HÜLLE by Abstract Avenue

FRISCHE-HÜLLE is has some aggressively chugging beats, mixed with odd vocal samples.

http://www.archive.org/download/ego007/FRISCHE-HUELLE.mp3

Spoiler Alert by MC Frontalot

Take this Spoiler Alert: "Frontalot ruins for you the endings of many favorite works of film and literature, historical events, and wonders of childhood." And Molly Hager's singing on the chorus is magnificent.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/570/MC_Frontalot_-_Zero_Day_-_10._Spoiler_Alert.mp3

Silent Time Of Earth by Candy Claws

Silent Time Of Earth is as about as bizarre, surreal, and adventurous as you'd expect from a group called Candy Claws.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/6%20Silent%20Time%20of%20Earth.mp3

Space Cadet by Brother Machine

Brother Machine won this Song Fight with a different song, but the Space Cadet submitted as Seth is also quite worth your listen.

http://www.songfight.org/music/spacecadet/seth_spacecadet.mp3

Vastitas by Sepulcrum Spei

Sepulcrum Spei create haunting, ambient works. Vastitas starts with what sounds like the crackling of a fire, and then moves to simple, subdued, solitary instruments, such as a flute.

http://www.archive.org/download/SEPULCRUMSPEI/03vastitas.mp3

The Funeral by Band Of Horses

The Funeral starts with a long twinkle, then explodes into glistening pop rock.

http://assets4.subpop.com/assets/audio/2463.mp3

Play Play by Petra Jean Phillipson

The verses of Play Play work minimal whispers over a guitar for an eerie effect. Then the sounds fills out magnificently for the choruses.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Petra%20Jean%20Phillipson%20-%20Play%20Play.mp3

Safely In Jail by Lackthereof

Christian The Christian was my first introduction to Lackthereof, and I was immediately hooked. Safely in Jail is a perfect example of the off kilter rhythms and electronic melodies that makes this record so compelling.

http://filmg.blaireau.net/mp3s/lackthereof/SafelyInJail.mp3

Lea Chind by Sleepy Town Manufacture

Lea Chind is textbook layered ambient electronic music, with a satisfying gradual build and release.

http://www.archive.org/download/mtk126/mtk126-stm-cd1-for-you-07-lea-chind.mp3

What Did My Lover Say? by Wolf Parade

Sub Pop wants to bait you into buying Expo 86 with What Did My Lover Say? (It Always Had To Go This Way). It's a great piece of pop rock, but it's not even the best pick of that record.

http://assets4.subpop.com/assets/audio/6910.mp3

Chinatown by Destroyer

Chinatown is one heck of a gorgeous, sweeping tune from Destroyer's newest record, Kaputt.

http://www.mergerecords.com/audio/destroyer/chinatown.mp3

Ancestors by Throw Me The Statue

Ancestors is simple, rhythmic, lush indie rock with a sweet, wistful attitude.

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

Sugar On My Tongue by Josh Woodward

Sugar on My Tongue is one of Josh Woodward's darker acoustic compositions.

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

O Deer Lord, Deliver Us From Y2K by Tiny Folk

The epic tale of the forest folk dealing with computer bugs continues with O Deer Lord, Deliver Us From Y2K. Thus, always horses.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/10%20O%20Deer%20Lord,%20Deliver%20Us%20from%20Y2K%201.mp3

The Show by Lenka

The Show is pure, infectious pop, full of earworms that will have you humming it all day, whether you want to or not.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Lenka-The%20Show.mp3

Hot Chip by Podington Bear

Podington Bear's homage to Hot Chip bounces along on a happy beat.

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

Offend Maggie by Deerhoof

Offend Maggie has a lovely twinkling guitar line playing behind Deerhoof's typically cute, rhythmically interesting indie rock.

http://www.krs5rc.com/krs/bands/deerhoof/audio/OffendMaggie.mp3

Flouride by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks' latest demo is a hard rock song about the evil destiny surrounding Flouride.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/09_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Fluoride.mp3

Not In Love by Crystal Castles

I'm Not in Love with Crystal Castles, but the tearing electro-noise they pit against Robert Smith's voice is positively lovely.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Not-In-Love-ft.-Robert-Smith.mp3

Pictures From Stellenbosch by We Vs. Death

Every time I come back and listen to We Vs. Death, I'm somewhat surprised just how much I like their music. Pictures From Stellenbosch is part of a particularly tight, self-titled EP.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/We%20vs%20death%20Green%20Concorde/01-%20Pictures%20from%20Stellenbosch.mp3

Shit by Her Highness

This Shit is too weird to describe well. It's certainly not for every mood, but when you wants something surreal, her highness gives you that.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong003/09shit_vbr.mp3

Circus Cnidaria by Ugress

Circus Cnidaria is a darkly playful procession of unusual sound that seems to march on by at a leisurely pace.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/494446805/Circus%2BCnidaria.mp3

From A Terrace by Hey Marseilles

"Seattle’s Hey Marseilles play fresh and magical orchestral folk tunes that are both melancholic and genuinely cheerful." -- Aurgasm

From A Terrace is a fantastic and lavish orchestra of meloncholy pop.

http://heymarseilles.com/media/11FromaTerrace.mp3

Breaking Point by ADD

I don't know what to say about ADD anymore. He manages to put together wonderfully crafted pop songs like Breaking Point.

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

By Request by General Fuzz

By Request is a conventional ambient electronic tune. It may not be terribly adventurous but it knows its conventions and works them quite well.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=35

The Soldiering Life by The Decemberists

The Decemberists tell a surprisingly bouncing tale about The Soldiering Life.

http://i.listentokrs.com/bands/decemberists/audio/TheSoldieringLife.mp3

This Is Old by State Shirt, remixed by Nero

Nero's This Is Old emphasizes the repetitive grind described by the lyrics with a repetitive thump and low looping guitars for over six straight minutes.

http://ccmixter.org/content/nero/nero_-_This_Is_Old_(Nero_Remix).mp3

Rome by Phoenix remixed by Neighbors and Devendra Banhart

Rome is oddly expansive. It sounds simple, even a bit muddy, but it echos with subtleties.

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

Hero by Jeris

CCmixter editor spinningmerkaba: "Hero" is a compelling mix from beginning to end. Featuring a stunning Lisa Debenedictis pell called Crooked Mile, and built on the frame work of Aamu’s excellent treatment, Hero is a gem in the ccMixter repertoire. It also highlights our unique culture of remixing, as a secret mix of a secret mix. Follow the history of the track in Remix History.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Hero.mp3

Imposters (OFFICE Remix) by Canasta

This OFFICE Remix is subtly different, highlighting a much of what makes Imposters an excellent song in the first place.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereMixedUp/04%20Impostors%20(OFFICE%20Remix).mp3

Exactly As An Hypothesis My Funk Is My Identity by Mickey Eats Plastic

I'm not sure who's responsible for Exactly As An Hypothesis My Funk Is My Identity, but I think it's Dorian Concept. In any case, it's a lovely take on a great track.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/104785288/Exactly%2BAs%2BAn%2BHypothesis%2BMy%2BFunk%2BIs%2BMy%2BIdentity.mp3

Radio Moscow Funk in A by texasradiofish

If you've liked any of the songs by Budos Band you should quite enjoy Radio Moscow Funk in A.

http://ccmixter.org/content/texasradiofish/texasradiofish_-_Radio_Moscow_Funk_in_A.mp3

Disciplined by Halo 33

Disciplined won't quite drive a body to dance like the original, and replaces that impulse with an odd, ethereal atmosphere.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/194529088/Disciplined.mp3

I'm Not Impressed by Puce

There's an impressive irony in I'm Not Impressed. Puce talks about mediocrity in music, but can't manage to write more than one verse. It's still catchy as hell.

http://www.songfight.org/music/im_not_impressed/puce_ini.mp3

I Hate Your Blog by MC Frontalot

The vast majority of opinion and diary blogs make me think the same thing Frontalot says: I Hate Your Blog. It's incredibly terrible and bad.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/519/MC_Frontalot_SFTF_%2806%29_I_Hate_Your_Blog.mp3

Meet The Frownies by Twin Sister

As titles go, I have a hard time picking a better on than Meet The Frownies, especially once you get an ear load of the ethereal bit of electronic pop it's attached to.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/08-Meet-the-Frownies.mp3

Spread Our Little Wings by The Delano Orchestra

A delicately whispered folk song, Spread Our Little Wings sounds about as un-orchestral as you can imagine a song being. Unmistakably beautiful nonetheless.

http://aurgasm.us/music/anne/The%20Delano%20Orchestra%20-%20Spread%20Our%20Little%20Wings.mp3

Hated Because Of Great Qualities by Blonde Redhead

Hated Because of Great Qualities comes from Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons, a classic Blonde Redhead record. It exemplifies the sound that made them popular.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/04_hated_because_of_great_qualities.mp3

Electronic Devices #1 by Daniel Bautista

The recording of Electronic Devices #1 is a little muddier than a typical Daniel Bautista track, but the energy and the tonal movements are captivating, and the distortion doesn't seem to work against it.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/06.electronicdevices1.mp3

Freak Out by Tapes 'n' Tapes

This Freak Out bumps along at an energetic pace with an interesting color and a catchy pop sensibility.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Tapes-n-Tapes-Freak-Out.mp3

Talk About Suffering by Greg Graffin

Greg Graffin's banjo folk in Talk About Suffering strangely doesn't sound all that far from the fast punk he makes with bad religion. The subject matter is similar, but the pace is much more relaxed.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/520

The City by Klima

Aurgasm: The slow evolving melodic lines of "The City" float with an eerie grace and the reminiscence of the 80′s synthpop.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Klima%20-%20The%20City.mp3

Baba Ganoush by Josh Woodward

Baba Ganoush is the silliest tune "Wosh Joodward" has put out. It's full of entertaining piano licks and ridiculous accents.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/song/BabaGanoush

Octavio by Viva Voce

Octavio starts and ends with an interesting percussion line. In between they give you a lovely and relaxed pop-rock song.

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

Wandlight by Tiny Folk

A tiny folk song about the shivers that can run down your spine when reading by the Wandlight in the right company.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/03%20Wandlight%202.mp3

The Hump by Podington Bear

About half way through the year Podington Bear set to put out a new song three times a week came The Hump. It's an unusually somber piano and wind piece.

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

Nothing Can Come Between Us by Obi Best

Nothing Can Come Between Us is a title that just screams sparkling pop, and Obi Best one ups that with playful lyrics, tight arrangements, and a stellar voice.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Obi%20Best%20-%20Nothing%20Can%20Come%20Between%20Us.mp3

Too Much by Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Steven's latest album, The Age of Adz, seems to have gone crazy and flown off into unusual electro-acoustic territory. There's Too Much riding on it to abandon his lush orchestration, which combines with the tweaked out electro clatter for an interesting experience.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/02-Too-Much.mp3

How's It Gonna End by Tom Waits

Real Gone is the first record Tom Waits recorded without any piano. How's It Gonna End is a smoky noir tale, full of tales told in dark bars.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/601

Black Lung Pop by yes.no.yes

Black Lung Pop is an instrumental track from yes.no.yes. It starts softly, led around by strings. Then it stops, and shortly after a fuzzy guitar brings it towards more post-rock territory.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/109700670/black%2Blung%2Bpop.mp3

Baron Rod by Lonbobby

Baron Rod rides on a catchy melody made from a curious mix of samples and electronic and acoustic instruments. Lonbobby's auto-tuned singing adds dramatic flair to the affair.

http://www.songfight.org/music/boron_rod/lonbobby_br.mp3

Worn Out Shoe by Audie Darling

When Audie Darling sings "All I see is 'I love you' in your sweet eyes" in Worn Out Shoe, it comes as an inevitability, the natural destination the rest of the song was leading toward.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Audie%20Darling%20-%20Warn%20Out%20Shoe.mp3

Pick Yourself Up by Jeremy Pelt

There's so much to recommend about Pick Yourself Up that it's hard to know where to start. But my favorite part is the way the strings stay in the background for most of the tune, and then quickly take over for about two measures of music that seems to belong in a completely different tune. It's wonderful.

http://monsterisland.alkem.org/mp3/jeremypelt/sirius_satradio_11_21_2003/jpelt11_pick_yourself_up.mp3

We Are The Ones by The Coup

We Are the Ones is full of hilariously snarky lyrics. It's almost childish but far too clever and interesting to be.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/543

Sun Room by Evils That Never Came

This one starts with a funky bass beat and finger snaps. They disappear in a flash, and Sun Room proceeds with the catchy mid-tempo indie pop.

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/08%20-%20Sun%20Room.mp3

Revival by Deerhunter

Revival is a gloriously uplifting piece of music. "Darkness always: it doesn't make much sense."

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/01-Revival.mp3

You're A True Believer by ADD

Divider, Why Are you Doing This? starts with a compassionate plea that sounds like a warning to my ears: "You're a True Believer".

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_01_believer.mp3

City Lights At Night by Revolution Void

City Lights at Night starts with the drum breaks and record scratching of an instrumental hip hop track, but about a third of the way through a funky replaces the scratching. Sounds move in and out. Focus shifts. But it's all built on a head bopping beat.

http://www.archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidThreadSoul_2/05_Revolution_Void_-_City_Lights_at_Night.mp3

A Variation On Two by State Shirt

A Variation on Two has quiet/loud dynamic that reminds me of mid 90s alternative. It's an early State Shirt song that relies on more samples than his later music, but it still carries that same layered, ethereal quality that's such a distinguishing character of his music, but with a harder edge.

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

Airplanes by Local Natives

Airplanes is a lush layered indie folk tune complete with catchy melodies and entertaining lyrics.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/local-natives-airplanes.mp3

The Grenabler by General Fuzz

Anthony Rogers-Wright's fat bass playing leads The Grenabler around. The rest is dressing around the bass hook. You can read about the collaborative process leading to this tune and all the rest of the tracks on Cool Aberations.

http://generalfuzz.com/download.php?track_id=14

Magic Sequence by Memory Tapes

Magic Sequence is a mix tape full of bonus material from Memory Tapes. It's over 25 minutes of music that flows pretty seamlessly and sounds simply stunning throughout.

Check out the full track list for the titles.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Magic%20Sequence.mp3

Magichat by Menomena

Magichat is something like a behind the scenes look at Menomena's creative process. It's half hour mix of rough cuts from their songwriting sections. Some bits will be recognized by fans and others are completely new.

http://downloads.pitchforkmedia.com/Menomena%20-%20Magichat.mp3

Blueprint on KEXP

Blueprint has a new album called Adventures in Counter-Culture, and he appeared on KEXP and performed four songs from that record: Automatic, Radio-Inactive, Rise and Fall, and So Alive. The first two aren't as strong, but listen through; Rise and Fall is excellent and So Alive is quite good as well. It's an excellent preview of what's coming for him.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=http://rhymesayers.s3.amazonaws.com/radio/Blueprint_LiveKEXP030511.mp3

Go Faster Stripes by Kat Flint

Go Faster Stripes is a masterful blend of folk songwriting and crisp, lush orchestration and production, sprinkled with memorable lines like "the best things grow from the worst disasters."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Kat%20Flint%20-%20Go%20Faster%20Stripes.mp3

Guess Who's A Mess by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks has been cranking out demos for his upcoming album, and the latest is the title track, Guess Who's A Mess.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/04_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Guess_Whos_a_Mess.mp3

The Recession Song by The Indelicates

Don't let The Recession Song fool you. Recessions are not as fun as they sound.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/280884658/The%2BRecession%2BSong%2BFeat.%2BMikey%2BArt%2BBrut%2Band%2BNicky%2BBiscuit%2Band%2BKeith%2BTotp.mp3

Untitled by Gala Drop

Here's an excellent Untitled work by Gala Drop that boasts an impressive blend of various instrumental and electronic styles.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Untitled.mp3

If You Knew by Neko Case

If You Knew is a perfect fit of jealousy and a cold warning of trouble.

http://www.anti.com/media/download/602

Mi Ricordo by J. Ralph

Mi Ricordo is an amazing soundscape layered with operatic Italian singing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/J.%20Ralph%20-%20Mi%20Ricordo.mp3

Epiclatinarabrock by Daniel Bautista

The title of Epiclatinarabrock basically says all you need to know about it.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/02.epiclatinarabrock.mp3

Fix What's Broken by Mark Chadwick

Fix What's Broken is a solid pop song with an amusing electronic dressing adding a little something to it.

It's also available in vorbis

http://www.archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/01_fix_whats_broken.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/01_fix_whats_broken.ogg

The Beach by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

The Beach meanders through a short space of repeating rhythms and interesting noises.

You can also get it in about half the file size in vorbis.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/11-the_beach.mp3
http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong019/11-the_beach.ogg

I'm Not Dreaming by Josh Woodward

An epic rock song finishes with Josh Woodward saying that when he sleeps, "I'm Not Dreaming".

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

Appelknyckarjazz by Movits!

A mix of swing jazz and Swedish hip-hop? Yes, please. Appelknyckarjazz is perfect music to knick apples to.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Movits!%20-%20Appelknyckarjazz.mp3

No One Does It Like You by Department Of Eagles

No One Does It Like You has beautiful singing mixed with amazing vocal harmonies, layered over a simple yet powerful rhythm and solid dynamics.

http://www.beggarsgroupusa.com/mp3/departmentofeagles_noonedoesitlikeyou.mp3

When I Was A Bird by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk's ukulele and unusual sining can't take your attention from the tweets and chirps as he tells us about When I Was A Bird.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/03%20When%20I%20Was%20a%20Bird.mp3

Road Trip by Podington Bear

A Road Trip with Podington Bear turns out to be a delightfully beat-heavy affair. It doesn't sacrifice the playful melodies that make his music distinct.

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

Pagan Angel And A Borrowed Car by Iron And Wine

There's a charming introduction at the start of Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car. The video is a recording of Sam Beam performing the song alone, and the stripped down format works just as well as the fuller arrangement.

http://assets4.subpop.com/assets/video/4785.mov

Bad Lover by Small Black

The images put to Bad Lover are abstract: industrial machines, people in masks, things falling apart. They fit the noisy indie experimental music.

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

Cool Yourself by Thao Nguyen and Get Down Stay Down

Thao and Get Down Stay Down battle space kitties, robot zombies, and godzilla in Cool Yourself.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/thao/video/thaocoolyourselffinal.mov

Rock My Boat by Dntel

Rock My Boat is beautiful, downtempo electronic music featuring lovely singing.

http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/video/7038.mov

Dragon's Lair by Sunset Rubdown

Dragonslayer ends appropriately with an epic journey into the Dragon's Lair.

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

Toe Jam by The BPA

Toe Jam is a great video. Watch and enjoy the absurd gunfights, pong games, and other amusing things the directors came up with.

http://www.keithschofield.com/fatboy-slim/the-bpa-toe-jam.mov

Family Of Others by Deerhoof

Family of Others is something of a left turn for Deerhoof. The song is paired with movies of microscopic oganisms doing the things they do.

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

Maybe So by ADD

Maybe So closes Please Let Your Faith and Patience Be Mine with a slow, fading echo. It has the sound of somber introspection.

http://www.archive.org/download/JeffFalPleaseLetYourFaithPatienceBeMine/plyfapbm_12_maybeso.mp3

120 MPH by State Shirt

State Shirt has been putting out interesting music for at least a decade. He's refined his style quite a bit over the years, but 120 MPH shows he's been making solid rock songs nearly from the beginning.

http://stateshirt.com/audio/newplanet/02%20120%20Miles%20Per%20Hour.mp3

Na Na Ni by Fredrik

Na Na Ni is a straightforward, rhythmic build-and-release instrumental track with a luscious sound and perfect execution.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Fredrik%20-%20Na%20Na%20Ni.mp3

Mama Cita by Blonde Redhead

From Blonde Redhead's newest last month to their oldest this month, Mama Cita illustrates just how much they've changed over the years. The recording is less smooth and polished, and the ragged edges suits their sound exquisitely well.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/06_mama_cita.mp3