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