All Roads Lead You Home by Scrimshire

I'll leave 2012 with a simple notion and a beautiful piece of downtempo jazz: All Roads Lead You Home

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/scrimshire-all-roads-lead-you-home.mp3

Harpswell 123 by if:then:goto

Harpswell 123 uses strings to accentuate and add tension to the piano and vocals at its core. As it says, "fragile at the best of times."

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/75564230/harpswell%2B123.mp3

Strange Parade by Atlas Sound

Atlas Sound's sparkling layers of guitar and distant vocals make for a fast Strange Parade.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/02-Strange-Parade.mp3

Four Ruminations by Charles Rumback

Four Ruminations is slow, elegant, moody, dynamic, wonderful jazz.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/04%20Four%20Ruminations.mp3

Cm by Podington Bear

Just when I'm starting to run out of Pod Bear songs I want to share, I find his Sound of Picture project full of new music. Cm is from the Neoclassical collection.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Neoclassical/Cm.mp3

Fulaninha by Luísa Maita

Fulaniha rolls with a beautiful Brazilian vibes that'll help you imagine the tropics as you get through the winter.

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

Deck The Halls by State Shirt

When State Shirt does Deck the Halls, the result is strange and beautiful.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/videosongs/stateshirt_deckthehalls.mp3

Home by Glasser

Home is beautiful, with a lush production that makes it sound epic.

http://www.truepanther.com/mp3/Glasser_Home.mp3

Henrietta by Yeasayer

Yeasayer gives us some excellent mid-tempo electro-pop that suddenly slows down to say "Henrietta, we can live on forever."

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

This Is Everything by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward has a new album, and it's an uncharacteristically cheerful work amusingly titled The Wake. This Is Everything hit's me as an early, energetic standout.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/TheWake/JoshWoodward-TheWake-02-ThisIsEverything.mp3

Light Bulb by Rachel Goodrich

Aurgasm describes Light Bulb wonderfully: "Quirky yet smooth, she meshes this inventive inventory into a joyful jubilee".

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Rachel%20Goodrich%20-%20Light%20Bulb.mp3

La Danza Del Hada De Azúcar by Daniel Bautista

Sometimes one must simply capitulate to the season. There are worse ways than Bautista rendering Tchaikovsky's La Danza Del Hada De Azúcar.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/clasicos/hadaazucar.mp3

Nocturne Op 15 No 2 (in F sharp major) by Paul Cantrell

Today, a simply beautiful performance of Chopin's Nocturne Op 15 No 2 (in F sharp major) by Paul Cantrell.

http://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_chopin-15-2.mp3

Goodbye Horses by Fan Death

Goodbye Horses is a sparkling electronic rendition of an 80s classic.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Goodbye%20Horses.mp3

Until The End by ADD

ADD strips Until the End to its bare essence.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/addab_04_untiltheend.mp3

Christmas Lights by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk has only the most adorable Christmas themed covers. Enjoy the twinkle of their Christmas Lights.

http://cllct.com/download/files/James_Eric/505/Christmas%20Lights%20(Paul%20Baribeau).mp3

Shreds by John Benjamin Band

Ken Mahru's lyrics might not express the most mature of sentiments, but the JBB's dramatic performance of Shreds makes the whole thing strangely satisfying.

http://johnorama.com/songs/covers/pals/ken_shreds.mp3

Needle in the Hay by Mélissa Laveaux

Melissa Laveaux's soft, slightly rough voice and solid guitar skills make Needle in the Hay an excellent rendition of an Elliott Smith tune.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Melissa%20Laveaux%20-%20Needle%20In%20The%20Hay.mp3

Boregadol by Her Highness

Texture and rhythm composed of sounds of objects dropping, coins rolling, are most of Boregadol, with an occasional droning tone and rambling speech making up the rest.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong003/07boregadol.mp3

The Truth by Jake One featuring Freeway and Brother Ali

Like all the rest of the rappers around, a horde of Rhymesayers want to tell us The Truth and nothing else.

http://rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=The_Truth_feat._Freeway__Brother_Ali_1.mp3

Norway by Beach House

Norway is lovely dream pop for any lazy day.

http://subpop-public.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/audio/6124.mp3

Spring And By Summer Fall by Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead make particularly gorgeous use of their two distinct voices on Spring and by Summer Fall. Pace leads this one, but for a brief moment Makino's voice shows up, affected to sound even more etheric.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/05_spring_and_by_summer_fall.mp3

Algor by Sepulcrum Spei

Algor concludes the EP of the same name with quiet, creepy ambient music.

http://archive.org/download/SEPULCRUMSPEI/04algor.mp3

No More by Dirty Projectors

My first experience of Dirty Projectors is No More, a pleasingly strange soulful sort of indie pop.

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

Runner Misplaced by Arms And Sleepers

Today we have a slow, somber piece and a stuttering drum rhythm for a Runner Misplaced.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Arms%20And%20Sleepers%20-%20Runner%20Misplaced.mp3

Plateau by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Plateau ends the Run Suite performance at the Velvet Lounge. Fine Chicago jazz.

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

Repetition by Love Is All

Gorilla vs. Bear: "The visceral Repetition captures some of the raw, fleeting young heartache and longing that made the group’s first album such a classic."

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

Just In A Phase by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks dropped a new album a month ago. It finishes suitably Just in a Phase.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/10_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Just_in_a_Phase.mp3

NusratmeetsrumbafeaturingDjDaTosta by That Crooner From Nowhere

Almost nonsense names like NusratmeetsrumbafeaturingDjDaTosta describe the almost nonsense acid-doo-wop sounds of That Crooner From Nowhere well.

The vorbis format is less than half the size for comparable quality.

http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/11.mp3
http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/11.ogg

Make The Road By Walking by The Menahan Street Band

Aurgasm: "The Menahan Street Band offers a solid blend of instrumental funk, late sixties sounding soul, latin grooves and afrobeat." Make the Road by Walking is an excellent example.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Menahan%20Street%20Band%20-%20Make%20The%20Road%20By%20Walking.mp3

Almost Christmas by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

It's just barely past Thanksgiving, and everything around me has been dying to remind me that it's Almost Christmas.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/10-almost_christmas.mp3

She Gave Up by Tiny Robots

Tiny Robots winning entry for She Gave Up has a light western touch running through a catchy indie rock tune.

http://www.songfight.org/music/she_gave_up/tinyrobots_sgu.mp3

Before and After Light by CFCF

An undulating rhythm drives Before and After Light through a steady build up toward a sudden stop.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/01-Before-and-After-Light.mp3

Walk With The Dead by State Shirt

I love State Shirt. I love it when he posts a new song. Walk with the Dead is his newest, and it's a fun dancing tune. You can even watch a breakdown of what you're hearing composed of video from the actual recording of the song.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/videosongs/stateshirt_walkwiththedead.mp3

Graveyard by Mark Chadwick

When it comes to three minute pop, I prefer the amateur approach of songs like Graveyard to more for profit offerings.

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/04_graveyard.mp3
http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/04_graveyard.ogg

Stay (Just A Little Bit More) by The Dø

Aurgasm: "Ukulele driven Stay (Just A Little Bit More) is simply a little delightful track."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/The%20Do%20-%20Stay%20(Just%20A%20Little%20Bit%20More).mp3

Off To The Island Of Bad Advice (And Back) by Cherly KaCherly

Cherly KaCherly build an excellent slow groove as they go Off to the Island of Bad Advice (and Back).

I prefer mine in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/08_Cherly_KaCherly-Off_to_the_Island_of_Bad_Advice_and_back.mp3
http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/08_Cherly_KaCherly-Off_to_the_Island_of_Bad_Advice_and_back.ogg

Niagara Falls In A Raft by Podington Bear

A rushing, kinetic rhythm is the Podbear experience of Niagara Falls in a Raft.

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

Listened On by Lightning Dust

The singer's quavering voice brings the subtle tension to the forefront of Listened On.

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

Dead Pontoon by Toro Y Moi

Dead Pontoon sounds old; it works a pleasing lo-fi pop sound well.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Toro-Y-Moi-Dead-Pontoon.mp3

Body Burned Away by Songs:Ohia

The slow death march of Body Burned Away is my pick of Songs:Ohia offerings

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

Piano Lessons by Daniel Bautista

It feels strange for me to be recommending Piano Lessons from a guitarist, but here we are.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/14.pianolessons.mp3

Mundo by Sporto Kantes

Mundo brings epic Western and Latin touches to it's downtempo electronic roots.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sporto%20Kantes%20-%20Mundo.mp3

Double Life/Half Life by A Far Off Land feat. Wise

The double title Double Life/Half Life puts a pair of raps next to each other, bookended by some ridiculous samples.

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

Party With Children by Ratatat

Ratatat's Party with Children provides three minutes of excellent textures and rhythmic build and release.

http://promo.xlrecordings.com/ratatat_party_with_children.mp3

Unfortunate Name by Tiny Folk

Once in a conversation with Tiny Folk's Russ Woods, I misremembered his stage name as "Tiny People". He said Tiny People would have been better. It's a not quite Unfortunate Name that he's not quite stuck with.

http://cllct.com/download/files/James_Eric/505/Unfortunate%20Name.mp3

The Speed Of Change by Mike Reed's Loose Assembly

Last week was the Umbrella Music Festival in Chicago, five nights of excellent jazz and improvised music. Mike Reed is a drummer and organizer for Umbrella Music, which puts on excellent shows year round. His own Loose Assembly's number, The Speed of Change, is an excellent example of their programming and why I get excited every year for their festival.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20The%20Speed%20of%20Change.mp3

Monument Dilution by Ugress

Ugress has a way with cinematic electronic scores. Monument Dilution is downtempo, restrained, moody, without losing that cinematic effect.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/492870737/Monument%2BDilution.mp3

Circus Galop by Evils That Never Came

If you love cleanly produced mid-tempo indie pop, Circus Galop is more to love from Evils That Never Came.

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/07%20-%20Circus%20Galop.mp3

Running Out Of You by Keep Shelly In Athens

There's an unexpected dose of joy to be found in Running Out of You.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Running-Out-Of-You.mp3

To The Bone by Okou

Aurgasm: "The acoustic guitars and banjo arrangements with the somewhat old-fashioned groove make To The Bone a perfect road trip soundtrack."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/okou-to-the-bone.mp3

Stoop Sale by MC Frontalot

Consider the consequences of the wish-granting trinket available at the local Stoop Sale.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10035/MC_Frontalot_-_Solved_-_06_Stoop_Sale.mp3

Monoculus by Tiny Creatures

Monoculus is fuzzy, guitar based, with muddied vocals. That doesn't seem to capture it, perhaps because it's best listened to in the larger context of the Homunculus.

Also better in vorbis

http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/02_monoculus.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/02_monoculus.ogg

Locked Box by The John Benjamin Band

This fuzzy guitar driven tune packs frustrations of a romantic relationship tightly into a Locked Box.

http://johnorama.com/songs/feel_things_deeply/lockedbox.mp3

Clears Throat by FUR

Gorilla Vs. Bear calls Clears Throat "laid-back 'mutant tapeloop disco'”. In other words, you might dance like you're hearing Daft Punk.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Clears%20Throat.mp3

Dermato Fibro Sarcoma Protruberance by Optimus Rhyme

This rapper's Dermato Fibro Sarcoma Protuberance is mixed with a much cruder recording and simpler playing than later Optimus Rhyme efforts. The effect highlights the wordplay nicely.

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

The Bastard Expatriate by The Whiskers

The Bastard Expatriate and I are both liars, but "we can't help admiring our lies you know."

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/186287685/The%2BBastard%2BExpatriate.mp3

Cracheur De Feu by Madjo

This Cracheur De Feu approaches slowly, deliberately, coldly.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Madjo%20-%20Cracheur%20De%20Feu.mp3

Sweet Lady by What Made Milwaukee Famous

Here's a bouncy pop tune with a classic sound and a timeless sentiment about a Sweet Lady.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/WhatMadeMilwaukeeFamous_SweetLady.mp3

Time Flux by Revolution Void

Hip-hop beats are deftly blended with an impressive array of instruments and samples in a Time Flux.

Audiophiles go for FLAC. Space conscious audiophiles go for vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_02_-_Time_Flux.mp3
http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_02_-_Time_Flux.ogg
http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/2.RevolutionVoid-TimeFlux.flac

Easy Friends by TOPS

Feminine vocals make for Easy Friends friends, but the dream-like soundscape keeps them.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09-Easy-Friends.mp3

Gold, Tan, Peach, and Grey by Bodies Of Water

So many things make Gold, Tan, Peach, and Grey utterly irresistible. It's use of minor key tonality without sounding dark, it's vocal back and forth, the choral swells, and rich arrangements touch so many of my fancies.

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

Water by The Rhombus

The Rhombus has a knack for a simple guitar pop song, and Water skillfully adds piano to the mix.

Better as vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_05_-_Water.mp3
http://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_05_-_Water.ogg

Black Leaf by The Cave Singers

A Black Leaf for those needing a fix of grimy rock.

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

61 Ways by State Shirt

Here's a short song sketching 61 Ways you could have done things differently.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/unreleased/stateshirt_61ways.mp3

AUTORITÄT-SYSTEM by Abstract Avenue

Here we've an AUTORITÄT-SYSTEM building up incrementally from a tense sparseness to a harmonious fullness, settling in to a resolution.

http://archive.org/download/ego007/AUTORITAET-SYSTEM.mp3

Cold Blood by Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze featuring Haleek Maul and Ryan Hemsworth

Cold Blood has an intense, dark beat by Ryan Hemsworth and a showcase of impressive rapping by three MCs.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Cold-Blood-ft.-Haleek-Maul-prod.-Ryan-Hemsworth.mp3

Ghosts And Ghouls by if:then:goto

if:then:goto very cleverly put Ghosts and Ghouls into The Standard Model.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/113502688/ghosts%2Band%2Bghouls.mp3

Pives And Flarinet by Podington Bear

A tasteful clicking rhythm and a lovely uplifting melody makes Pives and Flarinet a joy to listen to.

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

Total Breakdown by Brad Sucks

"If you're trying to wreck my life why don't you just smile and have a good time about it? I'm always trying to see the bright side of everything you're always down about it." Those are the first two lines of Total Breakdown, and it's everything I want in fun downer pop.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/ooi-128/07_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Total_Breakdown.mp3

Cycle In Progress by Samsara Sound System

The Far Eastern themed loops and variations are a lovely illusion, a Cycle In Progress.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Samsara%20Sound%20System%20-%20Cycle%20In%20Progress.mp3

In Two by Blue Hawaii

In Two is the first part of a two part piece by Blue Hawaii

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BlueHawaii_InTwo.mp3

Inside Of Me by Starlight Mints

"I just want the world to see what's Inside of Me." An excellent line for fun piano driven pop.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/StarlightMints_InsideOfMe.mp3

Suspense by Daniel Bautista

The intro holds a slow Suspense, then breaks for a resolution.

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/musicforafilm/07suspense.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/musicforafilm/ogg/07suspense.ogg

Verge Of Tears by Nobody, Et Al.

The Verge of Tears Song Fight! is a good time to enjoy some straightforward guitar pop. Go vote.

http://www.songfight.org/music/verge_of_tears/nobodyetal_vot.mp3

Superpowers by My Toys Like Me

The skittering sounds surrounding a coy, detached vocal delivery resemble Superpowers.

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

Luck by Washed Out

It's a strange Luck with Washed Out, where beats snap from muted to forward and back in the space of the pulse.

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

If I Were An Owl by Tiny Folk

"If you were a letter and I was a stamp, I'd drown myself just trying to get damp so we'd be stuck stuck stuck together." If I Were an Owl is full of these beautiful counterfactuals.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20If%20I%20Were%20an%20Owl%201.mp3

The 4:08 by Klang!!!

The 4:08 starts off with a burst of energy. Then it slows down and gives the performers space to experiment, and then returns where it starts.

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/09%20The%204_08.mp3

Ecstasy by jj

Let's all celebrate drug culture with Ecstasy.

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

Wanda, Darling Of The Jockey Club by Duke Special

Take a jaunty trip back with Wanda, Darling of the Jockey Club.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/duke-special-wanda-darling-of-the-jockey-club.mp3

Celeste by Fight Bite

Fight Bite has a lovely slow Celeste

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Fight-Bite-Celeste.mp3

Three Places by Paul Cantrell

Three Places is a five minute piano piece with a striking dynamic range and lots of tempo changes throughout. It's a pensive piece of music. http://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_cantrell-three-places.mp3

Think Long by Mates of State

Think Long blends lovely harmonies and uses independent voices expertly.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/MatesOfState_ThinkLong.mp3

Zombie by The John Benjamin Band

"Some things should stay buried, but not my Zombie love."

http://johnorama.com/songs/older_acoustic/zombie.mp3

Severed Soul by Brown Bird

Brown Bird captures the mourning of a Severed Soul.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/brown-bird-severed-soul.mp3

Only In My Dreams by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

Only in My Dreams is compelling pop with a vintage rock sound.

http://promo.4ad.com/arielpink/onlyinmydreams.mp3

Strictly Speaking by ADD

The bouncing upbeat pop rhythm matches the back and forth lyrics wonderfully, Strictly Speaking.

http://www.songfight.org/music/strictly_speaking/add_ss.mp3

Come Down Where You Ought To Be by Quimby and Billy's Little Trip

When this blog started it was stacked more toward amateur music. These days it's leaning more towards professionals. There's still a lot of great amateur stuff out there, and Qumiby and Billy remind me to Come Down Where You Ought to Be.

http://www.songfight.org/music/come_down_where_you_ought_to_be/quimbyslittletrip_cdwyotb.mp3

Winter by Maps And Atlases

Some straightforward, charming indie pop to enjoy as we move toward Winter.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/Maps&Atlases_Winter.mp3

Oh! by Micky Green

I hear Oh! and have to think, when trying to convince a lover not to end a relationship, perhaps it's best not to bring up that you don't know the color of his eyes. You can do worse than packaging that plea in a tight pop tune like this one.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Micky%20Green%20-%20Oh.mp3

Don't You Miss Me? by Sleepy Town Manufacture

From the description of Miss EP at archive.org: "So, Miss EP shines up a real treat, with opener Don't You Miss Me? hitting up wonderfully pure tones and ice-encrusted production, all classy, all the way."

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

23 by Blonde Redhead

I consider 23 a pop classic. It was from a merciful god.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/01_23.mp3

Ruin by Cat Power

This new Cat Power track sits on a catchy repeating piano lick and a hot bass line, perfect for Ruin. http://www.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/cat_power/cat_power_ruin.mp3

IIc by State Shirt

State Shirt messing with his Apple IIc turns out to be a more addictive track than most of what I come across. Excellent.

He also made a video song. Watch him recording the track!

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/videosongs/stateshirt_iic.mp3

Songs from the Navajo: Movement 1 by David Cope

David Cope has done a number of interesting new classical compositions. One is a four movement piece of compositionally minimal songs called Songs from the Navajo. Enjoy its first movement.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/navajo1.mp3

Insomnia by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward really sounds like he's fighting Insomnia. Yet he still manages to sound catchy.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/DirtyWings/JoshWoodward-DW-03-Insomnia.mp3

Ljósið by Ólafur Arnalds

Ljósið is an astoundingly beautiful piano and string piece.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/olafur-arnalds-ljosid.mp3

Re: Joyce by Podington Bear

Podington Bear's message is simple and charming: Re: Joyce.

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

Reckoner by Radiohead, remixed by Teengirl Fantasy

Teengirl Fantasy's take on Reckoner is abstract and otherworldly.

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

All For Free by Donnie Ozone and Zep Hurme

A catachy, auto-tuned celebration of the virtues of the Creative Commons, All for Free.

http://ccmixter.org/content/zep_hurme/zep_hurme_-_All_For_Free.mp3

I'm Not by Panda Bear, remixed by phaseone

I'm Not is a pleasing mix of ethereal harmonies and hip-hop beats.

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

Easy Killer by Lisa DeBenedictis, remixed by oldDog

oldDog's version of Easy Killer sounds so right it should be canonical.

http://ccmixter.org/content/oldDog/oldDog_-_Easy_Killer_(dogmix).mp3

Suffocation by Crystal Castles, remixed by Memory Tapes

Gorilla vs Bear: "Memory Tapes works his magic on this extended version of Crystal Castles‘ Suffocation, transforming the original into a darker, narcotic (but still danceable) dreamscape, with tinges of the kind of faded melancholic nostalgia that Memory Tapes seems to conjure at will."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Suffocation%20Memory%20Tapes%20Remix.mp3

Mahalageasca (Felix B Jazzhouse Dub) by Mahala Rai Banda

Club music with a Balkan style, Mahalageasca (Felix B Jazzhouse Dub) is perfect for making bodies move.

http://theartmob.net/mofo/Mahalageasca-Felix_B_Jazzhouse_Dub.mp3

Only Reason by Heather Brave and Jeris

I like to let ccMixter editor SackJo22 describe Only Reason for me. "Jeris + ccmixter newcomer Heather Brave. Soft. Rich. Textured. Acoustic pop deliciousness led by a melodic upright bass line and Heather’s expressive vocal. Mmmmm."

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Only_Reason_1.mp3

God Hates Kittens by Daniel Bautista

For all those who think God Hates Kittens, Daniel Bautista has a tune for you to listen to as you contemplate the awfulness that is God/kittens.

Get your kitten death in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/03.god_hates_kittens.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/ogg/03.god_hates_kittens.ogg

Millions Of Leaves by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk has a sweet song to help you anticipate Millions of Leaves hiding the street beneath your feet.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/31988642/Millions%2Bof%2BLeaves.mp3

Night Driving by The-Drum

With a deft blend of subtle drumming and organic sounds, Night Driving is a trip.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/05_Night-Driving-B.mp3

Just Another Day by Justin Bacon

Just Another Day has a charming amateur feel coupled with pensive, melancholic mood.

http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Just_Another_Day.mp3

Falling by Snowflake

Falling has gotten a lot of remix attention lately at CCMixter, and it's no mystery as to why. It's got a hot acapella with a solid piano accompanying. "My heart on the floor" is an irresistible line.

http://ccmixter.org/content/snowflake/snowflake_-_Falling.mp3

Use It For Good by Fallulah

Fallulah manages a blend of textured folk sounds and a sexy melody, and she knows how to Use It for Good.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Fallulah%20-%20Use%20It%20For%20Good.mp3

Arkansas by Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado offers a lovely melody for Arkansas.

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

Dreams by Taken By Trees

Here's a washed out sounding pop tune, sure to make for pleasant Dreams.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dreams.mp3

Telluric Undercurrent by Revolution Void

Telluric Undercurrent is such a strong blend of ambient electronic and traditional jazz progressions and improvisations that I'm thrilled to have found it.

I highly recommend vorbis if you want to squeeze space or FLAC if you want the highest quality experience.

http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_05_-_Telluric_Undercurrent.mp3
http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_05_-_Telluric_Undercurrent.ogg
http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/5.RevolutionVoid-TelluricUndercurrent.flac

Come And Get Me by The John Benjamin Band

Come and Get Me is a solid guy-and-guitar song, dressed up nicely with some piano and a few other effects.

http://johnorama.com/songs/guy_n_guitar/come_and_get_me.mp3

Lovers Rock by Love Trio

Aurgasm: "Lovers Rock
combines traditional Turkish notes with elegantly programmed and languid dub bass, and features vocals by Sabina Sciubba of the Brazilian Girls."

http://aurgasm.us/music/Love%20Trio%20-%20Lovers%20Rock.mp3

For Real by Okkervil River

For Real is great pop. It's melodramatic, delivered with energy, deft contrast, and an excellent sense of timing and pacing.

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

And How To Translate It by We Vs. Death

And How To Translate It opens We Too Are Concerned/We Are Too Concerned and sets the pace for that record.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/we-too-are-concerned/01%20And%20How%20To%20Translate%20It.mp3

Miarches by Forest Swords

Here’s the swampy, dubbed-out title track/A-side from Forest Swords‘ forthcoming limited edition Miarches cassette [...] Awesome slow burning drone-step with soul
--Gorilla vs. Bear

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

Invasion Of The Not Quite Dead by MC Frontalot

Invasion of the Not Quite Dead was created with a crowd-funded zombie flick. It gives appropriate weight to the horrors of mortality, and what it might be worth to avoid them.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10033/MC_Frontalot_-_Solved_-_08_Invasion_Of_The_Not_Quite_Dead.mp3

You Are The Light by Jens Lekman

I tend to listen to dark music. So if you're hoping for something peppy and uplifting, try You Are the Light.

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

The Watchers by Evils That Never Came

This time I ask that you listen to The Watchers, yet another solid track from Northerly Windings.

http://www.evilsthatnevercame.com/files/northerly_windings/06%20-%20The%20Watchers.mp3

Tip by Stac

Aurgasm calls Tip "a mature, intelligent track". It's lovely, soulful vocal jazz.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Tip.mp3

Parlimend by Benoit Piolard

Gorilla vs Bear: "If you’re unfamiliar with Pioulard’s atmospheric folk-pop, this is as good a place as any to start:" Parlimend.

http://pioulard.com/mp3/palimend.mp3

Hospital Hill by State Shirt

Hospital Hill helps bring This is Old to a strong end. It's a slow, thoughtful song that balances melancholy and uplifting moments.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/09%20Hospital%20Hill.mp3

Tree Of Secrets by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Tree of Secrets is short, looping through a minute and a half of washed out guitars and vocals.

Also available in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/07_Tree_of_Secrets.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/07_Tree_of_Secrets.ogg

Sedated by Choir Of Young Believers

There are several lovely minor key pop tunes by Choir of Young Believers over at Brooklyn Vegan. Sedated is strategically punctuated by shredded strings.

http://mp3.rollingstone.com/download/COYB-Sedated.mp3

Piano Lesson by John Vanderslice

Piano Lesson has a subtlety and complexity a step above his earlier work on Barsuk records.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/do/pianolesson.mp3

Surgeon by St. Vincent

Surgeon, a single from St. Vincent's latest record Strange Mercy, is slow moving mix of odd pop elements.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/St.-Vincent-Surgeon.mp3

Skeleton In The Corner by Cherly KaCherly

I basically love everything about Skeleton in the Corner, It's short and full of strange sounds held together by a solid bassline.

Enjoy it in vorbis

http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/03_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Skeleton_in_the_Corner.mp3
http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/03_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Skeleton_in_the_Corner.ogg

Last Time Around by Lay Low

Last Time Around is simple, elegant pop with a bit of twang.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/lay-low-last-time-around.mp3

Squirrel Commotion by Podington Bear

The little squeaky sounds of Squirrel Commotion are almost as adorable as a tune can get. The crackles and pops add a texture to the occasion.

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

Dance All Night by Julie Doiron

Dance All Night to this slightly off kilter folk piano tune.

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

Beautiful Life by jj

This Beautiful Life is another chance to listen to more beautiful Scandinavian pop.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/01_Beautiful_Life_1.mp3

Soul Meets Body by Death Cab For Cutie

You're probably already more well versed than I in Death Cab for Cutie and their little pop gems like Soul Meets Body

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/DeathCabForCutie_SoulMeetsBody.mp3

Melt by Nicole Simone

Nicole Simone starts by saying she'll "save the world from loving you", but all she really wants is to Melt your heart. This is as black as noir gets.

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

Fractal #1 by Daniel Bautista

Fractal #1 is a wild, fast paced instrumental track that's peppered with a few strategically placed Darth Vader samples.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/12.fractal1.mp3

Arbitrary Wist by Tiny Folk

This slow, reflective tune on the onset of autumn can strike up an Arbitrary Wist in the listener.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/232298902/arbitrary%2Bwist.mp3

Running Back To Everyone by Kool Music

Running Back to Everyone starts with a relaxed, catchy bassline and builds a subtly anxious ambient tune around it.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/14-Running-Back-To-Everyone.mp3

Violet Wants It Her Way by Jon Eric

A lovely cover of Violet Wants It Her Way was featured years ago on this here blog. Here's the original, full of churning distorted guitars.

http://www.songfight.org/music/violet_wants_it_her_way/joneric_violet.mp3

If You Go by Javier Dunn

Always quotable Aurgasm calls If You Go a "folk-pop gem that is as refreshingly catchy as it is sincere."

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/javier-dunn-if-you-go.mp3

Felled Forest, Felled Boxer by The Whiskers

"Right now let's throw down. Let's grab brass knuckles like a couple chumps". Felled Forest, Felled Boxer throws down with a fighting rhythm.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/114203616/Felled%2BForest%252C%2BFelled%2BBoxer.mp3

Homebody by Deep Time

Homebody is a deliciously catchy pop-rock song by Deep Time, presented to me by Brooklyn Vegan.

http://www.hardlyart.com/mp3/DeepTime_Homebody.mp3

Lose by The Rhombus

Lose tells it like it is: "God is a creep who just fucks with our sleep and our heads."

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/Margins-7845/The_Rhombus_-_06_-_Lose.mp3
http://archive.org/download/Margins-7845/The_Rhombus_-_06_-_Lose.ogg

Call It Saturday by The 3-5-7 Ensemble

Call It Saturday is a slow, mournful, lush jazz composition, recorded live at the velvet lounge in Chicago.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Downloads_files/Call%20It%20Saturday.mp3

Pa Pa Power by Dead Man's Bones

I expect I'd regard adding a children's choir to a song to always be a mistake. Pa Pa Power demonstrates otherwise.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/dead-mans-bones-pa-pa-power.mp3

No Logic by White Hinterland

No Logic is pulsing, primal minimalist pop.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/03%20No%20Logic.mp3

The Columbia by Lackthereof

Float gently with this slow, repeating tune into the mouth of The Columbia.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/TheColumbia.mp3

In Particular by Blonde Redhead

In Particular is one of the slow, spacey pop gems from Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons.

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

Please The Pig by JBB and ADD

The JBB and ADD joined forces to make a foot tapping pop tune fit to Please the Pig.

http://www.songfight.org/music/please_the_pig/jbb+add_pig.mp3

Riverside by Agnes Obel

Aurgasm calls Agnes Obel's music "beautifully crafted somber folk melodies". Riverside is a heart-breaking gorgeous piano tune.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Agnes%20Obel%20-%20Riverside.mp3

Dubcentric by MC Jack In The Box featuring KCentric and Neurowaxx

Dubcentric has a delightful rap about music and a reggae-tinged beat.

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

Get It Up by The Very Best

Get It Up is one of the most compulsively infectious mixes I've heard in a while.

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

Gimin by Nethis

Featuring a sample from the same Trifonic song featured here a few days ago, Gimin is a powerful tribute to a legendary Japanese farmer.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Nethis/Nethis_-_Gimin.mp3

I Fell Out Of The Sky by DoKashiteru featuring State Shirt

DoKashiteru's I Fell Out of the Sky breaks its hectic pace for some excellent piano interludes. An excellent use of a catchy State Shirt tune.

http://ccmixter.org/content/DoKashiteru/DoKashiteru_-_I_Fell_Out_of_the_Sky.mp3

Lasting Love by Blood Diamonds, remixed by Keep Shelly In Athens

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Greece’s Keep Shelly in Athens keeps getting weirder (and better), as evidenced on this playfully creepy remix of Blood Diamonds‘ new single Lasting Love, in which the duo warps the somewhat dancey jam into a haunting number that sounds absolutely nothing like the original."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Lasting-Love-Keep-Shelly-in-Athens-remix.mp3

Sooner Or Later by Trifonic, remixed by Peeterson

CCMixter editor SackJo22 describes Sooner or Later: "Peeterson colors a relentless post-punk bass drive with the passionate vocal of Amelia June (via Trifonic) and a solid groove until the voice breaks down into delicate glitch only to reemerge amid a broad wash of sound, pulse and feeling."

http://ccmixter.org/content/peeterson/peeterson_-_Peeterson_Trifonic_-_Sooner_Or_Later_(Peeterson_Post_Rock_Vision).mp3

Letter To My Son by Bloc Party, remixed by Twins

UK producer Twins has transmuted the Letter to My Son into an ethereal electronic song.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Letter%20To%20My%20Son%20Twins%20Remix.mp3

L’absurde by Namasté

Aurgasm tells it like it is: "A mixture of urban style beat, soulful saxophone and bass, some neat sampling and an Indie approach would best describe the vibe of... L’absurde".

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/namaste-labsurde.mp3

Late For A Funeral by Worldly Self-Assurance

There's something so fabulous about the cutesy delivery of the line "I'll be bruised and broken" that must have propelled Late for a Funeral to a Song Fight! win.

http://www.songfight.org/music/late_to_a_funeral/worldlyselfassurance_ltaf.mp3

Katoku Pokus by Ninja 9000

Katoku Pokus opens Ninja 9000's excellent Bit Collapse EP in excessively catchy form.

http://www.uncannyplanet.com/ninja9000/bitcollapse/Ninja9k-BC-03KatokuPokus.mp3

Obedear by Purity Ring

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Obedear is the kind of thick, addictive future-pop gem that Purity Ring has displayed an uncanny knack for producing over the last year or so".

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/obedear.mp3

The Album Leaf by Podington Bear

The subtle (and not so subtle) strings in The Album Leaf go nicely with the joyful piano and drums Podington Bear does so well.

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

Holocene by Bon Iver

Bon Iver's sparkling, beautiful folk is just as lovely as ever in Holocene.

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

Evolutionary Expanse by Revolution Void

Revolution Void closes out Thread Soul with Evolutionary Expanse, a slow turning groove with a deep, bass heavy sound.

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/Thread_Soul-7875/Revolution_Void_-_10_-_Evolutionary_Expanse.mp3
http://archive.org/download/Thread_Soul-7875/Revolution_Void_-_10_-_Evolutionary_Expanse.ogg

State Of Non-Return by Om

State of Non-Return blends slow, grimy metal with lovely strings for a gorgeous cacophony.

http://www.dragcity.com/system/tracks/downloads/5360/original/1-02_State_of_Non-Return.mp3

Cover Your Tracks by Young Galaxy

"Throw away your letters and numbers and make sure to Cover Your Tracks."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/09-Cover-Your-Tracks.mp3

Tango y Cash by Daniel Bautista

Tango y Cash is a deliciously hot guitar instrumental.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/08.tangoycash.mp3

Lost And Found by Tiny Folk

Lost and Found has all the charm of a Russ Woods singing his adorable melodies with his ukulele.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20Lost%20and%20Found.mp3

I Have A Dream by Cohen

I Have A Dream and it starts with a guitar and a earworm of a vocal hook.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Cohen%20-%20I%20Have%20A%20Dream.mp3

Ostavshis by Sleepy Town Manufacture

The description of the Miss EP says "it all ends up with the seruphimally orchestral Ostavshis."

http://ia700202.us.archive.org/23/items/mtk075/mtk075-stm-miss-ep-04-ostavshis.mp3

Green Glass Bottles by Atlas Sound

There's a bit of a freak folk feel to Green Glass Bottles, with it's simple yet unconventional sound.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/01-Green-Glass-Bottles.mp3

Bad Sign by Brad Sucks

A slow, relaxed tune from Brad Sucks is no Bad Sign.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/ooi-128/04_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Bad_Sign.mp3

Sonata Movement (After Beethoven) by David Cope

David Cope offers this beautiful Sonata Movement in the style of Beethoven that bears his markers so strikingly it can even pass a Turing test with an audience well educated in the classics.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/beet2.mp3

Orchard Rd. by Recue

Orchard Rd. pairs a crisp, solid beat with some lovely slow moving melodies.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/030/one026_04-recue_-_between_stations_-_orchard_rd.mp3

Nowhere Nigh by Parts And Labor

Lovely, distorted pop rock, Nowhere Nigh.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/nowheresnigh(edit).mp3

Genesis by Grimes

Gorilla vs. Bear calls Genesis a "beautiful/celestial future-pop jam".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Genesis.mp3

Anything by Jason Kanakis And His Coalition Of The Unwilling

If you love great song craft and lush production, this track won't leave you wanting Anything.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Jason%20Kanakis%20and%20his%20Coalition%20of%20the%20Unwilling%20-%20Anything.mp3

Why So Serious? by Future Boy

When Song Fight asked Why So Serious?, Future Boy responded with this pulsing pop tune.

http://www.songfight.org/music/why_so_serious/futureboy_wss.mp3

Distorted Waveforms by That Crooner From Nowhere

Distorted Waveforms battle beat boxing and shouting. The combination makes for a strange two minutes.

http://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/05_Distorted_elephant.mp3

Blonde On Blonde by Nada Surf

Enjoy some gorgeous pop from the early aughts, Blonde on Blonde is a sweet lullaby.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/NadaSurf_BlondeOnBlonde.mp3

Enchantruss by THEESatisfaction

Enchantruss speaks with a hot beat and a vocal harmony reigning over the procession. Mixed with some strong raps and the result is a unique experience.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/10-Enchantruss.mp3

New Ways Of Living by Destroyer

Destroyer provides a new way of hearing New Ways of Living by teaming up with Frog Eyes to record this version.

http://www.softabuse.com/mp3/SAB011%20New%20Ways%20of%20Living.mp3

Two Blue Lights by Songs: Ohia

Two Blue Lights is slow, short, and quiet.

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

Beyond Our Control by State Shirt

Beyond Our Control is a recent live-looping experiment from State Shirt. He also has a nice video of him recording the song.

http://stateshirt.com/audio/unreleased/stateshirt_beyondourcontrol.mp3

In Another Day by Windy & Destiny

There's a breezy, somewhat dark sensibility about In Another Day. It is expertly crafted pop.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Windy%20&%20Destiny%20-%20In%20Another%20Day.mp3

Push It by The John Benjamin Band

Push It is a sweet little ukulele tune written for a Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/push_it/johnbenjaminband_pi.mp3

When I find her we have to swim through the city. The city is dust. We see the world outside the bubble by Cherly KaCherly

When I find her we have to swim through the city. The city is dust. We see the world outside the bubble. Horns and repetition dominate, and the result is powerful.

Free (as in freedom) formats are better. Choose vorbis

http://archive.org/download/birdsong028/13_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong028/13_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

Welcome Home Frank by Torrentz

With a list of sins a mile long, it's no wonder nobody wants to Welcome Home Frank.

http://www.songfight.org/music/welcome_home_frank/torrentz_whf.mp3

Seriously by Shlohmo

This slow, lurching electronic tune is Seriously good.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/12-Seriously.mp3

Rano Pano by Mogwai

I just missed Mogwai playing in my neck of the woods. They're on tour again, so pay attention, because they're excellent live. In the meantime, enjoy Rano Pano.

http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/8306.mp3

Cherubs by Josh Woodward

Josh Woodward's latest and greatest, Ashes, starts off especially catchy, first with (previously featured) Let It In, followed by Cherubs.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mod/song/force-download.php?file=/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-02-Cherubs.mp3&d

Dim Dim by Podington Bear

Another homage from Podington Bear to one of his influences: Dim Dim

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

In The River by Fab Samperi

Aurgasm: In The River will definitely appeal to the dancefloor music lovers as it carries incredibly addictive bluesy riff, uptempo beats and solid grooves.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Fab%20Samperi%20-%20In%20The%20River.mp3

All I Need by Banjo or Freakout

It's hard to hear any Radiohead in Banjo or Freakout's version of All I Need.

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

Imagine by Dresden Dolls

I can easily imagine there's no heaven. What I wish I could Imagine is a world with no religion too.

http://dresdendolls.com/media_site/downloads/liveandunreleased/2006-07-12.Imagine.mp3

Major Tom (Coming Home) by Canasta

Another retelling of Major Tom's unfortunate space adventure, redone by Chicago's Canasta.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/demo/Canasta-demo-MajorTom.mp3

Ram On by The Morning Benders

Ram On by The Morning Benders might be one of the stranger takes on Paul McCartney I've ever heard.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/RAM-ON-PAUL-MCCARTNEY-COVER.mp3

Sinfonia No. 40 by Daniel Bautista

A brief snippet of Mozart's 40th, with absurdly fast guitars and drums: Sinfonia No 40.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/clasicos/sinfonia40.mp3

Bubble Guns by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk is adorable in life and recording. Have fun with them shooting Hello Shark's Bubble Guns.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/04%20Bubble%20Guns%20(Hello%20Shark)%201.mp3

Into The Black by Chromatics

Chromatics' Into the Black is a beautiful spacey rendition of Neil Young's classic.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/INTO-THE-BLACK-_.mp3

Stitch Me Up by Minus Story

Stitch Me Up works the quiet/loud rock dynamic very well.

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

A Little Bit Of Feel Good

Your Little Bit of Feel Good for the day, with soul singing, catchy electronic beats, and beautiful cello and viola.

http://aurgasm.us/music/SomethingALaMode%20-%20Little%20Bit%20of%20Feel%20Good.mp3

The Heavens by Weird Tapes

Gorilla vs Bear on The Heavens and other Weird Tapes tunes: "Warped strains of vaguely familiar melodies — I think I heard some Boards of Canada, Van Halen, Michael McDonald, and Isley Brothers (or Ice Cube), among others — fade in and out, swirling and floating up into an ethereal cosmic disco haze."

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

New Holland by Early Day Miners

New Holland is a slow meandering song with a simple pop sensibility.

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

Round Two by Jeb Bishop

Round Two is a theme this week. This time, it's Jeb Bishop, previously featured with the Lucky 7s, leading a lively tune.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/11%20Round%20Two.mp3

Pink Love by Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead have perfected their ethereal pop and Pink Love is the band at their finest. The two singers play off each other wonderfully.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/10_pink_love.mp3

I Want The Impossible by Petra Jean Phillipson

"I wanna vomit out ill thought like drunken poison." I Want the Impossible.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Petra%20Jean%20Phillipson%20-%20I%20Want%20The%20Impossible.mp3

One Hand Loves The Other by Bodies Of Water

There's a simple repeating bass line at the core of the song to match the simple repeating message of One Hand Loves the Other.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/01-One-Hand-Loves-the-Other.mp3

Dying Is Fine by Ra Ra Riot

I'm with Ra Ra Riot: Dying is Fine but I wouldn't like death, not even if death were good.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RaRaRiot_DyingIsFine.mp3

Fight Of The Century by The Emergent Order

Part two of the philosophical battle between Keynes and Hayek has them trading lines rather than trading verses, and it's the Fight of the Century.

http://econstories.tv/uploads/Fight-of-the-Century.mp3

Death Scene Of A Broken Man by Justin Bacon

Holy crap! The Internet Underground Music Archive exists again at archive.org. Little gems like Justin Bacon's beautiful Death Scene of a Broken Man are back on the internet.

Try it in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Death_Scene_of_a_Broken_Man.mp3
http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Death_Scene_of_a_Broken_Man.ogg

Rio by Hey Marseilles

Sometime dreams of faraway Rio and drinking until the morning becomes yesterday are what bring you through the days.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/hey-marseilles-rio.mp3

Nuclear Seasons by Charli XCX

A hot distorted bass synth line makes Nuclear Seasons a catchy electro pop tune.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CharliXCX_NuclearSeasons.mp3

League Of Nations by Mark Chadwick

League of Nations is a long, slow, satisfying end to a short, satisfying demo.

I prefer vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/05_league_of_nations.mp3
http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/05_league_of_nations.ogg

Postremi Dies

Postremi Dies pairs minimal melody with simple sound textures to create a quiet ambiance.

http://archive.org/download/mir014/mir014-04-sepulcrum_spei-postremi_dies.mp3

Five Nights In Britain by State Shirt

Five Nights in Britain is straightforward State Shirt: layered, looping electronic rock.

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

Crackers by Maia Hirasawa

These Crackers on the ground explode into joyful pop bliss.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Maia%20Hirasawa%20-%20Crackers.mp3

CDTW #1 by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Even with a bit of a rough recording, CDTW #1 is an excellent jazz piece worth your listening time.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Downloads_files/CDTW%20%231.mp3

Spore by Ramona Falls

Spore is a slow building, lavishly produced experience. It feels good coming out of your speakers.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RamonaFalls_Spore.mp3

Desert Flowers by Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru

"Uncle owen Aunt Beru's album is a careless experiment with simple melodies, crude sounds". Sounds like the Desert Flowers.

Half the size in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/01-Desert_Flowers.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/01-Desert_Flowers.ogg

With Just One Glance by Nicolas Jaar featuring Scout LaRue

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Nicolas Jaar quietly dropped [With Just One Glance] with very little fanfare a couple weeks back. Notable not only because it’s awesome and one of the sexier things he’s ever done, but also because it features some sultry vocals from Bruce Willis/Demi Moore’s kid Scout Larue."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/With-Just-One-Glance.mp3

Stones by The Rhombus

Stones shows a great sense of timing and pacing, paired with a unique fuzzy distorted sound.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/6e612e9ebe9d2b9848b8eb032e1cce075d8f11d2

Raccoon Family Robinson by Podington Bear

You can practically hear the Raccoon Family Robinson playing in the shuffling percussion in this track.

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

Elk Statement by if:then:goto

It's apt that on Another Syntax Error if:then:goto writes an Elk Statement. And in that moment he finds himself watching himself watching you.

http://www.one.dot9.ca/2/releases/026/one022_01-if_then_goto_-_elk_statement.mp3

Tin Man by Future Islands

This Tin Man brings a lovely mix of gravelly, lush melodies, and an electronic pulse.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/future-islands-tin-man.mp3

Trip Time Divine by Revolution Void

If you are looking for a long, ambient, dance-y sort of track, Trip Time Divine delivers nicely.

And it delivers in multiple formats: vorbis and an enormous FLAC for the audiophiles.

http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoidLikeaSecretDream/RevolutionVoid-TripTimeDivine.mp3

Theatre by Abstract Avenue

Theatre could make a solid piece of a sci-fi soundtrack. As it is, it's a good intro to Audio Port

http://archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_01-Theatre_vbr.mp3

Quiet America by Memoryhouse

A short, simple textured tune for Quiet America.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/10303.mp3

Blessed by Schoolboy Q featuring Kendrick Lamar

This minimal beat and some direct, intense lyrics remind us that we're all Blessed.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Schoolboy-Q-Ft-Kendrick-Lamar-Blessed.mp3

Hi-Fi Goon by Throw Me The Statue

Hi-Fi Goon is the sort of alternative pop that I've spent much of my youth listening to.

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

Speed Queen by by MC Frontalot

"I see you need to go all night, on account of that girl you takin' home ain't going to sleep, not without a fight." She's a Speed Queen

http://frontalot.com/media.php/77/mc_frontalot_-_speed_queen.mp3

Traitor Hater by The Whiskers

The somber organ march and melodramatic lyrics of Traitor Hater contrast/dovetail wonderfully with a ridiculous voice and even more melodramatic delivery.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/164919153/Traitor%2BHater.mp3

La Mitad by Natalia Clavier

La Mitad pairs a lush downtempo production with a relaxed, lounge-y Spanish vocal hook.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/natalia-clavier-la-mitad.mp3

In The Desert by Daniel Bautista

In The Desert is far more comforting, lush, and diverse than its stark title implies.

Also enjoy the desert 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

Imma G by Dem Getaway Boyz, remixed by Memory Tapes

Imma G is given a hot distorted bass beat by Memory Tapes.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Imma%20G%20Memory%20Tapes%20remix.mp3

Dark Side Of The Heart by Jeris, remixed by colab

"This is the kind of song that is meant to be listened to when you are slightly heartbroken, and left alone in a state of wonder. Colab’s harmonization of Jeris’ classic hued ballad adds electronic elements to impeccable piano and the warmth of an upright bass. Lovely." --SackJo22

Dark Side of the Heart.

http://ccmixter.org/content/colab/colab_-_Dark_side_of_the_heart.mp3

The Stars In His Head (Dark Lights remix) by Colin Stetson

The Stars in His Head is an impressive experimental saxophone piece, touchingly roughed up.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/03-The-stars-in-his-head-Dark-Lights-Remix.mp3

The Great Destroyer (Blind Mix) by Nine Inch Nails, remixed by Halo 33

Halo 33's Blind take on The Great Destroyer doesn't tear itself apart in a fit of squelching bursts like the original. It maintains a steady pop sensibility throughout.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/149809964/The%2BGreat%2BDestroyer%2B%2528Blind%2BMix%2529.mp3

Love Like A Sunset by Phoenix

Here's a remix of Love Like A Sunset by one of the fellows from Passion Pit. It bounces with exuberance.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Love%20Like%20A%20Sunset%20Shuttle%20Remix.mp3

I Knew It Would Fall by Anomalie_Jonez, remixed by @nop

The joys of predicting doom are made audible in I Knew It Would Fall.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Lancefield/Lancefield_-_I_Knew_It_Would_Fall_(mix).mp3

All Around And Away We Go by Twin Sister, remixed by Teen Daze

Here's a beautiful little remix of Twin Sister's spacey track All Around and Away We Go.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/All%20Around%20and%20Away%20We%20Go%20Teen%20Daze%20Remix.mp3

My Top Secrets by Tiny Folk

While the government is listening to all My Top Secrets I should remind myself that trains can't forget you don't love me.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/01%20My%20top%20secrets%201.mp3

Adolescents by Frank Rosaly

Frank Rosaly is one of my favorite drummer/percussionists I've heard, and I've had the pleasure of seeing him several times in a single week. He's doing a solo show at Elastic in Chicago on May 10th, and Adolescents makes me excited to see it.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Adolescents_0.mp3

Little Bird by Audie Darling

This beautiful Little Bird approaches with a seductive combination of banjos, strings, and an earthy voice.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Audie%20Darling%20-%20Little%20Bird.mp3

The Freshest Kids by Brother Ali, Evidence, and Toki Wright

Rhymesayers got three of The Freshest Kids to tell you all about how awesome they are.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=01_The_Freshest_Kids.mp3

Computer by State Shirt

State Shirt's Computer is a mellow, simple looping affair from his second album, This Is Old.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/thisisold/04%20Computer.mp3

Peace Is Rest by Cock

"Peace Is Rest; Rest is death". A cheerful dance song to prepare us all for the inevitable.

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

Nulllyricalcontent by That Crooner From Nowhere

Nulllyricalcontent aptly describes this short burst of vocal nonsense.

Also in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/09.mp3
http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/09.ogg

Le Grenier by Jessica Fichot

Aurgasm: "French chanson tradition, Chinese folk motifs, Continental jazz and Latin notes are interwoven together into a colourful collection of songs on Jessica Fichot’s debut album." Le Grenier is one fine example.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/jessica-fichot-le-grenier.mp3

This Feeling by Her Highness

The first thing you hear in This Feeling is an echoing beat. Everything else is sparse; silly vocals, simple reed melodies, and some added percussion.

Available in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong003/02this_feeling.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong003/02this_feeling.ogg

Wicked Games by The Weeknd

"Bring your love baby I could bring my shame. Bring the drugs I could bring my pain." Some Wicked Games.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/05-Wicked-Games.mp3

Tomorrow's Almost Over by Puce

"Today is just a blur. Tomorrow's Almost Over."

http://www.songfight.org/music/tomorrows_almost_over/puce_tao.mp3

This Little Piggy by Podington Bear

This Little Piggy plays with clicking percussion and swirling sound washes.

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

Every April by Mickey Eats Plastic

When Aurgasm first featured Mickey Eats Plastic they linked to a free Creative Commons album that is no longer available. Now Every April is one of two easily available songs left.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Mickey%20Eats%20Plastic%20-%20Every%20April.mp3

The Way You Wish You Could Live In The Storm by Moonface

Moonface Spencer Krug shouts "The Way You Wish You Could Live in the Storm" over an a bare electronic organ in this song orphaned from his delightfully titled album Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped.

http://moonface.ca/downloads/The%20Way%20You%20Wish%20You%20Could%20Live%20In%20The%20Storm.mp3

Slow Motion by Panda Bear

Among my favorites on Panda Bear's live bootleg featured on Gorilla vs Bear is his performance of Slow Motion. His echoing vocals and repetitive playing makes for an unusual experience.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/08-Slow-Motion.mp3

Exactly The Same by ADD

Here's a slow, ponderous pop song about a tedium that makes every day feel Exactly The Same.

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

Favorite Lego Bricks by Lonbobby

Lonbobby's Song Fight contributions have been sparse the last few years. One of his contributions about a year ago looks back sadly at his Favorite Lego Bricks while looking forward to the next twenty years with fear.

http://www.songfight.org/music/favourite_lego_bricks/lonbobby_flb.mp3

Sling Shot Pt. 2 by Lefties Soul Connection

Aurgasm, on Lefties Soul Connection: "Their drums bang loud and crisp, their guitars rock and wobble, and your speakers, if you’re doing it right, will buzz something fierce." But as the Aurgasm author points out, the thing that stands out in Sling Shot Pt. 2 is the Hammond organ.

http://aurgasm.us/music/andrew/Lefties%20Soul%20Connection%20-%20Sling%20Shot%20Pt%202.mp3

For Pogisto by Sleepy Town Manufacture

A short, beautiful, carefully spaced and relaxing melody For Pogisto.

Also available in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/sute016/04_For_Pogisto.MP3

Rainwater Cassette Exchange by Deerhunter

Another strange sounding vintage sounding rock tune from Deerhunter, Rainwater Cassette Exchange.

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

What About Us by Handsome Furs

The Handsome Furs latest, Sound Kapital, ventures away from guitar music towards dance electronica. What About Us is a beautiful example.

http://assets2.subpop.com/assets/audio/9274.mp3

Red River by Rocky Votolato

Life and death are the themes of this simple pop tune. The Red River returns all it catches to the ocean from which it came.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RockyVotolato_RedRiver.mp3

Josephine by Magnolia Electric Company

Most of us have a Josephine in our past who we've been a fool for. Magnolia Electric Company punctuates this story with brief moments of stabbing guitars.

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

Gothic Song by Daniel Bautista

Bautista tries to show he's not too rock to goth with a Gothic Song. It rocks.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/08.gothicsong.mp3

I Walked by Sufjan Stevens

I Walked is another piece of pop electronic music from Steven's excellent record, Age of Adz.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Sufjan-Stevens-I-Walked.mp3

Follow The Arrow by Rosi Golan

The Aurgasm archives are chock full of beautiful pop folk songs like Follow the Arrow. It's perfect for anyone who likes well crafted earworms.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/rosi-golan-follow-the-arrow.mp3

Last Call by Elliott Smith

Last Call is just another great pop tune by Elliott Smith.

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

Wake 44 by We Vs. Death

The percussion really makes Wake 44. It starts with a stuttering drum rhythm and a few sparse notes to add color. Guitars an brass are added to and taken from this foundation, but it's the extra percussion at 5 minutes that makes my ears perk.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/We%20vs%20death%20Green%20Concorde/03-%20Wake%2044.mp3

Loved Despite Of Great Faults by Blonde Redhead

It is good to be Loved Despite of Great Faults.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/05_loved_despite_of_great_faults.mp3

Changes by Twin Shadow

Twin Shadow's reprocessed and reworked synth pop to glorious effect. At it's heart, pop never Changes.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Twin-Shadow-Changes.mp3

Love Doesn't Grow On Trees by Tiny Folk

A tiny ukulele and a distant voice telling Love Doesn't Grow on Trees to help you cope with the day's hijinks.

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/04%20Love%20doesn%27t%20grow%20on%20trees.mp

My Dearest Friend by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

A simple, sweet little tune for My Dearest Friend. Be well.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/18_My_Dearest_Friend.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/18_My_Dearest_Friend.ogg

Bruised Blue Dream by yes.no.yes

Listen to Bruised Blue Dream with a good clear subwoofer. The drum rhythm kicks.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/109699539/bruised%2Bblue%2Bdream.mp3

Two Hearts Are Better Than One by Katie Herzig

Aurgasm: Two Hearts are Better Than One, from her Live in Studio: Acoustic Trio (2009) release, delivers charming whistling, rhythmic verses and Katie’s sweet vocals.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/katie-herzig-two-hearts-are-better-than-one.mp3

Chemma Chi by State Shirt, remixed by DJ Rkod

This is Chemma Chi (Disturbed), the State Shirt remix contest winner that takes a haunting instrumental and shatters it in several different directions, creating a positively paranoid sound.

http://ccmixter.org/content/DJ_Rkod/DJ_Rkod_-_Chemma_Chi_(Disturbed).mp3

Broken (Dark DubStep Mix) by Trifonic, remixed by cdk

musikpirat: "Dubby sweeps paired with some piano bars, some clicking and ticking, everything bounded by Trifonic's Broken, one of ccmixter’s most remixed acapella. cdk takes it deep into the darker side of music." Broken(Dark DubStep Mix).

http://ccmixter.org/content/cdk/cdk_-_Broken_%28cdk_Dark_DubStep_Mix%29.mp3

I'm Waiting For My Banshee by Johnny Disaster

This mix mashes up Banshee Beat and I'm Waiting for the day. I'm Waitng for my Banshee demonstrates how much Animal Collective draws from the Beach Boys.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Im%20Waiting%20for%20my%20Banshee.mp3

Danser by Kung Fu, remixed by Pitx

MC Jack In The Box: "Pitx takes a potpourri of samples and creates an acoustic adagio. écouter!" It's a beautiful Danser.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Pitx/Pitx_-_Danser.mp3

Archangel by Burial, remixed by Phaseone

Gorilla vs. Bear:

Phaseone hits again with a stunning (yet subtle) rework of Burial’s self-described “glowing/buzzing” masterpiece, "Archangel".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/archangel%20phaseone%20remix.mp3

I Am A Stone by Kaer Trouz, remixed by Jeris featuring Javolenus

Jeris has been putting out some spectacular mixes lately. I am a Stone is a sweet, mellow folk song.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_I_am_a_Stone_2.mp3

New Beat (Dancehall Mix) by Toro Y Moi, remixed by Star Slinger

This track does feel like it might be a New Beat for the dance hall. It's got a bumping distorted bass, but rattles a more complex rhythm on something more primitive.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TOROYMOI-New-Beat-Star-Slinger-Dancehall-Mix.mp3

Listen Close by The John Benjamin Band

Listen Close as the JBB sings a simple fighting song for you.

http://www.songfight.org/music/listen_close/jbb-listenclose.mp3

The Moon by Priscilla Ahn

The Moon is one of those things all romantic singers must consider, and Priscilla Ahn gives us a sad song in its name.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/priscilla-ahn-the-moon-live.mp3

Moondots And Polkabeams by Podington Bear

You get exactly what you'd expect from a song called Moondots and Polkabeams: something cute, playful, childlike.

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

Now We Can See by The Thermals

Now We Can See that spring is here, and it's perfect for upbeat pop rock like this little song.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/thermals/audio/NowWeCanSee.mp3

RAUZE by Gala Drop

Gorilla vs. Bear calls RAUZE a "shimmering and thoroughly hypnotic tropical-psych journey".

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

Star Witness by Neko Case

This Star Witness speaks for itself.

http://www.nekocase.com/downloads/music/StarWitness.mp3

Angel Camp by Evils That Never Came

Evils That Never Came takes his time getting through Angel Camp, lingering around a slow soft groove that he eventually returns to.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/421042486/Angel%2BCamp.mp3

Drum by Johnny Flynn

On A Larum Johnny Flynn sings with a voice that sounds twice his age. He's older in Drum but has less of that old soul vibe, but still brings lush indie-folk.

http://aurgasm.us/music/johnny-flynn-drum.mp3

Foam Rubber by Brother Machine

Foam Rubber was my introduction to Song Fight!, and to Brother Machine. And it was a lovely introduction, terrible German and all.

http://www.songfight.org/music/foam_rubber/brothermachine_foam.mp3

No One Can Touch Us Tonight by jj

"I'm your favorite singer's favorite singer." Nothing like a bout of egomania to balance a sweet sentiment like No One Can Touch Us Tonight.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01-no-one-can-touch-us-tonight.mp3

The Devil's Country by The Earlies

Everything about The Devil's Country is epic. It's expansive, it covers a lot of musical ground, and it's pop at its core.

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

Tolled Deadpan by Jim Baker

Tolled Deadpan is a slow rolling melancholy little piano tune by Chicago pianist/electronic musician Jim Baker.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/02%20Tolled%20Deadpan.mp3

Laekto by Tiny Creatures

Laekto is a haunting lo-fi experimental track that rounds out Tiny Creatures' album Homunculus.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/15_laekto.mp3

Siete by Daniel Bautista

Siete is the scorching seventh track on the album 15. It's full of crunching metal riffs and soaring crescendos.

Freedom lovers choose ogg.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/07.siete.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/07.siete.ogg

In Ear Park by Department Of Eagles

The twinkling guitars and soft vocal melodies of In Ear Park blend together to make a moving slow crooner of a pop song.

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

The Thing This Doesn't Mean Is Nothing by Silent Land Time Machine

Aurgasm: "This one-man symphony features the viola, violin, guitar, accordion, piano and anything else he can get his hands on. [...] It’s the perfect music to attach to the soundtrack of your sentimental memories and dreams." The Thing This Doesn't Mean is Nothing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Silent%20Land%20Time%20Machine%20-%20The%20Thing%20This%20Doesnt%20Mean%20Is%20Nothing.mp3

Watch Out by Atmosphere

Slug spins an aggressive beat as Ant tells other rappers to Watch Out when they don't know what they're doing.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=03_Watch_Out.mp3

Explorer's Demise by Ugress

Explorer's Demise is suitably cinematic electronic music, but unsuitably playful for someone's last scene.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/291035211/Explorer%2527s%2BDemise.mp3

Never Get Out by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks himself into a trap of despair and depression that and he'll Never Get Out.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/08_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Never_Get_Out.mp3

Can't Come Down by AD.d+

Can't Come Down might count as the best use of a Brittney Spears hook I've come across. It's a great rap paired with a haunting tune, all about being uncontrollably high.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Cant-Come-Down.mp3

New Years Eve Part 1 by Tiny Folk

New Year's Eve pt. 1 introduces the climactic terror of Y2K to the forest animals. How will they cope?

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/11%20New%20Year%27s%20Eve%20pt.%201%201.mp3

Comme Des Enfants by coeur De Pirate

Piano based pop rarely gets as adorable as Comme Des Enfants.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Coeur%20De%20Pirate%20-%20Comme%20Des%20Enfants.mp3

New Planet by State Shirt

From way back in the early days of Song Fight! we have this silly, creative little beat boxing/vocaltronica piece by State Shirt, in search of a New Planet once again.

http://www.songfight.org/music/new_planet/stateshirt-newplanet.mp3

Shoot Straight by Gold Chains

There's no shortage of juvenile snideness in Shoot Straight. It's the kind of pop rock that wears its immaturity well.

http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/goldchains/audio/ShootStraight.mp3

GBG Belongs To Us by Air France

Part two of a love letter in three parts: GBG Belongs To Us.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/GBG%20Belongs%20To%20Us.mp3

Between Stations by Recue

Between Stations is the title of Recue's release over at one. Noises add interesting texture to pretty piano melodies.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/030/one026_05-recue_-_between_stations_-_between_stations.mp3

It Belongs To Me by Three Hole Punch

One of the little tragedies of Song Fight is that someone like Three Hole Punch comes around with strange and ridiculous audio tendencies, they may only do two songs. It Belongs To Me is one.

http://www.songfight.org/music/it_belongs_to_me/threeholepunch_ibtm.mp3

Wax And Wire by Loch Lomond

Aurgasm: Loch Lomond blends folk melodies with soaring vocal harmonies and instrumentation of acoustic guitar, banjo, flute and vibraphone to create a sound of forest fairytale.

Wax and Wire

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Loch%20Lomond%20-%20WaxandWire.mp3

Kisses For The Misses by Richard Swift

"We're all alone because nobody cares". Just the sentiment for those Kisses for the Misses.

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

Plain Material by Memory Tapes

Washed out guitars and retro vocal melodies mixed with electronic beats sounds like some Plain Material for Memory Tapes. But plainness doesn't mean boring here.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/07%20Plain%20Material.mp3

A Thousand Skins (Part 1) by Josh Woodward

A Thousand Skins (Part 1) is a simple, sweet, soft piano tune off of Josh Woodward's latest album, Ashes.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/song/AThousandSkinsPart1

Whale by Yellow Ostrich

Whale starts a repeating drum rhythm with some bare vocal harmonies. It's a minimal recording, but strange, compelling, and catchy. And then it bursts into a joyful sound.

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