Peasantries by Lucky Dragons

Peasantries is an oscillating, back and forth melody that pushes itself into the next few tracks of widows.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/widows/peasantries.mp3

So Long Theresa by Marissa Nadler

Gorilla vs. Bear: “So Long Theresa was actually written by Marissa’s friend Dave Godowsky, but like most of her outstanding covers, she renders the song a haunting and impossibly heartwrenching dream-folk gem".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/so%20long%20theresa.mp3

Man Of The Year by Ken Flagg

Ken Flagg's take on Man of the Year is one of the most beautiful Song Fight! tracks I've come across in a long while. It takes an excellent John Benjamin track and puts an even more dramatic emphasis on the lyrics while pairing the melody with lovely lush harmonies.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/kenflagg_39+1=jb.mp3

Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses by ADD

ADD gives us an excellent bedroom-pop cover of Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses, constructed pleasingly with simple recordings and samples.

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

El Aprendiz De Brujo by Daniel Bautista

El Aprendiz De Brujo is a guitar rendition of Paul Dukas's famous short symphony.

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

Fresh Born by James Beaudreau

Here's an alternate rendition of Fresh Born done in an acoustic instrumental style.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/f4e699f999f8c9e23c9038e2f0d80f3d4b87d910

Gaudete by Javolenus, remixed by Texasradiofish featuring Karen Savage, Wired Ant, and Copperhead

The old Christmas carol Gaudete, reinterpreted the CCMixter community.

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

Introduction to Fantasy In F Minor by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Paul Cantrell

Paul Cantrell, on his rendition of the introduction of Chopin's Fantasy in F Minor: "[T]his is the march that opens Chopin’s Fantasty. [...] It almost stands as a little piece on its own, but right where I stop in this recording, instead of winding to a close, the music takes off full throttle."

I'd like to hear him do the whole thing.

http://innig.net/music/recordings/chopin-fantasy-intro.mp3

Outer Orbit by Revolution Void

Revolution Void delivers a downtempo blend of jazz and hip hop in Outer Orbit.

I prefer it in vorbis. Audiophiles should go for the flac.

https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_06_-_Outer_Orbit.mp3
https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_06_-_Outer_Orbit.ogg
https://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/6.RevolutionVoid-OuterOrbit.flac

Art Bomb by Tyler Zahnke

This Art Bomb by Tyler Zahnke is a strange Song Fight! contender: it's an instrumental, arranged on archaic sounding instruments.

http://www.songfight.org/music/art_bomb/tylerzahnke_ab.mp3

Lear In Love by Frog Eyes

This warbling rock song about kissing girls and Lear in Love appears on Paul's Tomb: A Triumph.

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

DIY by Keep Shelly In Athens

Gorilla vs Bear: "DIY has a decidedly more urgent, almost sinister vibe that was not present on the first two laid-back / soothing jams to surface from the EP, and it also features one of Sarah’s most powerful vocal turns to date".

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/04-DIY.mp3

Pack It Up by Grieves

The clichéd love at first sight story in Pack It Up comes with a twist: a nervous rapper confessing his lack of confidence.

http://rhymesayers.s3.amazonaws.com/radio/GrievesPackItUp.mp3

Crazy For Leaving by Catfish Haven

Crazy for Leaving is one of the oldest sentiments in popular music.

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

I Have A Friend by The John Benjamin Band

What better way to say I Have a Friend than an exuberant pop song?

http://johnorama.com/songs/fun_pop/I_Have_A_Friend.mp3

The Torture Disco Chamber: Death By Disco by Cherly KaCherly

The Torture Disco Chamber: Death by Disco might be a misleading name; this is more freak carnival than discoteque.

Try it in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/05_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Torture_Disco_Chamber_Death_by_Disco.mp3
https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/05_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Torture_Disco_Chamber_Death_by_Disco.ogg

Art Bomb by Jim Tyrrell And The Summiteers

Jim Tyrrell usually has pretty minimal recordings, but for Art Bomb he fancies it up with a backing band, rocking riffs, reverbed vocals, and crowd enthusiasm.

http://www.songfight.org/music/art_bomb/jimtyrrellandthesummiteers_ab.mp3

Give In (For The Fame) by Kuhrye-oo

Give In (for the Fame) takes bright, lovely voices and muffles and twists them around a slow beat.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/02-Give-In-For-The-Fame.mp3

Human Interest by Podington Bear

The shuffling beat of Human Interest was enough to catch this human's interest.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Curious/HumanInterest.mp3

Solar Charger by Evils That Never Came

Solar Charger is wound up indie rock that starts with with whispers over organs and moves into "series of bits lying on your screen".

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/421042485/Solar%2BCharger.mp3

Easts Heart Divided by Songs: Ohia

A flat vocal belies an intensifying rhytm in Easts Heart Divided.

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

Les Sablons by Oskar Schuster

Aurgasm's description of Oskar Schuster fits Les Sablons perfectly: "His delicate piano, Parisian accordion, tender glockenspiel and music box create a perfect late-night soundtrack."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Oskar-Schuster-Les-Sablons.mp3

Woodpeckers At Burr Pond by The Whiskers

Another lovely Whiskers orphan, Woodpeckers at Burr Pond is a simple minimally adorned guitar and piano composition.

http://thewhiskers.com/duncecap/06-woodpeckers.mp3

Molalatladi by BLK JKS

Molalatladi throws an exhilarating mix of guitar, brass, and voices together for a raucous celebration.

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

Desert Canto

Desert Canto is slow and thoughtful, led about by a flute.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/DesertCanto.mp3

Kids Song by Binki Shapiro & Friends

This Kids Song is not just adorable, it has wonderful advice: "Just tell yourself ducky, you're really quite lucky. Some people are much more, ever so much much more, muchly much much more unlucky than you."

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

Bully by Josh Woodward

Josh returns to Song Fight with a dark plea to a Bully.

http://www.songfight.org/music/bully/joshwoodward_bully.mp3

Sometimes When I'm Dreaming by State Shirt

"I can see you Sometimes When I'm Dreaming", State Shirt croons mournfully at the end of this simple number.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/letsgetbloody/10_Sometimes_When_I'm_Dreaming.mp3

Heatwave by Atlas Sound

Heatwave is a little experiment with building loops of strings and other noises.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/1b99281080ef4eeb3f8da978de9c107f6885c734

Smother by Daughter

The echoing expanse of expertly applied effects throughout Smother build to an intoxicating climax and release.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Daughter-Smother.mp3

Princes by Gang Gang Dance featuring Tinchy Stryder

Gorilla vs Bear: "Princes, featuring East London’s illest MC, Tinchy Stryder, is perhaps the most arresting, out of left field, interstellar-dancefloor-ready track on an album full of kaleidoscopic jams. Tinchy’s 'trying to get mainstream money,' which would explain the urgency with which he attacks this insane Gang Gang beat. GGD’s label calls it 'the weirdest Grime track (or the weirdest Gang Gang Dance track for that matter) you’ve ever heard'".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/05%20Princes.mp3

I Don't Know Where I Was Going With This by Canasta

I Don't Know Where I Was Going With This comes in the middle of so many fine endeavors, including this lovely bit of indie pop.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/TheFakeout/Canasta-TheFakeout-04-IDontKnowWhereIWasGoingWithThis.mp3

Power Melody by Lucky Dragons

There's much to appreciate about Power Melody, but to me the texture of the taps and shuffles of the rhythm is most satisfying.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/OPEN_POWER/04%20Power%20Melody.mp3

Jellyfish Ram by Normanoak

I've found a relaxing ambiance and ethereal beauty in Jellyfish Ram.

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

20-J by Daniel Bautista

If you want epic, energetic instrumental rock, Daniel Bautista's 20-J is a gem for you.

Love it better in vorbis

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin2/02.20j.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin2/ogg/02.20j.ogg

Charlotte Iris by Fight Bite

If the spaced-out harmonies of Charlotte Iris take you in, I suggest heading to their Bandcamp where you can stream and download the whole record.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Fight-Bite-Fight-Bite-03-Charlotte-Iris.mp3

The One by Loveshadow

CC Mixter editor SackJo22: "Loveshadow’s first class production of Antiqcool may just be The One. Thick. Clean. Deep. Modern pop with an edge."

http://ccmixter.org/content/Loveshadow/Loveshadow_-_The_ONE.mp3

Get Over Yourself by Ann Sophie

Some simple advice, Get Over Yourself, put in so many more words backed by catchy jazz-pop.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Ann-Sophie-Get-Over-Yourself.mp3

Nothin' No by David Vandervelde

Rock songs about devotion are anywhere you listen. Nothin' No is one.

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

I'll Form The Head by MC Frontalot, featuring ZeaLouS1 and Dr. Awkward

When doom is heading toward Earth, the challenge is to get mecha pilots to agree who's on top. I'll Form the Head.

http://frontalot.com/media.php/10054/MC_Frontalot_-_Solved_-_12_I%27ll_Form_The_Head.mp3

Veronica's Veil by Fan Death

Gorilla vs Bear calls Veronica's Veil "a string-laden after-hours gem with an authentic retro-disco feel, the song sounds like the most spellbinding Italians Do It Better single of the year."

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

Group Transport Hall by Women

There's something wonderful about a short, sweet pop song, something that Group Transport Hall delivers.

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

Achievement by Her Highness

"Such an Achievement darling," a final sentiment for a strange track.

Try it in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong003/10achievement.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong003/10achievement.ogg

Piano Concerto, Movement 2 by David Cope

This Second Movement of Cope's Piano Concerto stalls, lingers, and proceeds in fits and starts.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/concert2.mp3

Everyone Is Noah, Everyone Is The Ark by Moonface

For his latest, Moonface finds himself singing by himself with his piano, Everyone is Noah, Everyone is the Ark.

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

Ghosts by CANT

Every side project of any member of Grizzly Bear that I come across manages to yield something wonderful. Chris Taylor's is CANT, and Ghosts less poppy and polished than his more well known act, but it's all the more interesting and haunting for that.

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

Lolita by Throw Me The Statue

I love Lolita for it's adorable, upbeat pop.

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

Oh Christina by John Benjamin Band

You may have heard a take on Oh Christina on this blog before. Today try the original delicious pop song.

http://johnorama.com/songs/fun_pop/oh_christina.mp3

Falcon Hood by Podington Bear

Podington Bear is a master of cute instrumental music. Falcon Hood toys with cute sounds, little melodies, but flows into other calm, reflective moments.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Curious/FalconHood.mp3

Sun Goes Down On The City by Andrea Ball

A hushed voice and a sweet, slow piano paint the scene as Sun Goes Down on the City.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Andrea%20Ball%20-%20Sun%20Goes%20Down%20on%20the%20City.mp3

Cross The Road by Magnolia Electric Company

Cross the Road starts quiet, then suddenly erupts. It's a tense, intense folk/rock song.

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

Foaming by Primary 1, remixed by Memory Tapes

Memory Tapes turns Foaming into a six minute playground, with turns moving in progressively more joyful directions.

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

Leave The Game by Forensic, remixed by Scomber

Forensic brings a rap, Scomber brings the funk to back it up. Purveyors of proprietary music should take note, Leave the Game.

http://ccmixter.org/content/scomber/scomber_-_Leave_the_Game.mp3

Aphrodite by Phédre, remixed by Beta Frontiers

Witness dark new wave pop on the death of Aphrodite.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Aphrodite-Beta-Frontiers-Remix.mp3

Goodbye Butterfly by Moonchild, remixed by Jeris

SackJo22 describes Goodbye Butterfly: "Jeris presents a unique blend of disparate elements to create some warmly chill trip hop. Mellowed with wordly exotica, the delicious voice of ccMixter newcomer moonchild floats above the rhythm."

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

Madder Red by Yeasayer, remixed by The Golden Filter

The loops and variations of Madder Red makes for an intriguing seven and a half minute meditation.

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

Love Like A Sunset by Phoenix, remixed by Animal Collective

This take on Love Like a Sunset is full of building loops of simple, repeating sounds and layers of harmonies. Animal Collective really marks it.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Love%20Like%20A%20Sunset%20Animal%20Collective%20RMX.mp3

Outsider by Dagon

It has an amateur feel about it, but Outsider still manages to nail a 1980s Bowie sound.

http://ccmixter.org/content/ggmusic/ggmusic_-_Outsider.mp3

Me Vs. I by Hannah Schneider

Aurgasm: "In ... Me Vs. I ... Hannah’s mesmerizing vocals are emphasized by endless layers of electronic sounds and sample-collages."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Hannah-Schneider-Me-Vs.-I.mp3

Pretty Horses by State Shirt

State Shirt's dark lullaby warns, "Don't let the Pretty Horses trample you".

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

Basketball Get Your Groove Back by Deerhoof

The quirky rythms and distinctive vocals that make Deerhoof what they are thoroughly characterize Basketball Get Your Groove Back.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/1f197c001aefd9c3d9d671d9795b79cb81e9c5db

So It Goes by Akron/Family

So It Goes is perfect pop rock: short, dynamic, with a punch and a release.

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

I'm God by Clams Casino

I'm God rings with a slow beat and a haunting layer of harmony.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Im-God-instrumental.mp3

Raein by Ólafur Arnalds

Raein is a perfect rainy day soundtrack.

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

Cookout Melody by Lucky Dragons

The fantastical cookout where Lucky Dragons provide the Cookout Melody is one I want to attend.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/mini_dream_island/Cookout%20Melody%20(Live).mp3

Return Null by Daniel Bautista

Bautista builds the action and suspense, only to Return Null.

Do it in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/05_return_null.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/ogg/05_return_null.ogg

Joyous Laughing Wake by Horns Of Happiness

If you are looking for a strange reason to smile, look no farther than this Joyous Laughing Wake.

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

Street Joy by White Denim

Street Joy is majestic soulful pop. And White Denim did a slower, more intense live studio version in case you can't get enough.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Street-Joy.mp3
http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/street-joy-sirius-xmu-session.mp3

Only Human by Fallulah

Despite being Only Human, Fallulah crafts pop busting with energy and rich in detail.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Fallulah%20-%20Only%20Human.mp3

Over And Over by Mark Chadwick

A cute pop song, appropriately about doing things Over and Over again.

Repetition serves vorbis well. http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/02_over_and_over.mp3
http://archive.org/download/MarkChadwick5SongDemo/02_over_and_over.ogg

13 Monsters by Lightning Bolt

If you're looking for high-energy headbanging music, you want the sludgy bass and hypnotic rhythm of 13 Monsters.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/fcae522ce2210a09d6ee548811ccb313d2384783

Drummer Boy by Scout Niblett

If you long for adventure, you should listen to a Drummer Boy.

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

Hjurt by Forest Swords

Hjurt masterfully bends various analog sounds into a spaced out, intriguing ambient piece.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Forest-Swords-Hjurt.mp3

Just So by Agnes Obel

This sweet little folk-pop tune lays out thoughtful lines Just So.

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

Silbury Sands by Wolf People

This cut of Silbury Sands is punchy, made for radio rock.

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

Teeming Things by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Layers of echoing vocals reminds us of all those Teeming Things.

I like my things in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/05_Teeming_Things.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/05_Teeming_Things.ogg

Postcard From Kentucky by Rocky Votolato

Somber banjo pickings and the reflections of a wanderer fill this Postcard from Kentucky.

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

Ice by jj

If you're feeling anxious, let the flowing melody of Ice cool you down.

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

On Account Of A Hat by Josh Berman

The soft, tapping rhythm, pensive vibes, and of course, Josh Berman's fanciful cornet make On Account of a Hat a thing of wonder.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20On%20Account%20of%20a%20Hat.mp3

Return Of The Native by Early Day Miners

Return of the Native is a slow, pensive, tune with an achingly beautiful voice and subtle guitar texturing to back her up.

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

Idyll by The John Benjamin Band

The lyrics may make this tune an Idyll, but the cello makes it magical.

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

Never Played The Bass by Nabiha

The one who Never Played the Bass has no rhythm in his steps. Nabiha, however, has rhythm and funk galore.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Nabiha-Never-Played-The-Bass.mp3

Farewell Transmission by Songs: Ohia

Magnolia Electric Company, the last album by Songs:Ohia, began with this Farewell Transmission.

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

Happiness In Hell by That Crooner From Nowhere

Happiness in Hell is a moaning, epic effort.

https://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/11_Happiness_in_hell.mp3

Pieces Of String by Alela Diane

These Pieces of String make a quiet little folk tune.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/07%20Pieces%20of%20String.mp3

Wild Love by Atlas Sound

These washed out, angular, awkward sounds are a delightful Wild Love.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/44f128b1afdb428048989206a52537da6dd86525

Pick Up The Tempo by Podington Bear

Pick Up the Tempo has a beautiful organic sound, a richness in its swelling that makes it stand out.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Building/PickUpTheTempo.mp3

My Dog Was Lost But Now He’s Found by Fiery Furnaces

My Dog Was Lost But Now He’s Found is a mad dash all over town ending in terrible regret.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/bea7e4bd8b8c5d883915d4df6ab453b2eaeaf71b

Tip by Stac, remixed by Hint

Hint's take on this Tip makes it a body moving experience.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Tip-Hint-Remix.mp3

Triangle Walks by Fever Ray, remixed by Ben Hoo

The Still Frame remix of Triangle Walks sounds strange and haunting. This is to be expected of a Fever Ray track, but Ben Hoo's mix reveals new strangeness in the song.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20Triangle%20Walks%20Ben%20Hoo%20Still%20Frame.mp3

Cassettes by State Shirt, remixed by Nethis

Panu: "With impeccable tone, timbre, and taste Nethis frames State Shirt’s brilliant writing and vocal in a commercial-pop winner. Enjoy!" Cassettes.

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

March Of The Seedlings by Clulow Forester, remixed by Kirkoid

CCMixter editor texasradiofish on March of the Seedlings: "Feel the groove of Kirkoid’s well produced remix of Clulow Foresters’ Seedling. A classic 1980s radio rock soudscape. Get ya some today!"

http://ccmixter.org/content/Kirkoid/Kirkoid_-_March_of_the_Seedlings.mp3

Just In A Phase by Brad Sucks, remixed by Elijah Lucian

Elijah Lucian injects a dose of trippy dance electronics into a cut from Brad Sucks's last record, Just in a Phase.

http://elijahlucian.ca/produced/Brad%20Sucks%20-%20Just%20in%20A%20phase%20(Elijah%20Lucian%20Remix).mp3

Surfin' by Memory Cassette, remixed by Sail A Whale

This spacier version of Surfin brought to you by Sail A Whale.

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

Urgency by SackJo22

This slow, contemplative mix belies its Urgency.

http://ccmixter.org/content/SackJo22/SackJo22_-_Urgency.mp3

Take Turns by Lucky Dragons

Thumb piano notes and hums Take Turns on this sweet little instrumental.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/FRIENDSHIP_TRIP/take_turns.mp3

While We Were Dreaming by Pink Mountaintops

This spaced out slow rocker could have happened While We Were Dreaming.

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

Piano For Train Scene by Daniel Bautista

This elegant, exciting Piano for Train Scene suggests old fashioned wealth and adventure.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/09_piano_for_train_scene.mp3

Civilization's Dying by Zero Boys

When Civilization's Dying, make peppy punk rock about it.

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

Roses by The Whiskers

For The Whiskers, back in the beginning everything was coming up Roses.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/79549086/Roses.mp3

Dearest Foal by Tiny Folk

A lesson from your elders, Dearest Foal: "There's no shame in honest ignorance".

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/232310721/dearest%2Bfoal.mp3

A New Love by The Miracles Club

Gorilla vs. Bear: "A New Love is the kind of rare warm, glowing & deceptively weird house jam that you’ll want to leave on loop with no beginning/end; as xxjfg puts it, 'a lullaby able to make everyone in the room throw their hands in the air…'”

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/a%20new%20love.mp3

Lord Did You Hear Harrison? by Danielson Famile

Danielson recruits a Famile to dramatically present Lord Did You Hear Harrison?

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

Someone Else's Memories by Revolution Void

Someone Else's Memories sound like a party of samples, scratches, organs, and breaks.

Higher fidelity memories in FLAC, higher compression in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/03.mp3
https://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/03.ogg
https://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/3.RevolutionVoid-SomeoneElsesMemories.flac

Black Like Me by Spoon

A few years ago La Blogothèque recorded Spoon playing in a Parisian phonograph store. Watch the video, then download Black Like Me.

http://lablogo.free.fr/SpoonTAS/Spoon_Black%20Like%20Me%20%20%28Blogotheque%20version%29.mp3

Hush by Shelly Fraley

Hush and listen to some gleeful, dramatic pop.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Shelly-Fraley-Hush.mp3

Still Sound by Toro Y Moi

The funky bassline is only the most obvious joy to be found in Still Sound.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/09_Still_Sound.mp3

Dreaming Of The Plum Trees by White Hinterland

After the quiet minimalism I'd heard from White Hinterland, the jazzy-pop sound of Dreaming of the Plum Trees is a pleasant surprise.

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

Chocolate Makes You Happy by Xiu Xiu

Chocolate Makes You Happy when you don't have Xiu Xiu's unique noise-pop to make you feel otherwise.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/7ef2de052feb284e77d294e51000821acc260a87

Northern Line by Swearing At Motorists

This trip down the Northern Line is for those who want straight-to-the-point pop rock.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/northernline1.mp3

Streets Of Fire by Destroyer

Streets of Fire is a older tune with a sweet sound, performed live.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/40ca7cc2e727f8e129943dca818c5a8465ad1af2

“Barksdale Corners” on palaceer pusher beat circa now by Shabazz Palaces

A slinky beat and some smooth rapping makes Barksdale Corners intriguing hip-hop.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Barksdale-Corners_-on-palaceer-pusher-beat-circa-now.mp3

Little Sad Eyes by Magnolia Electric Company

This slow pensive march for Little Sad Eyes swells and wanes through its four minutes.

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

Beretta by Manishevitz

Beretta is a classic style of pop rock.

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

Come And Take It by John Benjamin Band

The most recent Song Fight happened live in Austin. My favorite is John Benjamin's simple ukulele ditty Come and Take It.

http://www.songfight.org/music/come_and_take_it/johnbenjaminband_cati.mp3

Compost by The Rhombus

If you are going to destroy or create now, Compost is a choice metaphor.

Enjoy it in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_03_-_Compost.mp3
https://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_03_-_Compost.ogg

It Feels Good To Be Around You by Air France

It Feels Good to Be Around You so richly describes the warm feelings running through these four minutes.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/air-france-it-feels-good-to-be-around-you.mp3

Delivery Boy by God: The Band

I'm terribly fond of the dead regressive rock band God. But thanks to the Internet Underground Music Archive, I have the pleasure of presenting this epic tale of one homicidal Delivery Boy.

Try vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/iuma-god__the_band/god__The_Band_-_Delivery_Boy.mp3
http://archive.org/download/iuma-god__the_band/god__The_Band_-_Delivery_Boy.ogg

The Data Junction by Cherly KaCherly

A repeating bassline meets echoing noises and vocal samples at The Data Junction.

Plenty good and less than half the size as vorbis. https://archive.org/download/Misadventure_of_a_Meaty_Machine-13070/Cherly_KaCherly_-_06_-_The_Data_Junction.mp3
https://archive.org/download/Misadventure_of_a_Meaty_Machine-13070/Cherly_KaCherly_-_06_-_The_Data_Junction.ogg

What Were The Chances by Damien Jurado

A simple, soft, sweet tune, What Were the Chances.

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

Keep All Your Promises by State Shirt

After calmly telling you that you can Keep All Your Promises, State Shirt raises a distorted, crashing cacophony.

http://www.songfight.org/music/keep_all_your_promises/stateshirt_kayp.mp3

The Old Graveyard by Gigi featuring Karl Blau

Gigi aims to capture "the spirit of…classic Phil Spector/Brill Building pop hits" of the 60s and 70s, and The Old Graveyard succeeds.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/09%20The%20Old%20Graveyard.mp3

Holding Steady by Podington Bear

Ironically, Pod Bear classifies Holding Steady as "Building" music. Steady or building, it packs some head nodding hooks into less than a minute.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Building/HoldingSteady.mp3

Golden Sunrise by Josh Woodward

Today, the simple glow of a Golden Sunrise.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/TheWake/JoshWoodward-TheWake-10-GoldenSunrise.mp3

Nocturnally Yours by The Panoply Academy

For a slow-churning, sludgy, noisy guitar driven rock tune, Nocturnally Yours offers some sweetly pleasing melodies along with the noise spikes.

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

Witch Parade Assassin by Ugress

Today we get the stalking creep of the Witch Parade Assassin.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/490819453/Witch%2BParade%2BAssassin.mp3

Clipped Gongs by Lucky Dragons

The title Clipped Gongs tells you about as much as I could about this track.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/dream_island_laughing_language/01_clipped_gongs.mp3

Summer by Magic Kids

"Summer time is for sweethearts" and a summer day is for sweetly sentimental songs.

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

Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 by Daniel Bautista

Today we have a guitar performance of Beethoven's most famous Symphony No. 9.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/beethoven/04.symphony9.mp3

Good Morning by Brick Pig

Brick Pig gives a Good Morning so lovely it took a plurality of Song Fight! votes.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/brickpig_39+1=jb.mp3

Piano Piece D946 No 1 (in E flat minor) by Don Betts

Paul Cantrell describes Piano Piece D946 No 1 (in E flat minor) best: "Schubert’s music is a rarified world, full of repeating simple patterns built from the same few simple ingredients, where subtle changes create tremendous moments — just a shift from minor to major, and a whole new world opens up. In Don’s performance, you can feel the weight of each of those little moments, the overwhelmingly vast interior of this tiny little world, like one of Georgia O’Keefe’s flower paintings."

http://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_don_schubert-946-1.mp3

Wrath Of God by ADD

ADD slows and strips down Wrath of God for one of his contributions to John Benjamin's birthday.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/add4_39+1=jb.mp3

O! Cristina by Duboce Triangle

It's been a while since we've heard from Duboce Triangle. What's the occasion? A year ago JB turned 40. Their gift for the occasion: a cover of O! Cristina.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/dubocetriangle_39+1=jb.mp3

Dreams by The Morning Benders

A simple guitar and melodic voice gives these Dreams a calm and easy feeling.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Dreams-Fleetwood-Mac-Cover.mp3

Rej by Sonar Kollektiv Orchester

Aurgasm describes this so well: "Sonar Kollectiv is the label-home of about a dozen of Aurgasm’s features... Recently an ensemble of fifteen musicians got together to cover some of the label’s catalog... Âme’s minimal techno epic, Rej lent itself perfectly to a re-imagining by the group.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Ame%20-%20Rej%20(Sonar%20Kollektiv%20Orchester%20cover).mp3

Original King by Brother Ali

"I live, I die, I laugh so that I don't cry. I work hard. I bust my ass to survive." That's an Original King.

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

Stay In by Tiny Creatures

Stay In rolls along at a lull in strange vocal loops and rhythms.

Get vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/04_stay_in.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/04_stay_in.ogg

Someone Like You by David Vandervelde

If you like a bit of long winded guitar based pop, David Vandervelde has just the thing for Someone Like You.

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

Zwischenraum by Abstract Avenue

Enjoy the interstices within Zwischenraum.

Lovely in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_08-Zwischenraum_vbr.mp3
http://archive.org/download/lego002/lego002_08-Zwischenraum.ogg

Human Nature by Gauntlet Hair

Pop with an abrasive edge and throbbing pulse about sums up Human Nature.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/do/01%20Human%20Nature.mp3

Living Lens by Mountains

Living Lens moves slowly through gorgeous lush sounds.

https://soundcloud.com/thrilljockey/mountains-living-lens

Magic Mountain by Blonde Redhead

Magic Mountain is exactly where you might expect to hear these sorts of ethereal sounds.

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/09_magic_mountain.mp3

Sea Salt by John Vanderslice

Sea Salt is a dynamic yet relaxed song from John Vanderslice.

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

Twenty Cycles To The Ground by Molina and Johnson

Jason Molina was a prolific songwriter at the helm of Songs:Ohia and Magnolia Electric Company. Twenty Cycles to the Ground is part of a collaboration with Will Johnson.

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

A Great Divide by Parts And Labor

Tumultuous cacophony, anthemic lines, pulsing energy: A Great Divide is great rock.

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

Arena by Suuns

Today's tune is a head bobbing electronic groove for an intimate Arena.

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

Calgary by Bon Iver

Calgary is yet another beautiful melody from Bon Iver.

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

Hey! by The Impossible Shapes

The washed out sound and simple Hey! makes this feel like old school rock.

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

Joyless, Joyless by Minus Story

It's hard to take a title like Joyless, Joyless seriously when it's paired with such enjoyable indie rock.

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

Lingle by Paul Cantrell

Lingle is a short piano improvisation that circles and flows like one's thoughts.

http://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_improv-lingle.mp3

Automatic by Yu(c)k

Today's track is a slow lo-fi piano tune with a raw emotional puch: Automatic.

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

Gravediggress by CocoRosie

Beatbox, slow piano, and the contrasting voices of CocoRosie's singers make Gravediggress a fascinating listen.

http://www.cityslang.com/audio//cocorosie/audio/CocoRosie%20-Gravediggress.mp3

March Of The Drones by State Shirt

State Shirt has been doing quite a few live looping compositional experiments. March of the Drones is his latest, and among my favorites.

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

Swimming by Podington Bear

Swimming is an excellent example of what Podington Bear does so well. It's a lovely piece of the Sound of Picture collection.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Background/Swimming.mp3

Fill In The Blank by My Social Uniform

My Social Uniform managed to Fill in the Blank for last week's song fight winner with a catchy pop tune.

http://www.songfight.org/music/fill_in_the_blank/mysocialuniform_fitb.mp3

Zebra by Beach House

Enjoy a spacious little Zebra tune.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Zebra%20UK%20Radio%20edit.mp3

The Simulation Hypothesis by Revolution Void

Listen to many a synthetic sound pleasingly arranged as you contemplate The Simulation Hypothesis.

Simulated in voribs for the freedom minded and flac for the audiophile.

http://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/08.mp3
http://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/08.ogg
http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/8.RevolutionVoid-TheSimulationHypothesis.flac

Desert Rose by Lucky Dragons

Running percussive pops, racing rhythms around a shifting tones, a Desert Rose.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/dream_island_laughing_language/06_desert_rose.mp3

Follow Me by Maïa Vidal

What could be more charming than the sweet call of "Follow Me, watch your step, I'm number 1B, I'm sorry for the mess."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Maia%20Vidal%20-%20Follow%20Me.mp3

Nobody Likes This by Daniel Bautista

I have to disagree with the title of the Progside Session bonus track Nobody Likes This; I love it.

I love it more in vorbis

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/15_progside5.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/cocktail11/ogg/15_progside5.ogg

Open Rhythms by Bodies Of Water

I love the layering sounds and lovely crisp instrumentation of Open Rhythms.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/04-Open-Rhythms-1.mp3

Spaces In Time by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

The title track for the album Spaces in Time is four minutes of spaced-out, meandering lo-fi freak folk.

Try the vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/02-spaces_in_time.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong019/02-spaces_in_time.ogg

Get In There by Jason Adasiewicz Sun Room

Get In There is a short, energetic burst of drums, bass, and vibraphones, playing off each other in the most lovely ways.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Get%20In%20There.mp3

Owl Said by Cohen

Aurgasm describes Cohen: "Delicate and pure, each track is marked by the joy of simply making music." Owl Said has all these charms.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/Cohen%20-%20Owl%20Said.mp3

She Does Me In by The John Benjamin Band

John Benjamin rehearses all the ways She Does Me In to the tune of over the top fun pop.

http://johnorama.com/songs/fun_pop/she_does_me_in.mp3

Delicious by Linda Perhacs and Julia Holter

Read gorilla vs. bear's description of this re-recording of Linda Perhacs's Delicious. It's incredible atmospheric folk.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/delicious-descant.mp3

Photogenic Memory by Mique

Today we've five minutes of head nodding electro-pop for your Photogenic Memory.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/71718007/Photogenic%2BMemory.mp3

8 Years (ccMixterism) by Duckett

Duckett mines the archive of sounds at ccMixter and crafts a lovely piece of abstract hip hop, 8 Years (ccMixterism).

http://ccmixter.org/content/duckett/duckett_-_8_Years_(ccMixterism).mp3

Ay De Mi by Natalia Clavier

Ay De Mi is gorgeously produced, downtempo latin pop.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/natalia-clavier-ay-de-mi.mp3

L'Elephant Blanc by Noertker's Moxie

L'Elephant Blanc is a lounging jazz piece, driven by a fun bassline.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/LElephantBlanc.mp3

Went Walking by Bosque Brown

The stark, lonesome voice and the lovely piano at the end are what make Went Walking sound so commendable to these ears.

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

Chorus by The Whiskers

The beauty of compilations of unreleased material like Dunce Cap is that you get ridiculous mad experiments like Chorus.

http://thewhiskers.com/duncecap/11-chorus.mp3

HipstersloveOysters by That Crooner From Nowhere

Among the vocaltronics of a deific crooner, HipstersloveOysters sticks out for washing itself out halfway through, then turning raving mad at the end.

Try it in vorbis

http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/06.mp3
http://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/06.ogg

I Want To Belong To You by Katie Herzig

The romantics at heart will find this little bit of folk-pop as charming as the phrase "I Want to Belong to You".

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/katie-herzig-i-want-to-belong-to-you.mp3

Scientific 7 by Hip Hop Anonymous

This most recent Song Fight was taken by some rappers getting nerdy about the Scientific 7 fundamental units of measure.

http://www.songfight.org/music/scientific_7/hiphopanonymous_s7.mp3

Sick As A Dog by Brad Sucks, remixed by Ben Shewmaker

Here's a good electro-rock mix of Sick as a Dog that put the drum beats front and center along with Brad's vocals.

http://ccmixter.org/content/shewbox/shewbox_-_Sick_as_a_Dog_(bs_remix).mp3

Watch The Waves by Taken By Trees, remixed by Memory Tapes

Watch The Waves is a beautiful song, touched with an extra sense of wonder and awe by Memory Tapes.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Watch%20The%20Waves%20Memory%20Tapes%20Version.mp3

Desaprendere by SilviaO, remixed by Fourstones featuring Uncool Bob

Desaprendere makes pounding beats part of a relaxed, cool hip-hop track.

http://ccmixter.org/content/victor/victor_-_Desaprendere_(Treatment).mp3

Odessa by Caribou, remixed by Nite Jewel

A breezy and relaxed atmosphere flows through Nite Jewel's mix of Odessa.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/03%20Odessa%20Nite%20Jewel%20Remix.mp3

Hold On Now by Snowflake, remixed by Alex Beroza

Hold on Now is another beautiful bit of electronic music crafted by folks working independently and sharing their products over at CC Mixter.

http://ccmixter.org/content/AlexBeroza/AlexBeroza_-_Hold_On_Now.mp3

Holograms by Fol Chen, remixed by Primary 1

Holograms started as a cute pop tune, but Primary 1 has warped it into something fascinatingly different.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Holograms-Primary-1-Rework.mp3

Sooner Or Later by Trifonic, remixed by The Concept Of Energy

CCmixter administrator snowflake: "This rich, down-tempo production of Trifonic’s beloved Sooner or Later is filled with sonic delights and special touches. The Concept of Energy lays down a sweet groove worthy of play in any martini lounge. The xylophone outro is particularly cool."

http://ccmixter.org/content/THE_CONCEPT_OF_ENERGY/THE_CONCEPT_OF_ENERGY_-_SOONER_OR_LATER.mp3

Looking For Gold by Solander

Folk music lovers Looking for Gold should give this simple, lovely tune a listen. It's impeccable arrangement gives the song a fragile feeling.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/solander-looking-for-gold.mp3

Back To The Airplanes by State Shirt

Songfight: "Most people have a fear of writing 7 minute epics. State Shirt has no such fear. He has a winning song instead." That winning song is Back To The Airplanes.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/dontdie/11%20Back%20To%20The%20Airplanes.mp3

Robins Blue Egg by Podington Bear

The instrumental arrangements in Robins Blue Egg make it stand out from other similarly themed Pod Bear tracks in his substantial catalog.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Background/Robins%20Egg%20Blue.mp3

The Most Unwanted Music by Komar & Melamid and David Soldier

What would you get if you took a survey of people's musical taste and attempted to make something universally reviled? Komar & Melmaid did this survey, and worked with David Soldier to create The Most Unwanted Music. Wired tells it right: "It’s actually a fascinating listen, worthwhile for the opera rapping alone."

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/listening_post/files/KomarMelamid_The-Most-UnwantedSong.mp3

BBC Radio 1 Mix by Shlohmo

Gorilla vs Bear describes Shlohmo's mix for BBC Radio 1 quite well: "Great new mix by Shlohmo for BBC Radio 1‘s Exploring Future Beats, featuring a bunch of unreleased material from the L.A. producer, including a dope new track called “Out of Hand” + remixes of Just Friends (Nico Jaar + Sasha Spielberg), Ryan Hemsworth, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Shlohmo-mix-for-BBC-Radio-1.mp3

Actual Reality by Lucky Dragons

An EP length ambient electronic track with a some excellent variation, Actual Reality is worth it's asking time.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/ACTUAL_REALITY/actual%20reality.mp3

Don't Move by Phantogram

The tripped out groove of Don't Move makes it hard to obey.

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

Exes And Os by Justin Bacon

I've accused myself of preferring downer music. A can think of no better explanation for my holding Exes and Os before you to listen to.

Take it in vorbis. http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Exes_and_Os.mp3
http://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Exes_and_Os.ogg

Fuga De Alcatraz by Daniel Bautista

There's something wonderful about Fuga De Alcatraz performed impeccably on acoustic guitar.

Free is best in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/10.fugadealcatraz.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/ogg/10.fugadealcatraz.ogg

Lina by Les Sins

Lina is an ecstatic dance tune.

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

I can see her. She's at work not even noticing I'm watching by Cherly KaCherly

I can see her. She's at work not even noticing I'm watching. It's the midst of the underwater saga.

Less patented with vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong028/08_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong028/08_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

Anchor by Josh Woodward

This dramatic track makes a perfect Anchor for Woodward's most excellent album Ashes.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/Ashes/JoshWoodward-Ashes-06-Anchor.mp3

Criminal Charges by John Benjamin Band

Being dumped leaves a fellow convinced they might do anything and avoid Criminal Charges.

http://johnorama.com/songs/sensitive_pop/criminal_charges.mp3

Landscapes by Folded Light

Aurgasm claims Landscapes "is a delightfully woven fabric of intricate melody, sweet vocals and humming instrumentals."

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/folded-light-landscapes.mp3

CEO Birthday by jj

Aching strings and piano licks trade off with jj's distant singer to make a melancholic CEO Birthday.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/ceo%20birthday.mp3

Flower In A Glove by Frog Eyes

Flower in a Glove take its time and explores a great deal of variation in rhythm and tempo, with fuzzy guitars and a delightful warble. It is excellent indie-rock.

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

Unexpected Guest by ADD featuring Glenn Case

Glenn Case rapping in an ADD song is something of an Unexpected Guest.

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

Dragon Fly by Keefe Jackson's Project Project

Brass flits about by itself before the full band jumps in to Dragon Fly.

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

Something, Somewhere, Sometime by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore

A lovely crooner for Something, Somewhere, Sometime.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/6215.mp3

The Page by Chromatics

Chromatics gave away a version of Kill for Love with the drums removed from the mix. This version of The Page stands so well without them.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/01-THE-PAGE.mp3

Nootropica by Jeris

Nootropica is delightfully energetic jazz, drawing on the CC-Mixter community and adding so much back.

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

River by Akron/Family

I find a joy in this River's repetition and variations.

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

Thomas Corner And The Valley Houses by We Vs. Death

Thomas Corner and the Valley Houses is a slow builder, starting with a relaxed pace and accelerating as it proceeds.

http://www.beepbeep.nl/wp-content/music/we-vs-death/we-too-are-concerned/05%20Thomas%20Corner%20And%20The%20Valley%20Houses.mp3

Such Great Heights by The Postal Service

Pristine electronic pop rarely reaches Such Great Heights.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/2391.mp3

Hauntin' Me by Keep Shelly In Athens

Gorilla vs Bear: "Hauntin' Me is a shimmering, sexy-smooth Balearic pop dream, perfect for soundtracking all the lingering yearning and regret of your next late-night comedown."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Keep-Shelly-in-Athens-Hauntin-Me.mp3

Rainwater by Jóhann Jóhannsson

Rainwater executes a straightforward rise and fall, and does it marvelously.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Johann%20Johannsson%20-%20Rainwater.mp3

Visions Movement 1 by David Cope

The first movement of Visions is a tumultuous affair, with high strings flittering about brass and winds, punctuated by drum crashes. It slowly calms down as it moves toward the second movement.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/visions1.mp3

Daphne by Lia Ices

A playful tune takes a sudden turn towards a more dramatic ending if you follow Daphne in the wood.

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

I Feel Like Dying by Lil Wayne, remixed by Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus makes I Feel Like Dying a terrifying trip.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/I%20feel%20like%20dying%20mx3.mp3

Una Canción by SilviaO, remixed by colab featuring Javolenus

Una Canción is a brief and simple song.

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

Cover Your Tracks by Young Galaxy, remixed by CFCF

CFCF's mix of Cover Your Tracks is a slower, more subdued take on this celestial-pop loveliness.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/02-Cover-Your-Tracks-CFCF-Remix.mp3

Black Shadow by Hans Atom featuring Robert Warrington

CC Mixter editor Kara Square: "An intense Gothic trip, Hans Atom’s remix of Robert Warrington’s calmly eerie spoken word is goosebump-inducing!" A Black Shadow is cast.

http://ccmixter.org/content/hansatom/hansatom_-_Black_Shadow.mp3

To The Lighthouse by Memoryhouse, remixed by Millionyoung

Gorilla vs Bear said it well: "South Florida’s MillionYoung offers up this blissed-out remix of Memoryhouse‘s wistful To The Lighthouse, taken from the group’s free The Years EP".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/To%20The%20Lighthouse%20Millionyoung%20Remix.mp3

Conway Station Road (The Next Train Mix) by State Shirt, remixed by The Orchestral Movement Of 1932

Conway Station Road (The Next Train Mix) is a subtle remix of a quiet, pensive State Shirt track.

http://ccmixter.org/content/jacksontorreal/jacksontorreal_-_Conway_Station_Road_(The_Next_Train_Mix).mp3

Islay (Sobre el Medio Ambiente Remix) by Ganache

The Whiskers are dead, and one act to come from their remnants is Ganache. The sonic insanity of the Sobre el Medio Ambiente Remix of Islay has set my hopes high.

http://heyheyheyeverybodysettledownitsjustthewebsiteforthatbandganache.com/music/Islay-%28Sobre_el_Medio_Ambiente_Remix%29.mp3

LA by Podington Bear

LA starts slow and builds with layer after catchy layer, then picks up the pace to meet head-nodding, toe-tapping finish.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Background/LA.mp3

More Melody by Lucky Dragons

Lucky Dragons have a playful way of turning found sounds into yet More Melody.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/MUSIC_FOR_NO_REASON/02%20more%20melody.mp3

The Narrative Changes by Revolution Void

A slow, masterfully played acoustic guitar woven about a clicking hip-hop beat make for a pensive signal when The Narrative Changes.

There's also vorbis, and for the audiophiles, flac.

http://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_09_-_The_Narrative_Changes.mp3
https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_09_-_The_Narrative_Changes.ogg
http://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/9.RevolutionVoid-TheNarrativeChanges.flac

Frost by Salem

Frost has a strong quick pulse, surrounded by an ethereal ambience.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/SALEM%20FROST.mp3

Vicca by Daniel Bautista

Vicca navigates between crashing guitars and tense string swells with cinematic style.

vorbis

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin2/15.vicca.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin2/ogg/15.vicca.ogg

Shop And The Shoe by Tiny Creatures

A soft guitar line and a drum lead a procession of muffled samples in Shop and the Shoe.

vorbis

http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/14_shop_and_the_shoe.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong024/14_shop_and_the_shoe.ogg

Montebello Postpartum by Sahy Uhns

Aurgasm: "Montebello Postpartum delivers a dreamy ambient vibe and a gentle midtempo beat."

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sahy%20Uhns%20-%20Montebello%20Postpartum.mp3

Mexico City by Canasta

The chorus of shouts match the exuberant indie-pop of Mexico City.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/TheFakeout/Canasta-TheFakeout-02-MexicoCity.mp3

Why So Serious? by Eddiebangs

There's no shortage of cheesy sentiment in Why So Serious?, but it's the organ where it's its most embarrassing enjoyable.

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

Sleepyhead by Passion Pit

Sleepyhead has an intense energy and manic creativity. Passion Pit crafts a unique sort of joyful sound.

http://neongoldrecords.com/blog/jams/passionpit_sleepyhead.mp3

Ghost Strokes by The John Benjamin Band

Ghost Strokes builds from a quiet lull to a roaring crescendo, and then falls away again.

http://johnorama.com/songs/sensitive_pop/ghost_strokes.mp3

Zol! by Blk Jks

Zol! wears Blk Jks' African influences most prominently. It's a fine blend of traditional sound and contemporary pop.

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

(I am taking out my Eurotrash) I still get rocks off by Blonde Redhead

A less pristine, rougher Blonde Readhead produced (I am taking out my Eurotrash) I still get rocks off. The back and forth between singers was as powerful then as ever.

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

So Yes by Automassage

"So Yes, you can take the negative path...". What follows is a swirling sludge of instrumental rock bliss.

Enjoy vorbis.

http://ia700803.us.archive.org/28/items/birdsong041/01-So_Yes.mp3
http://ia700803.us.archive.org/28/items/birdsong041/01-So_Yes.ogg

Belispeak II by Purity Ring featuring Danny Brown

It's hard not to be in love with electro-pop as catchy as Belispeak II.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/belispeakii.mp3

Come Away With Me by Recue

Come Away with Me stands out at the end of Between Stations as the only track with lyrics beautifully delivered by a singer named Jobie.

http://one.dot9.ca/2/releases/030/one026_06-recue_-_between_stations_-_come_away_with_me.mp3

Fetal Horses by John Vanderslice

Based on the give-away tracks, John Vanderslice's move from Barsuk to Dead Oceans corresponds to a shift from an alternative rock sound of like Exodus Damage to a more indie-folk sound like you'll hear in Fetal Horses.

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

Forever Drunk by Miss Li

Aurgasm calls Miss Li's music "Late-night bittersweet serenades, delicious pop melodies." Forever Drunk is certainly both.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Miss%20Li%20-%20Forever%20Drunk.mp3

Crazy Glue by Josh Woodward

Here's a charming little love song, getting stuck like Crazy Glue.

http://www.joshwoodward.com/mp3/TheWake/JoshWoodward-TheWake-04-CrazyGlue.mp3

Our Scenery by Gauntlet Hair

The distant, washed out, ethereal atmosphere here is Our Scenery.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Our%20Scenery.mp3

Radio Kaliningrad by Handsome Furs

Radio Kaliningrad is from an older, more traditionally rocking era of Handsome Furs.

http://assets3.subpop.com/assets/audio/5557.mp3

This Story by Eyedea And Abilities

This Story sounds like a rough vocal cut, told with conviction over a catchy distorted beat.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=08_This_Story.mp3

Praying Strangers by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

"Strangers on Earth, come pray today...". Then a long lovely interlude for the Praying Strangers.

I keep mine in vorbis

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/19_Praying_Strangers.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/19_Praying_Strangers.ogg

Nine Point by Evils That Never Came

Nine Point opens Northerly Windings with the line "You don't have any friends when your only friends follow you home to borrow medicine from your grandma's medicine jar." It hits a few common lyrical themes.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/417433187/Nine%2BPoint.mp3

[untitled] by Panda Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear calls this Untitled live track an "epically eerie untitled jam built on a King Tubby sample".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/03-Untitled-Tubby-sample.mp3

Lewis Takes Action by Owen Pallet

Lewis Takes Action is a charming swirl of strings and good old-fashioned songcraft.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/owen-pallett-lewis-takes-action.mp3

Robot Ninja Zombie Bear by Torrentz

Torrentz paints an apocalyptic convergence of Robot Ninja Zombie Bear.

http://www.songfight.org/music/robot_ninja_zombie_bear/torrentz_rnzb.mp3

Green Grass by Jason Adasiewicz's Rolldown

Adasiewicz's vibraphone is at once a cacophonous and harmonious instrument, leading the way in the Green Grass.

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Green%20Grass%20(Album).mp3

Gold Fury by The Whiskers

Even The Whiskers' collection of rejects is full of gems like Gold Fury.

http://thewhiskers.com/duncecap/01-gold_fury.mp3

Had by Hard Mix

A few repeating guitar lines and and some excellent percussion mix well in Had.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Had.mp3

Shines Through Trees by Podington Bear

The organic sound of the rhythm and wind tones of the melody of Shines Through Trees create a relaxing four minutes.

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

Tenderers by Lucky Dragons

Tenderers is one of many short, simple musical snippets from vrais noms/true names

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/vrais_noms-true_names/05%20B2-tenderers.mp3

Teardown by State Shirt

State Shirt started an album that was to be created entirely from samples submitted by others and his own voice. He seems to have stopped that project, but we still get gems from it like Teardown.

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

The Other Side by Monroe Mustang

A slow and straightforward song, The Other Side is a lovely piece of intimate pop.

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

Some Polovtsian Dances by Daniel Bautista

Bautista's guitar-based renditions of classics have introduced me to several interesting compositions I might not have heard otherwise, including Some Polovtsian Dances of Alexander Borodin.

Enjoy in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/09.some_polovtsian_dances.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/ogg/09.some_polovtsian_dances.ogg

Intermezzo Op 117 No 2 by Paul Cantrell

Intermezzo Op 117 No 2 is a lovely slow moving piece beautifully rendered by Paul Cantrell.

http://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_brahms-117-2.mp3

Johnny B. Goode by Tiny Folk

Tiny Folk give us a slow, quiet rendition of Johnny B. Goode.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/346239259/Johnny%2BB.%2BGoode%2B%2528Chuck%2BBerry%2529.mp3

Too Little Too Late by Daniel Rossen

Daniel Rossen makes music with Grizzly Bear and Department of Eagles. But he does things like record beautiful covers of Too Little Too Late on his own too.

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

What We Need More Of Is Science by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks joined the JB celebration with a catchy rendition of What We Need More of Is Science. It was a leading vote taker.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/brickpig_39+1=jb.mp3

Bee Sting by ADD

A bunch of Song Fighters made a bunch of covers for fight master John Benjamin's birthday. Bee Sting is about an allergic reaction to getting dumped.

http://www.songfight.org/music/39+1=jb/add1_39+1=jb.mp3

She's An Angel by The John Benjamin Band

JB's cover of She's an Angel is a lo-fi, grainy recording, but it carries the charm of They Might Be Giants' tune and reveals a charm of its own.

http://johnorama.com/songs/covers/pops/angel.mp3

Starsong... What Became Of Us by Sylvie Lewis

I'm typically one who's pleased to point out the failures of astrology, but Sylvie Lewis has crafted a particularly pleasing and personal story in Starsong... What Became of Us.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sylvie%20Lewis%20-%20Starsong.mp3

Vanessa by Grimes

Gorilla vs. Bear: "The soaring Vanesssa represents the bolder, slightly more polished version of Grimes’ cosmic 'space-station pop'".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/02-Vanessa.mp3

Low Bay Of Sky by Richard Youngs

A twinkling guitar, the squeak of fingers on strings, and a lovely humming voice make up Low Bay of Sky.

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

Artificial Zombie Flower by Ninja 9000

Those who grew up in the era of the NES are likely to respond to Artificial Zombie Flower with a sense of nostalgia. And if you didn't, Ugress embeds his 8 bit beats in a more modern dance sensibility.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/251623755/Artificial%2BZombie%2BFlower.mp3

Epilepsy Is Dancing by Antony And The Johnsons

The surreal romantic title Epilepsy is Dancing captures the surreal and romantic tone of this track.

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

Marathon Runner by Yellow Ostrich

"I am a Marathon Runner and my legs are sore. And I'm anxious to see what I'm running for." Render that sentiment in thrilling exuberance, you have a sense of the tone of this song.

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

Home by Weird Tapes

Weird Tapes' Home sounds like a joyful place with a powerful beat and a whole lot of weird tapes.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/03%20Home.mp3

Starting A Witch Hunt by Jim Of Seattle

Song Fight veteran Jim of Seattle has been back in the ring recently, Starting a Witch Hunt.

http://www.songfight.org/music/starting_a_witch_hunt/jimofseattle_sawh.mp3

The Run Suite, New Mexico by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

If you've been reading this the last few years, you probably know I have a fondness for Chicago jazz. New Mexico is a lovely example.

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

Rebirth, Movement 2 by David Cope

Rebirth is a sparse piece, and it's second movement has a few squawking horns with it's quiet woodwinds.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/rebirth2.mp3

Thieves by She & Him

Aurgasm perfectly characterizes She & Him as "winsome, upbeat folk-pop". But Thieves turns a bit down on a listener.

"http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/she-&-him-thieves.mp3

This Old Man by MC Frontalot

This Old Man captures the many horrors of the fact that "I’ll fail ten times out of ten to age in reverse".

http://frontalot.com/media.php/319/MC_Frontalot_-_Nerdcore_Rising_05_This_Old_Man.mp3

Robots by The Rhombus

Everything turns awkward when the Robots grow dicks and the gravity is gone.

Try it in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/Margins-7845/The_Rhombus_-_05_-_Robots.mp3
http://archive.org/download/Margins-7845/The_Rhombus_-_05_-_Robots.ogg

Made To Stray by Mount Kimbie

This simple, elegant bit of electronic ambience is Made to Stray.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Made-To-Stray.mp3

Home Through The Swamp by Cherly KaCherly

Home Through the Swamp features creeping rhythms and vocals by a speech synthesizer.

Try it in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/10_Cherly_KaCherly-Home_Through_the_Swamp.mp3
http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/10_Cherly_KaCherly-Home_Through_the_Swamp.ogg

Water In The Creek by Josh Woodward

The banjo in Water in the Creek is a nice touch with Josh Woodward's simple folk songwriting style.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/600253985/Water%2Bin%2Bthe%2BCreek.mp3

Aviary by Nick Mazzarella Trio

Enjoy Aviary, a piece by Chicago saxophonist Nick Mazzarella.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/06%20Aviary.mp3

Make The First Move by c.layne

This slow, almost-bare guitar song nearly won c.layne the Make the First Move Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/make_the_first_move/clayne_mtfm.mp3

Oddio Overplay by That Crooner From Nowhere

A vocaltronic ode for Oddio Overplay, a site dedicated to helping folks find free legal music.

http://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/04_Oddio_Overplay.mp3

Tell Me True by Sarah Jarosz

Tell Me True blends banjo and violin for beautiful bluegrass folk.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Sarah%20Jarosz%20-%20Tell%20Me%20True.mp3

Shifty Crow by Podington Bear

The slow static, punctuated by quick, sharp strings in Shifty Crow build tension.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Foreboding/ShiftyCrow.mp3

Rest by Parts & Labor

I do love a solid, conventional rock song with a bouncy rhythm. Rest makes me smile.

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

Solid Gold by The Golden Filter

If you don't find this catchy electronic dance tune Solid Gold, hopefully you'll find it worth a good head nod.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Solid%20Gold.mp3

Shitty Seasons by State Shirt

Move to California and you may find yourself pining for those Shitty Seasons you skip.

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

Skatec by Daniel Bautista

The insanely catchy piano licks dancing around the metal drumming and guitars in Skatec have me grinning like a fool.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/recyclebin/18.skatec.mp3

Flower In The Night by CALLmeKAT

"Like a Flower in the Night, you bend my way." With pop this infectious, who wouldn't?

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/callmekat-flower-in-the-night.mp3

Hand Me Downs by Soul Position

Blueprint talks of the Hand Me Downs of hip hop culture, while RJ brilliantly recycles samples to back him up.

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

Pythagorus by Jeremy Pelt

Pythagorus starts with drums and a propulsive bass, then develops into an excellent jazz number.

http://jeremypelt.net/mp3/volume15/01-Pythagorus.mp3

10 by jj

If you like 10, jj has a treat for you: a free EP.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/02-10.mp3

Loose Lips by Lucky Dragons

A clattering experimental loop to satisfy Loose Lips.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/PUBLICITY_REFORM/08%20loose%20lips.mp3

Gillian Was A Horse By Damien Jurado

Gillian Was a Horse works with old-fashioned solid pop-folk song writing.

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

Ugly Duckling by The John Benjamin Band

Ugly Duckling is another lovely, dramatic pop tune from Song Fight! master John Benjamin.

http://johnorama.com/songs/sensitive_pop/ugly_duckling.mp3

Vocal Chords by Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

The bouncy rhythm and wonderful vocal performance of Vocal Chords is perfect for a sunny day.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/dale-earnhardt-jr-jr-vocal-chords.mp3

Tri-State Area by Southwest Statistic

I have a soft spot for amateur pop. Tri-State Area hits that spot.

http://www.songfight.org/music/tri-state_area/southweststatistic_tsa.mp3

The Standard Model by if:then:goto

The title The Standard Model makes me think of physics. The song makes me think of that sweet rhythm.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/63791955/the%2Bstandard%2Bmodel.mp3

They Know by Pye Corner Audio

A long, looming, slow, steady, tense thought: They Know.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/They-Know.mp3

Your Words My Joy by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Your Words My Joy seems to stop, but then lingers, just like it should.

Also in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/21_Your_Words_My_Joy.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/21_Your_Words_My_Joy.ogg

Obscure Terrain by Revolution Void

Going back to Increase The Dosage to hear some Obscure Terrain, and ambient electronic soundscape with some jazz elements.

As usual, better in vorbis.

http://archive.org/download/Increase_the_Dosage-7873/Revolution_Void_-_08_-_Obscure_Terrain.mp3
http://archive.org/download/Increase_the_Dosage-7873/Revolution_Void_-_08_-_Obscure_Terrain.ogg

Starting A Witch Hunt by Tuners Union

Tuners Union won the Starting a Witch Hunt fight with clean production, lyricism, and old fashioned songcraft.

http://www.songfight.org/music/starting_a_witch_hunt/tunersunion_sawh.mp3

Beautiful Burning Desire by Blackout Beach

Beautiful Burning Desire is as expansive and epic as it's name demands, perfect for an album called Fuck Death.

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

I Don't Hurt My Love by Surveillance Party, remixed by Vidian

Let's get up and dance, I Don't Hurt My Love.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Vidian/Vidian_-_I_Dont_Hurt_My_Love_(pseudo-format_Mix)_1.mp3

You've Got The Love by Florence And The Machine, remixed by The XX

Paul Irish puts it so well: "The history of this song is pretty storied, but I’m already plenty distracted by the production of this take on You've Got the Love by The XX. We open with arpeggiated harp lines. A basic two-step beat trots out, chased by the two-step signature sub-bass, descending in hertz. The XX give us tag-team male & female vocals, matching in harmony just when… a float of mallets tickling vibraphones come flirting past your ears. The bass and vocals meet up with the percussion, stimulating an aural foreplay. I’ll let you take it from here."

http://aurgasm.us/music/Florence%20and%20The%20Machine%20-%20You've%20Got%20the%20Love%20(The%20XX%20Remix).mp3

Romantic Streams by SLEEP ∞ OVER

Balam Acab's touch makes Romantic Streams haunting, almost otherworldly.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Romantic-Streams-BALAM-ACAB-remix.mp3

Secret things by Ivan Chew, remixed by Snowflake

CCMixter editor copperhead: "If you enjoy remixes that sound like they were written from scratch, then look no further than Snowflake’s remix of Ivan Chew’s Secret Things. Beautifully sung and produced by Snowflake, Spinningmerkaba playing some fine acoustic guitar, Ivan Chew on vocals and numerous instruments."

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

The Hand That Feeds (Black And Hollow Mix) by Nine Inch Nails, remixed by Halo 33

The Hand That Feeds was already aimed squarely at the dance floor, but Halo 33's Black and Hollow Mix highlights its dance friendly elements and stretches the three and a half minute affair out to five minutes.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/74529686/The%2BHand%2BThat%2BFeeds%2B%2528Black%2Band%2BHollow%2BMix%2529.mp3

Change Of Heart (Rakamonie remix) by El Perro Del Mar, remixed by Robyn

This edit of Change of Heart is a beautiful bit of electronic pop.

http://www.controlgroupco.com/downloads/Change_of_Heart_(Rakamonie_Remix).mp3

Queen Of The Crows by CiggiBurns, remixed by Jeris featuring Dimitri Artemenko

Jeris makes CiggiBurns the Queen of the Crows with a new slow, gorgeous waltzing arrangement.

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

Honesty Is One Of The Better Policies by Tiny Folk

Honesty is One of the Better Policies, especially paired with a rhythm of snaps, crackles, and thumps.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/399600079/honesty%2Bis%2Bone%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bbetter%2Bpolicies.mp3

Saunter by Podington Bear

Today, a little funky groove to Saunter on.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Backbeat/Saunter.mp3

1977 by Ana Tijoux

Aurgasm: Ana’s voice is velvety and smoky, some times whispery, yet always seamlessly flowing with the the beats. One song standing out is the largely autobiographical title track 1977 with its strong melody, Mexican trumpets, dynamic rhythms and truly excellent production.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Ana%20Tijoux%20-%201977.mp3

Futurism Vs. Passeism Part 2 by Blonde Redhead

Who would want to be on the passé side of Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2?

http://blonde-redhead.com.s73428.gridserver.com/tracks/05_futurism_vs_passeism_part_2.mp3

Courage by State Shirt

I've featured three other songs from this Song Fight, but State Shirt's dramatic idea of Courage might be my favorite.

http://www.songfight.org/music/courage/stateshirt_courage.mp3

Intro Aranjuez by Daniel Bautista

Intro Aranjuez is a slow, pensive start to Madera Y Bronce.

Also in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/01.introaranjuez.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/maderaybronce/ogg/01.introaranjuez.ogg

Ready For The World by How To Dress Well

Ready for the World seems a tad ironic. It sounds claustrophobic, anxious, uncertain. Perhaps these are good ways to meet the world.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/02-ready-for-the-world.mp3

Lost Cause by Priscilla Ahn

A simple sad guitar tune singing for a Lost Cause.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/priscilla-ahn-lost-cause-live.mp3

Vampire by Pink Mountaintops

If it takes anything more than the promise of a choir singing "Let's be creatures of the night" to get you to listen to Vampire, you may be lost to me.

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

Hell Dog From Outer Space or From Hell at Least by Cherly KaCherly

Cherly KaCherly introduce their Misadventure with a Hell Dog From Outer Space or From Hell at Least. It ends with a nice bass anticipating the next part of the Misadventure...

I prefer it in vorbis

http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/01_Cherly_KaCherly-Hell_Dog_From_Outer_Space_or_From_Hell_at_Least.mp3
http://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/01_Cherly_KaCherly-Hell_Dog_From_Outer_Space_or_From_Hell_at_Least.ogg

The Chemist Of Figueras Looks For Nothing At All by Noertker's Moxie

For such a strange name, The Chemist of Figueras Looks for Nothing at All is a rather conventional jazz piece, complete with a sequence of solo breaks. But expect more adventurous offerings from Noertker's Moxie on this blog in the future.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/theChemist.mp3

Walk Me Home by Memory Tapes

Memory tapes produces an enchanting track, Walk Me Home. At nearly 17 minutes, it's a long, meandering walk.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Walk%20Me%20Home.mp3

The Far Shore by Akara

The Far Shore is also far ranging, a seamless integration of electronic and organic sounds, topped off by a sublime ethereal whisper.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Akara%20-%20The%20Far%20Shore.mp3

Hello My Old Heart by The John Benjamin Band

An energetic salutation to the joys of the past, Hello My Old Heart!

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

Up Past The Nursery by Suuns

Up Past the Nursery is minimalist pop at its best: vocals reduced to rhythm, melody reduced to tones, rhythm reduced to a pulse.

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

Grownups by The Whiskers

"Wanderlust is wonderful." I couldn't agree more with Grownups.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/153540921/Grownups.mp3

Touch by Holy Other

Holy Other builds up a slow anticipation, a yearning for your Touch.

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Touch-Holy-Other.mp3

Send Out The Singers by Josephine Lindstrand

Aurgasm: "Send Out the Singers, from There Will Be Stars (2009), features a oh-so-lovely marimba and gentle whistlings that make this track irresistible."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/josefine-lindstrand-send-out-the-singers.mp3

Shake Hands by Birthmark

Brooklyn Vegan:: "Like other projects Nate has been involved in, Antibodies embraces playfully weird indie pop but is more relaxed than the math-based Joan of Arc or Make Believe." Shake Hands with this weird indie pop.

http://soundcloud.com/polyvinyl-records/birthmark-shake-hands/download