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