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Bestfriends, 'A-Sides' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Nick Scalise and Gregory Shanahan of Bestfriends have taken a hands-on approach to creating their breed of indie-pop-electronica, and they’ve carved out a niche in the genre. The Chicago-based pair have a vision, and they ensured its realization by taking complete control over their 2012 self-titled EP. Not only did they write and perform the six-track EP, but they also produced, mixed and mastered it. They even directed a couple of accompanying music videos.

Black Clouds, 'I'll Be Gone' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

New Jersey’s Black Clouds make pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll. The foursome doesn’t fall prey to gimmicks or what’s in vogue. Rather, they pride themselves on a do-it-yourself approach and put plenty of passion and drive behind their music. This has led to two LPs -- 2008’s ‘Wishing Well’ and 2012’s ‘Better Days’ -- both of which the band funded, recorded and produced.

Fat History Month, 'The Future' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Fat History Month’s sophomore LP, ‘Bad History Month,’ arrived on the heels of much praise for their debut album, ‘F—ing Despair.’ As the album titles might indicate, this Boston indie-rock duo doesn’t take itself too seriously, or maybe it takes itself entirely too seriously — it’s hard to tell. Jeff Meff (guitar, vocals) and Bob [...]

Snowden, 'The Beat Comes' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Jordan Jeffares is the brains behind Snowden, a nomadic rock project whose music sounds like apocalyptic yet danceable Britpop. His latest album, ‘No One in Control,’ comes after a period in which he spent years journeying across the continental United States and Europe, picking up striking sonic artifacts along the way. The single ‘The Beat [...]

Smoke Fairies, 'The Three of Us' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:12 +0000

London duo Smoke Fairies are in a boxy cadillac, burning through delta-blues cassettes, headed for a ‘Thelma & Louise’-style fiery demise. Well, maybe not … but that’s what their single “The Three of Us” sounds like. A repetitive riff acts as the song’s motor, propelling it forward with steam worthy of a John Parish tune. [...]

Marah in the Mainsail, 'Drag You Down' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

When Marah in the Mainsail, a Minneapolis indie-folk quartet, say their debut EP, ‘Devil Weeds & Dour Deeds,’ is a concept album, comparisons with the Decembrists and Mumford and Sons immediately spring to mind, and rightfully so. But the foursome take a decidedly more aggressive tone than their indie-folk contemporaries, offering bluegrass-folk infused with punk and hardcore influences. The outcome allows them stand out from the pack.

Bankrupt, 'Monday Morning' – Free MP3 Downlad

Cameron Matthews — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:27 +0000

Punk worship made its way to Budapest, Hungary, approximately 17 years ago, and that led to the creation of the Eastern European state’s most infectious rock protégées: Bankrupt. The melodic three-piece’s newest EP, ‘Goodbye Blue Monday,’ is a bit idiosyncratic — that is, a lot can get lost in translation — but it remains a [...]

Have Mercy, 'This Old Ark' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Emo has certainly evolved from its primordial beginnings. From the intricate melodies of Sunny Day Real Estate, the genre took a discouraging detour through screamo, which ultimately killed the whole movement … or did it? In recent years, the 20-somethings that were dedicated to emo’s initial proliferation in their young teenage years have themselves begun [...]

The Shakers, 'The Weight' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:07 +0000

The Shakers have taken L.A. by storm, playing sold-out shows at venues like the Viper Room and Roxy Theatre, and with the help of their fans, they intend to keep on that trajectory with the summer 2013 release of ‘Rescue Team.’ For this foursome, it’s all about the pursuit of rock ‘n’ roll aspirations, and singer Jodie Schell bets that her “heart might just explode” the day they can pursuit them full-time.

Wonky Doll and the Echo, 'The Cut' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

Greek indie-rockers Wonky Doll and the Echo have created a post-punk, shoegaze sound that has earned them high praise and a busy schedule performing in Athens. The quartet, formed in 2010, includes singer-guitarist George Lemons, singer-bassist YIOS, drummer Octapus and Konstantinos Antonakoglou on synth, piano and guitar. Their debut album, ‘Pleasant Thoughts,’ was touted as one of the top international indie releases on various music blogs and sites.

Mary Goes Wild, 'To the Shore' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:52 +0000

From their home recordings right down to their live performances, Mary Goes Wild strive for simplicity in their music. That’s also true in terms of instrumentation, as Danny and Freddy Wild bash away with just guitar, drums and vocals. Founded in 2012 and hailing from Munich, Germany, the duo takes pride in their work methods, [...]

Mission South, 'Peaches' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:17 +0000

Mission South have been on the rise since the release of ‘Migration Vol. 2' -- the second installment in a trilogy of EPs -- earlier this year. The roots-rock trio from Washington, D.C., features Dan Miller (vocals, guitar), John Beck (bass) and Max Harwood (drums) -- childhood friends who have been on the road or in the studio since graduating from college in 2012.

Bad Pilgrim, 'Emily' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:11 +0000

North Jersey punks Bad Pilgrim have an affliction — but they don’t know it yet. The band’s single ‘Emily’ is filled with a deadly concoction of distorted ska and admiration for a manic pixie dream girl. Trust us, you’ve seen it before: Man falls head over heels for a super-cool girl, writes a song about [...]

Slander, 'Magnets' – Free MP3 Download

Cameron Matthews — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:49 +0000

And suddenly a thrashing blur emanated from Mystic, Ct. … This mythos is an apt description of post-punks Slander and their latest single ‘Magnets,’ a roaring anthem filled with dark rock goodness.   Singer Julia Farrar, surrounded by glass-shattering guitars, howls through the song like a young Karen O, screaming, “I can make you want it!” [...]

Jay Arner, 'Don't Remind Me' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Vancouver singer-songwriter Jay Arner is pushing himself out of his comfort zone on his forthcoming self-titled album. In his Mint Records artist statement, the singer says that in the past, he's immersed and disguised himself within bands due to his shy personality. The intentions behind the record are clear in the album art, which is a close-up portrait of the musician.

EndAnd, 'Snow Song' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:51 +0000

The EndAnd story is a family affair of sorts. The band’s history is one of collaboration by members of King Killer Studios in Brooklyn. What began as a duo featuring singer-guitarist Daniel Fern and drummer Mike Morales expanded to a trio when they asked bassist Bill Fitzgerald -- he of fellow King Killer band Capita Clip -- to join the effort. A week later, Fitzgerald was onstage performing EndAnd’s 2012 debut, ‘Adventures of Fi in Space,’ at its record-release show.

Four Visions, 'Closer' – Free MP3 Download

Andrew Poitras — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Brooklyn harbors many fans of both David Foster Wallace and ’80s dance music, but few possess the creative mind of Daniel Abary. The solo artist behind the Slowdive-inspired, ambient-dreamfolk project Four Visions works alone to create his spaced-out compositions before his live band of comrades learns the tracks for shows. Reminiscent of a more poetic [...]

Bridges and Powerlines, 'Bushwick' – Free MP3 Download

Beth Kellmurray — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:11 +0000

Bridges and Powerlines continually look for ways to improve upon their sound, citing the harmony-driven three-minute pop-song structure as a driving force behind their music. The indie-pop band has garnered critical success with their 2006 self-titled debut EP and two full-length albums, ‘Ghost Types’ (2008) and ‘Eve’ (2001), which have landed them on some bands-to-watch lists.

Duniven, 'Wouldn't You Know' – Free MP3 Download

Andrew Poitras — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Patrick Duniven’s band plays mature, almost affluent Americana-folk that evokes the spirit of classic rock heroes. The residue of CSNY’s influence is clear; Neil Diamond and Springsteen, too. But this local cult-hero strategically avoids regurgitating their styles, putting his own spin on the scene. Today we’re offering Duniven’s new single ‘Wouldn’t You Know,’ a standout [...]

Wake Island, 'Use It As a Weapon' – Free MP3 Download

Kenneth Partridge — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:59 +0000

Truly an international crew, Montreal foursome Wake Island features musicians from Lebanon, Canada and the United States. It’s a brainy band — one of ‘em is studying cell biology — and that really came through on their 2009 debut, ‘Fairytales From the Island,’ an attempt to, in their words, “reach a common center” through elaborate, [...]