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Rainbow Jackson, ‘Psycho Betty’ – Free MP3 Download
Let's say Ram Jam's 'Black Betty' and Foghat's 'Slow Ride' had an illegitimate child in late '70s, and that this hellspawn grew up a rock 'n' roller itself. With a chip on his shoulder and a burrito in his pocket, the young boy might turn into a swan called Rainbow Jackson.
The Black Watch, ‘Meg’ – Free MP3 Download
OK, you're really going to like the Black Watch. In fact, we are overflowing with fanboy delight to show you this band. Oh, don't worry if you've never heard of them before. They are Los Angeles' best kept secret.
Little Hurricane, ‘I’m on Fire (Bruce Springsteen Cover)’ – Free MP3 Download
San Diego duo Little Hurricane have been tearing up the U.S. touring circuit for the past three years, honing their dirty ditties on the road. Back in 2011, they released their debut album, 'Homewrecker,' entering the indie market as masters of the two-piece blues format.
Oceania, ‘Feel You Are Gone Again’ – Free MP3 Download
Multi-instrumentalist Nick Kostylew is branching out from his native Zelenograd, Russia, in order to share his whimsical digitalism with the West.
Trumpeter Swan, ‘Nicole I’m Telling You’ – Free MP3 Download
In 2010, after moving from Austin to NYC, What Made Milwaukee Famous founder Drew Patrizi reemerged with Trumpeter Swan, an acclaimed indie rock band with a whole new sound. Now, he and the gang are back with their sophomore effort, 'The Magnitude of Now,' and the music is just as urgent as the title.
Dead Heart Bloom, 'Montreal' - Free MP3 Download
Rock bands have tried to sound like other bands for ages. Back in the '90s and early '00s, everyone was writing Radiohead and Nirvana in the RIYL sections of their press releases. Now, to sound like another group is almost an instant curse -- unless you're just doing it for fun during rehearsal.
Slim Wray, 'Bear' - Free MP3 Download
Drummer Chris Moran and singer Ryan Houser make up the electric blues two-piece Slim Wray, and their propensity for bombastic fuzz blasts are sure to rock your Labor Day barbeque soundtrack.
Black Wing Halo’s ‘Let Sleeping Dogs Lie’ Wins July 2013 Crucial Cut of the Month Contest
Bow down to Black Wing Halo, winners of our latest Crucial Cut of the Month contest. Nearly 38 percent of respondents deemed the NYC foursome's 'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie' the best free mp3 we gave away in July 2013, and that suggests a few things about our readers. One, they have good taste. Two, they like dark, walloping, electro-tinged punk. Three, they're into some pretty messed-up movies.
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Crucial Cut of the Month – August 2013
Every morning, right after we find our pants and knock back a few cups of joe, Diffuser.fm gives away a free MP3. Today, it might be snotty pop-punk, while tomorrow might bring brutish hardcore, pulsing acid house or boisterous boom-bap rap. You never know what you're gonna get, and now, we’re asking you to tell us what you like best and vote in our Crucial Cut of the Month contest. It’s a chance
Bow to the Cloud!
When the Postal Service released ‘Give Up’ a decade ago, the fact that Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello mailed the building blocks for the album’s 10 songs back and forth was noteworthy. It still is, but only because the pen-pals method behind their music already seems outdated.