Andrew Poitras is a contributing writer for Diffuser.fm responsible for artist-liaising, harmless dirt-digging and the daily Free Music Downloads column. His extensive experience in and around the live performance industry paired well with his love for language and served as a natural segue into music journalism. Andrew is a Minneapolis transplant living in Brooklyn.
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Hank & Cupcakes, ‘Sweet Potion (RJD2 remix)’ – Free MP3 Download
MTV "fresh new artist" Hank & Cupcakes are a Brooklyn duo with a neon affliction who make '80s-kissed synth-pop for the thinking music fan.
Rainbow Jackson, ‘Flamingo Starr’ – Free MP3 Download
At the head of -- or depending on how you look at it, smack dab in the middle of -- the growing Echo Park movement are the underdogs known as Rainbow Jackson.
Pony Boy, ‘Greatest Unkown’ – Free MP3 Download
With a dash of help from the infamous John Would, Pony Boy is poised to follow in the footsteps of icons such as Fiona Apple and Warren Zevon.
Jesse Ruins, ‘Laura Is Fading’ – Free MP3 Download
Hazed-out J-pop genius(es) Jesse Ruins began in 2011 as a solo effort, but by 2013, Nobuyuki Sakuma had realized there's much to be gained by adding personnel.
Joshua Radin, ‘Beautiful Day’ – Free MP3 Download
Joshua Radin's humble Shaker Heights, Ohio, beginnings are apparent in the hushed melodies of his campfire folk tunes.
Anoop Desai, ‘Love War’ – Free MP3 Download
Singer-songwriter Anoop Desai, known the world over as the first-ever 13th finalist on American Idol, teamed up with ADHD and the band Phive for the new single 'Love War.'
Shark?, ‘California Grrls’ – Free MP3 Download
Shark? is a really rad surfy rock band with a great attitude.
Cosmic Suckerpunch, ‘That Voice’ – Free MP3 Download
Ari Welkom's "neo-psychedelic indie rock with a hard rock edge" is a radio-friendly effort with a heavy dose of personality.
AM & Shawn Lee, ‘Steppin’ Out (Joe Jackson Cover)’ – Free MP3 Download
AM & Shawn Lee came together over a “mutual love of vintage French and Italian soundtrack music and '80s digital effects."
Albert Elmore, ‘Tiahnei (excerpt)-2’ – Free MP3 Download
Albert Elmore is very much his own animal, even among members of the scene in which he participates.