MOTION TO STRIKE

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

2005-12-29T04:26:00.000Z

B.R.M.C. is doing that exclusive track trick on their site for an internet-only release of "Whenever You're Ready". If you're a fan you should get it before they take it away (January 1st)...

B.R.M.C. - "Whenever You're Ready"

Isobel Campbell

2005-12-22T21:19:00.000Z

Former Belle & Sebastian lovely Isobel Campbell and Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan join forces for the album Ballad of the Broken Seas due January 30, 2006 on V2.

Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - "Deus Ibi Est"

David Poe

2005-12-15T14:27:00.000Z

David Poe's amazing song "Doxology" will be on "The O.C." tonight. You can download the song and listen to other tracks off of his great new album Love Is Red on his MySpace page.

Plastic Constellations

2005-12-10T20:16:00.000Z

New Plastic Constellations album is out January 24th on Frenchkiss. This one's a keeper...

"Iron City Jungles" (MP3)
"Sancho Panza" (MP3)

Pink Mountaintops

2005-12-08T09:17:00.000Z

Pink Mountaintops new 7" with "The Ones I Love" and "Erected" is out now. New album Axis of Evol out soon.

"New Drug Queens" (MP3) from the forthcoming release Axis of Evol

Morning Runner

2005-11-30T16:06:00.000Z

Morning Runner posted some fantastic new tracks today. One is a live version of "Can't Get It Right" when opening for Athlete earlier this year. Other free downloads are on their MySpace page.

"Can't Get It Right" (Live) (MP3)

Amplifico

2005-11-24T14:18:00.000Z

Some new/old demos were posted Amplifico's site yesterday. Nearly all of them are worth the investment of sending them a donation. Do it, it's Christmas.

Amplifico MP3 page

Converge

2005-11-23T06:51:00.000Z

Apparently there were some manufacturing issues with the re-issuing of Converge's "Petitioning Forever" double LP. Here are a few MP3s from the album, which was recently remixed and remastered.

"Dead" (MP3)
"Conduit" (MP3)

Goblin Cock

2005-11-01T13:20:00.000Z

Goblin Cock's new album "Bagged and Boarded" is out now on Absolutely Kosher. The album art makes this one of the best of the year!

"Stumped" (MP3)
"Stumped" (MPG Video)

Jennifer Terran

2005-10-26T07:46:00.000Z

Jennifer Terran is releasing a new album called "Full Moon in 3" and by the sound of this first track, it's a totally different direction then ever before. If you've never heard of Ms. Terran, however, then get on board.

"T.V. Off" (MP3)

The Vibration

2005-10-20T17:51:00.000Z

The Vibration just posted a new track on their MySpace page called "Muscle Memory". It's from their new upcoming album Amarilla.

"Holy Goodnight" (MP3)
"Muscle Memory" (MP3)

Neuromancer

2005-10-18T16:12:00.000Z

"Das mausetote Wasserbrot" is from Neuromancer's new album Gesicht Statt Schminke out now on Tomlab. Awesome.

"Das mausetote Wasserbrot" (MP3)

Matt Curreri

2005-10-16T11:08:00.000Z

Another recommendation from my nameless blog friends. Matt Curreri's music makes me so happy. I don't know what it is. It's just so simple and pretty. MP3s are posted on his various MySpace pages and his website.

Matt Curreri MySpace
Exfriends MySpace

EDIT: Someone emailed me a link to the album. Thanks!

Download Link

The Assault

2005-10-13T19:44:00.000Z

New MP3s were posted on The Assault's site. Great stuff from one of NY's finest:

"Chooser of the Slain" (MP3)
"Rue the Day" (MP3)

Previous posts:
"Valley of the Dolls" (MP3)
"The OC" (MP3)
"Kiss of Death" (MP3)
"Quit Your Job" (MP3)
"Girlfriend Invasion" (MP3)
"Children's Song" (MP3)
"Until the End" (Live) (MP3)

Astaire >> Blondfire

2005-10-02T23:08:00.000Z

Make a note, Astaire is now Blondfire. New tracks are on their myspace page.

Blondfire official site
Blondfire on MySpace

Delia & Gavin

2005-09-26T15:12:00.000Z

Delia & Gavin's first LP "Days of Mars" is a great album filled with pulsating melodies and vibrant rhythmic patterns.

"Revelee" (Windows Media)

Amanda Rogers/Jupiter Sunrise

2005-09-19T22:21:00.000Z

Amanda Rogers is officially apart of Jupiter Sunrise. Terrific news for both parties I reckon. Amanda's new EP "Something Borrowed, Something Blue" comes out in October.

Here are some older tracks of hers:

"Divide and Seperate" (MP3)
"My Golden Thread" (MP3)

The Submarines

2005-09-17T22:43:00.000Z

The Submarines are the ex-boyfriend-girlfriend duo of John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard. I've loved both of their work in the past so why wouldn't this be great?

"Peace and Hate" (MP3)
"Clouds" (MP3)
"Vote" (MP3)

Cold War Kids

2005-09-10T18:15:00.000Z

Cold War Kids are an amazing band that everyone in Cali is raving about at the moment. Add me to the ravers.

"The Soloist In The Living Room" (MP3)
"Heavy Boots" (MP3)

Nice Nice

2005-09-03T21:26:00.000Z

Nice Nice have been around for a long time. The Portland duo are still alive and kicking it and we should be kicking it with them.

"Cold Sweat Part XVI" (MP3)
"Chrome Cabal" (MP3)
"Bees Make Honey" (MP3)

Loquat

2005-08-28T10:32:00.000Z

Loquat is an amazing band from SF. They need to tour here now because I'm dying to see them.

"Take It Back" (MP3)
"Swingset Chain" (MP3)

Modern Life Is War, Embrace Today, Doomriders

2005-08-23T14:19:00.000Z

New mp3s posted on Deathwish:

Modern Life Is War - "D.E.A.D.R.A.M.O.N.E.S." (MP3)
Embrace Today - "Sing Me..." (MP3)
Doomriders - "Black Thunder" (MP3)

dios (malos), Tom Vek, The Joggers

2005-08-22T16:05:00.000Z

New downloads for dios (malos), Tom Vek, and The Joggers are available on StarTime. Go get them now.

dios (malos) - "Feels Good Being Somebody" (MP3)
Tom Vek - "I Aint Saying My Goodbyes" (MP3)
The Joggers - "Era Prison" (MP3)

Ainjel Emme

2005-08-16T16:18:00.000Z

I found Ainjel Emme through another recommendation from a blogger that never wants to be thanked or linked to. Half the songs on this site are from the daily readings of their blog, which of course can't be linked. They're weird. But they also great taste in music.

"Long As It's Sweet" (MP3)
"Set Up For A Fall" (MP3)

Mobius Band

2005-08-10T16:50:00.000Z

Mobius Band released their first full-length album yesterday called "The Loving Sounds of Static" with the first the single with the same name.

"The Loving Sounds of Static" (MP3)

50 Foot Wave

2005-08-05T15:34:00.000Z

It's common knowledge that Kristin Hersh is an indie rock goddess. Not that she needs to prove anything but 50 Foot Wave is another fine example why pretty much everyone of these new rockgrrls are posers.

"Bone China" (MP3)
"Sally Is A Girl" (MP3)
"Pneuma" (MP3)

Devotchka

2005-07-27T16:39:00.000Z

I've been a fan of Devotchka for many years and have seen them a few dozen times. Why they aren't the biggest band on earth is beyond me.

"Such A Lovely Thing" (MP3)

Foreign Born

2005-07-25T21:15:00.000Z

Bunch of people are talking about a band out of California called Foreign Born. All I can say is awesome.

"We Had Pleasure" (MP3)
"The Entryway" (MP3)

A Northern Chorus

2005-07-19T17:10:00.000Z

A truly terrific band from Canada that I can't wait to see live. Here are some mp3s both past and present. Enjoy.

"The Shepherd And The Chauffeur" (MP3)
"And Still She Sleeps" (MP3)
"Red Carpet Blues" (MP3)

The Sweet Hurt

2005-07-18T15:16:00.000Z

The Sweet Hurt is a pop/rock band out of Los Angeles led by a girl named Wendy.. something. Can't find any info on her last name. Their bio does say that a member of Sugarcult was in the band at one point. Anyway, someone sent me an mp3 of a song called "M. Misery". I really like this song. Their myspace page also has some acoustic tracks.

"M. Misery" (MP3)
"What I Might" (MP3)
"Driving" (MP3)

Saul Williams

2005-07-17T15:25:00.000Z

Saul Williams is one of the most literate lyricists we have. I don't agree with everything he has to say just as much he agrees with the current administration. That's what makes us all unique though. That's what makes Saul Williams great.

"Bloodletting" (MP3)

Adrianne

2005-07-16T15:36:00.000Z

Pop/rock singer-songwriter Adrianne has a ton of great songs and by the look of her itinerary tours a lot. Not usually my cup of tea but a catchy song is a catchy song and she writes a butt load of them.

"Into the Girl" (MP3)
"Apple Eye" (MP3)
"Promises We Make" (MP3)

Jen Wood

2005-07-15T08:03:00.000Z

Jen Wood possesses one of the most instantly recognizable voices in indie-pop music. Some say you could spot her voice in a riot... it will be the soft, pretty one.

Stream songs on her myspace page.

Jen Wood Official Site
Jen Wood on Myspace

Tremolo

2005-07-14T18:37:00.000Z

Tremolo's first single "Can You Feel It Now" is now available via AlternativeAddiction:

"Can You Feel It Now" (MP3)

The Silent Type

2005-06-26T15:11:00.000Z

The Silent Type are a Virginia indie-rock outfit that writes some pretty great songs. Their new mini album of nine songs "Of Writing/Of Violence" is out now. Below are some tracks from their previous ep release "Scarlet and Pure".

"Alarms" (MP3)
"Calendar Year" (MP3)
"Knives, Stones, and Curses" (MP3)
"I Once Gave a Girl a Gold Ring" (MP3)
"One Last Bedtime Story" (MP3)
"American Dream" (MP3)

Les Shelleys

2005-06-13T20:35:00.000Z

Les Shelleys is a boy-girl duo that sing old, old songs from like the 20s and 30s. It's really great stuff. A friend of mine in California sent me a copy of the cd and I now give it to you :)

1. in my time of dying
2. billy
3. ain't no lie
4. soldier and the lady
5. bring a little water sylvie
6. john garfield blues
7. pastures of plenty
8. haddie carroll
9. the world is waiting for the sunrise
10. hearts of stone
11. and the band played on
12. green door
13. rum and coca-cola
14. wheel of fortune
15. deep purple

Download Part 1 | Part 2

Astronaut Pushers

2005-06-06T20:40:00.000Z

Matt Slocum of Sixpence None the Richer has a new band called Astronaut Pushers. Pretty good stuff.

Some songs are available on their site:

www.astronautpushers.com

Annie Stela

2005-05-28T21:33:00.000Z

Annie Stela is a young talented singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. Kind of a Fiona Apple thing going on there. You decide.

"Breathe Through" (MP3)
"I'm Around" (MP3)

Anna Ternheim

2005-05-15T11:17:00.000Z

I'm in love with this lady from Sweden named Anna Ternheim. None of her releases are available domestically but she's so worth the import price. Some videos can be seen at her site.

"To Be Gone" (RealVideo)
"I'll Follow You Tonight" (RealVideo)
"My Secret" (RealVideo)

n.lannon

2005-04-18T15:19:00.000Z

n.lannon with all his cool indie-styled nomenclature has a great album that I just picked up called "Chemical Friends". Buy it.

"Turn Time Around" (MP3)
"Hollow Heart" (MP3)
"Demons" (MP3)