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Deerhoof

thesearch — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:07:56 -0700

I was beginning to doubt it, but creativity is surely alive and well! Highly experimental, but deliciously accessible, Deerhoof is hitting their stride with the new release Offend Maggie. If you know them, you'll notice a richer more folksy vein and Satomi Matsuzaki's vocals, as playful as ever, seem that much refined. Here's an assortment of downloads & streams both new and old.

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Blake9

newbreak — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:36 -0700

DC underground DJ / producer with a smooth rhymin story tellin style, free from tired hip hop cliché. Twangy Motown guitar samples over break beat fare that gets heads bobbin. Features the likes of Radel Esca & Comel_15.

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Starfucker

thesearch — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:12:25 -0600

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 2 plays)
Amount Per Serving - % Daily Value *
Calories 350
Vitamin Pop 125% Vitamin Cuel 110%
Sugars 50g
Recommended daily for the soundtrack to your life. Guaranteed fresh!

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Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps

trimmer — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:10:34 -0700

A gritty story teller weaving tragedies, triumphs, smiles, and scorns with a charming voice and a folksy sound. She reminds me a bit of Mazzy Star, but that's only a first impression. Here's an in studio session with four streamable songs. Enjoy!

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Duchess Says

PunkOldFart — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:41:54 -0600

grrrl with a farkin piercing voice makes up for a poppier sound than I prefer in my punk rock, so it's not complete crap - takes punk in new directions which I like very much - who said "punks dead?" - stream the entire Anthologie Des 3 Perchoirs Album here

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Falcon

thesearch — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:39:21 -0600

Did you wtf the first time you heard Neil Young's falsetto? Recalibrate your ears for Falcon, you'll get the same, "ah ok I get it" after a few listens. You'll find mournful, soulful songs good for winding down a bit.

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Free Music Downloads

molly — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:31:57 -0600

Amazon is providing over 700 DRM free MP3 downloads. Gratis, as in $0.00. Most of the music is underground / indie label. You'll have to install their download application, but hey: it's free. Enjoy!

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Santogold

betzee — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:04:35 -0600

With influences as diverse as Bad Brains and Aretha Franklin you can't put Santogold in a box. She embraces comparisons to The Pixies, but there's so much more goin' on here. There are nods to 80s new wave & pop, reggae, and punk rock / ska. Here's two sets and an interview from KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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Deerhunter

thesearch — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:05:36 -0600

The much anticipated Microcastle release is coming. Deerhunter has a few of the new songs on their myspace page. Believe the hype, from what I've heard so far, this one trumps their previous offerings. Can't wait to see them when they swing through town! I'll hold off calling it the album of the year until I've heard the whole thing. But, here's one smitten fan.

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Johnny Foreigner

thesearch — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:59:56 -0600

Thick on energy, passion, spirit. Thin on exposure, tour dates in the US. Black on The Pixies, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. White on Los Campesinos! Fast on creativity, depth. Slow on caution, fear.

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