Carter Moulton - Scarves and Sweaters (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 15 December 2011

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Folk acoustic Christmas from East Lansing's Carter Moulton. Thanks to Carter Moulton for the download!

 

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Paige Chaplin - Christmas EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 22 December 2012

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Acoustic, traditional Christmas folk from Boston's Paige Chaplin. Really pretty Christmas songs. Thanks to Paige Chaplin for the download!

 

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Letters From Belgium - LFB002 (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 18 June 2010

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Electronic, ambient, experimental, soundtrack from Ireland based act Letters From Belgium. Thanks to Letters From Belgium for the download!

 

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Good Kids Sprouting Horns - EPTWO (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 19 October 2010

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Casio folk from Portland Maine based Good Kids Sprouting Horns. Thanks to Good Kids Sprouting Horns for the download!

 

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The Bjorklunds - Christmas All The Way (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 21 December 2012

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Chamber pop, folk Christmas music from The Bjorklunds. Thanks to The Bjorklunds for the download!

 

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exploding in sound records -Exploding In Sound Records 2012/2013 Sampler (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 20 December 2012

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Rock, alternative, grunge, post-hardcore, post-punk, from Brooklyn based Exploding In Sound presents... compilation. I really enjoy the Pile and Speedy Ortiz tracks. Thanks to Exploding In Sound presents... and the artists featured for the download!

 

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Greg Gibbs - Infinite Lute Presents (FREE DL)(fma) Released 04 December 2012

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Indie, exp pop from Chicago's Greg Gibbs. Another nice set of stream of consciousness songwriting by Greg Gibbs. "It's Been Awhile" is one incredibly catchy song. Thanks to Gregg Gibbs for the download!

 

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The Plastic Traps - Find a Home (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released07 February 2012

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Indie, lo-fi rock from Philadelphia's The Plastic Traps. Love the way the mix sounds on this. The opener "Corridor" is an upbeat number that is likely to stick in your head for quite a while. Thanks to The Plastic Traps for the download!

 

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Temporary Pharaohs - Down South (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 08 December 2012

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Acid folk, noise pop, surf from Chicago based Temporary Pharaohs. Thanks to Temporary Pharaohs for the download!

 

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Cambriana - House of Tolerance (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 27 January 2012

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Indie, pop, folk, psych pop, post punk from Goiânia, Brazil based Cambriana. I really like the track "Astray" quite a bit. Thanks to Cambriana for the download!

 

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Hudson - Crimson (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 04 January 2012

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Folk, indie, rock concept album from Bellingham, Washington based Hudson. Dont's come across many concept albums these days. This is a refreshing change. All the better that it's quite effective. I really enjoy "Secure The Ropes" quite a bit. Thanks to Hudson for the download!

 

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Laura Jorgensen - Home (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 06 June 2012

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Indie, folk, accordion, pop from Boston based Laura Jorgensen. Unique sounding beautiful folk music. Thanks to Laura Jorgensen for the download!

 

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Samuel Fickie - All I Want For Christmas Is You (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 17 December 2012

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Christmas indie folk from St. Louis based Samuel Fickie. Saw him play with his then band Wyoming Street a few years ago and he has some kind of presence. That comes through loud and clear on the well sung Christmas covers. I hope Sam comes out with a new release this upcoming year. Thanks to Samuel Fickie for the download!

 

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Andy Cirzan - Santa Soul (2012)(FREE DL)(soundopinions) Released 14 December 2012

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Soul Christmas sampler from Sound Opinion's  Andy Cirzan.  Christmas Soul another mix-tape of long forgotten/ never knew it existed Christmas songs. How can you go wrong with a Soul sampler? As a big Marvin Gaye fan "Purple Snowflake" is my favorite.  I look forward to these unique X-mas samplers every year. Thanks again Andy Cirzan and Sound Opinions (Jim and Greg) for the download! This is a free download, but donations to keep the show going is appreciated!



 

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Friends For Heroes - Years In A Costume (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 01 January 2003

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Electronic pop from Seattle's Friends For Heroes. Josh Ottum is in the group. I had his album a few year back on my year end list. This sound is more minimal. "Lines Never Lie" is my favorite track. Thanks to Friends For Heroes for the download!

 

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Julián Mayorga - Supermán y los tapires (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 04 November 2012

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Exp electronic pop from Bogotá based Julián Mayorga. Thanks to Julián Mayorga for the download!

 

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Oh Hiroshima - Tomorrow (FREE DL)(lastfm)

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Instrumental post rock from Sweden's Oh Hiroshima. Thanks to Oh Hiroshima for the download!
Oh Hiroshima - Tomorrow   is a free download on last.fm.

 

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Red Rover - Merry Red Mountain (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 19 December 2010

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Indie folk Christmas songs from Birmingham's Red Rover. Thanks to Red Rover for the download!

 

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Ryan Anderson - Empty Name (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 25 September 1980

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Indie, folk from  Philadelphia based Ryan Anderson. The slow burner track "Castor and Pollux" is my favorite on here. Thanks to Ryan Anderson for the download!

 

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East End Villains - East End Villains (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 07 April 2012

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Indie,surf, tribal pop from Adelaide's East End Villains. Love the track "They Don't Deceive Me". Thanks to East End Villains for the download!

 

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Rob Reid - Prairie Shanties of the Landlocked Mariner (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 04 December 2012

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Folk, singer-songwriter from Chicago's Rob Reid. Rob played a Dedicated Ears Showcase before, so you know I like him. Here is his newest release that features a fuller sound/band. The slow mover "Doctor" is my favorite tracks on here, which features really nice back up vocals by Julie Jurgens. Thanks to Rob for the download! Go see him play live.

 

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Engines - Together (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 13 July 2012

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Indie guitar rock from United Kingdom based Engines. Love the tone of the guitar on this. Be sure to check out the very catch "Driving". Thanks to Engines for the download!

 

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BEECHWOOD - Demo (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 11 December 2012

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90's alternative, indie, surf rock from United Kingdom based BEECHWOOD. There is a little post punk influence as well. Catchy 90's styled alternative songs. "When Your Not Around" is my favorite track. Thanks to BEECHWOOD for the download!

 

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Jimmy The Mouth - My Body Is A Christmas Tree (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 12 December 2012

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Indie, lo-fi, Christmas from United Kingdom based Jimmy The Mouth. Thanks to Jimmy The Mouth< for the download!
Jimmy The Mouth - My Body Is A Christmas Tree is a free DL on lastfm.

 

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Shipwrecks - Whatever (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 24 June 2012

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Folk, banjo, diy from Gaithersburg based Shipwrecks. Thanks to Shipwrecks for the download!

 

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Shipwrecks - Shipwrecks (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 22 May 2011

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Folk, banjo, diy from Gaithersburg based Shipwrecks. Thanks to Shipwrecks for the download!

 

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Golden Garden - The Covers (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 09 December 2011

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Dream pop, shoe-gaze, goth rock covers of Hole, Julee Cruise, Mark Kozelek, Morrissey, Red House Painters from Seattle's Golden Gardens. Thanks to Golden Gardens for the download!

 

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Deploy Your Senses - 2012 Vol.I (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 01 March 2012

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Indie, experimental ,ambient, electronic, shoe gaze, post rock compilation from Scituate Rhode Island based Deploy Your Senses. Thanks to Deploy Your Sense and the artists featured on the sampler!

 

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Fer Isella - Doña Furia Gaucha (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 25 October 2007

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Jazz, alternative, indie, folk from Buenos Aires based FerIsella. Thanks to FerIsella for the download!

 

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Shiloh - Shiloh Demo (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 17 March 2011

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Americana, diy, folk, post rock and alt-country all influence this schizophrenic (in a good way) sound from Chicago's Shiloh.  Thanks to Shiloh for the download!

 

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Sub Rosa Dictum - Big EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 18 July 2011

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Alternative, 90's guitar, indie rock, post punk from Minsk based Sub Rosa Dictum. Thanks to Sub Rosa Dictum for the download!

 

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Twigs - Demo EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 05 January 2012

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Gypsy folk from Brooklyn based Twigs. Thanks to Twigs for the download!

 

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Emergency Music - You'll Be The Death Of Us All Honey (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 01 December 2007

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Indie rock music from Boston based Emergency Music. Thanks to Emergency Music to Emergency Music for the download!

 

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Yo maté a tu perro - EP 2012 (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 24 February 2012

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Noise rock, shoe gaze from Mexico based Yo maté a tu perro. Thanks to Yo maté a tu perro for the download!

 

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HURRICANE FIGHTER PLANE - HURRICANE FIGHTER PLANE (FREE DL)(bandcamp)(therainydaycollective) Released 18 January 2011

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Experimental, folk, rock, psychedelic,  noise from Atlanta's THURRICANE FIGHTER PLANE. Thanks to HURRICANE FIGHTER PLANE  and therainydaycollective for the download!

 

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Call To Mind - Call To MInd EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 26 March 2010

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Indie glacial pop from Scotland's Call To Mind. There are also some ambient and progressive leanings on here that make for a really nice sound. Thanks toCall To Mind for the download!

 

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Jeff Klein - Kid Bones (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 24 March 2011

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Indie rock with country influences from Austin's Jeff Klein. I love Jeff's music. See him play live if you get the chance. Thanks to Jeff Klein for the download!

 

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La Monine - Sangremía (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 31 March 2011

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Experimental pop, electronica from Santiago based La Monine. Check out the theremin. Thanks to La Monine  for the download! Released 31 March 2011

 

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Native Eloquence - Native Eloquence EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 20 July 2012

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Experimental, electroacoustic dream pop from Los Angeles based Native Eloquence. Really like "Easy Winter"Thanks to Native Eloquence for the download!

 

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Animal Flag - Christmas EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 23 December 2011

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Christmas indie folk with Americana leanings from Boston's Animal Flag. Thanks to Animal Flag for the download!  Thanks to D. C from The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip. You can hear more songs by cool bands like this on his podcast.

 

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The Double - The Double (FREE DL)(bandcamp)(therainydaycollective) Released 30 March 2010

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Psychedelic rock, dream rock from Charleston's The Double. Thanks to The Double and the rainy day collective label for the download!

 

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Rod Hamilton - Teal (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 23 November 2012

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Instrumental, marimba from Rod Hamilton. Thanks to Rod Hamilton for the download!

 

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Exploding In Sound Presents - Future Legendary (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 31 August 2009

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Rock, alternative, grunge, post-hardcore, post-punk, from Brooklyn based Exploding In Sound presents... compilation. Thanks to Exploding In Sound presents... for the download!

 

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teen suicide - DC snuff film (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 18 Feb 2012

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Gloomy lo-fi noise pop from Maryland,s teen suicide. Thanks to teen suicide for the download!

 

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Wise Children - Songs Left in the Woods (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 03 October 2012

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Indie folk, pop from Britain's Wise Children. Thanks to Wise Children for the download!

 

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Special Passenger Records - Family Portrait (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 26 May 2010

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Acoustic, diy, girl pop, folk compilation from Columbia Missouri based Special Passenger Records family jams girl pop indie Columbia. Of note to me are the tracks by Dubb Nubb, Emily Baker, and Jessica Wilson & Jamie Weems. Thanks to Special Passenger Records and the artists on the sampler for the download!

 

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Odd Folk - Die Young. (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 06 August 2012

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Bluegrass, folk from Chicago's Odd Folk. Love the song "True to my Word". A close second is the waltz timed "Sorry I'm Arrogant and Obsessive". Thanks to Odd folk for the download. They will be playing at Yellow Book (1007 N California Chicago) on July 15th with Lobo Marino from Virginia. I'll be there come on out. 8pm start.

 

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The Deep Sea Monster - Feverish EP (FREE DL)(bandcamp) Released 04 April 2012

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Exp rock, indie rock from Lima's The Deep Sea Monster. Thanks to The Deep Sea Monster for the download!

 

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