Dedicated Ears Legal / Free Album/ep List

Silent Romantics - Silent Romantics EP (bandcamp.com)

2012-02-04T22:05:00.000-06:00

Silent Romantics by Silent Romantics

The Dingles - If I Had No Hands I Couldn't Play My Guitar (bandcamp.com)

2012-02-04T20:26:00.001-06:00

If I Had No Hands I Couldn't Play My Guitar by The Dingles

Fatty Acid - The Dropbox (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-25T11:07:00.000-06:00

Cool electronica from NY. Thanks to Fatty Acid for the free download.the dropbox by Fatty Acid

made of buildings - The World Has Been Stolen By C (last.fm)

2011-12-25T10:43:00.000-06:00

made of buildings - The World Has Been Stolen By C is a free download on last.fm. Thanks to made of building for the free download.

Slow Burn Records - Slow Burn Records Compilation 2011 (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-24T22:38:00.000-06:00

post metal post-hardcore post-metal post-rock sludge metal Russian FederationSlow Burn Records Compilation 2011 by Slow Burn Records

Hillary Capps - A Very Ukulele Christmas EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-24T22:14:00.001-06:00

Here's some pretty Christmas acoustic folk folk , ukulele style. Thanks to Hillary for this free download!A Very Ukulele Christmas EP by Hillary Capps

Marigold Opera - Marigold Opera EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-20T13:20:00.000-06:00

Interesting mix of singer songwriter indie rock and jazz. Thanks to Brooklyn's Marigold Opera for the free download.Marigold Opera E.P. by Marigold Opera

The Andersons - A Very Anderson Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-20T13:12:00.000-06:00

Thanks to The Andersons for the free Christmas download!A Very Anderson Christmas! by The Andersons

HI54LOFI RECORDS - Cigarettes and Eggnog (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-19T17:23:00.000-06:00

Thanks to hi54lofi records for this free Christmas compilation. Cigarettes & Eggnog by HI54LOFI RECORDS

Conrad Ratchford - Happy Holidays (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-19T17:04:00.000-06:00

This some beautiful sung and peaceful Christmas music. Thanks to Conrad for the free download. Happy Holidays! by Conrad Ratchford

Amo Joy - Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-19T16:51:00.002-06:00

Wacky indie Christmas music from Indiana. Thanks to Dan Snodgrass for the tip on this and thanks to Amo Joy for the free download.Christmas by Amo Joy

Operative Me - An Operative Me Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-19T16:46:00.002-06:00

Thanks to An Operative me for this free harder edged Christmas music. An Operative Me Christmas by Operative Me

Conrad Ratchford - Happy Holidays (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-18T16:11:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Conrad Ratchford for this free Christmas music. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://conradratchford.bandcamp.com/album/happy-holidays"&amp;gt;Happy Holidays! by Conrad Ratchford&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Donewaiting and Each Note Secure -A Very Ohio Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-18T13:38:00.003-06:00

Here a nice Christmas sampler from Ohio courtesy of donewaiting.com and eachnotesecure.com. The genius track here is "All I Want For Christmas (is an Afghan Whigs reunion)" by Bicentennial Bear which uses Afghan Whigs-esque music. Also of note is 1913 by Paper Airplane whose music you should definitely check out. Thanks to donewaiting and eachnotesecure for the free download. A Very Ohio Christmas by Donewaiting & Each Note Secure

Katie Gavin - Alalawarcry (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-17T13:38:00.000-06:00

Chicago native Katie cooks up some pretty songs the are straight forward and emotive. Thanks to Katie for the free download!Alalawarcry by Alala

Standard Recording Co. - A Very Standard Christmas Vol 2 (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-17T13:28:00.001-06:00

Indie Christmas sampler from Indy. Thanks to Standard Recording Co for the free download!&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://standard.nuvo.net/album/a-very-standard-christmas-vol-2"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;A Very Standard Christmas, Vol 2 by Standard Recording Co.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Standard Recording Co. - A Very Standard Christmas Vol 1(bandcamp.com)

2011-12-17T13:11:00.001-06:00

Cool Christmas sampler that Gavin from The Bears Of Blue River posted on fb. Gavin's previous band This Story does a song on here.Thanks to Standard Recording Co for the free download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://standard.nuvo.net/album/a-very-standard-christmas-vol-1"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;A Very Standard Christmas, Vol 1 by Standard Recording Co.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Venetia - An Acoustic Holiday (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-14T16:35:00.000-06:00

Acoustic guitar Christmas music from San Francisco. Thanks to Venetia for the free download.An Acoustic Holiday by Venetia

The Love Making Of - The Love Making Of An EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-14T15:53:00.000-06:00

Here is some melodic percussive ambient music from Portugal. Thanks to DC at The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip on this. If you haven't checked out their podcast it is must that you do. Indie music you won't hear many other places. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://thelovemakingof.bandcamp.com/album/the-love-making-of-an-ep"&amp;gt;The Love Making Of An EP by The Love Making Of&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Greg Gibbs - The Lights (jamendo)

2011-12-13T00:47:00.000-06:00

Chicagoan Greg Gibbs offers up a mixed bag on The Lights consisting of indie pop, electronic passages and folk/songwriter songs. Most of the lyrics are straight ahead coupled with a healthy dose of melody. My favorite is "Wasted Plans"with it's happy bounce and laconic electric lead guitar this reminds me quite a bot of the earlier work by The Eels. Greg just keeps driving at that same simple yet effective riff that is accented with some electronic percussion.

The catchiest of these songs is "Most Guitars Is Made Of Trees" that features some nice touches on the vocal tracks with an echo effect as opposed to harmonies.

I was first introduced to Greg's work by August Forte from Novo. I have been able to hang out with Greg a few times as well and he's a really nice guy (even if if he is a Buckeye).

Thanks to Greg for the free download. Get your below...

Royalty Free Music - Stock Music Library | Jamendo PRO

Davey and Meredith - Merry Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-13T00:18:00.001-06:00

Doesn't everyone need some shoe gaze Christmas music? Well here you go then. Thanks to Davey and Meredith for the blissed out free Christmas songs!&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://daveyandmeredith.bandcamp.com/album/merry-christmas"&amp;gt;Merry Christmas by Davey &amp;amp;amp; Meredith&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Boy River - Home Recordings (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-11T11:32:00.001-06:00

Sweet and haunting alt country/folk. Thanks to Boy River for the free download. Home recordings by Boy River

The Juliets - Perfect Season (album review)

2011-12-09T23:36:00.001-06:00

The Juliets are:
Jeremy Freer - Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Sarah Myers - Violin, Vocals
Kaylan Mitchell - Cello
Ashton Hopkins - Bass
Jacklyn Phillips - Drums

After the Juliets self titled debut album landed in my most listened to albums last year, I eagerly awaited the release of their follow up, Perfect Season. I had the good fortune to book them for a show at The Chopin (video below), see them play some of the songs they were working on for Perfect Season, and talk with the band. It was great to talk to Jeremy about his influences (Motown) as well as see that he had a big picture view for the band and knew how he wanted to get the band to that place. As far as their sound goes the Juliets are able to blend elements of rock, soul, indie and baroque that all add up to a sound that can only be claimed by them.

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The pop punch of "Heart In Heart" is a rollicking track that easily could have been on their first album, although slightly different with the drumming of Jacklyn Phillips, replete with loose marching snare rolls and nice jazz touches as well. Jacklyn just joined the band (didn't play on their first album), and to see her play live was happily surprising due to the way she mixed more traditional rock and hip hop drumming together. Who would have thought?

"The Lost Memory" is a bit of a change up for the band, and a welcomed one at that with waltz timed instrumentals and contributions from the whole band. Hell, if they put out a whole album of this I would really enjoy it.

"You Found Me Out" finds Jeremy's falsetto and piano interplay being accentuated by Ashton Hopkins bass line almost as a call and response. Add short burst of strings and this is a delicious pop nugget that leads you to bob you head with the rhythm.

With as well as Jeremy can write a pop hook and marry it to his piano playing, the one thing that might not scream out at you is the arrangements of these songs. It goes without saying that all the members of this band contribute and do it well. The Juliets have incorporated the strings so well that they sound seamless amongst the sounds of rock music. Add some hip hop drum flavor and Perfect Season is a singular sounding album that you won't be able to stop listening to. I know my wife and I haven't as we listen to this every few days since it came out. This album will be on my most listened to wrap up in a few weeks. The band has this album as a "name your price 0 minimum download". So help them out with some dough if you are able, but above all share their bandcamp link if you like it like I do.

Here's the video for The Juliets performing "Loon" the opening track of Perfect Season. (Dedicated Ears Showcase at Chopin Theatre Chicago on June 19 2010.

Wishes and Thieves -Lighthouse EP (last.fm)

2011-12-09T20:06:00.001-06:00

Indie rock/pop from New York. I have the bc player for you to listen to the ep. It's a free download HERE. Thanks to Wishes and Thieves for the free doqnload.

Animism - Out Of Ease (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-08T21:53:00.001-06:00

Cool indie pop music from Portland OR. Thanks to Animism for the free download!Out of Ease by Animism

Ann Alee - Merry Christmas Darling (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-07T20:16:00.001-06:00

Pretty Christmas songs with some nice jazz vocal runs by Chicago's Ann Alee. Thanks to Ann for the free download.Merry Christmas Darling by Ann Alee

Heidi Harris - Mr. Fox Trots (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-07T11:44:00.001-06:00

Freak folk/ singer songwriter Heidi Harris. Raw and immediate sounding. Suspenseful in parts and some really nice harmonies. Thanks to Heidi for the free download! Thanks to DC at The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip on this. If you haven't checked out their podcast it is must that you do. Indie music you won't hear many other places. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://heidiharris.bandcamp.com/album/mr-fox-trots"&amp;gt;Mr. Fox Trots by Heidi Harris&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Hawk Horses - FALL (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-07T11:35:00.001-06:00

Weird Americana/ exp from Brooklyn. Thanks to Hawk Horses for the interesting free download. FALL by Hawk Horses

Creature of Breath - I Am A Creature of Breath (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-07T11:23:00.001-06:00

Free freak folk from Somerville. Pretty vocals.I am Creature Breath by Creature Breath

HEHFU - Hey FU EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-06T14:28:00.001-06:00

Some lo fi indie from Wales that shows some definite late 90's indie guitar influences. The rawness works really wee on this. They have a few other eps for free and a full length for sale. Thanks to DC at The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip on this. If you haven't checked out their podcast it is must that you do. Indie music you won't hear many other places. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://hehfu.bandcamp.com/album/hey-fu-ep"&amp;gt;Hey FU EP by HEHFU&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

It's Your Local Music - A Very Local Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-06T14:23:00.001-06:00

Thanks to It's Your Local Music out of Central Mass. for this free Christmas music. A Very Local Christmas by It's Your Local Music

Whisper Sands - Some Christmas Cheer (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-05T11:55:00.001-06:00

Christmas music from Provo. Thanks to Whisper Sands for the download!Some Christmas Cheer by Whisper Sands

Westfalia - EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-05T11:46:00.001-06:00

Raw emotive - indie rock from L.A. Thanks to Westfalia for the free download.EP by Westfalia

Square Wail - A Merry Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T20:56:00.001-06:00

8 bit Christmas music. Thanks to Square Wail for the free download. A Merry Christmas by Square Wail

Enjoyed A Tribute To Bjork's Post (stereogum)

2011-12-03T19:50:00.001-06:00

Enjoyed A Tribute To Bjork's Post is a compilation done by Stereogum. This is a pretty cool cover album with a wide array of artists tackling Bjork's album Post. I really enjoy the Atlas Sound and Dirty Projector tracks. Thanks to Stereogum and the artists on this comp for the free download.

Fairweather Blonde - O, Wolves Of Memory (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T19:33:00.001-06:00

Male/female vocals folk from Red Hook. Thanks to Fairweather Blonde for the free download!O, Wolves of Memory! by Fairweather Blonde

The Slowest Runner In The World - We, Burning Giraffes (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T19:32:00.001-06:00

Free post rock/ambient/baroque from Somerville. Nice violins and the composition shines. Thanks to The Slowest Runner In All The World for the free download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://theslowestrunner.bandcamp.com/album/we-burning-giraffes"&amp;gt;We, Burning Giraffes by [The] Slowest Runner [in all the World]&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Speedy Ortiz - Cop Kicker (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T19:25:00.001-06:00

Raw grunge influenced rock from Northampton. Thanks to Speedy Gonzalez for the free download!Cop Kicker EP by speedy ortiz

Sounds That Matter - Wintry Chills (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T19:18:00.001-06:00

This is a sampler from Sounds That Matter a site based in Indiana that covers some pretty cool indie music. Certainly worth checking out. Thanks to them for this free sampler download!&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://soundsthatmatter.bandcamp.com/album/sounds-that-matter-wintry-chills"&amp;gt;Sounds That Matter - Wintry Chills by Sounds That Matter&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Sticklips - It Is Like A Horse, It Is Not Like Two Foxes (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T19:04:00.001-06:00

Indie folk from Brooklyn. Thanks to Sticklips for the free download!&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://sticklips.bandcamp.com/album/it-is-like-a-horse-it-is-not-like-two-foxes-2"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;It is Like a Horse. It is Not Like Two Foxes. by Sticklips&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Haunting Party - Merry Little X Mas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T18:57:00.001-06:00

Indie Christmas music sung and played on by Nathanael Mehrens and by Aimee Romero from the band Marrow and The Broken Bones. Please check out those two acts. Thanks to them for the free download!&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://hauntingparty.bandcamp.com/album/merry-little-xmas-tape"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;merry little xmas tape by haunting party&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Compilation - Sing All Ye Saints (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T17:47:00.001-06:00

Christmas Christmas compilation album from Australia. Thanks to these bands for the free download. Sing All Ye Saints by Compilation

Crooked Sidewalk - Christmas Gift (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T17:36:00.001-06:00

Chiptune Christmas music, how can you beat that? Thanks to Crooked Sidewalk for the free download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://crookedsidewalks.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-gift"&amp;gt;Christmas Gift by Crooked Sidewalks&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Thw Willow and The Builder - The Willow and The Builder (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T15:10:00.001-06:00

The male/female harmonies on here are spot on. This New Haven folk music has a bit of a western swing to some of these track. Very engaging songs. Thanks to The Willow and The Builder for the free download.

Thanks to DC at The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip on this. If you haven't checked out their podcast it is must that you do. Indie music you won't hear many other places. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://thewillowandthebuilder.bandcamp.com/album/the-willow-the-builder"&amp;gt;The Willow &amp;amp;amp; The Builder by The Willow &amp;amp;amp; The Builder&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Ovlov - Crazy Motorcycle Jump (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T15:02:00.001-06:00

This is some raw big guitar rock from New Haven band Ovlov. Can hear some Bad Religion influence. Love how raw this is . Thanks to Ovlov for the free download. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://ovlov.bandcamp.com/album/crazy-motorcycle-jump"&amp;gt;Crazy Motorcycle Jump by ovlov&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Syd Lane - With Your Shield or On It (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T14:16:00.001-06:00

Prolific Irish folk singer Syd Lane never disappoints. he utilizes a bit of country on these dreamy songs that showcase her beautiful voice. Thanks to Syd for the free download. Thanks to Syd for the free download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://sydlane.bandcamp.com/album/with-your-shield-or-on-it"&amp;gt;With Your Shield Or On It by Syd Lane&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Clark - Humble American Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T13:48:00.001-06:00

Folk Christmas music from Santa Barbara. Thanks to Clark for the free download.Humble American Christmas by Clark

That Band From Holland (and Left Handed Orchestra) - The deadweight loss of Christmas (bandcamp.com)

2011-12-03T13:37:00.001-06:00

Here's some unconventional Christmas music from Rotterdam. Thanks to That Band From Holland and Left Handed Orchestra for the free download.The deadweight loss of christmas by That band from Holland (& Left handed Orchestra)

Stereobay - DEMO (bancamp.com)

2011-11-28T16:49:00.001-06:00

This is the first Korean language artists for my blogs. This is some catchy indie rock music. Thanks to Stereobay for the free download. Duck On The Wave : DEMO by Stereobay

Judd Madden - Drown (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-24T22:08:00.001-06:00

This made me do a bit of a double take. Often doom/sludge/stoner music trudges along too slowly for me. This finds a happy medium and they guitar tuning is very cool along with the time signature changes. Well done. Thanks to Melbourne based Judd Madden for this free download.Drown by Judd Madden

Voletta - Soft Focus (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-24T21:38:00.001-06:00

"Unfold" is my favorite track on here. Big guitar kick and vocals that fit the music. Thanks to Voletta for the free download!Soft Focus by Voletta

Japenese Ash - Housing (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-24T21:27:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Japenese Ash for this free, chilled out shoe gaze. Housing by Japanese Ash

Chen and the Hoax - Scholars (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-23T16:58:00.001-06:00

Bright guitar based post rock with ambient parts from Tacoma. Thanks to Chen and The Hoax for the cool free download. Scholars by Chen and the Hoax

A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters UK - A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters UK

2011-11-23T16:53:00.001-06:00

Post rock/ambient/prog sampler from the UK.A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: UK Post-Rock / Instrumental / Math-Rock (3rd Wave) by A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: UK Post-Rock / Instrumental / Math-Rock (3rd Wave)

Del the Funky Homosapien - Del's Funky Leak Pack Aug. 2011 (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T21:28:00.001-06:00

Gotta love Del. Hip hop at it's core. I never tire of listening to his stuff. Thanks to Del for the free download.Del's Funky Leak Pack Aug. 2011 by Del the Funky Homosapien

Made In Heights - Aporia In The Streets (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T21:20:00.001-06:00

Indie electronic pop from NY. Also some cool instrumental songs. If you like trip hop, this is for you. Thanks to Made In Heights for the free download. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://madeinheights.bandcamp.com/album/aporia-in-these-treets"&amp;gt;APORIA: IN THESE §TREETS by ::M∆DE:IN:HEIGHTS::&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Romantic States - Romantic States (soundcloud.com)

2011-11-22T16:34:00.000-06:00

Experimental lo fi pop from Baltimore. Good mix of pop and electronic. Thanks to Romantic States for the free download.

Romantic States by Romantic States

Dylan Campbell + Christine Spilka - Dry Season EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T16:30:00.000-06:00

Dylan and Chrisine's voices play off one another nice. This is some great sounding indie/folk/songwriter music. Thanks to them for the free download.
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://dylancampbell.bandcamp.com/album/dry-season-ep"&amp;gt;Dry Season EP by Dylan Campbell + Christine Spilka&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Neptune Weather Forecast -Demo 2009 (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T16:23:00.000-06:00

&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://nwfsound.bandcamp.com/album/neptune-weather-forecast-demo"&amp;gt;Neptune Weather Forecast (Demo) by Neptune Weather Forecast&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Atmospheric/post rock from the Ukraine. Thanks to Neptune Weather Forecast for the free download. You can download the album free on their last.fm page.

Flaminggods - Sun (bandcamp/last.fm)

2011-11-22T13:34:00.000-06:00

There are two additional tracks #13 and #14 available on their last.fm page. This is some pretty ciool psych pop with tribal rhythms. Thanks to Flaminggods for the free download!&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://flamingods.bandcamp.com/album/sun"&amp;gt;Sun by Flamingods&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Ocean, Boat, Blue - Demo (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T13:23:00.000-06:00

Acoustic indie with a bit of experimentation from Charlotte. Thanks to Ocean, Boat, Blue for the free download!

Demo by Ocean, Boat, Blue

Neko Nine - Summer Is You (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-22T13:17:00.000-06:00

Very classic post rock. Yet another cool post rock band from Russia. Thanks to Nekpo Nine for the free download!

Summer is you by Neko Nine

Ben Varian - Gong Station Chimes (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-21T17:12:00.000-06:00

Experimental from Tallahassee. Thanks to Ben for the free download.

Gong Station Chimes (EP) by Ben Varian

Red Alder - Album Sampler (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-21T15:44:00.000-06:00

Ambient/exp pop from Washington. Thanks to Red Alder for the free download.

NEW ALBUM SAMPLER by Red Alder

Klaus and Can-d - Buddha Buddha Hey (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-21T15:12:00.000-06:00

Stoner/psyche pop with some Kraut-rock leanings from Italy. Thanks to Klaus and Can-d for the free download.

Buddha Buddha Hey by Klaus and Can-d

Dust The Books - We're Too Busy For Youth (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-21T15:01:00.000-06:00

Instrumental indie music from Salt Lake City. Very nice production. Thanks to Dust The Books for the free download.

We’re Too Busy For You(th) by Dust The Books

Bobby Baby - Loves To Dance (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-21T13:26:00.001-06:00

I am very happy to see this up on Bandcamp. I came across a few of her songs a few years ago, and am now happy to have a whole ep of her beautiful vocals. Thanks to Bobby baby for the free download.

Loves To Dance by Bobby Baby

Romantic States - A Shell Is Born (soundcloud)

2011-11-20T00:54:00.000-06:00

More lo fi exp pop from Romantic States. Very loose sound. Thanks to Romantic States for the free download.
A Shell Is Born by Romantic States

Echelon Effect - Seasons Part 2 (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-19T09:21:00.000-06:00

Another cool EP from Echelon Effect utilizing ambient and post rock to make a nice mellow vibe. Thanks to Echelon Effect for the download.

Seasons Part 2 by The Echelon Effect

Cabaret Scene - Cassette Culture (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T22:11:00.000-06:00

Electronic dream pop with a little psych influence thrown in for good measure. Raw but solid production. Thanks to Cabaret Scene for the free download.

Cassette Culture by Cabaret Scene

Spoiled Space - Demos (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T21:54:00.000-06:00

Wxperimental lo fi goodness from Geneve. Thanks to Spoiled Space for the free download.
Demos EP by Spoiled Space

Boat Traveller - Boat Traveller (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T21:45:00.000-06:00

Post rock with minimalist moments. Nice soft to heavy dynamics. Thans to Boat Traveller for the free download.
Boat Traveller by Boat Traveller

STL LOUD - STL LOUD 1 (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T21:32:00.000-06:00

Here is a series worth keeping an eye out for which compiles artists from St Louis every month and they also put on a showcase for this every month. Love the Andy Berkhout songs on this.
STL LOUD v.1 by STL LOUD

Emma Daly - emmadaly (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T13:00:00.001-06:00

Here's some nice indie folk from Vancouver. Emma has a really nice voice. Thanks to her for the free download. Emma Daly by emmadaly

Yay Conifers - MT. Pilchuck (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T12:44:00.001-06:00

Comprised of Miranda Rae and Luke Morse, Yay Conifers! play a brand of haunting ethereal brand of indie electronic music that is incredibly catchy. This is a name your price zero minimum download. Enjoy! Thanks to Yay Conifers! for the download!MT. Pilchuck by Yay Conifers!

Tercer Cuarto - Tiempo (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-18T12:00:00.001-06:00

Here is an interesting blend of art rock, ambient an post rock coming from Venezuela. Thanks to Tercer Cuarto for the free download.
Tiempo by Tercer Cuarto

The Stalactites - Dark Matters (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-17T17:22:00.001-06:00

These beautiful and languid tracks use chamber pop, post rock and ambient music styles to create an atmospheric mood throughout this album. Thanks to Stalactities for the free download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://thestalactites.bandcamp.com/album/dark-matters"&amp;gt;Dark Matters by The Stalactites&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Ocean Boat Blue - Demos (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-16T15:33:00.001-06:00

This all has a dreamy quality to it and the instrumentation well thought out. Just wish it were longer. Thanks to Ocean Boat Blue for the free download.
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://oceanboatblue.bandcamp.com/album/demo"&amp;gt;Demo by Ocean, Boat, Blue&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Laura K Balke - Souvenirs (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-11T17:28:00.001-06:00

Laura plays a straight forward folk style that very engaging. She has a new album coming out as well, info on her bandcamp page. Thanks to Dan Snodgrass for the tip on this talented songwriter from Indianapolis. Souvenirs by Laura K. Balke

Sixty Years War Mixtape - Sixty Years War Mixtape 3 (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-11T16:40:00.001-06:00

It's another installment of The Sixty Years War Collective mix tape is based in California and features their favorite artists from around the world. There are plenty of mid-west acts on these comps. Thanks to them for another great/free download. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://sixtyyearswar.bandcamp.com/album/mixtape-three"&amp;gt;Mixtape Three by Sixty Years War Collective&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Desatavientos - Avestruces (EP) (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-11T16:03:00.001-06:00

Nice folk from Buenos Aires. Both male and female lead and more on the folk with some of the influences of more recognizable Brazilian music. Luz de amour is my favorite track. Thanks to the band for the download.&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://desatavientos.bandcamp.com/album/avestruces-ep"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Avestruces (EP) by Desatavientos&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

The Guppies - Demos (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-11T10:40:00.005-06:00

Some 90's Seattle sound influence for you. Thanks to The Guppies.
demos by The Guppies

Thomas William - Deccan Technicolour (bandcamp.com)

2011-11-11T10:34:00.008-06:00

Electronic glitch with hip hop beats. Cool stuff from Sydney. Thanks to Thomas for the free download!

deccan technicolour by Thomas William

A Juniper Creek Christmas - A Juniper Creek Christmas (last.fm)

2011-10-29T11:35:00.003-05:00

You can file this under the stragest thing you'll ever see for a Christmas album. They have appropriated Christmas classics and inserted life on the Juniper Creek Compound, yes that one from that tv show. How about Harry Dean Stanton reading a unique take on The Night Before Christmas.

A Juniper Creek Christmas - A Juniper Creek Christmas is a free download on last.fm.

Aldrin - The Outstanding Tale of Buzz Aldrin (last.fm.com)

2011-09-12T11:50:00.001-05:00

Declan de Barra - Fragments, Footprints and the Forgotten (bandcamp.com)

2011-06-08T20:29:00.000-05:00

This was first posted on FrostClick.com a great place to find Creative Commons music, computer programs, games and more.

Have you ever wondered what you might get if you crossed Johnny Cash with Nick Cave? I bet the result would sound quite a bit like Declan de Barra. Not only does he tell his song narratives similar to Nick and Johnny, but he can sound similar to each one at different times on this brooding album that goes by the name Fragments, Footprint, and the Forgotten. Born and raised in Ireland, Declan has recently moved to Los Angeles. He record his first three albums in Ireland and it will be interesting to see how his move here affects his music.

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"Call To Arms" opens the album and could easily be playing in the background an updated Western movies that show the truly tough conditions in the most visceral way.
In "Midnight Swell" Declan uses the higher range of his voice that is a welcome surprise upon first listen.
The rebel persona of Johnny Cash appears on the song "Fuck The Begrudgers". The dirty guitar and angry delivery of the vocals make for a rollicking track.
The lyrics and arrangements of this are never are too far from Irish folk music. Declan did everything but master this music. Because of this there is a consistency to this and much of the production is straight forward.

Thanks to DC from the The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip on this cool album. The Waiting Room is an unbelievably source of great music you've never heard of The podcast is free on i-Tunes.

Sunlight Ascending - All The Memories, All At Once (bandcamp.com)

2011-04-16T08:55:00.002-05:00

Originally posted by Dedicated Ears on FrostClick, a great place to find Creative Commons music, games and software!

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan is Sunlight Ascending, who play a brand of instrumental ambient/experimental rock that relies most heavily on the guitars to builder somber feelings as well as elation when they soar and reverberate. Their first album All The Memories, All The Time has a full range of sounds that deliver powerful emotions to the listener. The band formed as high school freshmen and this album is the result of three years of playing together. The impressive learning curve that finds a three year old band making such an accomplished and fully wrought album is a testament to Sunlight Ascending.

"Reverse The Dragons" is heavier on the progressive side as drums drive this song. The big guitars by midway through the song put an aggressive edge on the song. "Ocean Depth/Closing Paths highlights the subtle side of Sunlight Ascending. The guitars in this track come in subdues waves and there is a nice piano that accentuates the guitar parts.

Each song on All The Memories, All At Once are is more important withing the framework than alone by itself. Band members are James Schultz - Guitar/Keyboards, Jeremy Schultz - Drums, Trish Chisholm - Bass/Guitar, Andrew Mcilwain - Guitar/Bass, Sean Reed - Guitar/Viola. I love to hear a band push boundaries like Sunlight Ascending does. These songs have ambient, progressive, and bombastic elements that are fused together to create a sound of it's own. The band is on the very cool Net Label Future Recordings which has quite a few post rock/ambient acts on their Bandcamp page.

Blacanova -Madre (bandcamp.com)

2011-04-08T16:08:00.000-05:00

First posted on FrostClick.com. A cool place to find Creative Commons programs, games, music and video.

From Seville Spain, Blacanova plays an indie rock that is equal parts ambient and shoe gaze on their Madre EP. The mark of indelible music is that it transforms boundaries. The Spanish language vocals on this EP could be an impediment for those who don't understand Spanish, but the composition and beauty of the vocals make a common spoken language unnecessary. The guitars are both shimmering and haunting as they lay a groundwork for an album that reveals more with each play. Manuel Begines, Pepe Fernández, José A. Pérez, Inés Olalla, Armando Jiménez y Paco Arenas make up the band.

From the opening shoe gaze reverb on "La Incredible Verdad" it is apparent that Blacanova have a firm grasp on the overall mood of what they are trying to accomplish on Madre. The steady build on this song grows to a blissful point.
"Decima Victima", that hearkens to both early production from the Cure to the vocals that harbor memories of My Bloody Valentine. This is my favorite track on this very strong EP. Another beautiful build to a prolonged wave of shoe gaze reverb.
The combination of Ines' sultry vocals and the texture of the guitar effects creates a haunting sound that forces you to pay attention. Blacanova realizes a top level shoe gaze recording on Madre. The mix is brilliantly done and the smoldering sonic builds to crescendos are well thought out and leads to a hypnotic effect on the listener. This is such an accomplished EP.

Milk White White Teeth - The Holy Trinity EP (bandcamp.com)

2011-03-19T01:21:00.002-05:00

Originally posted by Dedicated Ears on FrosClick, a great place to find Creative Commons music, games and software!

Milk White White Teeth are a Leeds collective that play a brand of indie music that is a swirl of rock, folk, tropical, progressive music that is infused with effective harmonies that makes for a beautifully big sound that sways as it unfolds.

Members are James Hare, Jon Crabbe, Barrie Wilson, Alistair Grant, Polly Meadows, Michelle Clapham, Michael Gill, Chris Clark Alex Thomas and Alex Crabbe. Their latest release, The Holy Trinity Ep has so many influences it's hard to nail them all down. "Long Long (Before)" has echo's of post punk and the recent Canadian explosion of school band extroverts like Arcade Fire. "Long Long (After) is rife with no wave synth influences and prog rock guitars. My favorite track "Part III - The Father" falls somewhere between the pop of Crowded House and the world flavored music of David Byrne. The reprise at the end of the song features a nice build in the loudness and tempo to the festive end of the track.

The structures of these songs are very interesting because they don't follow any one pattern. The band mixes up where the brakes and reprises are from song to song. These tempo changes gives the overall feel one of a progressive nature while still retaining a melodic pop sensibility. From the bands first EP to The Holy Trinity is quite a big step in terms of the scope of the sound scape of the EP's. The band has recently streamlined the group, after having played Leeds and Reading Fests. They promise a new EP is the near future.

Thanks to MWWT for the free download!

Longsleeves - Passage Of Stairs (sixtyyearswarcollective.bandcamp.com)

2011-03-06T15:00:00.000-06:00

Longsleeves is James Mussleman and Ben Laatsch who have relocated from Indiana to San Diego where they make this cool music. These singer songwriter songs are sprinkled with just the right amount of electronic percussion. My favorite track is "Crowded Room" that has a glitch pop influence and a catchy guitar riff. Thanks to Longsleeves and The Sixty Years War for the free download! This album along with quite a few others are featured on the Sixty Years War site and their bandcamp account. It's a really cool site that gives voice to some unsigned, but very good, acts. Thanks to Chris Darby for the tip on this great site. He also put together the first mix tape that Sixty Years War put out.

Weed Hounds - Demos (weedhounds.com)

2011-03-05T22:06:00.001-06:00

Weed Hounds - Demos is a free download on the bands site, weedhounds.com. The band is Laura Catalano, Nick Rice, Patrick Stankard and Keith Pilson. This may have some shoegaze tendencies but at heart its an indie rock album drawing from the likes of the Pixies. "Save Me From My Lethargy" is my favorite track. The band has a few singles and ep's on their site for free download. Thanks to Weed Hounds for the cool music and the free downloads. The band is working on a LP that will be out late 2011.

McKenzie Toma - McKenzie Toma (bandcamp.com)

2011-03-02T15:57:00.004-06:00

It's great to see McKenzie with an album out. She play the Dedicated ears Songwriter Showcase a few months back (see video below) and it was treat to watch her perform. Her self titled album is centered on her beautiful voice that has many slight nuances that make her voice unique. Her vocal delivery is a bit of an homage to classic folk of the 60's and 70's with slight touches that update the sound. My favorite track is "The Saintly Sisterhood" , especially her voice climbs into falsetto. This is a really good album that you should share as many places as you can. Of course she plays out quite a bit in Chicago so keep an eye out for her shows. Thanks to McKenzie for the free download.

Polymers - Polymers (bandcamp.com)

2011-03-01T18:48:00.001-06:00

Polymers has roots in the more aggressive prog. rock of Rush as well as the more recent prog. rock of Coheed and Cambria. I really enjoy "Ropes" which has a fiery solo just under the mix that runs for most of the song. Also, the break and the runs at the end are really cool.

Showing a slightly different sound on the beginning of "Firehead", the band uses a subdued start and builds nicely. Really enjoyed the drumming on this one.

Overall Polymers is a good first album that has a few really good songs on it. It will be interesting to see the direction they go from here. Somehow prog rock became a dirty word to some. Maybe we have Yes and Rush far enough in the rear view to let the up and coming prog rockers like Polymers make a new brand of prog. I love the jazz timing and flourishes on a song like "Hearts Blazing". In that respect, Polymers are well on the road to not just doing tricks with the timing but trying to write rounded songs.

Thanks to Sam Jake and the rest of the guys in Polymers for the free download. Of course they would also take a bit of payment for the album if you chose to do so. If nothing else share this link around!

Trains Through The Countryside- The Most Drafty Room (bandcamp.com)

2011-02-25T22:07:00.001-06:00

Pretty interesting mix of sounds on her from the somber organ pop of "The Most Draft Of Rooms", to the glitch hop of "Born (Inside Of This)" to the post rock serenity of "Pinning Down The Problem". I listened quite a bit to their 1st ep , which is also free on their bandcamp page. It sounds like I will listen to this one again and again as well. I wonder what the overall sound would be on a full length by this band. Thanks to these guys from Rhode Island for the cool free download. Like them on fb.

Continental Breakfast - Seasons (bandcamp.com)

2011-02-25T14:29:00.000-06:00

Seasons echoes the Brooklyn rock scene in a very good way. The garage feel to the production sets this apart from some of the other music that make have many of the same components. I love the loose percussion that holds in the bouncing bass riffs that all make for quite danceable rock music like on the Latin flavored "Maybe". My favorite track is the tom - tom fueled "I Won't Be There" which has an addictive melody running through it. The intermittent nature of "Young" is a really cool little device for a song. The vocals are straight ahead and strong. Continental Breakfast (Darren Higgins and Camilo Medina) are from Chicago. Here are some of their show dates:

2/25 - Cafe Ballou w/ Jake Simmons

3/4 - Empty Bottle w/ Parting Gifts

3/18 - Schubas w/ The Constellations

The New and Very Welcome - God, Save The Ampersand (bandcamp.com)

2011-02-09T11:27:00.000-06:00

These simple lo fi folk ditties showcase the vocal harmonies on here nicely. "God Damn The Amperand!" is my favorite track on here. The way that the vocals and guitar chase each other makes for a very effective device. Thanks to The New and Very Welcome for the free 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 show. Get his awesome pod casts for free on iTunes.

Jon Drake and The Shakes - Side A (bandcamp.com)

2011-02-04T14:36:00.000-06:00

Continuing the tradition of great roots music in Chicago is Jon Drake and The Shakes. Side A is a country themed indie EP that will have you tapping your feet to these songs in no time. From the melodic ease of "Elizabeth Johnson" to the raucous stomp of "Gustav" this EP is a short but sweet ride. Thanks to Jon and the band for the FREE download. I have seen them perform a few times and they make a big organic sound live, they are a band you have to see in person. Jon played Dedicated Ears Songwriter Showcase a few months ago and I have posted a video I took of that below!

Sea Birds - A Softness (cllct.com)

2011-02-03T11:49:00.000-06:00

Sea Birds - A Softness is a free download on cllct.com. Sea Birds is Morgan Enos and you can find some releases under his name on cllct as well. A Softness features emotive vocals by Morgan. The banjo is quite nice as well. "Cassiopeia" is my favorite, his harmonies on there are very well done. Thanks to Morgan and cllct.com for the free download.

Thanks to D. C from The Waiting Room Radio Show for the tip. Get his awesome pod casts for free on iTunes.

Motorama - Alps (freemusicarchive.org)

2011-02-02T23:09:00.000-06:00

Motorama - Alps is a free download on freemusicarchive.org. Love the bottom end on this release. Reminiscent of Interpol with those slinky bass lines and the lower octave vocal. A great mix it is! Indie dance music from Russia. Thanks to Motorama and FMA for the free download!

Laura Stevenson and The Cans - A Record (bandcamp.com)

2011-02-02T15:45:00.000-06:00

Laura Stevenson and The Cans carry on the fine tradition of good roots music from the place that we know as Brooklyn. Mike Campbell, Alex Billig, Peter Naddeo and Chris Parker Make up The Cans who play omnichord, organ, accordion, trumpet, glockenspiel and Laura plays banjo and piano. It's really cool to hear the trumpet at the same point of the mix as the 90's indie guitar on "Landslide Song, The Dig". Above all Laura's vocals are really strong and remind me quite a bit of Kristen Hersch, which is a great thing. Thanks to Laura and The Cans for the free download.