By Jeff on Mar 15, 2012 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Videos | 0 Comments

I love this Sharon Van Etten song so much I had to post two videos of it for you to enjoy. To thank me for doing this, simply buy her new record Tramp, it is excellent. Download MP3: “Serpents” (via Brooklyn Vegan) Website: Sharon Van Etten Also, listen to a wonderful interview Maggie Serota did [...]
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By Jeff on Feb 20, 2012 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

For Fans of: Karl Hendricks, Armchair Martian, Long Winters, Overwhelming Colorfast. Download: Free MP3 (from Rolling Stone) Stream CD: music.aol.com Website: cheapgirls.tumblr.com
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By Jeff on Nov 21, 2011 in Free MP3s, Lists, Music | 23 Comments

A bit tired of hearing Bruce babbling on about Clarence getting a new sax for Christmas? Us too. Here’s a holly jolly roundup of some little-known originals and some well-known classics done by some of our favorite modern (mostly indie) artists. Have a favorite tune you wish to share? Just Post a Comment (bottom of [...]
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By Jeff on Feb 8, 2011 in Free MP3s, Videos | 0 Comments

If you enjoy silenece, DO NOT watch this. Because it’s not silent. It’s filled with lots of singing and music playing. If you have little to no problem with silence, then go right ahead and enjoy Nada Surf’s lovely version of this Depeche Mode classic.
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By Jeff on Jan 25, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

Remember kids, no matter how hard you try, your band will never be as effortlessly cool as The Thermals. But don’t stop trying, second place is totally up for grabs.
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By Jeff on Oct 11, 2010 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

When I heard the name “The Corin Tucker Band” I pictured a dusty old Southern-fried band with a triple guitar threat all wearing Ronnie Van Zant hats and smelly vests playing endless masturbatory solos at state fairs. Forgive me indie rock, I did not realize Corin Tucker was the singer and guitarist for Sleater-Kinney, a band I enjoyed and admired for years. I am old and no longer have the brain juice to remember the names of all the member of all the bands I like. But, if you need someone to name all the members of Dag Nasty in chronological order, I’m your man.
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By Jeff on Oct 8, 2010 in Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

Remember that great song you heard at that bar a while back but you didn’t have the app to tell you who the band was, plus you were pretty drunk? You said it kinda sounded like Julianna Hatfield if she was British and hung out with Los Campesinos! and was a bit more sonic and into tempo shifting… So close. It was Sky Larkin, silly! These kids are brilliant.
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By Jeff on Aug 20, 2010 in Free MP3s, Music, Videos | 0 Comments

Make your Friday better with this super fun song and video starring former Sleater-Kinney member Carrie Brownstein. It’s the first single from their forthcoming record Personal Life on Kill Rock Stars. (via pitchfork) Download MP3: I Don’t Believe You Release Date: September 7 Order: www.buyolympia.com
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By Jeff on Jun 17, 2010 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s, Twitter | 0 Comments

Thanks for the tip Facebook Recommended Pages, “Many who like Barack Obama like Vin Diesel and Mafia Wars. Enjoying “Goodbye, Killer” by Pernice Brothers. Streaming here: http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/11 Catching up on “Little People Big World” because it’s the first night of vacay and my family is away. I’m a maniac. I am unstoppable. 2-week vacation starts [...]
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By Jeff on Jun 15, 2010 in Daily Distractions, Free MP3s | 0 Comments

Against Me! Wins World’s Least Coveted Endorsement: http://bit.ly/9UXCW0 via @videogum #LenoCore # This site is collects logos for cities all over the world: http://www.citid.net # The judges on Cupcake Wars speak with the seriousness of those handing down war crimes tribunal verdicts. #theyrejustcupcakes # My cheeks are never bloodshot because that’s where my eye drops [...]
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