Apocalypse Now

I like music.

I have been know to be frugal.

Add those two up and you get an admiration for free/cheap music.

You are either the type of person who adheres to a strict policy of iTunes and CD purchases, or you fall on the other side of the fence of fence and loot and pillage the web for whatever you can find.

I know that there are a handful of friends that find pleasure in having an album months before release, before anyone else in the circle. 

Frankly, being able to say "that album sucks" and to hear the response "wait, its not out for two month" and retort "i know" is the goal of a couple of people I know.

One of the best spots on the net to find downloads is Pop Apocalypse. Within the last month I've got the new Of Montrael, Bloc Party, Mogwai and Peter Bjorn and John pre release date.

Whatever your justification (mine is supporting artist by going to 5-8 shows a month) utilize Anna Apocalypse's hard work and diligence digging up all the material so you can spend less time searching for music and more time reading the QLE.

Girl Talk - Free(ish) Music

Girl Talk is sick. Some people don't know or don't understand, but it's only because you haven't thrown on your headphones and listened to the ridiculous intricacy of what this kid does.

You can give it a listen on this "fan video" of my favorite song off the last album Night Ripper here on youtube. Or, an alternative version here featuring Hillary Clinton dancing to Girl Talk - not sure if it's even funny, but man Youtube is a weird place.

He leads off his latest release, Feed the Animals with a 17 sample mix up as detailed here on Wikipedia:

"Play Your Part (Pt. 1)" - 4:45

• 0:01 UGK with OutKast - International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)
• 0:01 Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin
• 0:01 The Unicorns - I Was Born (A Unicorn)
• 0:32 DJ Funk - Pump That Shit
• 1:08 Pete Townshend - Let My Love Open the Door
• 1:19 Unk - Walk It Out
• 1:59 Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It
• 2:04 Huey Lewis and the News - The Heart of Rock & Roll
• 2:13 Lil Mama - G-Slide
• 2:29 Ludacris - Whats Your Fantasy
• 2:36 Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike
• 3:04 Aaliyah ft. Timbaland - We Need a Resolution
• 3:05 T.I. - What You Know
• 3:08 Lil Wayne with Birdman - Stuntin' Like My Daddy
• 3:41 Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
• 4:32 Shawnna - Gettin' Some
• 4:32 Jay-Z - Big Pimpin'

The good news? Illegal Art and Girl Talk are offering the new album for download "Radiohead-Style." Jump on the Illegal Art site right here and download it asap. According to Wikipedia if you opt to pay $0, you have to fill out a questionnaire (in short why the eff are you so cheap?). So download it and check it out, oh, and watch Hillary Clinton bounce that one more time.

First single off new Flight of the Conchords album

If you are unlike me, and find the Flight of the Conchords music funny and ironic, here is the first single off of their new, self-titled album - 'Ladies of the World'.

Enjoy.

Portishead - Third

Not sure if I like it or not. Be your own judge. Download at Nocna Hudba. It's a weird download process - but click the 'Free' link, then wait for a minute and a half.

Enjoy.

Tapes 'n Tapes - Walk it Off: LEAKED

While the rest of the dudes are in Amsterdam (see: drugs, fun, beer), I will do my best to hold it down with some free music fo' yo' ass. Today? TNT.

A little Bloc Party, a little Kings of Leon, a little Modest Mouse, a little everything else that you've ever heard. Whatever it is, get it while it's available. The new Tapes 'n Tapes album (Sophomore release) was recently streamed and ripped (Available to purchase April 8th). Some say it's not as good as their first release (but when is it?) Get it here while you can. It's good, I like it.

Enjoy.

Sunday Afternoon Music

Thought many of you would enjoy this acoustic set, by Shins front-man James Mercer, performed at the Moonshine Festival in '04. He performs mostly Shins cuts, but does a few covers, including Neil Young's Harvest.

Enjoy.