Smashing Pumpkins free download

By Jon Chattman | December 8th, 2009

“A Song For A Son” is now available from the band AKA Billy Corgan and Some Jabronis on the SP website. Click here to – don’t stop, get it get it!

Humpday Download: Heavy’s Short Change Hero

By Jon Chattman | October 14th, 2009

I dig this song. You will, too. It will help you survive Wednesday. The track is off the band’s sophomore album “The House That Dirt Built” which dropped yesterday. I say “dropped” to sound hip eventhough the term is escaping pop.

Amazing Baby Free Download

By Jon Chattman | September 18th, 2009

If you’ve heard “Headdress” you know how terrific this band is. If you’ve seen this video, you know just how horny they are. Anyways, download “Supreme Being” here. It’s amazing, baby.

Catch Zambri’s Easier

By Jon Chattman | August 6th, 2009

Zambri’s “Bang For Changes” Limited Edition EP is available at their shows. Get their infectious single “Easier” here. Sounds like Elastica’s gone 80’s by way of 2000s. Loving it, and that’s not a McDonald’s reference.

Free Download: Wheat

By Jon Chattman | July 9th, 2009

MA-duo Wheat’s new new album “White Ink, Black Ink” is out July 21, and you know what that means? Time for you to dance like a fool. “Changes Is” is a cool track off that album so download it here, and rock out Patrick Dempsey “Can’t Buy Me Love” style.

Download This: Phenomenal Handclap Band’s 15 to 20

By Jon Chattman | June 2nd, 2009

The Phenomenal Handclap Band’s album is out June 23, and yes people, it’s another amazing band out of Brooklyn (and Manhattan). Get their first single “15 to 20″ here.  Go ahead and dance to it. I promise I won’t watch.

Monday Download: Deastro’s Parallelogram

By Jon Chattman | April 27th, 2009

Detroit’s Deastro’s “Moondagger” drops June 23rd, but if you simply can’t wait, I’ve gots some music you can listen to now. Here’s Parallelogram. Download it now, skippy.

What about the Children?

By Jon Chattman | April 1st, 2009

No, that’s not Rob Zombie and some Temple of the Dog dude. Children’s debut thrash metal epic “Hard Times Hangin’ At The End Of The World” is out May 12.
Get single “Power Spirit” here.

Monday Music: SATSURIKU Rejects by Soil & Pimp

By Jon Chattman | March 23rd, 2009

Horns. Piano. Bass. Love it. Enjoy another groovy classic by Soil & Pimp. Click here for download, son.

SXSW Download: The Hours’ Wall of Sound

By Jon Chattman | March 18th, 2009

Get this. It’s good. This pop group is making its first public performance at South By Southwest. Get a flavor now. The Brits’ first album drops next month in the US. For more, visit www.myspace.com/thehours. For less, I, um, guess just read this post and be done.

SXSW Preview: Get Under Control with Cope Freeland

By Jon Chattman | March 13th, 2009

Cope™ Freeland’s first artist album in six years is electro-rock at its best. The album features Twiggy Ramirez playing guitar so it’s at the very least going to be interesting. Download the Mp3 “Under Control” here.

Friday Download: Sam Bisbee’ Never Fall In Love with Leona Naess

By Jon Chattman | February 13th, 2009

Singer/songwriter Sam Bisbee’s fourth album “Son of a Math Teacher” just came out, and it’s awesome. Check out his song “Never Fall In Love,” which also features Leona Naess on vocals. I saw her open up for Ray LaMontagne last fall and she’s pretty swell as well. Enjoy the song, and happy Friday the 13th [...]

Marissa Nadler’s “River

By Jon Chattman | January 27th, 2009

“River of Dirt.” It’s a song, and clearly a metaphor for something I can’t comprehend – not on a Tuesday morning anyway. But it’s an amazing single so get it for free here.  It’s the latest from Boston singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler.  Her fourth solo album will be released on March 3.  Enjoy [...]

Free Music: Matt and Kim’s Daylight

By Jon Chattman | January 19th, 2009

Matt and Kim are getting a lot of airplay for their synth-driven “Daylight,” an infectious song that always puts a smile on my face and makes my pants dance. But, they by no means are one-hit wonders. Their new album “Grand” comes out tomorrow and it’s filled with equally pleasing songs that will lift up [...]

Free download: Lex Land River Cover

By Jon Chattman | December 30th, 2008

It’s not exactly timely given Christmas, um, just happened but “River” is one of those songs that you don’t get sick of ever – even after Santa’s come and gone. Here’s an excellent cover from the soft-spoken singer Lex Land whose “Orange Days On Lemon Street” is among the most pleasant albums of ‘08. [...]