
Chicago indie-poppers Essex Chanel have released a free soundtrack EP just in time for, uh, Valentine's Day? D'oh! Let's backtrack here a second. Essex Chanel wrote an instrumental soundtrack to Strangeloop Theatre's FRENCH WITH ME: Original Vignettes Musing on Love and Valentine's Day , which went down last night at Chemically Balanced Comedy . Unfortunately, we were a little late to the party with this news. But, fortunately, Essex Chanel's soundtrack for the show, French With Me , is still up for your listening pleasure. The four-song soundtrack, [...]
It's almost mid-summer and folks everywhere are having fun in the sun, BBQs, baseball games, surfing, swimming, fishing, hanging at the beach, and in general, making the best long hot days of July. Summer is a time for celebration, recreation, relaxation, family and friends, and of course, listening to music, whether in your home, [...] Related posts:Summer 2010 Mixtape, Vol. I: The Drums, Surfer Blood, Local Natives, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, MGMT, Beach House Summer 2010 Mixtape, No. 2: Animal Collective, The Drums, Jay-Z, Magic Kids, The Flaming Lips, Spoon, LCD Soundsystem, Radio Dept. Best New Releases of [...]
Want free music? We've rounded up the best downloads from across the blogosphere so you can download all in one place, guilt free. 1. I'm with Coco Mix For those of us who think Conan O'Brien got the shaft, Ian Anderson of One for the Team put together this satisfying mix featuring "Say it Ain't So," "Lip Service," "Backstabber" and more. Awesome. Download mix via Minneapolis Fucking Rocks 2. The Knife "Colouring of Pigeons" Just as creepy and cool as their other stuff. Download [...]

Download: Essex Chanel - "Get Up And Dance" Check out the dance party with local band Essex Chanel Wednesday at Schubas. Download: Telepathique - "Eu Gusto" If you like your dance with a bit more Brazilian flair, check out Telepathique the following Wednesday (8/6) for free(!) at Double Door. Download: [...]