Great things happen when you least expect it. For example, when we began piece together this week’s edition of the Friday Mixtape, we never thought it would turn out to be one of the best ever. Sure, we assumed this week’s mix, which features the best new singles, remixes, covers, and mp3s from some up-and-comers you just might want to check out, would be good. But this good? Nah! Enjoy!
NEW Singles:
“Let’s Go Fucking Mental” by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
“Home” by Clipd Beaks
“Subtractions” by Dosh
“Bright Orange Air” by Inlets
“Me Thing Drawing Me” by Javelin
“Hollywood” by Marina And The Diamonds & Gonzales
“Evelyn McHale” by Parenthetical Girls
“The Splendour” by Pantha Du Prince
“Time Crisis” by Pin Me Down
“Sperm Donor” by Rifoki
“New Age” (Live) by Sleepy Sun
“Weapons V” by Son Lux
“King of Spain” by The Tallest Man on Earth
“Orion” by These New Puritans
“Don’t Look Down Or Back” by Tunng
“Blue” by We Are Wolves
“O.N.E.” by Yeasayer
“The Ruins” by Yes Giantess
Covers, Remixes, and all that JAZZ:
“Drift” (feat. Indi Kaur) (Grievous Angel Remix) by A Bridge Far Away
“In The Flesh” (Pink Floyd Cover) by Fol Chen
“The Beautiful Ones” (Prince Cover) by Fol Chen
“Theres Space For Ol Dat I See” (David Starfire Remix) by M.I.A.
“1901″ (Memory Tapes Remix) by Phoenix
“Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” (Bob Dylan Cover) by Phoenix
“Shout It Out” (Fol Chen Remix) by Princeton
“Undercover Martyn” (Jupiter Remix) by Two Door Cinema Club
“Crystalised” (Popular Damage Assimilation Remix) by The xx
Something to CHECK OUT:
“Bowsprit” by Balmorhea
“Quintet Four” by Bird Show
“Blame Love” by Boy Genius
“Someday Maybe” by City Light
“Have You See My Sister Evelyn?” by Evelyn Evelyn
“It Barely Makes A Sound” by Happy Ending
“Can We Go Wrong” by Hesta Prynn
“33 1/3″ by Mighty Tiger
“Helplessly Young” by Oh No Ono
“Going To The Casino (Tomorrow Night)” by Philadelphia Grand Jury
“Not the Same Day” by Rene Lopez
“Lady in the Hall” by Rich Hill
“A Drinking Song” by Rykarda Parasol
“Stranded” by Sambassadeur
“The Night You Left New York” by Slow Six
“Mysterious” by The Splinters
Hat tip to Spinner, Stereogum, and Pitchfork for mp3 support…
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Covers week over already? Do you miss it? Wait, don’t answer — I’m a little angry at you. Why didn’t you tell me about Fol Chen? Didn’t you think I would like a band that makes a video like this?
“The Longer U Wait”
That’s OK, I forgive you! It’s all better now. Especially since Fol Chen have covered one of my favorite Prince songs, and even left in the me-getting-chills part.
Fol Chen – The Beautiful Ones
…and here’s a bonus Floyd cover for good measure.
Fol Chen – In The Flesh
Fol Chen are working on their second album for Asthmatic Kitty, and are touring with Liars this spring (locals will find em at Slim’s on 4/27).
http://www.myspace.com/folchen
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Today's free and legal mp3 downloads:
Dana Falconberry: "Singing Lullabies" [mp3] from Halletts
other Dana Falconberry posts at Largehearted Boy
Elaine Lachica: "Rapture" [mp3] from I Think I Can See the Ocean (out February 23rd)
Elaine Lachica: "Bewilder" [mp3] from I Think I Can See the Ocean (out February 23rd)
other Elaine Lachica posts at Largehearted Boy
Fol Chen: "The Beautiful Ones (Prnce cover)" [mp3]
Fol Chen: "In the Flesh (Pink Floyd cover)" [mp3]
other Fol Chen posts at Largehearted Boy
Futurebirds: free and legal Futurebirds EP [mp3]
other Futurebirds posts at Largehearted Boy
Pierced Arrows: "Let It Rain" [mp3] from Descending Shadows (out February 2nd)
other Pierced Arrows posts at Largehearted Boy
Rykarda Parasol: "A Drinking Song" [mp3] from For Blood and Wine
other Rykarda Parasol posts at Largehearted Boy
Various Artists: free and legal Friendship Bracelet Club Volume 3 compilation [mp3]
We Are Wolves: "Blue" [mp3] from Invisible Violence (out February 23rd)
other We Are Wolves posts at Largehearted Boy
Free and legal mp3s of live performances at other websites:
Loch Lomond: Luxury Wafers session [mp3]
other Loch Lomond posts at Largehearted Boy
Of Montreal: 2010-01-26, New York [mp3]
other Of Montreal posts at Largehearted Boy
Rain Machine: Daytrotter session [mp3]
other Rain Machine posts at Largehearted Boy
also at Largehearted Boy:
previous free and legal mp3 daily downloads
2009 Bonnaroo downloads
other music festival downloads
Try It Before You Buy It (mp3s and album streams from weekly CD releases)
weekly CD and DVD release lists
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