Thursday, October 22, 2009
News:: Martha Wainright on Daytrotter

Hopefully by now you realize how many great songs Daytrotter gives you for the low, low price of free so do them a solid and click a few of their adds to make sure they can keep delivering the goods.
MP3:: Martha Wainright - So Hard (live on Daytrotter)
WEB:: http://www.marthawainwright.com/
D/L:: http://www.daytrotter.com
Labels: Daytrotter, Martha Wainright, Music, News
Saturday, October 3, 2009
File Under Awesome:: Malcolm Holcombe on Daytrotter

Noting else needs to be said. Malcolm Holcombe stopped by Daytrotter and played songs from Gamblin House. Yeah, that album that I gushed over last year and one that was followed up by the even stronger For the Mission Baby.
MP3:: Malcolm Holcombe - You Don't Come See Me Anymore
WEB:: http://www.malcolmholcombe.com/
D/L:: Daytrotter
Labels: Daytrotter, Malcolm Holcombe, Music
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Daytrotter:: Rural Alberta Advantage does Daytrotter!

In all honesty though, Nils, Paul and Amy have been working hard to get their music out there and Hometowns (review) is well worth the duckets you should be shelling out to buy it if you haven't already.
This session is a treat for any fan. The mix on The Air is heavier and more muscular, In the Summertime benefits from some fantastic piano and you get a sneak preview of what the band has been working on over the last few months (the spare strums of Two Lovers and The Barnesyard both grab you fast and hold you tight).
MP3:: Rural Alberta Advantage - Barnesyard (Live @ Daytrotter)
MYSPACE:: whttp://www.theraa.com/
DOWNLOAD:: http://www.daytrotter.com
Labels: Canada, Daytrotter, Music, Rural Alberta Advantage
Monday, August 17, 2009
News:: Culture Reject does Daytrotter

You see, for all you non-Canadian readers, Culture Reject is sort of a cult hero up here. Those who know of his music love him - I thought his self-titled was the 11th best Canadian album last year - but that's the problem. I bet you about two of my friends actually know who he is. The way he makes odd noises into beautiful melody is amazing and even after the release of his fantastic self-titled LP he still plays to small crowds. Visionaries showered him with praise, but for newbies wondering about his sound should look no farther than the following quote from ChartAttack:
"Culture Reject would undoubtedly be the lovechild sprung from the joining of Miracle Fortress' FIVE ROSES and Chad VanGaalen's SKELLICONNECTION"
That's pretty high praise up here, but don't think Culture reject sounds anything like either act. Michael's use of looping techniques and World influence makes for one the most unique and compelling sounds I've heard for years and hopefully now that the good folks at Daytrotter are hosting a tight 4-song session, some of their shine will glow on Michael.
MP3:: Culture Reject - Beach (Daytrotter)
MYSPACE:: http://www.myspace.com/culturereject
BUY:: http://whitewhale.ca/label/
Labels: Canada, Culture Reject, Daytrotter, Music
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Daytrotter:: Jolie Holland

So head over and download the songs (mostly from her incredibly slept on release, The Living and the Dead - review) and click an ad or two to help the good folks at Daytrotter keep the free music coming.
I linked up the terrific version of Palmyra, but make sure you grab the A Crush in The Ghetto.
MP3:: Jolie Holland - Palmyra (Daytrotter)
WEB:: http://www.jolieholland.com/
SESSION:: Daytrotter
Labels: Daytrotter, Jolie Holland, Music
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Labor Days:: The Coast on Daytrotter

Wow. After last night's arrival, I'm inspired. Time for some soaring epics and that's what Toronto's The Coast is all about. Unfortunately, their last record - The Expatriate - never blew up like we thought it would but that's okay because the fine fellows at Daytrotter loved the Upper Canadian rockers enough to record a session.
All the track are from the latest long player, so head over and grab the songs and then pick up the record. Not only are they terrific, they are $free.99. It's easy like Sunday morning on this err, Sunday morning.
MP3:: The Coast - Play Me the Apostle (Daytrotter)
YSPACE:: http://www.myspace.com/thecoastmusic
DOWNLOAD:: http://www.daytrotter.com/
Labels: Canada, Daytrotter, Sunday Morning, The Coast
Friday, July 17, 2009
Daytrotter:: The Handsome Family

The good folks at Daytrotter have done it again. A beautiful four song session with The Handsome Family. The songs are from the terrific Honey Moon (review here) and currently available from the nicest label in the biz - Mint Records. So head over to Daytrotter, download the songs, click some ads and then buy the record from Mint. Seems like a nice way to start your weekend.
MP3:: The Handsome Family - Darling, My Darling (Daytrotter)
WEB:: http://www.handsomefamily.com/
DAYTROTTER:: http://www.daytrotter.com
Labels: Daytrotter, Handsome Family, Mint Recs, Music
Friday, May 29, 2009
File under holy sh%t:: William Whitmore covers Bad Religion

I can't stress enough how great Daytrotter is, so please visit the site and click on as many ads as you can because they give these songs away for free. For those not in the know, basically artists show up and play stripped down takes on tracks and usually offer up a fantastic cover to add the cherry to the musical sundae. After starting out with a few small sessions, Daytrotter has grown and grown and started pulling in terrific musicians on a daily basis. You should be heading over there on a daily basis.
MP3:: William Whitmore - Don't Prey On Me (Bad Religion cover via Daytrotter)
WEB:: http://www.williamelliottwhitmore.com/
SUPPORT DAYTROTTER:: Sign up and click on an ad or two
Labels: Daytrotter, Music, William Whitmore