Grinderman - Grinderman

Grinderman is a garage rock band formed by Nick Cave (vocals, electric guitar, organ, piano), Warren Ellis (electric bouzouki, Fendocastor, violin, viola, acoustic guitar, backing vocals), Martyn P. Casey (bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals) and Jim Sclavunos (drums, percussion, backing vocals), all of whom are members of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

Highly charged Garage punk band, made out of a part of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds as a side project. Were great live at Rock Werchter 2008


Artist: Grinderman
Title: Grinderman
Genre(s): Garage Punk, Rock, Alternative
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Mute Records
Released: March 5, 2007
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 40:30
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The National - Cherry Tree EP

The National is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio. Influences range from Bruce Springsteen to Tindersticks. The band's morose, obscure lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of the band comprises two pairs of brothers: Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Scott & Bryan Devendorf. Padma Newsome, from sister band Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes.

A lovely EP by The National


Artist:The National
Title: Cherry Tree EP
Genre(s): Sadcore, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Format: MP3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Brassland Records
Released: July 20 2004
Tracks:7
Play Time: 28:26
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Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning

Bright Eyes is an American band consisting of singer-songwriter/guitarist Conor Oberst, multi-instrumentalist/producer Mike Mogis, Nate Walcott, and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha's indie music scene.[5]

Bright Eyes remains signed to Saddle Creek Records, an American label distributed by Sony Corporation. In 2004, the singles "Lua" and "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" took the top two spots of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart within two weeks of their simultaneous release.

Enjoy.

Artist: Bright Eyes
Title: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Genre(s): Indie
Format: Mp3
Quality: 181kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Saddle Creek
Released: 2005
Tracks: 10
Play Time: 45:35
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Conor Oberst - Conor Oberst

Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American songwriter, singer, poet, best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, Norman Bailer, Commander Venus, Park Ave., and his newest project Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.


Like said above, an album of the Bright Eyes' singer Conor Oberst. I just started listening and I'm going to let it loop a couple times. I really like it, try it.





















Artist: Conor Oberst
Title: Conor Oberst
Genre(s): Indie
Format: Mp3
Quality: 273kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Merge Records
Released: 2008
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 42:03
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Islands - Arm's Way

Islands is an indie rock band based in Montreal, Quebec, which currently records for Anti Records.

Nice album, try it.






















Artist: Islands
Title: Arm's Way
Genre(s): Indie
Format: Mp3
Quality: 192 kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Anti Records
Released: 2008
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 1:08:00
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Gui Boratto - Chromophobia

Gui Boratto (born 1974 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian electronic music producer. He started his career working in the Publicity sector in 1989.

His album Chromophobia was awarded the title of Mixmag Album of the Month.





















Artist: Gui Boratto
Title: Chromophobia
Genre(s): Electronic
Format: Mp3
Quality: 178 kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Kompakt
Released: February 26, 2007
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 1:10:16
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MSTRKRFT - Bounce / VUVUVU

MSTRKRFT (read as "Master-kraft") is an electronic music group from Toronto (East York), Ontario, Canada who are signed to Last Gang Records. The group was started in 2005 by Jesse F. Keeler formerly of Death from Above 1979 and Al-P (Alex Puodziukas) formerly of the Mississauga electropop group Girlsareshort. Al-P was also the producer for Death from Above 1979's second album You're a Woman, I'm a Machine as well as several of (Jesse's former band) Black Cat #13's records. MSTRKRFT also produced Die Mannequin's first EP, How to Kill, and Magneta Lane's second LP, Dancing With Daggers.[1].

I love this EP, MSTRKRFT at its best


Artist: MSTRKRFT
Title: Bounce / VUVUVU
Genre(s): Electro House, Dance Punk
Format: MP3
Quality: kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Last Gang Records
Released: April 1 2008
Tracks: 3
Play Time: 10:20
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Van Halen - 1984

Van Halen is an international hard rock band formed in the early-1970s, originally called Mammoth (before being called Van Halen, one of the band’s ideas for a name was Rat Salade). The band’s first studio album, “Van Halen”, released in 1978 is widely regarded as a milestone in rock music.

I really like some of the classic heavy metal/hard rock bands, recently discovered Van Halen.1984 (written as MCMLXXXIV on the front cover) is the sixth album by American hard rock band Van Halen. One of the band's more popular albums (in terms of both record sales and chart performance), 1984 is the final album featuring singer David Lee Roth


Artist: Van Halen
Title: 1984
Genre(s): Classic Hard Rock, Classic Heavy Metal
Format: mp3
Quality: 128kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Warner Bros Records
Released: 1984
Tracks: 9
Play Time: 33:08
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Just when I was about to post a couple of albums my internet broke down, I'm now at home for the weekend so expect a few albums to be posted to make it up!

Babyshambles - Down In Albion

Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project. Babyshambles draws inspiration from the punk and ska genres, and has released two albums, one EP and a number of singles. The band has received a great deal of attention from the British tabloid press as a result of interest in Doherty's personal life.

Phew, been a while since I posted! So here we go, another babyshambles album. I liked Shotters nation, so I decided to check out their first album (recorded when the libertines were not split up yet) I love it, and Pipedown is my new favourite babyshambles song
For those who are going to Rock Werchter aswell, I'm sure the live set is gonna rock!


Artist: Babyshambles
Title: Down In Albion
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Post-punk Revival, Garage Rock Revival
Format: mp3
Quality: 128kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Rough Trade
Released: Nov 2005
Tracks: 16
Play Time: 63:49
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Ed Banger Records - Ed Rec Vol III

Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label is home to French electro acts Justice, SebastiAn, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr Flash, Vicarious Bliss, So Me, Feadz, DSL and Winter himself, under the alias Busy P. All of the Ed Banger Records video and album art is coordinated by So Me.[1]

A great Ed Banger Records compilation album


Artist: Various Artists
Title: Ed Rec Vol III
Genre(s): Electro
Format: mp3
Quality: 320kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Ed Banger Label
Released: May 26th 2008
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 45.6
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Murder By Death - In Bocca Al Lupo

Indiana’s Murder by Death (formerly known as Little Joe Gould) layers the vocal sounds of an old saloon with the haunting strings of an Hungarian folk dance and the hard driving rhythms of pure rock ‘n’ roll, producing what Stuff magazine has called “lush, orchestrated songs,” somehow simultaneously reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Radiohead. Added to that thick and intriguing sound are a series of dark and ironic lyrics, combining the mood and tone of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with the narrative force of The Decemberists or a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The last album from Murder by Death I posted was the first album they recorded with their new singer. The album I post now is the last they recorded with their old singer. Being a fan of Murder by Death I can't really say anything negative about this album, very beautiful rhytmes with intriguing lyrics. I love it


Artist: Murder by Death
Title: In Bocca Al Lupo
Genre(s): Indie  , Alternative Rock, Post-punk
Format: mp3
Quality: 224 kbps (VBR) - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Tent Show Records
Released: 2006
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43.4m
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Booka shade - The sun and the neon light

Booka Shade is a German electrohouse duo. It is made up of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, described as veterans of the Frankfurt electronic music scene.

For the fans.
Supposed to be available at the stores on 26/05/2008, found it on the internet a minute ago.
Give it a try, I know that's what I'm about to do right now.


Artist: Booka Shade
Title: The sun and the neon light
Genre(s): Electronic
Format: Mp3
Quality: 169 kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Get Physical
Released: 26 - 05 - 2008
Tracks: 14
Play Time: 1H
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Babyshambles - Shotters Nation

Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project. Babyshambles draws inspiration from the punk and ska genres, and has released two albums, one EP and a number of singles. The band has received a great deal of attention from the British tabloid press as a result of interest in Doherty's personal life.

Nothing beats the libertines, but the babyshambles get pretty close!
Enjoy


Artist: Babyshambles
Title: Shotters Nation
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Post-punk Revival, Garage Rock Revival
Format: mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: EMI
Released: oct 2007
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43:11
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¡Forward, Russia! - Give Me a Wall

Formed in 2004, Leeds four-piece ¡Forward, Russia! are an art-indie band consisting of Tom Woodhead (vocals, synthesizer), Rob Canning (bass), Katie Nicholls (drums, vocals) and Katie’s brother Whiskas (guitar, vocals and synthesizer). Their sound is characterized by trebly guitars and abstract, cryptic lyrics. Up until 2007’s “Don’t Be A Doctor”, songs are named for the order they were written in (One, Two, Three, Four, etc.). Their image is characterized by wearing identikit t-shirts, with their exclamation mark emblem emblazoned on them.

It's been rather quiet around here for a few days! Apologies go out to the frequent visitors , just don't forget to check back every once in a while.


Artist: ¡Forward, Russia!
Title: Give Me a Wall
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Art Rock, alternative Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Dance to the radio
Released: 15th May 2006
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 49:15
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Eagles of Death Metal - Death By Sexy

Eagles of Death Metal is the embodiment of all fuzzed out, overdriven guitar rock to shake your booty to. Don’t look for deeper meanings or avant-garde synthesizer tricks, because these Eagles are strictly business. On their first album, Jesse “The Devil” Hughes tackles the subjects of dancing, dancing, speed, boogeying (see: Dancing), sex, and killing his ex-wife, all with smooth falsetto vocals, infectious guitar by Tim Vanhamel from Millionaire, and Josh Homme’s solid percussion skills. The grand idea of the Eagles of Death Metal is to make music that people will enjoy, that doesn’t have to be taken too seriously.

Nothing more to add except that mark lanegan is a backup vocal in some songs, love them:


Artist: Eagles of Death Metal
Title: Death By Sexy
Genre(s): Blues-Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Downtown
Released: jul 2006
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 38:48
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John Lee Hooker - Chill Out

John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an influential American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. From a musical family, he is a cousin of Earl Hooker.
Though he stuttered slightly in his normal speech, he performed in a half-spoken style that became his trademark. Rhythmically, his music was free, a property common with early acoustic Delta blues musicians. His vocal phrasing was less closely tied to specific bars than most blues singers’. This casual, rambling style had been gradually diminishing with the onset of electric blues bands from Chicago but, even when not playing solo, Hooker retained it in his sound.

One of the greatest blues artists that ever walked the face of this planet, I love to listen to this music, fix myself a drink and just chill. Good old Rhytm and blues, none of that modern pop crap.
This album has some duets, including one with santana. You'll love it!


Artist: John Lee Hooker
Title: Chill Out
Genre(s): Electric Blues Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 186kbps VBR- 44khz - Stereo
Label: Pointblank
Released: 1995
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 54:02
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Wolfmother - Self-titled

Wolfmother is a group from Erskineville, Sydney, Australia. Their music is often described as a blend of hard/retro-rock, borrowing from acts from the late-60’s ranging from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, whilst also drawing influence from more modern bands such as The White Stripes.
In 2004, Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out.


If you liked the Dimensions EP, you should definatly download their self-titled debut album aswell, it features more tracks and slightly different versions of dimension and mind's eye


Artist: Wolfmother
Title: Wolfmother
Genre(s): Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Modular Recordings
Released: 2005
Play Time: 54:33
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Experimental Aircraft - Third Transmission

Rachel Staggs (vocals, guitar) and T.J. O’Leary (vocals, guitar) formed Experimental Aircraft in October 1997 in Austin, Texas. Mark Smith joined soon after on bass, and the trio performed live with several different drummers before recruiting Jason Ferguson in mid 1998.

This isn't the first shoegaze album I post on our blog, however it is more dreamy than than the first album (The Helio Sequence). It's very very relaxed I love the way the voice and the bass, guitar blend in with eachother.
Also added a Zshare mirror, it's less quality (haven't checked but it's still good) but it's a single file. So if you don't like the limits rapidshare has or you don't have a rapidshare account use zshare and if you like it and still preffer more quality go and download the rapidshare files


Artist: Experimental Aircraft
Title: Third Transmission
Genre(s): Shoegaze, Post-rock, Dream pop
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps VBR - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Graveface Records
Released: feb 2008
Tracks: 15
Play Time: 60:00
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Led Zeppelin - Remasters

"It wasn't just Led Zeppelin's thunderous volume, sledgehammer beat, and edge-of-mayhem arrangements that made it the most influential and successful heavy-metal pioneer, it was the band's finesse."
(Citate: Rolling Stone Magazine)


Got this remastered album from a friend of mine today (an original album, so I didn't download the links myself, normally they're fine, if not, drop a comment and they will be replaced!)
As the title says: some masterpieces of Led Zeppelin collected on 2 discs. So to all the Zeppelin-fans: start downloading! (And if you aren't a fan, download it as well, and give it a chance to change you're opinion!)




















Artist: Led Zeppelin
Title: Remasters
Genre(s): Rock
Format: Mp3
Quality: 224kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Atlantic
Released: 09/01/1990
Tracks: 26
Play Time: 2:25:21
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Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Sunday at Devil Dirt

Isobel Campbell is the former cellist and backup vocalist for Belle and Sebastian, as well as leader of The Gentle Waves. Mark Lanegan used to be the frontman of the Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees, and has recently played with Queens of the Stone Age. Mark has also been releasing his solo albums since 1990.

Isobel and Mark come together now, to form a unique combination of gruff vocals and dulcet voices for their joint collaboration, Ballad of the Broken Seas, which received a nomination in the 2006 Mercury Awards.

This is the brand new, unreleased, leaked album of Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, after enjoying their first collab album (Ballad of the broken seas) this is a must have. The combination of their voices is pure beauty.


no Cover illustration yet!
Artist: Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
Title: Sunday at Devil Dirt
Genre(s): Folk, Indie Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: V2 Records
Released: 5th may 2008
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 47:19
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The National - Boxer

The National is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio. Influences range from Bruce Springsteen to Tindersticks. The band's morose, self-deprecating lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of band comprises two pairs of brothers; Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Scott & Bryan Devendorf. Padma Newsome, from sister band, Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes.

You really need to try this album! An album concluding some very nice songs. Kind of relaxing to listen to as well..
Enjoy.


Artist: The National
Title: Boxer
Genre(s): chamber pop, indie
Format: Mp3
Quality: 320kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Beggars Banque
Released: May 22, 2007
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43.4 min
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Maxïmo Park - A Certain Trigger

Maxïmo Park are an indie band hailing from various towns in North East England. Consisting of Paul Smith (vocals), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass guitar), Tom English (drums) and Lukas Wooller (keyboards), the band has drawn comparisons to Northeastern counterparts The Futureheads, as well as Franz Ferdinand, Pulp, Bloc Party and The Ordinary Boys for their addictive musical style and direct, edgy rock-pop sound.

This is Maxïmo Park's debut album and currently my favourite. I have to agree about the addictive musical style, its a catchy post-punk and indie rock album that you could listen over and over again. This is 
for all the fans of groups posted above and fans of britisch indie rock bands!
Youtube Sample of going missing


Artist: Maxïmo Park
Title: A Certain Trigger
Genre(s): Post-Punk Revival, Indie Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Warp Records
Released: aug 2004
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 39:33
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The Libertines - Up The Bracket

The Libertines were a popular English punk revival band that formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2004. The band only released two full-length LPs, both produced by Mick Jones of The Clash. Centered around the song-writing partnership and chemistry between Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Carl Barât (vocals/lead guitar), while backed by John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums), the band were one of the cornerstones of the English indie scene in the early 2000’s

Too bad they disbanded, however now we have 'babyshambles' and 'dirty pretty things' to listen to aswell! The Libertines is them both combined the lyrics and rhythms are genius!


Artist: The Libertines
Title: Up The Bracket
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Alternative rock, Post-Punk, punk Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 190kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Rough Trade
Released: 2002
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 39:05
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Battles - Mirrored

Battles are an American rock band which formed in 2002. The album received an extremely high score of 9.1 in a Pitchfork Media review; “Atlas”, meanwhile, was voted “best single of the week” by NME, and received a glowing review in the UK’s Clash Magazine where comparisons were made to Glitter Beat.

Battles is an exprimental rock, math rock. Anyway you could've judged by the high score it got from Pitchfork media review that this album is not bad. However it is not your usual rock album and as with all experimental rock you should listen to it a few times before drawing any conclusions


Artist: Battles
Title: Mirrored
Genre(s): Math Rock, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Progressive Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Warp Records
Released: may 2007
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 51:52
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iLiKETRAiNS - Elegies To Lessons Learnt

iLiKETRAiNS met in the Northern transport hub of Leeds in the Spring of 2003.
Windswept platforms provide the inspiration, tales of fated Antarctic expeditions provide the lyrics, and a love of England, Iceland, complex visuals and leaves on the line provide the future for this quintet.
Elegies To Lessons Learnt is iLiKETRAiNS’ first studio album, released on 1 October 2007. As with their EP, Progress Reform, many of the songs cover historical events, which the band are especially interested in

iLikeTrains is one of the bands who will perform on Polsslag 2008, so I decided to give them a go after hearing quite abit of positive things. Their myspace describes them as 'melodramatic popular song', and I can tell you one thing, their music doesn't really sound that possitive. However I do like listening to them from time to time, in my opinion they are abit like Joy Division (not only the genre). So give it a go


Artist: iLiKETRAiNS
Title: Elegies To Lessons Learnt
Genre(s): Post-Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Beggars Banquet
Released: 1 Oct 2007
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 50:38
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Wolfmother - Dimensions EP

Wolfmother is a group from Erskineville, Sydney, Australia. Their music is often described as a blend of hard/retro-rock, borrowing from acts from the late-60’s ranging from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, whilst also drawing influence from more modern bands such as The White Stripes.
In 2004, Wolfmother began appearing at several high profile music events, such as Homebake and the Big Day Out.

An Australian band who recieve as much positive and negative replies, some people say they don't have their 'own' style (for example: "you can compare them to other bands but that's where it ends, they don't add anything new to it"). I am on the positive side of the reviewers!
After listening to their debut album for quite a long time I decided to give the Dimensions EP a go, and I love it! Check it out



Artist: Wolfmother
Title: Dimensions EP
Genre(s): Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Stoner Rock
Format: mp3
Quality: 192kbps - 44khz - Stereo
Label: Modular Recordings
Released: 2006
Tracks: 4
Play Time: 15:07m
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The Report A Broken Link Post

Same story as the request post
If you find a broken link report it here and we will fix it asap!

edit: in addition to the request and report broken link post, we've put up a shoutbox, use it to discuss music or general music chit chat.

The Request Post

Alright goodday everyone!

We decided to put up a request and report broken link post!
The 2 links will be integrated in the top sidebar so whenever there is a broken link, or an album you would like to see posted, you can easily access it!

Some rules though;
Be specific (no "more x-genre posts")
Be polite
No chit-chat

Ellen Allien & Apparat - Orchestra Of Bubbles

Ellen Allien and Apparat, two headstrong musicians who indeed differ in their musical context but still come together not just at the peripheral rims, collaborated on an album together: “Orchestra of Bubbles”. By a deep plunge into the world of sound of their counterpart both are trying to find gateways in order to expand their own possibilities. While Apparat used to stand for an algorithms-based aesthetics and Ellen Allien fathomed the possible heights and depths of the dance floor widthways as well, for their joint production they dabble in a principle which electronic music is dedicated to from the very beginning and which is now only spelled differently: Contingency. Meaning, Ellen Allien and Apparat indeed take on the connections between Techno and IDM, but extend the original horizon with their thoughtful way of production where they interpenetrate, empathise and move their own artistic borders.

One of the rare albums that you start playing and just can't stop listening to at any point!
Get set, Ready, download!


Artist: Ellen allien & Apparat
Title: Orchestra Of Bubble
Genre(s): Minimal Techno, Experimental Techno
Format: mp3
Quality: 200kbps(VBR) - 44khz - Stereo
Label: BPitch Control
Released: 2006
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 58:32
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The Notwist - Neon Golden

The Notwist is a German indie rock band. They have been very strongly influenced by the electronica scene, along with the other groups of Morr Music.

Acher, Acher, and Messerschmidt formed the group in 1989 in Weilheim, near Munich. In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with electronics. Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) joined the group in 1997. Shrink, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album which in some ways anticipates Radiohead’s Amnesiac. The album Neon Golden (released in 2002) put them on the map for American listeners, with its heartfelt sentiment and catchy tunes.

THE most relaxed album in my entire music library, took me a while to get used to (wich is not abnormal for me) but in the end it is impossible to not like it!
Try it


Artist: The Notwist
Title: Neon Golden
Genre(s): Indietronic, Indie
Format: mp3
Quality: kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Virgin
Released: 2002
Tracks: 10
Play Time: 41:29
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Portugal. The Man - Church Mouth

Portugal. The Man is an American indie four-piece from Wasilla, Alaska. It consists of former members of the band Anatomy of a Ghost. The group is no longer signed to Fearless Records.
Musically, Portugal. The Man's style is one of variation. Their style is both rooted in the indie and experimental genre, but their songs also contain elements of soul, blues, and folk music. At times, the band chooses to utilize drum machines and/or synth loops to anchor their songs, while at other times, the band chooses to use the more conventional guitar, bass, and acoustic drum configuration that is characteristic of rock music. The band also utilizes the keyboard in much of its music. In addition to their instrumentals, Gourley's distinctly higher-pitched vocals add to Portugal. The Man's unique sound. Lyrically, Gourley provides the band with abstract and/or enigmatic lyrics that rely heavily on imagery. Gourley's verses are usually delivered in the first person singular or plural.

Wiki gave a beautiful description of the band, can't realy add more to it.
I love the album! Especially the vocal and instrumental music floating into each other. The bass/drum is very nice! still quite simpel though, but it accompanies the guitar so marvelous. Together, they're overwhelmed by the unique vocals.
Just start downloading now!


Artist: Portugal. The Man
Title: Church Mouth
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
Format: Mp3
Quality: 209kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Fearless
Released: 07-24-07
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 43:00 min
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The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead

The Helio Sequence is an indie electronica/shoegazer band signed to indie label Sub Pop. The band was formed in 1999 in Portland, Oregon and consists of Brandon Summers on guitar and vocals and Benjamin Weikel, who has also played for Modest Mouse, on keyboards and drums. The band produce an eccentric brand of electronic indie similar to that of The Postal Service and other bands.

Great indietronic album, by a great band. This album is very relaxed ,
I've got nothing more to add except that you should try it!


Artist: The Helio Sequence
Title: Keep Your Eyes Ahead
Genre(s): Indie Rock, Indietronic, Electronic, Shoegaze
Format: mp3
Quality: kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Sub Pop Records
Released: 29 jan 2008
Tracks: 10
Play Time: 37:02 m
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Creature With The Atom Brain - I Am The Golden Gate Bridge

Creature with the Atom Brain is a band with members from Millionaire,Dead Stop Mauro & The Grooms and Vandal X. Sounds like desert rock, straight from Belgium.

CWTAB is a Belgian Experimental indie rock band from Antwerp, their music is often compared to queens of the stone age. But I like to think they've got their own distinct style. It's a sideproject of Tim Vanhamel (Millionaire), and Mark Lanegan also worked on this album. The album is a must have for everyone!


Artist: Creature With The Atom Brain
Title: I Am The Golden Gate Bridge
Genre(s): Alternative Rock, Noise Rock, Experimental Rock, Indie Rock
Quality: 199kbps (VBR) - 4410khz - Stereo
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Released: 2007
Tracks: 12
Play Time: 44:09 m
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These New Puritans - Beat Pyramid

These New Puritans are a four-piece 'magic wave' band from Southend-on-sea, consisting of Jack Barnett (vocals, guitar, computer, sound), his twin brother George Barnett (drums, tapes, percussion), Tomas Hein (bass guitar, sampler, backing vocals, percussion) and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson (synthesizers). They mix indie with samplers and electronic experimental sounds.


Beat Pyramid is a rather unique album. Like written above, they mix electronic experimental sounds into indierock, what leads to some weird combination from time to time.
Not only their sound is rather unique, These New Puritans also decided to add some symmetry to their album, the album literally starts and ends with the same sentence "I will say this twice". Also notice the middle song "Infinity Ytinifni"..
Give it a try!


Artist: These New Puritans
Title: Beat Pyramid
Genre(s): Indie, Experimental, New wave, Post-Punk
Format: Mp3
Quality: 246kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Domino
Released: 28 January 2008
Tracks: 16
Play Time: 35min
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The Gin Riots - The Mother Ruin EP

I noticed this one on the web today, they were described as "sounds like Arctic Monkeys" so I downloaded it right away, and gave it a try.
And I have to admit, I do recognise some Arctic Monkey-tunes in it.. Especially in 'The Daily Dust' and 'The polka', yet, there's so much more in their songs! So after reading this, don't start thinking they're tryin to copy some Arcticstyle, no, not at all you might just notice some resemblance.
But enough whining about the album, go and give it a try because the link will be deleted in a month, that's right, it's just a try-out version! And in my opinion that's a real nice opportunity those riot-guys give you.



Artist: The Gin Riots
Title: Mother Ruin EP
Genre(s): Indie, Punk-Pop
Format: MP3
Quality: 128kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Tracks: 5
Play Time: 16:4 min
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Eels - Shootenanny!

Eels is an American rock band formed by singer/songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, better known as a Man Called E, Mr. E, or simply E. Other members rotate frequently, both in the studio and on stage. Eels' live shows include new material, interpretations of older songs, and usually some well-known cover versions.
Eels appear in many soundtracks, including all three Shrek movies.

The only thing I can tell you guys about this one is that it's a really nice album, loaded with beautiful, dreamy songs..
So enjoy!


Artist: Eels
Title: Shootenanny!
Genre(s): Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
Format: Mp3
Quality: 128 kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: DreamWorks
Released: 3th of June 2003
Tracks: 13
Play Time: 41:30 min
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Clinic - Do it!

Clinic are a Liverpool based indie rock band noted for their often fast-paced, eclectic sound. Their distinguishing sound can commonly be recognized by their prominent use of vintage keyboards/organs, most notably the Philips Philicorda and peculiar off-scale chord progressions. The band's official website once stated they sound "like no other band".

As you know, Celox asked me to keep his blog running.
And, could I even please him more than I do by posting a leaked album? I guess not, so here it is: Clinic's fifth album 'Do it!'. I listened to the album myself, and I like it! Some even compare Clinic to the band they toured with for a while: Radiohead! Nice band to be compared to if you ask me..
So start listening, and judge it yourself!


Artist: Clinic
Title: Do it!
Genre(s): Indie, Indie-Rock, Post-Punk
Format: Mp3
Quality: 320kbps - 4410khz - Stereo
Label: Domino
Released: 7th April 2008
Tracks: 11
Play Time: 32:90 min
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