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FREE MUSIC – SONG OF THE DAY – POLVO – BEGGAR’S BOWL

Ronen Shapiro

In Prism is the first studio album from Polvo since 1997’s Shapes. Polvo reemerged to record their new album in March 2009 after over a decade of laying dormant. Coming back strong after their time apart, Polvo returns having not lost a step – opening the album with some hard hitting sidewinder guitars In Prism might be their best album yet. We hope you like it as much as we did. Continue…

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FREE MUSIC – SONG OF THE DAY – FRESH ESPRESSO – THE LAZERBEAMS

Ronen Shapiro

Seattle based hip-hop duo Fresh Espresso sprinkles a little brightness on your morning commute with smooth lyrics and head-bobbing beats. Remember when hip-hop wasn’t only about Cristal and Bentleys? Well, so does Fresh Espresso. Similar in feel to Jurassic 5, Fresh Espresso approaches their lyrics with both easy humor and some starving artist sardonic wit. Try a shot with FABRIC’s free song of the day, Lazerbeams. Continue…

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FREE MUSIC – SONG OF THE DAY – THE DRUMS – I FELT STUPID

Ronen Shapiro

When working in a room full of cynics you expect in the very least “a look” when you play the same EP for the 5th time that day. It was a strange moment indeed when we realized that every one of us haters was into The Drums. Formed in 2008, this Brooklyn based band are a musical cocktail of 50′s surf sounds and the sort of 80′s tunes that leave you longing for more. Their music is addicting and is best described in their own words: Continue…

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FREE MP3 OF THE DAY – TELEKINESIS – COAST OF CAROLINA

Ronen Shapiro

“Telekinesis” is the project of Michael Benjamin Lerner. Michael recorded Telekinesis at Two Sticks Audio in Seattle with producer Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, Tegan and Sara). Michael wrote and sang all of the songs and played nearly all of the instruments on the album, but tours with a full band that includes David Broecker (guitar), Jonie Broecker (bass, keyboards), and Chris Staples (guitar). If you are in Europe in the next few months, make sure to check them out live, click here for tour dates. Continue…

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FREE MP3 OF THE DAY – YO LA TENGO – HERE TO FALL

Staff

Free music is good. Free music in MP3 form that you are legally allowed to download and put on your ipod is even better! Starting today FABRIC is giving away free daily music to our readers. Today’s selection from Matador Records is “Here We Fall” from Yo La Tengo‘s new album Popular Songs. Hope you like! Continue…