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MPFree – Rio & the Rockabilly Revival
Rio & the Rockabilly Revival, a talented band led by scorching singer Rio Scafone, the niece of rockabilly legend Jack Scott, is offering a brand new song as a free download. As you will recall, Rio was one of the hand-picked participants in our (now over) UNICEF drive, proving she’s both a favorite artist of [...]
MPFree – Amazing Bloodshot Records Fall Sampler
Bloodshot Records is offering a free sampler. Add your email and zip code below in order to get the downloads from Bloodshot. TRACKLISTING 1. HA HA TONKA – Usual Suspects [Buy album: iTunes, Amazon MP3 or Bloodshot] 2. LYDIA LOVELESS – Can’t Change Me [iTunes, Amazon MP3 or Bloodshot] 3. DEX ROMWEBER DUO – Jungle Drums [...]
MPFree: 2 Free Mekons Tracks
#countrymusic by Honkytonk
The Mekons are a UK band who were there for the first wave of punk in the 7o’s, but embraced the various strains of roots music, developing into a forerunner of the Americana genre. The band has a rich recorded history, ready for you to devour, but you can start with “Geeshie”.
Rolling Stone offers a free download of the song, which will be on their upcoming album, Ancient and Modern (Bloodshot) on September 27th, 2011.
The band’s guitar player, Jon Langford, explains the free track:
“When [Wilco frontman] Jeff Tweedy came on my WXRT radio show the Eclectic Company a few years ago, he brought along a track I’d never heard by Geeshie Wiley called ‘Last Kind Words. I played it to Lu Edmonds, and we spent a long time trying to predict when she was going to change chords, then gave up and wrote ‘Geeshie,’ which, while retaining the original groove, changes chords in even less likely places.”
Bloodshot Records, by the way, has a DIFFERENT sample song, “Space in Your Face” from the same album, on the album’s site.
Langford discussed “Space in Your Face” in an interview on The Awl:
“Space In Your Face” actually talks about the bombing of the LA Times. It was a time of domestic terrorism, huge corruption, and witch trials… so there are all of these similarities [to today]. It’s almost like that period leading up to the First World War was like the end of human history as it had been. And what we’ve lived through, from the 20th century ‘til today—it’s just the modern world, you know, and all of its glory and destruction.
By the way, from Dex Romweber to The Mekons and tons of others, Bloodshoot Records have been killin’ it. I don’t know them, but from the outside, it seems like the best example of “record label 2.0″ I’ve seen.
MPFree – Nick 13 – Carry My Body Down
#psychobilly by Kustom
If you haven’t bought Nick13′s self-titled country-tinged solo record yet, download one track from the album, Carry My Body Down, for FREE at Amazon.com.
Nick13 is the frontman of psychobilly uber-stars TIGER ARMY, but this well-reviewed release is his long-in-coming solo debut, designed to shine a brighter light on the traditional country music spirit that lies beneath the delicious psycho noise of TIGER ARMY. I can even trick Honkytonk into listening to it, sometimes!
And, by-the-by, since Amazon skunked all of their California associates, I don’t even get anything for pointing this out… just doing it out of the goodness of my heart (stop laughing).
MPFree – Bloodshot Records: Fun For All Ages Sampler
#countrymusic by Honkytonk
It’s never too early to start indoctrinating your kids to like good, authentic music. In the name of brainwashin’ the impressionable, I recommend getting the FREE Bloodshot Records: Fun For All Ages Sampler over there at Amazon.com.
I’m not saying every track is a triumph. Some of it gets a little twee and treacley for this cowpoke, but what do you want for nuthin’?
Most of it, like the bluegrass ramble Down in the Arkansas, by Jim & Jennie and the Pinetops, or the breathy take on Rubber Duckie, by Kelly Hogan, will please young and old. And even if they only please the old, the old are the one’s driving the car and can tell the young to shut the hell up about their Justin Beibers and Victoria Justices and listen to some damn fiddle music!
Bloodshot’s got a hell of a roster, too, check ‘em out and buy some records.
MPFree – Glen Campbell – Ghost On The Canvas – Amazon Deal of the Day – $3.99!
#countrymusic by Honkytonk
Glen Campbell has navigated a course between country and pop that been unmatched by anyone else. He’s had hits under his own name which have since become standards, such as Wichita Lineman and Gentle on My Mind. An accomplished and tasteful guitarist, his playing has graced a broad range of hits for artists in a mind-boggling array of genres.
At the same time, he pursued an acting career, starring with John Wayne in True Grit.
He then transitioned to television, hosting his own variety program, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, before defining the country crossover era of the late 70′s/early 80′s with the megahit Rhinestone Cowboy.
Like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings, Country radio wrote Glen off a long time ago. In 2010, Glen announce he has been suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. This release will likely be his final full-length album, and proves, once again, how much Country radio loses by throwing away the masters of the craft.
Rockabilly superstar Brian Setzer (STRAY CATS) plays on the album and, in addition to original compositions, the work features versions of songs by indie icons Paul Westerberg (REPLACEMENTS) and Robert Pollard (GUIDED BY VOICES).
Today, you can buy it for less than a sandwich. For the next 24 hrs. (as of this writing, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011), the songs are available as DRM-free MP3 downloads/free Amazon cloud thingie for $3.99 at Amazon.com.
And, by-the-by, since Amazon skunked all of their California associates, I don’t even get anything for pointing this out… just doing it out of the goodness of my heart (stop laughing).
MPFree – Muddy Roots 2011 Compilation Vol. 3
#countrymusic by Honkytonk
Muddy Roots Music Festival is an event in Cookeville, Tennessee on September 3rd and 4th, featuring Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, and Punk bands that honor American roots music, but play “with the energy of punk rock”.
This compilation gives all of us potential concertgoers a chance to hear songs from every artist on this year’s line-up – for FREE.
Go to THIS SITE and “add to cart”. You will proceed as if you are buying it (putting in your email, etc.), but you will NOT be asked for a method of payment. Within moments, an email is sent to your email address with a download link.
Check out their sites for more information about the event:
www.muddyrootsmusic.com
Muddy Roots Music (event) Facebook
(h/t Wreckhouse Radio Facebook Page)
MPFree – WWJDD?
No, we’re not talking about Jesus! Check out the extra “D” – it stands for “Doe”… as in JOHN DOE, the X and KNITTERS member, actor and alt. country/roots rock solo artist. John Doe has a new solo alum, Keeper, to be released on August 30th, 2011. To get a sneak peek, preview a new [...]
MPFree The Funerals
The garage rock band The Funerals are ready to bash your brain with a free single. Go to thefunerals.bandcamp.com and click on “Free Download” (the grey-colored text half the way down the page). Then, on the page that opens, click “Download War [Single]“. And then, it’s yours – for free! And, if you’re gonna grab their single, be [...]
MPFree – Get Zombified!
SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS (often shortened to “SCOTS” by fans) is a “keystone” band for me. THE STRAY CATS resurrected rockabilly and THE CRAMPS created psychobilly, a genre bands like THE METEORS, DEMENTED ARE GO and BATMOBILE fleshed out. FLAT DUO JETS injected a spooky, shambling majesty and REVEREND HORTON HEAT brought the speed [...]
MPFree – Jeff Bridges
If only every great album were promoted with this ferocity. Gotta admit, I’m a little “meh” over the music. I love me some Jeff Bridges and some T. Bone Burnett, but this music either need to grow on me or I’m a little bored by it. I was listenin’ to some Milton Brown and the [...]
MPFree – Muddy Roots 2011 Compilation Vol. 2
Muddy Roots Music Festival is an event in Cookeville, Tennessee on September 3rd and 4th, featuring Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country, and Punk bands that honor American roots music, but play “with the energy of punk rock”. This compilation gives all of us potential concertgoers a chance to hear songs from every artist on this year’s [...]
MPFree – Stomping Rats
Like thumpin’ rockabilly and psychobilly from Mexico as much as me? Don’t really know? Here’s your chance to find out for free! STOMPING RATS are trading a self-produced EP for “likes” on their Facebook page. Pretty painless way to get some great music, free! Go to the STOMPING RATS Facebook wall and scroll down until [...]
MPFree! Romeo & the Frankensteins
What is Frankenbilly?” That’s the genre Mexican Psychos ROMEO & THE FRANKENSTEINS created to describe their monsterously raw mix of horror punk and psychobilly. Despite hailing from Queretaro, Qro, Mexico, Romeo von Frankenstein sings (bellows?) about all manner of supernatural depravity in English, but retains the hard edge I love from bands in the Mexican scene. Unconvinced? [...]
Mariachi El Bronx
Psychobilly rules my world. The genius of psychobilly, in the words of THE CRAMPS lead singer, Lux Interior, is that it’s “…one half hillbilly and one half punk…” The injection of punk attitude into traditional song forms can be a best of both worlds/chocolate and peanut butter kinda thing. If punk gets repetitive and folk music gets boring, [...]
RKH MPFree – Booker T.
Click to download an MP3 of the song “Everything is Everything” from Booker T. Jones’ solo album, “The Road From Memphis” (Anti) at www.bookert.com. You will need to provide an email address to Booker T.’s site to receive the MP3.
Free Song from Nick 13 (of Tiger Army) #rockabilly
Nursing a cold, catching up on Facebook, I noticed Nick 13 is giving a solo song away. Check out my “likes” on Facebook, as I’ve “liked” a ton of psychobilly band pages I’d previously overlooked. If you can think of any I’m missing, let me know!
Social Distortion – Exclusive Free Live Tracks #rockabilly
As they trek around promoting HARD TIMES AND NURSERY RHYMES, Social Distortion performed some chestnuts for Daytrotter.com, including “Prison Bound”, “Ring of Fire” and “Reach for the Sky”. Stream or download them – HERE - then poke around for other favorite artists, as they have a pretty substantial list of live sessions.
Free & Legal Rockabilly
8tracks
8tracks. com is a newish site (they started in August) that allows users (you can sign in using your Facebook account) to upload and share any music you like — and THEY pay the royalties to make it legal.
Free Reverend Horton Heat, John Doe, Sadies and Dave Alvin
#rockabilly
Found a free-to-download sampler from the profoundly great Yep Roc label, while cruising around Amazon:
Best Of Yep Roc Singles
Free Surf Rock, Moondoggies!
#rockabilly It’s a tough economy – how ’bout some free and legal music that will rattle you into the stratosphere? Chunklet Magazine has posted an in-depth interview with the reformed and re-energized Man or Astroman? Better yet, they’ve posted ten “John Peel” tracks from the 90′s for you to hear and download. For the uninitiated, [...]
Cool Yule: Recommended Retro Christmas Podcasts
Jet off to “Reverend Frost” to download his excellent Christmas mix: Rev. Frost Presents…A Bloody Christmas Mix, Part 6 ! (53 :00) (via rapidshare) Tracklist: 01. Los Straitjackets – Sleigh Ride 02. The Harmony Grits – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 03. Gary Walker – Santa’s Got A Brand New Bag 04. Santo and [...]
Sun Rockabilly Podcast
One of the most exciting podcasts is a multi-part podcast of all SUN sides, by Rockabilly DJ.
Free Brian Setzer Orchestra Song…
…and other free Christmas MP3s at AMAZON.COM! Grab ‘em while they’re free!
Killers Christmas for (RED)
After equating The Killers with Radiohead and U2 in a recent BLENDER magazine article, lead singer Brandon Flowers is now gunning to take on Perry Como or *gasp* Bing Crosby, with the new iTunes exclusive track, A Great Big Sled. Preview the track, then get thee to iTunes to buy this track for $1.00 of [...]
