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We’ve always made a point to see Bill Callahan when he comes to Austin and we always enjoy the performance he puts on. If you’ve yet to catch one of these shows, you can sort of recreate the live experience with Tiny Desk Concert Mr. Callahan just recorded for NPR. It’s a 3 song set and really highlights the unique style this guy is coming with. Check it out now.
The nice folks at NPR are streaming the brand new Sunset Rubdown record Dragonslayer in its entirey. We’ve been pretty pumped about this release so let’s hope it doesn’t dissapoint. Head over to NPR to check it out now. Anyone want to offer some first opinions?
One of our favorite artists from last year, Horse Feathers, just did a Tiny Desk session for the fine folks at NPR music. The session features 3 live songs including one of our favorites from last year “Curs in the Weeds”. Check out the full session now. Here’s that beautiful song from last year again.
Download: Horse Feathers – Curs In The Weeds [MP3]
Due to my dancing about town in an attempt to catch everything possible, I was unable to catch Dirty Projectors set at the Parish during SXSW, but thanks to NPR, you can now hear the set in its entirety by visiting their web site. If you listen carefully, you might pick up on one of the new songs set to come out on their new album headed our way later this year.
Recipients of a spot in our top albums of 2008 post, The Dodos, just recorded a session for the NPR World Cafe. The set features 4 songs that you can stream from the comfort of your own home. Check it out now.
Download: The Dodos – Winter [MP3]
A whole slew of websites & record companies are giving away some free MP3s from artist participating in SXSW. NPR has one featuring 16 tracks from artists involved in some of their events during the week. Famous UK label 4AD also has a sampler of artists playing their showcase available for download after you give them an email addy. And of course Amazon won’t be outdone with a sampler of artists playing the IODA opening day bash party. Are you ready for the party?
Those of you who love a good dance mash up will surely find solace knowing that Dan Deacon has a new album coming out March 24th on Carpark Records. You can get a preview of the entire album by heading over to NPR where they will offer a preview of Bromst before the album comes out. Head over to NPR now.
Last week we told you about NPR streaming the new M. Ward album Hold Time, but that doesn’t do much for your ipod lovers. Today we’re offering up an MP3 of a song from the new album called “Never Had Nobody Like You” which features backing vocals from the other half of She & Him, Zooey Deschanel. I wonder why the first single would be one of the few tracks featuring the future Mrs. Gibbard? We’ll let you decide that one.
Download: M. Ward – Never Had Nobody [MP3]
NPR is streaming the entire new M. Ward album Hold Time on their website. It’s not out until Feb. 17th so check it out now and let us know what you think.
If you’re growing impatient for the new Andrew Bird album, the nice folks over at NPR are streaming the entire thing right now. The new album is entitled Noble Beast and won’t be out in physical form until January 20th. Here’s whistle heavy first single from the new album “Oh No”. Don’t forget that Mr. Bird is also coming through Austin on the 12th of February at the Paramount. Obstructed view tickets are all that’s left so scalping or alternative action may be in order.
Download: Andrew Bird – Oh No [MP3]
