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Tara Leia Prescott: Young and Free EP

Valerie
Armed with an acoustic guitar and captivating vocals, Tara Leia Prescott makes her second appearance here on the blog. Her EP, The Micah Project, was reviewed here some time ago. Young and Free EP contains another set of tracks recorded by the singer/songwriter during 2011. It was released just a couple of months earlier than the Micah Project and bears the same charming acoustic pop cuts that the singer expertly does. With breezy guitar and sometimes piano accompanied cuts, the compilation bears the same carefree and contagious melodies the singer specializes in.
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50 Foot Wave: With Love From the Men’s Room

Valerie
When it comes to free music, it's hard to say no, especially if you find out that the band sounds great. 50 Foot Wave is one band you might have trouble saying no to. Fronted by raspy-voiced singer, Kristin Hersh; the group specializes in grungy alternative pop. Formerly of Throwing Muses, Hersh retains the volume they had and incorporates it in her new band. She's joined by former Muses bassist,Bernard Georges as well as former Chalk FarM drummer Rob Ahlers. Their sound doesn't just echo alternative post punk alternative but also borderlines on progressive rock.
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John Graham: Magic: Blanc et Noir

Natalie
After his highly successful release, Success in Retrograde, which was downloaded by nearly 170,000 people on FrostClick/FrostWire alone, John Graham is at it again. This time he decided to go an extra mile and release his most intriguing work to date. Magic: Blanc et Noir brings you 14 content heavy tracks with lyrics and energy that will get you hooked in no time. To make things even better John added few surprises, so now in addition to some great sounds you can expect a digital booklet with linear notes, lyrics, and more than unique artwork.
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Ephera: Wonky EP

Valerie
Skillfully mixing 8-bit, dubstep, hip hop and experimental electronica in their sound, Ephera creates a surreal musical dreamland in their music. Wonky EP is the latest effort from the now duo of Billy Gsellmann and Will Baker. Containing a whole fusion of genres, the album seems tailor made for bodies throbbing on a rave or club dance floor. The EP contains 6 tracks and was released on October 2012.
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Wood Spider: In The Thick of It

Valerie
After making an appearance on the Frostclick blog for their 2011 release, Tending Fires; the raucous lo-fi indie band, Wood Spider is back with In The Thick of It. The 6-track compilation reeks of diy folk punk aesthetics with a touch of the gypsy sound that has characterized much of the band’s sound. It’s this utter weirdness that makes this compilation a great one to check out. Filled with odd singing/rambling, acoustic guitars and various bits and bobs, the record is for those who can appreciate the unusual or maybe those who have a penchant for dancing around a bonfire during camping nights.
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Pepper Johnson: Flat Country

Monica
Hop on the the time machine as Pepper Johnsons' Flat Country brings you good old country melodies with a psychedelic twist. Released last June 19, this 8-track album was written and performed by David Moore at Brooklyn, NY. Other musicians that made this album possible are Jeff Ratner, Kari Groff, and Kristen Andreason.
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CrayonBeats Presents Vol 4 : Girls Named Tiffany

Valerie
What started out as a personal space evolved into a haven for music, fashion and the arts. CrayonBeats is an online site that compiles and promotes musicians from across the globe. Spearheaded by two girls named Tiffany, the site was set up in 2006 and has evolved throughout the years. CrayonBeats Presents Vol 4 is the site’s latest compilation album. It includes some of the best musicians with Tiffany in their names and features 10-tracks that range from acoustic pop to hip hop. The album is also offered absolutely free and licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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Curious Absurdities: Ca V #4

Valerie
Curious Absurdities or CA for short, is a new label that caters to different genres of electronic music. Collating great tracks from various artists, the label assures listeners of bringing only some of the best electro-ambient cuts around. The album is a massive one, offering 29 tracks that range from chillout, ambient as well as electronic dance pop. It’s coming from some of the best new artists these genres have to offer.
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Herself: Shining Tree EP

Valerie
Described as an apocalyptic folk lo-fi songwriter, Herself is a personal project for Italy-based musician, Gioele Valenti. With droning vocals, mellow acoustic strumming and a whole lot of melancholia, the Shining Tree EP is perfect for those who love their music dark and gritty. Much like listening to an indie folk version of Johnny Cash, the compilation features 4-tracks that revolve around a quiet tension. The tracks for the compilation were recorded in part from the singer's home as well as the studio.
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