Mongo Nation

Dilated Peoples, Michael Franti & Spearhead, more!

By Jeremy Azevedo

You’re in luck, because this months free MP3s are so rad, it’s like Christmas came early this year!

Or, you know, Hannaukau… or Kwanza or whatever, I don’t know. What do Scientologists celebrate? Thetan day?

(Sigh…)

It really doesn’t matter, never mind. You get the point. If I had to assign a visual reference to these songs, it would be this picture of Robocop Riding a unicorn:

What more do you really need to know?

Artist: Mindless Self Indulgence
Song: Never Wanted to Dance

Mindless Self Indulgence has been one of the premiere punk/electronica groups for over ten years now… partly because they’re one of the only punk/electronica groups anyone ha ever heard of, but also due to their incredibly awesome live performance and aggressively offensive lyrical content.

Never Wanted to Dance

Artist: Dilated Peoples
Song: The Last Is First

DJ Babu, Alchemist, Iriscience and Evidence return to shake up the underground one more time. While mainstream success continues to elude them, Dilated Peoples remain heroes of the club scene and forebearers of hipster-hop.

The Last Is First

Artist: Early Man
Song: Sinking the Blade

Stoner metal in the vein of Black Sabbath and The Sword, Early Man is one of the most exciting bands leading the charge of 70s style metal bands currently tearing up arenas everywhere.

Sinking the Blade

Artist: Jake One
Song: The Truth feat. Freeway and Brother Ali

Having spent the last few years producing for mainstream acts like 50 Cent, E-40 and Nas, Jake One’s first solo album is out on White Van/Rhymesayers, bridging the gap between the Seattle and Minneapolis underground and the already established LA/NY clicks.

The Truth feat. Freeway and Brother Ali

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Download these songs now! Did we mention they are FREE!

This month’s offerings include some awesome selections from punk, indie and hip hop artists that you should really be acquainted with… check out this months free downloads and prepare to discover your new favorite bands!

Artist: Anti-Flag
Song title: No Paradise

Punk band ANTI-FLAG’s new EP, “A Benefit For Victims Of Violent Crime”, features five new Anti-Flag studio tracks along with five live songs recorded at Pittsburgh’s Mr. Smalls this past April. Proceeds from sales of the album will go to The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime (www.cvvc.org), as well as educational bonds.

Anti Flag

Artist: Tulsa
Song title: Mass

On their new album, “I Was Submerged”, TULSA’s songs retain a certain melodic eeriness that could leave one feeling unsettled, were they not so impeccably crafted.

Tulsa

Artist: The Fall Of Troy
Song title: Semi-Fiction

Eschewing the inevitable conventions of genre or scene, THE FALL OF TROY’s “Manipulator” is constantly in motion, taking its listener to a brutal place where, despite its dark but staunchly realistic take on human nature, there is a palpable sense of hope and catharsis.

The Fall of Troy

Artist: OK Go
Song title: Here Comes The Fire

Chicago rockers OK GO always seems to find a new corner of the world to explore and make their own. With their latest album, “Oh No”, they’re coming after yours.

OK Go

Artist: Circa Survive
Song title: The Difference Between Medicine And Poison Is In The Dose

Experimental indie rockers CIRCA SURVIVE return with “On Letting Go”, another step closer to achieving their ultimate creative destiny.

Circa Survive

Artist: American Steel
Song title: Sons Of Avarice

The re-activation of Bay Area punk mainstays AMERICAN STEEL, which started as an off-the-cuff idea in early 2007, is now a full-blown reality, as witnessed by their first record in six years, “Destroy Their Future”.

American Steele

Artist: Aesop Rock
Song title: None Shall Pass

Long Island, New York-born MC, AESOP ROCK has enjoyed a steady and critically-acclaimed rise through the indie hip-hop ranks, culminating in the release earlier this year of the full-length “None Shall Pass” on the Definitive Jux imprint, owned by fellow MC (and collaborator) El-P.

Aesop Rock

Artist: El-P
Song title: Flyentology (Cassettes Won’t Listen Remix)

Even upon first listen to EL-P’s latest album, “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead”, it’s readily apparent that the record - a magnum opus 4 years in the making - represents a culmination of profound musical, personal, and political experiences reaching their tumultuous climax.

EL-P

Artist: Little Brother
Song title: Good Clothes

LITTLE BROTHER first appeared on the hip-hop scene with their 2003 ABB Records release, “The Listening”. The album immediately struck a chord with the rap community, garnering praise from the likes of Pete Rock, The Roots and Jay-Z.

Little Brother

Check out October’s free music downloads HERE

Nine bitchen’ songs you should download right now!

If you missed any of the free CraveOnline music downloads last month, use these links to check out some hot new songs by some of the best independent artists of the day. No trite Britney Spears and Timbaland shit to be found here… just real, face-melting tracks from artists who still care about the music more than the Masarati.

DJ olive
“Sub Bass Commandante”

DJ OLIVE’s debut, “Bodega”, is an ass-shaking continuous mix tape of rough, down-home dance party beats.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000019/dj_olive

No Luck Club
“Turntables on The Bayou”

NO LUCK CLUB is an instrumental hip-hop group that combines turntable improvisation with sample-based rhythms, similar to the works of DJ Shadow, Kid Koala, Cut Chemist, Coldcut and Handsome Boy Modeling School.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000018/no_luck_club

Zion I & The Grouch
“Make U Fly”

On their new album, “Heroes In The City of Dope”, ZION I & THE GROUCH have strengthened their reputation as artists who forever push the boundaries of hip-hop, lyrically and musically.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000017/zion_i__the_grouch

Saafir
“Brand New”

SAAFIR’s fourth solo album, “Good Game: The Transition” (ABB Records) features a compelling mix of sincere songwriting, soulful collaborations and crisp production.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000016/saafir

Mudhoney
“Blindspots”

Seattle grunge pioneers MUDHONEY have rocked harder and longer than most bands are willing (9 albums in 18 years) and show few signs of softening.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000015/mudhoney

Land of Talk
“Speak To Me Bones”

LAND OF TALK are fronted by the daughter of North America’s first female alligator wrestler, and backed by Montreal’s skinniest drummer and fattest bass player. What more do you need to know?

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000011/land_of_talk

Ladyfinger
“Too Cool For School”

Pounding. Squealing. Rabid. Feral. A classic rock voice that melts the cockles like butter on a biscuit. This is LADYFINGER.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000014/ladyfinger

Hopesfall
“RX Contender, The Pretender”

HOPESFALL’s most recent album, “Magnetic North”, showcases the band’s soaring melodies, spacey guitars and seamless mesh of clean atmospherics with over-driven post-hardcore angst.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000013/hopesfall

Black Lips
“Not A Problem”

BLACK LIPS are kings of the psychedelic garage rock underground. Their new album is “Good Bad Not Evil”, out now on
Vice Records.

craveonline.com/music/artists/00000012/black_lips

Look out for our November download round up.