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free album: pinegrove – meridian (2012)

i’ve been sitting on this album for a week now, after one of the fellas from the band got in touch with us. it’s been busy with show reviews, mixes, and show recaps and all that other junk – but here we are. pinegrove are a four-piece from brooklyn, new york who have put together a fine LP in meridian. a sunny, washed-out groovy record it is, with a truly organic rock sound. multiple vocals and harmonies will find fans of local natives and beach house on common grounds.

check it out, it’s free. my personal favorites are “the metronome” and “peeling off the bark.”

download:

pinegrove – meridian [free album]

-grizzly

free album: quest – fear not failure (2012)

quest is back, and this time, with a brand new (free) album of originals for his increasing fanbase to enjoy. the terry urban and dope coutoure sponsored album can be streamed at the link below, if you want to check out a few cuts before downloading the whole project for free.

download:

quest – fear not failure [free album]

-grizzly

free album: kyle hubbard – you’re not that special [+ interview] (2012)

Kyle Hubbard is an up and coming emcee in Houston, TX. I know, I know, but what’s the selling point? Well, being that I’m not a huge proponent of Houston rap that sounds like Houston rap, I’m not necessarily that thrilled either. But that’s where Hubbard comes in an provides a little jolt to the scene around these parts. Carrying the influences of Atmosphere on his back, he set out to release a personal album that isn’t a snafu of wood grain and syrup. Kyle’s a storyteller, and because that drives his albums, I’m on board. Here’s an album he’s been working on for a while, to follow up his 2010 EP, Tomorrow in Retrospect. Download it below and hit the jump for a “get to know you” of sorts, as well as the album’s tracklisting.

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Kyle Hubbard – You’re Not That Special [FREE ALBUM]

-grizzly
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free album: big k.r.i.t. – 4eva and a day (2012)

and the moment we’ve all been waiting for this week. and by “we,” i mean us and other blogs who like rap music. big k.r.i.t. had a stunning display of talent a couple of weeks ago at our own fitzgeralds, where he previewed a handful of these cuts. i’m really looking forward down with this and seeing what he’s cooked up.

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big k.r.i.t. – 4eva and a day

-grizzly

free album: two twenty – the following (2012)

the oakland/houston connection in 220 is here with a big announcement in the form of a free album for all to enjoy. after a quick skim, it’s safe to say they’ve progressed quite nicely, as everything’s been tightened up. be sure to download the sponsored tape via datpiff.

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two twenty – the following [free album]

-grizzly

free album: re:generation project (2012)

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remember this trailer from a while back? in case you don’t, re: generation is a project by hyundai of all companies, putting up an assortment of 5 djs (including preemo, skrillex, crystal method, pretty lights and mark ronson) with the likes of some unlikely artists. they’re offering up a free download of the soundtrack, in preparation for the films release in select theaters on february 16th. more info here.

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re: generation project

-grizzly

free album: greg noire – half grey (2012)

no, greg noire is no new artist. he’s just under a new alias now. formerly greg giant, the name change doesn’t mean the quality of music is any different – half grey is a brand new, moody collection of 20 original beats and compositions from greg. oh, and the samples will definitely pique your respective interests.

be sure to follow the man on twitter. and if you’re into that sort of thing, stream it via soundcloud.

download:

greg noire – half grey [BEAT TAPE]

-grizzly

introducing: travels (2012)

i don’t know where i stumbled upon travels, maybe ap.net, but i’m glad as hell that i did. these young aussies have just dropped their debut ep entitled life, and it’s 8 tracks of raw post-hardcore for the small fee of naming your own price. if you’re into old mewithoutyou, defeater and awesome aesthetics, you’ll be sold instantly. head over to their bandcamp for the hook up.

download life:

- panda

free album: leonard dstroy – attention deficit high definition (2011)

a while back, we posted about leonard’s free album higher vibrations, an experimental landscape of hip-hop beats and what have you. now he’s back with (shortform) ADHD, a collage of over 50 beats into 9 tracks, available for free download. hop to.

download:

leonard dstroy – attention deficit high definition [free album]

-grizzly

video: milli mars – the alarm (2011)

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this video was sent to us by the artists by way of one of my friends, and i gotta say, milli mars has my attention. hailing from my neighboring city of san antonio, milli’s “the alarm” comes from 2011′s album, YMID, which can be yanked for free right here at bandcamp. the video was done by the same folks behind a$ap rocky’s “peso,” and i gotta say that this one edges it out a bit. look forward to seeing and hearing more from milli mars in 2012.

-grizzly

free album: the weeknd – echoes of silence (2011)

just in time for christmas. abel finishes off his free album trilogy of 2011. i just want to take this post to thank this man. he’s put out three (assuming this one is too) quality albums out for free with no promo or hype other than the internet and the power of his music. he’s easily the best artist of 2011, in terms of changing the landscape of music (he’s only played a handful of shows and runs a cult), being consistent as hell and earning his stripes. what’s next? we don’t know, but for now – we have echoes of silence.

download:

the weeknd – echoes of silence [free album]

-grizzly

free album: hash brown – break something (2011)

our boy hash is back at work again. here we have his latest LP, ready to distribute among the masses. while the production mainly comes from himself, he catches a few friendly features from thurogood wordsmith, john dew and most notably – stones throw’s guilty simpson. the album is available for free download here, but don’t shy from streaming it at bandcamp and throwing hash a mere $5 for the jams.

oh and if you’re into it, catch the trailer for the record.

download:

hash brown – break something [free album]

-grizzly

free albums: the stuyvesants – the finer things vol. 1 & 2 (2011)

hopefully you remember us posting about the stuyvesants amazingly soulful production the first time around, and are as excited about this as i am. two album’s worth of instrumental beats for any mood and any time of day from the best producers not currently on your radar. both albums can be streamed and downloaded at the link below. shout out to the brooklyn circus as usual.

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the stuyvesants – the finer things vol. 1 & 2.

- panda

free album: primary element – superheroes and zombies (2011)

as you know, we’ve been a part of the FBC publisher’s network for the better part of this year, and as a unit, this is the first officially backed project. primary element is a trio from the DC area putting out their LP through the FBC network. more info on the project can be found here, and you can catch the tracklisting below the jump.

how amazing is that artwork?

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primary element – superheroes & zombies [FREE LP]
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