Napster Freebies (Week of Nov 18 - Nov 26)

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"Boy Soprano" by Xiu Xiu
Named after a late-'90s Chinese movie, these Northern California indie experimentalists continue to craft seriously offbeat but surprisingly accessible music, including this track from their new album, The Air Force. [Nov 26]

"Don't Believe Everything" by Shane Bartell
Rereleased in 2006, this track from Bartell's 2004 debut album, Too Soon to Say, pairs Cardigans collaborator Lars Göransson's production with the singer's moody yet sensitive lyrics. [Nov 25]

"Hold You Down" by Jon B
A veteran of the ups and downs of the music business, the smooth R&B singer/songwriter/instrumentalist brings a renewed focus to the music part, sounding fresh and relaxed on this new piano and acoustic-driven single. [Nov 24]

"Call Me Your Darling" by Thea Gilmore
After a 3-year hiatus, this UK singer-songwriter returns with her signature breathy style intact and a new batch of songs, including this first single from her new album, Harpo's Ghost. [Nov 23]

"Crazy" by Darien Brockington
The resident crooner of the up-and-coming North Carolina hip-hop collective known as the Justus League delivers a stirring performance on this tale of heartbreak from his debut album, Somebody to Love.[Nov 22]

"That's All I'll Ever Need" by Jimmy Wayne
Having survived a childhood of abuse, this pop-country singer-songwriter seems determined to wring as much joy out of his music as possible, as on this appreciate-what-you've-got, live-in-the-moment anthem. [Nov 21]

"Better Part of Me" by House of Fools
Alternative Press recently listed this North Carolina folk-rock sextet among their "100 Bands You Need To Know." Listen to this introspective, bluegrass-flavored number from their acclaimed debut EP and you'll know why. [Nov 20]

"Nothing At All" by Wired All Wrong
First crossing paths due to an MTV mix-up, God Lives Underwater's Jeff Turzo and Self's Matt Mahaffey eventually formed the writing collaboration that became Wired All Wrong. But as a listen to this raucous single shows, they've definitely wired this one right. [Nov 19]

"Steal the Blueprints" by Plus/Minus
From their third full-length album, this track finds this indie dream pop trio at its jangly but still deeply textured best. Already a hit throughout Asia, these New Yorkers seem destined to attract a broader audience. [Nov 18]