Napster Freebies (Week of Nov 25 - Dec 1)

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"There's a Riot Goin' Off" by Paradise Boys
This San Francisco DJ collective turned electro/punk/disco band has been touted as a mash-up of the Postal Service, Prince, the Sex Pistols, and the Neptunes. That may sound like a tall order, but there's no denying the appeal of this party-starter. [Dec 1]

"Fire" by The Goldstars
These notorious Chicago road dogs have honed their skills over years of serious dues-paying, both in and out of their present collective. This full-tilt blast from Purple Girlfriend is happy proof good-time riff rock lives on. [Nov 30]

"Novotel" by Adam Green
Formerly of the Moldy Peaches, Adam Green's offbeat but gripping way of putting words together sets him apart from most singer/songwriters. His gifts are on full display on this semi-surreal tale from Jacket Full of Danger. [Nov 29]

"Yellow Rose in Me" by Robin English
This harmonica-totin', guitar-playin' Texas siren has had Nashville's attention since way back in 2000. Now with a new album and a new label, she's on tour to promote a new set of tunes, including this hard-stompin' single. [Nov 28]

"Ready and Willing" by Self Against City
This Sacramento indie outfit took their name from their singer's misunderstanding of the lyrics to David Bowie's "Suffragette City," but there'll be no mistaking the high-intensity, emotionally charged rock of this first single from Telling Secrets to Strangers. [Nov 27]

"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]