These 10 songs have absolutely nothing to do with one another. Other than the fact that they're all really great and the bands who made them are on a label that's giving them away for free. It's a haphazard mix-tape on which you'll find songs to dance to, mope to, drink beer to, and brush your teeth to. Knock yourself out.
Band of Horses “No One’s Gonna Love You”
Indie rockers got their start opening for Iron & Wine and ended up penning the hands-down default anthem for lonely hipsters everywhere.
The Black Keys “Meet Me in the City”
Simmering Akron, Ohio duo has the hill country blues covered on this Junior Kimbrough number.
CSS “Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death from Above”
Hyperactive Brazilian pop group got a lucky break with an iPod commercial, and sent everyone scattering excitedly in search of their back catalogue, which includes this riotous party song.
The Hold Steady “Chips Ahoy!”
Blue-collar rock band from the Twin Cities riff on a girl who’s addicted to painkillers and the race track.
Hot Chip “Ready for the Floor”
Nerdy British electropopsters fill their fair share of dancefloors with lyrics as interesting as their beats.
LCD Soundsystem “All My Friends”
One-man dance band James Murphy hammers out a thrilling keyboard backdrop and captures the restless melancholy of youth, all in one song.
Aimee Mann “Thirty One Today”
’Til Tuesday founder-turned-singer-songwriter (who’s actually 47) swims in a deliciously synthy bubble bath of birthday self-pity.
The National “Fake Empire”
Five Brooklynites took the whole world hostage this year with bruising, gorgeous songs like this one.
The Shins “Phantom Limb”
Indie-pop group had their flame fanned by Zach Braff, and this song is one of many that caught fire.
Spoon “The Underdog”
Austin Texas’ resident
rock stars strike up the band and pull out all the stops—bleating horns and hands claps included.
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