FREE DOWNLOAD – “Voices”, the first single from the album Awakening (due in April 2012): A pounding kick and effected rhythmic samples that constantly change throughout the course of the song. Vocal samples and layered organic drums build to a peaceful yet dark interpretation of electronic music.

Awakening will be first available via Bandcamp April 2012. Look for more tracks (and free downloads) on soundcloud and visit the electronic music producer‘s website for updates.

The album’s genres can be tough to pinpoint but Awakening definitely has a dark, electro-techno-industrial sound. The tracks wouldn’t be considered ‘dance floor anthems’ by any means, though most of the tracks have deep, pounding beats with undeniable techno roots. Awakening also pans into stretches of ambient, hip hop and electronica.

“The creation of the album truly was an awakening for me. Not necessarily with the production of the music, but with myself, life and who I am really. I experienced some major changes from the pre to post production of the album and I think those changes are reflected in the music.“

Download this free track by electronic music producer BlakeAndrew. “Nocturnal” from the unreleased The Darkness Speaks Softly EP. Organic samples dominate the drum track on this song. This was one of the earlier tracks I’ve written when piano and keys were always present. Download and share. Click the “down arrow” to the right of the waveform to download.

Download this free track by electronic music producer BlakeAndrew. “Bleed With Me” is from the unreleased The Darkness Speaks Softly EP. A dark, slower-grooved, downtempo track which has strong elements of techno, electro and industrial. Download and share. Click the “down arrow” to the right of the waveform to download.

The only thing the Movement 2011 schedule or afterparty lineup is missing is a few appearances from the Sandwell District crew. If only this was an event happening in Detroit instead of Berlin I would have my wish (I would actually wish it to be on Sunday the 29th instead of Saturday the 28th as to not disrupt my already secured Saturday Movement afterparty plans.

For this intimate clubnight in Berlin Scorn will play a live set, Function will DJ a solo set and also join Regis for a Sandwell District set. Sandra Electronics will also be making an appearance which may or may not be a solo set from Regis (as it was originally a solo project for he) or he could be paired with a recent Sandra Electronics collaborator, Silent Servent (It Slipped Her Mind’ 10).

Possibly to give you an idea of what you may hear Sandwell District/Downwards have been kind enough to offer a Sandra Electronics, Live in Santa Barbara 2009 free download. A 3:37 sample where the artist(s) for the track are aptly named KARL AND THE CURBCRAWLERS.

Atlas Sound must have been feeling very thankful, and generous, in the days leading up thanksgiving. Several posts on his blog have download links to full albums recorded in his bedroom, both from ancient history and present. I believe the original links were removed by Sony and he has since re-posted new download links. If you’re a fan this could be a great find:

ATLAS SOUND: BEDROOM DATABANK VOL. 1

ATLAS SOUND: BEDROOM DATABANK VOL. 2

ATLAS SOUND: BEDROOM DATABANK VOL. 3

ATLAS SOUND: BEDROOM DATABANK VOL. 4

I’ll admit it… I enjoy Christmas music. Not all of it, but there’s just something about trashing around the snowy roads of Michigan in a good ol’ American automobile to the pleasant tunes of the holiday season. It really boosts my Christmas spirit. So, in addition to torturing yourself to family television programming for the 25 Days of Christmas, why not snag some free X-Mas music to accompany you on your own winter travels? As luck has it, Amazon MP3 is giving away a new, free holiday song each day in December leading up to Christmas on the 25th. They’re keeping the content pretty fresh and relevant by featuring new artists with original tracks as well as renditions of classic favorites. Take advantage and look back each day for the new free holiday track. Come on… it’s the only time of year where being cheesy is really okay.

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Download this track from Solvent off the new album Subject To Shift, out now on Ghostly International, his first LP in almost six years.

Download Solvent ‘Loss For Words’ from Subject To Shift

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“The multiplication of sounds through other sounds, equals the distance between the beginning and the end.” –Laces–

In this volume, entitled “SPUR,” Laces uses an experimental means to project the tone. It’s a mash up, coupling unlikely artists to form an adventure, glimmering with enough changes to keep the mood shifting.  Stay Tuned for more volumes by Laces, and the upcoming record.

Track List for twilight_frequencies Podcast 002 – Laces:

“Shall Noise Upon” Apollo Sunshine

“Brotherhood Of Death” Apollo Sunshine

“Watching The Planets” The Flaming Lips

“Cms Sequence” The Sea And Cake

“Down From Above” Vetiver

“Nancy Adam Susan” Working For A Nuclear Free City

“Good Looks” Night Control

“White Light/White Heat” The Velvet Underground

“Demon Lover Improv” Jolie Holland

“Quick Canal” Atlas Sound

“River of Brakelights” Julian Casablancas

“Ephermeral Artery” Neon Indian

“Cassius 1999″ Cassius

“Singing Butterfly” Beachwood Sparks

“Just Like The Tom Thumbs Blues” Bob Dylan

“Chicago New York” The Aislers Set

“Conquest II” Royal Bangs

“Generations Games” Laces

“Tunnelvision” Here We Go Magic

“Oh Ho!” Andrew Bird

“Colours” Dean & Britta