New song: The Almighty Defenders - "Cone of Light"

The Almighty Defenders label Vice has released a promo mp3, "Cone of Light," for the band's upcoming self-titled album. The band is a super group made up of Atlanta's Black Lips and Montreal's King Khan & BBQ. The album will be out September 22.

The Almighty Defenders - Cone of Light

Free mp3 by Local Natives - "Sun Hands"

For the cost of your email address, you can download Local Natives' song "Sun Hands" which was released in June on Chess Club Records. Local Natives is an as yet unsigned (even to an indie) UK band that mixes some screaming and hard rock moments into what otherwise might be called indie-folk. Wicked combination, and expertly done in "Sun Hands." Join the band's email list and you can download it for free on their myspace page. It's almost halfway down on the left side (I had a hard time finding it, but it is there).

The Cave Singers - Welcome Joy

The Cave Singers release their second album Welcome Joy on Matador Records this Tuesday. If you're not familiar, The Cave Singers are another Pacific Northwest indie-folk band, but this one's songwriting stands out (probably thanks to the input of former Pretty Girls Make Graves bassist, Derek Fudesco). While I haven't heard the whole album yet, I'm looking forward to Tuesday thanks to two free tracks via Matador. Tuesday, I'll probably play "At the Cut", a blues inspired groovy tune.

The Cave Singers - "At the Cut"
The Cave Singers - "Beach House"
Get the whole album here.

Free Deastro EP

Michigan electro-indie artist Deastro gave away a free, 9-song EP entitled Orange Swimmer Red Summer via his blog. He gave it away at the end of the life, but it flew under my radar until now. There's no zip file of the EP, so you have to download each file individually. Kind of a pain, but a small price to pay for "free." Listen this coming Tuesday to hear "Red Summer" (link is not radio edited), the second of the two title tracks. I'll also feature the tracks "Asteroid Goo" and "Encounter with Unknown Substance M" as talk-over music. Download the whole EP here.

New Radiohead! - Harry Patch (In Memory Of)

New Radiohead song for last British WWI vet, Harry Patch, who died late in July. Thom York was inspired a 2005 interview with Patch, who spoke out for peace rather than war. Thom shared some of his thoughts on the band's blog (read here). Radiohead had recorded the song just weeks before Patch died on July 25, and it is selling it for £1 (right now, about $1.65). All proceeds go to the British Legion. Get it here.

Reigning Sound - Love and Curses LP

Reigning Sound's new album, Love and Curses is out today on In The Red records. It's been a long, long time, and it's good to have new tunes from these garage rockers. If you don't know them, they're perfect for all you classic rock junkies; finally, something new with some soul and groove to it. You might actually like it. You heard "Stick Up For Me" on PUR. Buy it here.

PUR Recap 4 August 2009

1) This week's top new album is The Fruit Bats The Ruminant Band. You must check out "Beautiful Morning Light", "The Ruminant Band" (on myspace), and "The Blessed Breeze". Buy it here.

2) Lo-fi band Marmoset has a new album, Tea Tornado, out today. The band promoting the album with a free download of "Strawberry Shortcakes". But if this isn't enough to satisfy your freebie cravings, for a limited time, they're also offering a free live EP through one of my favorite bloggers, My Old Kentucky Blog. Get it here, and don't dawdle.

3) Built To Spill is coming to Santa Barbara! Saturday, August 22 @ 9pm the Seattle indie rock legends will share their massive sounds with all those at the Velvet Jones. I won't miss it for anything! Tickets are $20.75 here.

4) Follow along or review tonight's playlist here.