Molly O’ Poverty

Bits ‘n Bobs 5

December 6th, 2006

• 6 FREE Tracks at FX Networks’ “Nip/Tuck” Heineken Music Lounge

Apparently, FX Networks gives away 5 FREE tracks each week after the airing of Nip/Tuck episodes to the first 2000 visitors… but they don’t make it easy to get there. Navigation is convoluted (be sure pop-up blocker is off) and the downloads are not available to residents of California and Texas for some inexplicable reason. I’m not recommending that you lie if you live in one of those areas, but it’s easily circumvented. I guess it depends on how badly you want the tracks. The link below is the most direct link to the music I could post. Here’s my run-down:

Marz “What’s Really Going On?” fairly run-of-the-mill hip-hop.
Livstrompet “Widestreet” is mellow and smooth.
Shaper “World of Pain” is pretty good, in that dark, synth-goth style circa early Goldfrapp before they went more mainstream.
Re Dog “Force” is not bad but just another in a long line of static-y, hard thrash sounding bands who probably think their sound is somehow revolutionary. (For the record, none of these tracks breaks any new ground; Some are just more pleasing to the ear than others.)
Tom Quick “Honey Drew” is prolly the track that Guide readers will like the best. Very light and lounge-y.
Mazzini “Dubeaster” reminds me of my old favorite b e t a f i s h.

Hurry up and grab yours before they disappear like froth from a pour of good beer.

• Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 15

The latest edition of the Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape series is out today. Number 15 promises another round of quality surprises from around the world. I somehow managed to miss the release of 14 until I remembered it just yesterday. Luckily, I was able to download it before it was replaced with No. 15. Whew!

• A final note: I can tell that some visitors are trolling the archives for free music still. Please feel free to drop me a note or make a comment if links are no longer functioning. I’d like to find a current/better link or strike-through it so you don’t waste your time.

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