Andrew Poitras is a contributing writer for Diffuser.fm responsible for artist-liaising, harmless dirt-digging and the daily Free Music Downloads column. His extensive experience in and around the live performance industry paired well with his love for language and served as a natural segue into music journalism. Andrew is a Minneapolis transplant living in Brooklyn.
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Super Water Sympathy, ‘Sunday School Dress’ – Free MP3 Download
Pioneers of their own "water pop" genre, Louisiana's Super Water Sympathy "synthesize classic symphonic ambience with modern rock’n’roll anthems" for a humble indie-pop sound that still seems majestic at times, ready to fill the airspace of an arena.
Six60, ‘Run For It’ – Free MP3 Download
New Zealand soul-fusion powerhouse Six60 bring us 'Run For It,' a single recently endorsed by ESPN. The group, which brings its impressive live show to SXSW this year, blends soul, rock, roots and EDM. It's led by a fantastic vocalist whose style evokes Motown artists of the past.
Chalk and Numbers, ‘Boy’ – Free MP3 Download
Classic pop duo Chalk and Numbers are vinyl-dream-dazed escapist doo-wop at its finest.
Climactic, ‘Of Musk & Rut’ – Free MP3 Download
In a city known for aggressive music and deadly subzero temperatures, Climactic hold high the torch passed down from Anal Blast, With Dead Hands Rising and Martyr AD.
Beer City Hearts, ‘Turn the Radio Up’ – Free MP3 Download
Milwaukee's Beer City Hearts are "a rock 'n' roll band with some pretty simple influences."
Five Stories Unfold, ‘I Can Be Anything’ – Free MP3 Download
Minnesota newcomers Five Stories Unfold have thrown their hat into the ring of aggressive pop acts rising in the ranks all around the Twin Cities.
Gentlemen Hall ‘Sail Into the Sun’ – Free MP3 Download
Gentlemen Hall are everything we love about Passion Pit, Matt and Kim, and Youngblood Hawke, all rolled into one way-too-much-fun synth-y sextet.
Charlotte Sometimes, ‘Paint The Sky’ – Free MP3 Download
Charlotte Sometimes has come a long way since she first landed on our radar at Warped Tour 2008.
1985, ‘Everything’s Perfect’ – Free MP3 Download
After a contract from Hollywood Records and a placement on ESPN landed them generous international media attention, New York's 1985 are still on a winning streak. Keeping the momentum going, the guys just dropped the appropriately themed single 'Everything's Perfect' to rapid critical acclaim.
Professor Possessor, ‘Cold Steps’ – Free MP3 Download
This band is the s---. Seriously.