Everybody loves a Jackpot!

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on April 8, 2010 in MP3 Jackpot Winners.

Once a week, for the year 2010, one MP3 will win the MP3 Jackpot. These MP3s are special. As a music lover, I feel compelled to bring these compositions to your attention. With traditional media drowning, there doesn’t seem to be anyone covering the important NEW music that’s being created in 2010. I hope you enjoy some of these MP3s, all free with artist’s permission.

- Matthew King Kaufman

Dodo – “Kashmir Yam Boys”

Published by dan, on August 27, 2010 in Instrumental Music.

Dodo – “Kashmir Yam Boys”

Here’s some fine Dub from the little island in the Atlantic. The island is Britain, not to be confused with your usual Dub from Jamaica. This Dub was reshaped by London’ s Dodo. The Mid-Eastern flavors makes ”Kashmir Yam Boys” a memorable piece.  Dub seems to adapt to any genre, and this week’s MP3 Jackpot  winner really proves this.

Voodoo BazaarDodo
“Kashmir Yam Boys” (mp3)
from “Voodoo Bazaar”
(Freshly Squeezed Music)

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Matt Skiba – “S.O.S.”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on August 20, 2010 in Alt.Rock Music and Pop Music.

Matt Skiba – “S.O.S.”

I saw Matt’s band Alkaline Trio on this year’s warped tour.  Matt Skiba has put together a series of home demos he made of his songs, and Asian Man Records has released them. Matt’s “S.O.S.” is this week’s MP3 Jackpot winner. I love songwriter demos. It’s so interesting to listen to a songwriter giving birth to a song.

DemosMatt Skiba
“S.O.S.” (mp3)
from “Demos”
(Asian Man Records)

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The Phenomenauts – “I Am Not Robot”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on August 13, 2010 in Rock Music and Ska Music.

The Phenomenauts – “I Am Not Robot”

Aliens from Oakland, California have captured this week’s MP3 Jackpot! The Phenomenauts those special beings from this planet perform what I call Space-a-Billy. Their MP3, “I Am Not Robot,” is this week’s winner. Besides gr8 songs, these beings from our planet have a hell of a stage show.

Electric Sheep: Electronic Extended PlayThe Phenomenauts
“I Am Not Robot” (mp3)
from “Electric Sheep: Electronic Extended Play”
(Silver Sprocket)

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Modern Skirts – “Rebecca St. Claire”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on August 6, 2010 in Alt.Rock Music and MP3 Jackpot Winners.

Modern Skirts – “Rebecca St. Claire”

Well, well what I would call “modern folk” joins the MP3 Jackpot with this week’s winner, ”Rebecca St. Claire” by the Modern Skirts. This joyous ditty is infectious, silly, and intriguing all in one song. Athens Georgia always has the best bands. Modern Skirts is carrying on the tradition.

Happy 81 EPModern Skirts
“Rebecca St. Claire” (mp3)
from “Happy 81 EP”
(athensmusic.net)

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The Woggles – “Ragged But Right”

Published by dan, on July 30, 2010 in Alt.Rock Music, Indie Rock Music and MP3 Jackpot Winners.

The Woggles – “Ragged But Right”

Wow, for someone who grew up with the Hombres, The Standells and Moulty and the Barbarians, it’s truly wonderful to hear The Woggles. Their song “Ragged But Right” is this weeks MP3Jackpot winner. I hope this combo from Atlanta GA comes my way soon.

Ragged But RightThe Woggles
“Ragged But Right” (mp3)
from “Ragged But Right”
(The Woggles/Swank Tones Music BMI)
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Matthew Dear – “I Can’t Feel”

Published by Matthew King Kaufman, on July 23, 2010 in Electronic Music and Pop Music.

Matthew Dear – “I Can’t Feel”

The Michigan Techno Scene is the home of Matthew Dear and his record label Ghostly International. “I Can Feel” wins the MP3 Jackpot this week. It’s a great accomplishment to be musically unique and create a powerful emotional feeling. Matthew manages to do that quite well. There’s something to be said for this electronic age of music creation.

Black CityMatthew Dear
“I Can’t Feel” (mp3)
from “Black City”
(Ghostly International)

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