SXSW 2009 Preview: Chairlift

Filed under: Songs, New Music

Artist: aasiwal

The Brooklyn pop trio hit it big with 'Bruises,' played ad nauseam in ubiquitous iPod Nano Chromatic commercials last year. Next month, they'll unleash more of their quirky, soul-touched electropop with a new album, 'Does You Inspire You.'

Download: 'Evident Utensil'

Filed under: Songs, New Music
The unofficial festival onslaught kicks off this week with the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. For those unable to attend, we're bringing the music to you – profiling 20 artists who you either know already or will by the week's end. Listen and download all of these songs for free. You're welcome. Next MP3
Artist: Little Boots
Snap, crackle, electropop! This saucy, synth-y Brit and former lead singer of Dead Disco has already collaborated with Hot Chip and Greg Kurstin, and seems poised for stardom after a memorable set at CMJ last fall. Plus, Perez Hilton lurvs her.
Download: 'Meddle'