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Oh, I love these extended editions of Pick Your Poison, mostly because I still believe in free music downloads as a format. There’s something comforting about having a song always available on your laptop or phone, where you don’t need to connect to Spotify or Soundcloud to listen to it. Of course I realize that’s a somewhat unpopular opinion these days, but don’t particularly care. If downloads are still your thing as well, you might want to check out tracks from The Chairman Dances, Favours, Lee Mazin, and Static Diary. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, you’ll also find songs from Chantel Jeffries (ft. Vory), CHILDCARE, Fabolous (ft. Ty Dolla $ign), Future Generations, Galantis, I Am J Dubb (ft. Money Man), K. Roosevelt, Late Night Episode, Russo, Seafret, World’s Fair (ft. Nasty Nigel, Cody B. Ware, Freaky Franz), and more!

The Chairman Dances – No One Can Hurt You (Like a Friend Can Hurt You)

Favours – In the Night

Jeanne Vomit-Terror – Jokes Come True

Lee Mazin – Ooh Baby

Leo Star – Soft & Gentle

Static Diary – Phrase From Business

Teyana Taylor – WTP (Lupe Fuentes Remix)

yellowbirdd – Let the Engine Run

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It’s a good Monday for an extended edition of Pick Your Poison, complete with some really fun tracks perfect for your summer BBQ or general outdoor activities. Case in point, don’t miss downloads in this set from Avid Dancer, PJ Wasserman, Rocky Steps (ft. Lucy Graham), and Chicago’s own Vic Mensa. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Cannons, Cheat Codes x Little Mix, Das Body, G-Eazy (ft. Black Youngsta & BlocBoy JB), Hippie Sabotage, Laura Jean Anderson, Maty Noyes, Pete Yorn (covering the Pixies), The Vryll Society, Win and Woo (ft. Cosmos & Creature), YUMI, and more!

Avid Dancer – Hearts Are For

The Black Watch – Georgette, Georgette

Jozzy – Push Thru

PJ Wasserman – Cruising

Rocky Steps – Bubble Screen (ft. Lucy Graham)

Ryder Havdale – Good Girls (Edit)

Vic Mensa – 10k Problems

XNOVA – Wish Me Only

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It’s a Monday, it’s so mundane. What exciting things will happen today? How about a fresh, extended edition of Pick Your Poison to get things started on the right foot? Don’t miss downloads in this set from great artists like Darren Jessee, The Eyebrows, Flint Eastwood, and The March Divide. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream plenty more music from the likes of 2 Chainz (ft. Drake & Quavo), Alessia Cara, Ariaa, Fizzy Blood, Kamixlo, Kotek, Papadosio, Picture This, Riot Ten & Krimer, Smokescreens, Tropics, and Whethan (ft. Oh Wonder).

Cava Grande – Playing Fields

Darren Jessee – Anything You Need

The Eyebrows – Suicide Love

Flint Eastwood – Real Love

The March Divide – I Don’t Care

Rainstorm Brother – Drivin

Static Diary – UFOs

Yanimal – Spirit Molecule

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Normally I’d wait until I had a few more downloads to share before including them in an extended Monday edition of Pick Your Poison, but I’m feeling saucy today and it’s nice outside and whatever other excuses I need to make to justify this. Ultimately, it doesn’t make much of a difference. You should absolutely check out tracks from Lev Snowe, Lovehoney, and Oh Joy, among others. Then cruise on past the jump into the Soundcloud section for streams from artists like Blaise Moore, Charlotte Lawrence, Dagny, Future Generations, Gorillaz (ft. George Benson), Hotel Mira, StayLoose (ft. Taheran), THEY., UnoTheActivist, Vic Mensa (ft. G-Eazy), and Walton.

Akenda – Inflict Joy

In.Drip. – Titles

Lev Snowe – Could Be

Lovehoney – Open Door

Oh Joy – Cab Sad

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Starting out June with an extended edition of Pick Your Poison just feels right. The days are getting longer, and so are the collections of songs! There are some fantastic downloads in this set from Carry Illinois, Claude Munson, Franklin, and Running Red Lights. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, you can stream more music from artists that include Beanpole, Blanco White, Impey, Jalen N’Gonda, Luke James, MadeinTYO (ft. A$AP Ferg), Nessly & Yung Bans, Party Pupils, Reese Laflare, Set Mo, TWOGOOD (ft. Maddy), and Winston.

Carry Illinois – Pushing Sound

Claude Munson – Broken Stairs

DEZORAH – Aware

Draag – Sorry (Dispensa)

Franklin – Lost Sea

Running Red Lights – Songs of Blue

Trowa Barton – Edvard Munch (Coffin)

XNOVA – All I Know

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While I recover from too many mint juleps this past Kentucky Derby weekend, please take some new music to start your week off with a bang. There are some great downloads in this extended set from Casey Wickstrom, Elujay, Yalls, and Young Hunting. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream tracks from Arroyo, Dagny, Dinosaur Jr., Dylan St. John (ft. TWO32), FHONO, Gallant, Julia Michaels (ft. Trippie Redd), LINES (ft. Dolores Haze), Prince Fox (ft. The Griswolds), Richard Edwards, SASH, and Thunderpussy.

the black watch – Oh You Little Witch!

Casey Wickstrom – Hollywood & Vine

Chic – Good Times (Rhythm Scholar Remix)

David Darrko – Black Denim

Elujay – Starchild

RYVOLI – Roots

Yalls – DTCRTM

Young Hunting – Lawd

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Let’s wrap up April with a bang, shall we? And by “bang” I mean a collection of dynamite new songs to stream and download. That includes tracks from Declan O’Donovan, KPT, The Lamps, and Outbanders. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, there’s plenty more greatness from Bing & Ruth, COG, DRAMA< Joni, Kailee Morgue, Nik Freitas (ft. Lucius & Springtime Carnivore), Quinn Lewis, Shygirl, StayLoose (ft. Nevve), Super Future (ft. Kinnie Lane), Wussy, and Zilo. Antonio Breez – 2PAC

Declan O’Donovan – Hank

KPT – Fluid Bonded

The Lamps – Word

Metal Mother – Pris

Mitch Bradford – Come Meet Your Lover

Outbanders – Topograppler

Rocky Steps – Delay of Game (Radio Edit)

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Hope your vinyl collection is flush with whatever you picked up this weekend for Record Store Day. Personally, I slept in and then stopped by the very tiny shop a few blocks from my apartment to browse over whatever they had left. There wasn’t much available (they purposely didn’t order a lot because they’re so small), but I still managed to snag a copy of the original 2011 version of Car Seat Headrest’s Twin Fantasy, which was re-recorded and released with some different arrangements and lyrics earlier this year. Also, even though it wasn’t s Record Store Day exclusive, I finally purchased a copy of INXS’ classic album Kick in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Feel free to share what you picked up in the comments. As for today’s Pick Your Poison, I’m happy to recommend downloads in this set from In Sonitus Lux, Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!), Phosphenes, and Youth in a Roman Field. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Amanda Tenfjord, Anki & October Child (ft. NEAVV), Eleanor Friedberger, Lemaitre (ft. Jerry Folk), Michal Menart, Muki, Nedelle Torrisi, Nick Catchdubs, The Pale White, Paris (ft. Trippie Redd), Steve Aoki & Vini Vici (ft. Mama Aoki), and YellowStraps.

Blake Banks – Black On Black

In Sonitus Lux – Of Zen and Texas

Jordan Lovelis – Black & White

Laura Jane Grace – Park Life Forever

Phosphenes – People You Love Become Ghosts

Ric Wilson – Split (ft. Sen Morimoto)

Soul Bandit – Living A Dream

Youth in a Roman Field – Town Hall

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We’re halfway through April, and honestly I just can’t wait for May when that whole spring-to-summer transition finally starts to kick in. It’s still freezing in Chicago in the meantime, to the point where it snowed today. Not fun. But maybe this expanded edition of Pick Your Poison will help things. Don’t miss downloads in this set from Alex Dingley, The Black Watch, Good Rats, and Sleepspent. In the Soundcloud streams section after the jump, check out songs from ANNALIA, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Bryde, Hardwell & Steve Aoki (ft. Kris Kiss), Juanita Stein, The Magic Numbers, Marian Hill, Moncrieff & JUDGE, RAI, Trinidad Cardona, Uninamise, and more!

Alex Dingley – Not Alone in the Dark

The Black Watch – The Paper Boats

Djinn City – Year

Early Sans – Easy Love

Good Rats – Back to My Music

Lev Snowe – When I Look Back

Peter Gabriel – Steam (Rhythm Scholar Steamphunk Remix)

Sleepspent – Come Smile With Me

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It’s Music Monday, meaning an extra large dose of Pick Your Poison to help ease you into the week. There are some wonderful downloads in this set coming from the likes of The Afghan Whigs, David Hopkins, Hi Lo Ha, Parker Longbough, and more. In the Soundcloud stream section after the jump, you’ll find more wonderful tracks courtesy of Alice Merton, Amine (ft. Injury Reserve), Beach Skulls, Bearson (ft. Kailee Morgue), Best Picture (ft. Max Green), Cuco, Elephante (ft. Anjulie), Llovers, Potatohead People (ft. Nanna.B), San Holo (ft. Taska Black), Thunderpussy, and Tunde Olanrian.

The Afghan Whigs – Toy Automatic (Demo)

David Hopkins – Irresponsible

Feverbones – Sleepwalking

Hi Lo Ha – Thinking ‘Bout A Friend

Parker Longbough – Jack Ryan

Scratch – Newer Things

Sisteray – Algorithm Prison

Zkeletonz – Always

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It’s Easter Week, but I’ve got a healthy dose of poptimism on the brain in preparation for two big shows rolling through Chicago this week – Lorde and Justin Timberlake. Should be a blast at both, and I’ll update and let you know how they went after. For now though, here’s an extended edition of Pick Your Poison, with dynamite downloads from Andy Sydow, Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes, Lowlight, and Nathaniel Bellows. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Andy Bianchini & Mick Mazoo, Bent Denim, berhana, ISLAND, Maddy O’Neal & Dreamers Delight, The Magic Numbers, Marian Hill, Nightseason, NONONO, Picture This, Steve Aoki x Quintino, and Travis Thompson.

Andy Sydow – Hearts Go On

Carl Craig – Domina (Benedikt Frey Outback Remix)

Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes – Paralyzed

Lowlight – Nights and Weekends

Mitch Bradford – Love Is Kind

Mobley – Hound the World

Nathaniel Bellows – Only Love

Sleepspent – Something

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Along with Monday comes a fresh set of downloads for your mp3 collection if you still have one. Highlights in this set come from Look Vibrant, No Name Hotel, Strangers On the Internet, and Vancans. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Anna Lunoe, Fred Rister (ft. Sam Martin & Chris Willis), JC Brooks, Joker, Lissy Trullie, Marinsky (ft. Kieran), Niko The Kid (ft. Tia Simone), NOTD (ft. Bea Miller), Odina (covering Joy Division), Pablo Nouvelle, Summer Heart, and Uppermost (ft. Harry Pane).

Bill Withers – Use Me (Rhythm Scholar Mo’ Funk Remix)

GNUCCI ft. Charity – Fuck What They Want We Are What They Need (Zean Remix)

Look Vibrant – My Nerves

Mickey – Drive

No Name Hotel – Blood On Sky

Numb.er – Again

Strangers On The Internet – Good Problems

Vancans – Farewell to Arms

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It’s Monday, so let’s skip the small talk and get right into the music. Don’t miss downloads in this set from Madam West, Noble Son, Verge Collection, and Youth in a Roman Field. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, you can stream songs from Air Waves, Borgeous, Buddy (ft. A$AP Ferg), Grouper, illuminati hotties, Katie Von Schleicher, Lucy Mason, Maria Usbeck, Pional, Pizzagirl, Sarah Mary Chadwick, and Yoke Lore.

Cheap Tissue – Bag & NUmber

Julian Taylor Band – Glass House (Band Version)

Lowlight – Can’t Stop Now

Madam West – Warm Bodies

Noble Son – Aces

Nostalgist – Smoldering Amber

Verge Collection – Feelin’ Old

Youth in a Roman Field – I Saw You

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Hard to believe that February is almost over. Then again, it is the shortest month of the year. It’s also one of the worst months of the year, at least in the Midwest where bitter cold and snow tend to dominate. The music has been good though, today’s Pick Your Poison included. Don’t miss downloads in this set from Meekha, Noble Son, Oberon Rose, and Shah Marg. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from The Aces, Dana Buoy, Freedom Fry, Good Gas (ft. 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg & FKi 1st), The Magic Numbers, mastersystem (members of Frightened Rabbit), Mozzy (ft. Jay Rock & DCMBR), Nessly (ft. Joji), The Pale White, REYNA, Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois, and more.

The Fretless – Jenny Bear (Live)

Kellen of Troy – When You Don’t Hear Goodbye

Meekha – chains

Never Come Downs – Abyss

Noble Son – Problem Daughter

Oberon Rose – No Stranger

Shah Marg – There’ll Always Be Stars in the Sky

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Normally on a Monday I’d have about double the amount of downloads for you to enjoy, but unfortunately the numbers just aren’t quite there this week. Ah well. You can still pick up some great tracks from the likes of Errant Boy, Luna Shadows, and Red Black Red. The Soundcloud section after the jump has you covered with some streams from Alison Wonderland, August Greene, Bonny Doon, Chez Ali, Esbie Fonte, Gift Wrap, Helena Deland, Holly Miranda, Jouska, Simone Felice, Steve Kroeger, and Vera.

Cloud – Wildfire

DREAMDOG – RIBBONHANDS

Errant Boy – We Like You

Luna Shadows – Youth (Quiet)

Red Black Red – The Scientist

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