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Gonna keep this intro short and sweet, as there’s plenty to do and not enough hours in the day to do it. Don’t miss some quality mp3s in the below set from Kipp Stone, Mairearad Green, Strange & Primitive, Swaying Wires and Universal Thee. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Atlas Genius (covering Ellie Goulding), The Cave Singers, Charlie Hilton (ft. Mac DeMarco), Ezra Furman, Florist, Prince Rama, Tempelhof x Gigi Masin and Weekender.

Kipp Stone – Seen It All

Mairearad Green – Blessing in Tanera

Meyhem Lauren – Bonus Round (ft. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Big Body Bes)

Paul Meadow – I Love This Town

SoLBLoMMa – Bridgemaster

Strange & Primitive – Highwayman

Swaying Wires – Nowhere

Universal Thee – Hounds

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Oh hey, Tuesday. You crept up on me there. I’ve just returned for an incredible Andrew Bird holiday show, which he does in Chicago for a few nights each December. There won’t be a formal review here on the site, but let me just say that if you have the opportunity to see him perform solo inside of an old church, there’s a certain amount of magic that will be in the air. It’s easily one of my favorite live shows of 2015. Sometimes you can just tell, electricity in the air and all. Anyways, let’s get to today’s Pick Your Poison, which features some solid tracks from Dan Hubbard, Husky Rescue, Nathaniel Bellows and Peru. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from A$AP Ferg, CFCF, David Bazan (covering The Killers), DMA’s, Harriet, Jordan Klassen, P’ARIS, Sleigh Bells and Those Darlins (covering Divine).

Dan Hubbard – February

Empress Of – How Do You Do It (Dave Harrington Edit)

Husky Rescue – Far From the Storm

Jane Bang – Make A Ho Rich (illium Remix)

Nathaniel Bellows – Oh Now

Otium – Margot

Peru – I Need You

SKATERS – Death Beat (Demo)

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Listmas officially begins in one week! Hooray! There are plenty of publications that have taken a certain amount of pride in being among the first to publish their year-end best of lists, and exciting as the season can be, I’m of the firm belief that a measured approach is necessary to truly reflect on the past year. You can’t truly say it’s the best of 2015 if you’re only including 11 of the 12 months. Now while there’s not much in the way of new music released in December, you never know if some superstar artist (D’Angelo, Beyonce) will wait until the very last minute to drop a brand new album on us. Of course that usually comes in the final, post-Christmas week anyways, so all the lists are locked in by that point whether they’re published or not. Still, I believe in caution. So we’ll kick off Listmas next Monday with the countdown of my Top 50 Songs of 2015. It’s set to be exciting, and you’re likely to see a few Pick Your Poison entries make the final cut. Speaking of which, there are some great new tracks in this set that I suppose are all under last minute list consideration. Don’t miss downloads from Credential, Lennart Richter, Problems and SKATERS. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Cheatahs, DUST, dvsn, ELEL, Geographer, Holy Sons, POP ETC, Roly Porter and Sleepercar.

Brett – Brilliant Disguise (Bruce Springsteen cover)

Credential – Comber (Original Mix)

Detail – Rudolph

Jas Patrick – Harpy

Join the Riot – End of the Night

Lennart Richter – Nice and Slow

Problems – Pretending

SKATERS – Stay Off My Side (Demo)

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As I was preparing to post this edition of Pick Your Poison, the news broke that Scott Weiland had died. There are very few details available as I’m writing this, except that his management confirmed he passed away in his sleep while on tour in Minnesota. He was 48 years old. Weiland’s struggles with drug addiction have been well-known since the mid-90s. He was arrested several times for drug possession, and his often cavalier attitude about using caused the initial break-up of Stone Temple Pilots in 2002, among other things. While drugs have not been identified as a cause of death at this time, it’s hard not to think they may have played a factor given his past. But I’d like to take a brief moment to recognize Weiland for the incredible music he helped create over the last few decades. His early albums with STP, specifically 1992’s Core and 1994’s Purple, meant and continue to mean quite a lot to me. They’re right up there with grunge-era classics from Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. From there things get a little more checkered, but I could always find a few songs to like on every album Weiland attached his name to over the years. His work as frontman of supergroup Velvet Revolver was interesting, if imperfect, and his early solo recordings, particularly 1998’s 12 Bar Blues showcased a different side of his personality. The point being, music lost another great talent today. Like so many before him, his raw potential may have been squandered due to personal issues, but it’s essential to appreciate and respect the many contributions he made and lives he changed in the process. You will be missed, Scott. Condolences to your family, friends and bandmates past and present.

Now please enjoy this selection of new music. There are some quality downloads in this set from Ben Millburn, Bethlehem Casuals, Loframes and Pleasant Grove. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Bailiff, Escapists, Jack Tatum, KING, Memoryhouse, NZCA Lines, Prins Thomas, Youth Lagoon and more.

Ben Millburn – Take Me

Bethlehem Casuals – Run Run Run

Le Twan – Theme One

Loframes – In Love With You

Maria Kelly – Before It Has Begun

Origami Horses – The King of Happenstance

Plajia – Playa Del Rock (Girl One)

Pleasant Grove – Lava

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Your mid-week Pick Your Poison features fresh downloads from Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons, Gladiola, Jeremiah Tall (covering Johnny Cash) and Secret Storm. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Bryce Dessner (of The National), Crater, D.R.A.M., Eluvium, High Highs, La Sera, Nada Surf, Pop. 1280 and more.

Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons – Green Eyes

Beyonce – Blow (Dave Harrington Copyright Breaking Edit)

DJ Melo – Words

Gladiola – The Uninvited Guest

Jeremiah Tall – Big River (Johnny Cash cover)

Redcast – Entropy

Secret Storm – Fast Lane

Weaves – Drag Me Down (One Direction cover)

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As we rapidly approach the end of 2015, I’m obliged to issue a reminder that the number of Pick Your Poisons left this year is shrinking. For the duration of Listmas, which begins in just under 2 weeks, these collections of songs for you to download and stream will only be available on a once weekly basis. Just a friendly little FYI for you. Today’s Pick Your Poison features some solid mp3s from Black Ships, Man Made Mountain, Still Corners and (Z). In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Alison Wonderland (ft. BRAVE & Lido), Atlus, Glassjaw, Misun, Mystery Jets, Norin, Pink Frost, What Moon Things and more.

Black Ships – Twice Born

The Frisbys – Born and Raised

Lunice – All Clear (CJ Flemings Remix)

Man Made Mountain – Master Plan

Michael Jackson – Human Nature (Dave Harrington Edit)

Someday I Will Miss You – Angels

Still Corners – Horses at Night

(Z) – For the Mad Ones

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Hope your Thanksgiving was fantastic if you celebrated. I wound up running a 5k and then eating far too much food. The physical activity kind of helped to balance things out, but more likely made a small dent in an otherwise massive calorie day. That’s life for you. Delicious, delicious life. While you recover from the food coma that was last weekend, please enjoy this fresh edition of Pick Your Poison. There are some quality tracks in this set from Archawah, Autopilot, Errant Boy, ETCHES and Lyndzie Taylor. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from beGun, Choir of Young Believers, Daniel Avery, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Brockington and more.

Archawah – Silvermoon

Autopilot – Oceanside

Dead Trains – County Road Bound

Errant Boy – Black Dress, Black Cab

ETCHES – The Great Void

Juanna – Overdose

Lyndzie Taylor – What Do I Know

Stanton Warriors & Tony Quattro – Keep It Movin’ (ft. Rell Rock)

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Welp, this is the final edition of Pick Your Poison for the week. The site will be dormant for the next few days in celebration/observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The good news is that we’re right around the corner from Listmas 2015, which features the annual countdowns of my favorite songs and albums of the year. Seeing as how incredible 2015 has been for music, I’m excited to share with you the best of the best. In fact, I’ll be using the few days off to finalize my lsts, so that should be fun. Also fun? Today’s pre-Thanksgiving edition of Pick Your Poison. There are some quality downloads in this set from Alnilam, The Hudson Branch, LI-ON GREVIER and LNDN DRGS. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Dan San, FAIRCHILD, HONNE, Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders (covering Dire Straits), Max D, Mothers and yndi halda. All my best to you and yours if you’re celebrating this weekend!

Alnilam – When It Comes to You

Branko – 2 Nice

Daniel Cherney – Creation

Epic Empire – [paʁi]

The Hudson Branch – Sign of the Soul

LI-ON GREVIER – My World Is Empty (Theme)

LNDN DRGS – Susan

Mike Slott – Keep Me Here (STUFF.redo)

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Happy Taco Tuesday to you and yours. Be sure to check out some of the spicy flavor combos contained within today’s Pick Your Poison, including downloads from Adir L.C., Braves, Castlecomer, Jack the Radio and REIGHNBEAU. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Dear Boy (covering The Psychedelic Furs), Harriet, Joanne Robertson, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, She-Devils, SOPHIE, WALL, White Denim (covering Kenny Rogers) and Wild Nothing.

Adir L.C. – Buyer’s Instinct

Alien Hand Syndrome – Road to Nowhere (Talking Heads cover)

Braves – Dropout

Castlecomer – Escapism

Covers – Strange Bird

Jack the Radio – Moonlight

Plum – Light Years, Dark Years

REIGHNBEAU – Equinoxx

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Ah, Thanksgiving week. Time to break out the stretchy pants and the good silverware, because one massive meal is on the way. Always nice to get together with family and celebrate America’s favorite pastime, otherwise known as eating. Before all that though, we’ve got a few days and a few editions of Pick Your Poison to go. You’ll not want to miss downloads in this set from Chris Storrow, Jake Bosci, Kamasi Washington and Wonky Tonk. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from The Arcs, Atlas Genius (covering The Weeknd), DAWN (covering Adele), DIIV, Eric Copeland, Freddie Gibbs (ft. Gucci Mane & E-40), Idiot gflee, My Gold Mask and YACHT.

Chris Storrow – Raised the Bar

Eric Bellinger – Squad

Great Good Fine Ok & Panama Wedding – Easy Lover (Phil Collins & Philip Bailey cover)

Jake Bosci – Heartbreak

Kamasi Washington – Theme From “Color Guard”

Timothy J. Wilson – What I Like

Wonky Tonk – Denmark

Zeyon – Killer Instinct

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Trouble’s a-brewin’ here in the Chicagoland area. Specifically, weather trouble. While we’re technically no strangers to November snow, and I can even recall some light dustings in past years on Halloween, apparently what’s headed Chicago’s way this weekend is a bit of a monstrosity. The meteorologists are suggesting snow totals could range anywhere from 4-16 inches depending on location. In other words, it’s not going to be fun. If you don’t hear from me on Monday, maybe call someone to check snowdrifts for my body. Weather incidents aside, let’s shovel out some fresh new music for the final Pick Your Poison this week. There are some quality downloads in this set from Cold Air, Danny L Harle, Frank Rabeyrolles and The Head. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Anna Meredith, Cavern of Anti-Matter, Florist, Marrow, Pete Astor, Pimp C (ft. Juicy J & Nas), Rangda, Tunji Ige and a Run the Jewels remix of a Miike Snow track.

Cold Air – Denounce

Danny L Harle – Always Remember

Frank Rabeyrolles – Kaos

The Head – It Ain’t Easy

Lauren Marsh – Wildfire

Lazuli – Habits

Ralfi Pagan – Pelao (Cocotaxi Remix)

Rudimental ft. Ed Sheeran – Let It All On Me (GRRM Remix)

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As far as this mid-week Pick Your Poison goes, this is another good one. You’ll not want to miss quality downloads in this set from Blankus Larry, Caroline Polachek (of Chairlift/Ramona Lisa), Lyke Giants and The Quarantined. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Emily Yacina, Future Elevators, Junior Boys, Lotic, Neon Bunny, Rob Crow (of Pinback), Sarah Neufeld (of Arcade Fire) and Thundercat.

Blankus Larry – Please (Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind)

Caroline Polachek – The Boy Who I’ll See Again

Jenny Bruce – Backlit Bottles

Lyke Giants – Jacob

Mikey Lion & Sabo – Into the Jungle (Original Mix)

The QUarantined – Sex and No Regrets

The Retrospectives – Rolling Stone (Acoustic)

Scary Little Friends – In This Lifetime

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Ah, it’s Tuesday. You’ve got things to do, I’ve got things to do, so let’s jump right into today’s Pick Your Poison, shall we? There are some quality downloads you won’t want to miss in this set from Jackson Breit, The Migrant, Monster Jaw and Sea Caves. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Abra, Beacon, The Blue Jean Committee (Fred Armisen & Bill Hader), Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Elohim, Idiot Glee, Nap Eyes, School of Seven Bells and Zora Jones.

Andrew Johnston – Take the Highway

Jackson Breit – Catch Me Falling

The Migrant – Silence

Mizan K – Looking For

Monster Jaw – Why?

Sea Caves – Spanning the River

Time Is Fire – Violence (Brings Violence)

tohearmeroar – The Butchers Cut

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Paris, je t’aime. It’s always so upsetting to hear about any act of terrorism, and what took place last Friday was no different. That it involved one of the world’s great cities (Paris) and a pretty great band (Eagles of Death Metal) really heightened the impact for me. All of my love to the victims of this senseless violence and their families. In times of great tragedy and sadness, music can play an important role in the grieving process. I’m not sure if anything in today’s Pick Your Poison will specifically help, but it’s worth a shot. There are some strong downloads in this set from Double Lined Minority, Violent Mae, Young Thug and (Z). In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Allie X, BASECAMP, Beverly, The Big Pink, Cassie Ramone, Chrome Sparks, DAWN, Radiation City and Your Friend.

C. Scott and the Beltones – Undivided

Double Lined Minority – Closure

Jetta – Take It Easy (Matstubs Remix)

J Hacha De Zola – Strange

Tame Impala – Let It Happen (DeltaFoxx Remix)

Violent Mae – In My Ring

Young Thug – Hercules

(Z) – The Magic

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We’re in a period of the year that I like to call the doldrums of fall. It’s that time when it’s cold, wet and dark outside a majority of the time, and there’s very little to look forward to outside of holidays that are still weeks away. At least the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a full month of shopping, egg nog and themed parties to attend. The gap between Halloween and Thanksgiving though is a lull, and nearly on par with late January/early February in terms of excitement factor. To put it another way, I’m a little bored and run down. But the great news is that there’s still plenty of new music being pumped out into the world, not to mention plenty of things to review from earlier in the year as “best of” list-making season is right around the corner. So let’s take this moment to pause and reflect before jumping into this fresh edition of Pick Your Poison. Don’t miss downloads from Addie Pray, Deap Valley, DiamondDahi, Germany Germany and Via App. In the Soundcloud section after the jump, stream songs from Atmosphere (ft. Blueprint & Aesop Rock), Daniel Amedee, Freddie Gibbs (ft. Black Thought), Memoryy, Oneohtrix Point Never, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Sunflower Bean, Wet, World Champion and much more.

Addie Pray – Watch TV

the black watch – Pershing/Harvard Square

Carlos Timon – Rose Mary y yo

Deap Valley – Royal Jelly

DiamondDahi – N.M.B.D. (ft. Little Simz)

Germany Germany – Tempest

Via App – Baby K Interaction

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