http://music.blog24.co.uk New Music, New Bands Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:39:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [audio:kleptones-closer_to_the_boxer.mp3] If you like your music mashed up beyond belief then The Kleptones may just be what the music doctor ordered. With Rock 'n' Roll and R 'n' B beautifully blended with Hip Hop and Rap, Kleptones mashups are distinctive despite the eclectic range of source material used. Soundbites from TV and ... http://music.blog24.co.uk/2008/04/17/mash-it-up-with-the-kleptones/ Here's a overview of Mixwit.com. Mixwit allows users to create their own mixtape, just like a generation did in the 70s and 80s. Once created 'mixtapes' can be share in a variety of ways. Here what a finished mixtape looks like: ShareThis http://music.blog24.co.uk/2008/04/13/make-your-own-mixtape-with-mixwit/ [audio:jason_mraz-freestyle_instrumental.mp3] Moby's free MP3 was worthwhile and I could see the point of releasing such a track. However, a few days later a free track was added to iLike by Jason Mraz [play it above]. The track is 3 minutes of rhythmic strumming that could be mistaken for a looped sample. Unfortunately ... http://music.blog24.co.uk/2008/04/13/example-of-a-pointless-free-mp3/ [audio:moby-last_night.mp3] Moby is offering fans a free mashup of the tracks from his new album, Last Night. This special offering from Moby is available via his iLike or MySpace page (the later requires registration). After listening to this track a couple of times Moby's new album is on my 'to buy' list. Providing previews ... http://music.blog24.co.uk/2008/04/07/moby-offers-free-mp3-to-promote-new-album/ A new blog that will have regular updates about new music and new bands. So expect plenty of recommendations. The blog will focus on the numerous places where music (good music) can be downloaded legally either for FREE or for a reasonable price. Check back soon as we're working on the website's design ... http://music.blog24.co.uk/2008/04/04/coming-soon/