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The 20 tracks -- all exclusive to Salon -- that make up the best of this year's free downloads.
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 1:00 PM UTCEntertainment Music
The 20 tracks -- all exclusive to Salon -- that make up the best of this year's free downloads.
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 1:00 PM UTCTwenty fantastic free tunes that made our year, including songs from Dwight Yoakam, Animal Collective and M. Ward that you can't download anywhere else.
Saturday, Dec 31, 2005 9:00 PM UTCThe enigmatic Brian Wilson talks to Salon about emulating McCartney and Spector -- and writing music after "Smile."
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2005 8:00 PM UTCDump Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sarah McLachlan! Add Prince, Radiohead and -- for heaven's sake -- more black people! Our favorite online observers rate Bob Geldof's big summer sequel.
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2005 9:47 PM UTCBland country moxie beat brash Vegas rocker, in the first -- and last -- "Idol" I'll ever watch.
Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:57 PM UTCRapper-actor Mos Def, who stars in the new "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," talks about pursuing two careers without being "Will Smith or Latifah or Sinatra -- or Sammy Davis Jr."
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 7:06 PM UTCAimee Mann explains her eagerly awaited new concept album, her distrust of major labels and why she's spoiling for a good fight.
Monday, Apr 4, 2005 6:17 PM UTCThe demise of one column, the birth of another. Plus, an exclusive free download of a strange and beautiful song by a soon-to-be star.
Wednesday, Feb 2, 2005 9:00 PM UTCA brilliant remix of 2004's best hip-hop album, drunken elation from a Macedonian brass band and an intriguing tune from a latter-day U2 -- free.
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 9:00 PM UTCPeople are shocked -- shocked! -- when pop stars like Ashlee Simpson and Lindsay Lohan are caught lip-syncing. But why?
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005 9:00 PM UTCThe year ahead promises records from Beck, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, even Paris Hilton. Plus: Free music from Marianne Faithfull, Iggy Pop and more.
Wednesday, Jan 5, 2005 9:00 PM UTCChristmas music that doesn't stink from the Silent League and Rickie Lee Jones. Plus: The best source for free, legal mp3s.
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 9:00 PM UTCThe best music of the year included some likely suspects (Tom Waits, Madvillain), some underrated greats (Cee-lo), and yes, even a little Britney. Plus: The year's 25 finest free downloads.
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2004 11:25 PM UTCThe year's biggest pop stars dropped the skanky booty-shaking, and -- like much of the country -- chose a conservative path.
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2004 11:24 PM UTCBand Aid proves it's still clueless after all these years. Plus: Kiev's hottest rap riff and three songs from one of the year's best albums -- free.
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2004 9:00 PM UTCAm I the only critic in the universe who doesn't love Brian Wilson's "Smile"? Plus: Free music for jazz fans, Saturday Looks Good to Me admirers and Christmas-song haters.
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2004 9:00 PM UTCIs the new U2 record worth buying -- or should you just download two or three tracks? Plus, new free songs: The Unicorns, Scout Niblett and a Pixies classic.
Wednesday, Nov 24, 2004 10:05 PM UTCThe most talented romantic Christian poet rocker in the world talks to Salon about his new record and his return to songwriting form.
Thursday, Nov 18, 2004 10:40 PM UTCThe incomparable Keith Jarrett Trio finds its way online. Plus: Live music from Wilco, a beautiful composition from Nick Drake, and songs from the forgotten and "quirky" -- free.
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2004 9:00 PM UTCPostal Service, the band that stood up to the USPS, delivers music that justifies its fame. Plus: Free downloads from indie idol Neko Case, hipster favorite Vashti Bunyan and more.
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 9:00 PM UTCPage 1 of 4 in Thomas Bartlett