Daytrotter Sessions

My recent obsessions: Sufjan Stevens, The Black Keys, The Arcade Fire, Wild Beasts, and everything Justin Vernon's ever done. While I plan on reviewing a few of them in the future (though with my new job demanding 3 hrs/week, I may have a tough time), I wanted to draw some attention to something else that is absolutely fantastic. Maybe you have heard of it, maybe you haven't. But you should definitely check out Daytrotter. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, the folks at Daytrotter have artists come record original, exclusive, and unreleased tracks in their studio, and release 95% of it. For free. Download the Daytrotter Download Manager, and you'll get your songs quickly and automatically updated to your iTunes library.

But enough of logistics. The music is why I really wanted to write about it. I love the sound of the Daytrotter sessions. In general, they sound less 'produced' and more like a live show. But they're not. They have their own feel that just has that exclusive sound to it. Each session ranges from 2-10 songs, but most are about 4 songs, like mini EPs. Some of my favorite

sessions are Dr. Dog (they have 2), GAYNGS (a new one), Local Natives, and Wild Beasts. But there are literally hundreds of sessions. I have forty sessions in my itunes library including Margot and the Nuclear So & So's, Beach House, Bad Veins, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Yoni Wolf, Pomegranates, Bon Iver, Dawes, and The Temper Trap. The list goes on.

I talk to too many people who have never heard of Daytrotter. Take advantage of this awesome, free, and unique group. They record an artist every day of the week. Plus they have awesome artwork. Sick.

And be sure to keep an ear out for the Welcome to Daytrotter Movie in the next few months.

Margot and the Nuclear So & So's

Other Pictures:

Daytrotter Logo (Top Center)

GAYNGS (Left)

Local Natives (Right)