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Iris – (click to get it from SkyDrive)

Kim Deal is a name that is very familiar to any fan of indie rock. She is equally recognized as the bassist for Pixies, and as the singer/guitarist of her own band The Breeders.

The Breeders were originally formed in 1988 by Kim Deal and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses (and Belly). Originally the band was formed as a creative outlet for Deal, as she didn’t get to write many songs for Pixies, which was a major point of contention and eventually lead to the band’s breakup.

The Breeders lineup has changed over the years, with Kim Deal as the only original member. Currently the band consists of Kim Deal (Vox/Guitar), Kelley Deal (Guitar, Backing Vox), Jose Medeles (Drums), and Mando Lopez (Bass).

The band has released 4 full length albums over the last 20 years: Pod, Last Splash, Title TK, and Mountain Battles.

Today’s track is a live version of “Iris” which is found on the No Alternative soundtrack. The original studio cut of this track is found on Pod.

Check them out in Zune Marketplace or get them at AmazonMP3.

Check out their 1993 video for “Cannonball” at the Youtube.

“Arm”

Click here to download the track from SkyDrive

16 Pounds of Pet is an Alternative Rock band from Asheville, NC.

This particular track is from their 1999 self titled album. This album used to be available at Independent Music Online, but the site is offline now.

Very little is known about the band, but they sound like an amplified dishwasher on crack. Ok, not really. The best way to describe them is a weird hybrid of Melvins and Faith No More.

A Song For A Son (left click to download)

Smashing Pumpkins is an alternative rock band, formed in 1988 by Billy Corgan, James Iha, D’arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin in Chicago, Illinois.

The band’s most successful albums have been 1993’s smash Siamese Dream and 1995’s ambitious Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

During their 1996 tour for Mellon Collie, Jimmy Chamberlin was fired from the band, due to his excessive drug use. The Pumpkins steadily faded away from that point forward.

As of today, Billy Corgan is the only original member of the band. He and Jimmy Chamberlin revived the band in 2005, released a new album in 2007, and then Jimmy departed, again, in 2009.

This track is from Billy’s latest concept album entitled “Teargarden by Kaleidyscope”. Which is a 44 song album, with each track being released, for free, to the internet.

Visit the band’s official website for even more songs, and information.

If you have the Zune Pass, pick them up HERE.

You can also pick them up at AmazonMP3, HERE.

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Jerry Was A Racecar Driver (Download it from SkyDrive)

Primus is one of the most under-rated rock bands of the last 20 years. The band was formed by Les Claypool (Vocals/Slap Bass), Todd Huth (Guitar) and Jay Lane (Drums) in 1984. In 1989 Huth and Lane both left the band, to pursue other endeavors. It was at this time that Claypool brought in Larry LaLonde (Guitar) and Tim Alexander (Drums). This is typically referred to as the “best” lineup of Primus.

Today’s track is from the band’s 1991 major label debut, “Sailing the Seas of Cheese”.

For anyone that has played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, you will recognize this song.

Be sure to check out Primus’ official website, and if you have zune pass, go get’em in the Marketplace.

For those that want the CD.

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The Sad Punk (click it)

For your listening pleasure, I present a track from the godfathers of modern indie rock, Pixies.

The track is entitled “The Sad Punk” and is found on the group’s 1991 album “Trompe Le Monde”. This track is one of my favorites from this album. If you are a fan of alternative rock, then you need to check these guys out.

If you are rocking the Zune Pass, check them out at Zune Marketplace. You can also pick them up at Amazon.

For those that want the CD (click the link).