We are big fans of what Sean Moeller does at Daytrotter. If you’re unaware of what the site is all about, allow us to give you a basic rundown: Sean brings artists and bands into his studio where they record 4 or 5 songs, which he subsequently puts up on the site for free. Some tracks have limited availability, but for the most part, the site is a treasure chest of alternate versions of songs from artists you already love.
I personally don’t utilize the site as much as I should. There’s a backlog of nearly 900 sessions, dating back to the start of 2006. Looking quickly, there are sets from bands ranging in scope from Death Cab for Cutie and Spoon to Cold War Kids (2 sessions!) and Vampire Weekend to people I’ve never even heard of. The site is well written, well drawn, and completely engrossing. Right now I’m into the session from Brazos, which was released back toward the end of January. The site is updated almost daily with new sessions, and we highly recommend you spend some time pouring through the extensive catalog. Let us be plain: you will find something you love.
Here are some of my favorite songs from the sessions I’ve collected.
Andrew Bird – Plasticities (Daytrotter Session) (mp3)
French Kicks – Knee High (Daytrotter Session) (mp3)
The Maccabees – First Love (Daytrotter Session) (mp3)
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