In the words of the incomparable Janet Jackson- "the best things in life are free". With a harsh budget delivered this week, Australia's youth have been denied access to a life of dole-bludging and are subject to potentially rising university fees. It's ok though, because we are here to soften the blow with free new music. Each Thursday will be now known as Throwaway Thursdays- a weekly collection of all that the internet is giving away. Below are a bunch of complimentary mixtapes, documentaries and mixes that can be downloaded or watched without credit card charges or additional HECS debt.
BOOTS- WinterSpringSummerFall Mixtape
When you hear the artist BOOTS it’s usually in association with Beyonce. That’s because the wonder-kid produced many of the tracks off Beyonce’s surprise, self-titled album. Since its release, “Who is BOOTS?” has been searched 52 million times on Google. Well, consider this mixtape his formal introduction. He’s called upon a bunch of friends to help him too with Kelelah, Jeremih, Shlohmo and Son Lux all contributing to tracks. Oh and one more- Beyonce, of course. Not bad for a debut mixtape, ey?
[soundcloud]https://soundcloud.com/bootsonboots/sets/winterspringsummerfall[/soundcloud]
Bayou- LOOPBACK Mixtape
We featured Bayou’s Airlock in Musical Speed Dating a few weeks ago, with the track garnering everything from a one rating to a four. The UK-based singer-songwriter’s debut mixtape is likely to be just as divisive as he works alongside chopped and screwed soundscapes and unconventional melodies. For the most part it leans towards experimental RnB but you’re also sure to feel some James Blake vibes throughout. Whatever your taste may be, it’s free and nobody resists a freebie.
[soundcloud]https://soundcloud.com/bayyyou/sets/loopback-1[/soundcloud]
Mac DeMarco- Pepperoni Playboy (A Macumentary)
Everyone loves the Mac and you’re likely to fall further in love with the Canadian larrikin in this beautifully filmed documentary directed by Jon Leone. Yes, it features shower scenes. Yes, it features plenty of cigarettes. Yes, it features a trip to China. Such is the life of this slacker. The Pitchfork-premiered film is a more than entertaining look into the bizarre personality of Mac DeMarco. And he talks about Australia which he describes as “a real treat”.
St. Vincent- FACT mix
Annie Clarke has some pretty cool friends. She’s impressed everyone from Talking Heads frontman David Byrne to the surviving members of Nirvana. But this eclectic mix is her chance to show off who’s dominating her iPod or Gramophone. The 50-minute mix for FACT mag sees the singer-songwriter step behind the decks to spin everybody from Kanye to Beyonce to King Krule. It doesn’t make complete sonic sense but it’s a damn good collection of tunes nonetheless.
Tracklist:
King Krule – Easy Easy
Solex – Oh Blimey!
Beyonce – Blow
David Bowie – Warszawa
Kanye West – Black Skinhead
Interlude
Loretta Lynn - Wine, Women and Song
Kid Creole and The Coconuts - Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy
Sisyphus - Calm It Down
Marvin Pontiac - No Kids
The Clash - London Calling
Liz Phair – Divorce Song
Charles Mingus - The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady, Suite 3
Selda – Yaylalar
