Broken Bells, the collaborative side project of Shins frontman James Mercer and super producer Danger Mouse, recently played four tracks from their recently release self titled album for a Myspace Transmissions session. Now you can watch videos for three of songs as well as interviews with the duo over on myspace, as well as download the entire session for free. If you still need convincing, here's Broken Bells playing 'October'.
Broken Bells - "October" from The MySpace Transmission
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Meanwhile, The National are offering a new song from their forthcoming album 'High Violet' as a free download. The downbeat song is called 'Afraid of Everyone' and features Sufjan Stevens on backing vocals. Download it now on Stereogum. 'High Violet' is due for release on May 7th via 4AD.
Seattle alt-rockers Band of Horses have unveiled a second song from their forthcoming 'Infinite Arms' album. It's called 'Laredo' after a town in Texas, and can be heard now on Stereogum.
