The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow (Full Version) - Big World Audio Theatre

Artist: Big World Audio Theatre

Album: The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow

Description: The half-story/half-musical hybrid from the (very) multi-headed hydra that is Portland, Oregon's Big World Audio Theatre gets a limited-time giveaway.  That's right, for the month of August you can download their fine debut The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow.  It's worth more than that (throw in a couple dollars at least), but if you haven't had an opportunity to listen, take advantage of this.  (Also, below the Noisetrade widget, find a brief promo video the band made to introduce the album to newbies.)

Source: Noisetrade

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The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow EP - S.S. Bungalow

Artist: S.S. Bungalow

Album: The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow (EP)

Description: Titled an EP, this is really just a sampler of the full-length album funded via Kickstarter.  You've already heard their demo tracks, perhaps, now listen to five tracks of the intricately crafted Americana weirdness (that's a compliment, folks) and download 'em for the price of an e-mail (and anything you'd like to tip the fine folks from Portland).

Source: Noisetrade

"For the Birds" - Matt Clark and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Artist: Matt Clark / Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Song: "For the Birds"

Album: N/A

Description: A gentle, amusing folk song of avian wordplay from Portland kindie musician Matt Clark, whose day job is Executive Director of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, which "promotes restoration and stewardship of a healthy Johnson Creek Watershed through sound science and community engagement."  It's name your price, but if you like it, won't you throw in some money for the track?

Source: Bandcamp

The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow (Demo Tracks)

Artist: The S.S. Bungalow (aka Jason Reuter)

Album: The Peculiar Tales of the S.S. Bungalow

Description: It's a Kickstarter project from Portland, it's a plane... no, it's just a Kickstarter project from Portland.  They've got less than 2 days to go, and they're close.  Perhaps a free download (or even a spin) of 3 demo tracks from the album might convince you.  I think you might be pleasantly surprised and inspired to throw in a ducat or two. 

Source: NoiseTrade

"When I Look Into the Night Sky" - Lori Henriques

Artist:  Lori Henriques

Song:  "When I Look Into the Night Sky"

Album:  The World Is a Curious Place To Live

Description: I'm a big fan of Henriques and of this song (hi, wonderful video!), so of course I'm gonna let you know that it's available for a free download.  Henriques' brand-new album is out now.

Source: Soundcloud (via the wonderful folks at Cool Mom Tech)