Stereolab - Emperor Tomato Ketchup (1996)

Stereolab was one of the first bands to be described as post-rock, but fans of the genre today would be at a loss trying to listen to them on that information alone. Instead, the band operates in the same jazzy electronic niche as Tortoise and Broadcast. They're notable for using analogue synths and drum-machines from the early 70's to get their lounge-inspired krautrock noise. Start with Metronomic Underground (obviously, it's the first cut), but all tracks on the album deserve multiple listens.

Get it in flac.

You Know Them Stakes Is High

This isn't flac because it's not an audio file, but you'll want it anyway.

The Wood Brothers - Up Above My Head

The Wood Brothers are amazing as always.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - I learned the Hard Way

Ive seen her live now 3 times in about 2 months and she killed it every time. One of the most fun live performances. Check out their latest album here.

Phil Spector

Look at this man- he doesn't give a fuck what you think of him. Yeah, he shot an actress and is serving 19 to life, but before the wigs, the reclusion, and the psychosis, he made some of the sweetest jams put on vinyl. Working with The Ronettes, The Crystals, The Righteous Brothers, The Beatles, and even The Ramones, Phil Spector created a sound that the last 50 years of pop music has tried to replicate, again and again. Trouble is, no one can do it quite like the master.