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Free music roundup… what you do when you can’t afford The Beatles box set

While we all save up for The Beatles box set, here are some of my latest free music discoveries:

1. The Beach Boys – rehearsals from 1967
   There’s nothing quite like listening to The Beach Boys while summer comes to an end. These precious recordings are only available for download until September 16th, so grab them now.
2. Noise Addict – it was never about the audience
   I’ve only recently come to appreciate the rich history of Noise Addict, which started in 1992 when the band members were barely teenagers. Their previous album was released in 1995, and this free album may mark a new incarnation of the band.
3. Doublecheck Your Head
   Max Tannone created an all-Beastie Boys mashup LP. Earlier this year, he created a Jay-Z/Radiohead LP called Jaydiohead under his former moniker Minty Fresh Beats; it’s also a free download.
4. Various Artists – Weezer – The 8-Bit Album
   This has been out for a little while now, but I really enjoyed this unique tribute to Weezer. It’s great to listen to while getting some work done in the office.