I hope this isn't a shameless link. I am not profiting in any way by this. I have so many friends in bands that it's insane... But these guys in particular are awesome. Like in a "If didn't ever know them I'd STILL listen to their shit even if it's not my style" good. I'm sure you know people who are ludicrously talented but need a break.
This is that spot!
If this is YOUR band, and you're bullshitting, well then, you're a poop.
NY77
Free download. A concept album (that kicks in after the second track) set in NYC in 1977. Mostly funk and hip-hop, a little Axl Rose, some James Brown, some rock, and some period punk. Good shit.
Oh, and a fuckton of period samples from shows/films/ads that would make it impossible to sell.
Downloads(free!): http://ny77.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NY77/139001156137137
Stump Hole Water
Only on iTunes as far as I know, but hey, samples. "Americana", if you dig the O Brother soundtrack, or old blues, you may be into this, but yeah of course, sample it. Catchy as fuck, two brothers doing the majority of the singing/songwriting, but things are brought to life with a great band with guitar, mandolin nd some rad stand-up bass. And violin and trumpet on a few tracks.
Downloads: Check out "Stump Hole Water" on iTunes.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Stump-Hole-Water/290580689121
