The Cars- Just What I Needed Free MP3

The Cars venerable 1978 single, “Just What I Needed”, is an FM radio staple that first helped put New Wave on the map. Many AOR stations initially resisted playing Alternative music like The Clash and Ramones back in the day. This new music was too adventurous and edgy in an era of progressive, Arena Rock staples like Kansas, Styx and Yes.

The Cars helped break down that barrier with irresistible songs that even old school radio rock programmers could embrace. Here are some recent takes of this timeless tune by a new generation of rockers. ALL of these are FREE downloads!



Hailing from Montreal, The Maxwells bring an edgy yet true-to-the-original mix that would make Ric Ocasek proud. Check out the synths and electronic drums on this one.



Classic Current takes the song in a new direction with their stripped down, acoustic, offbeat sound. Sounds like an old Casio keyboard and bongos accompanying guitar and vocals. https://soundcloud.com/classiccurrent/just-what-i-needed

Jody Mikal brings a David Byrne meets ‎Layne Staley vibe to the song. https://soundcloud.com/jodymikal/01-just-what-i-needed

Sounding like it was recorded in a garage (or a bedroom?), chejuboy has a bit of Emo with a nice indy guitar solo. Good to see the kids still appreciate the classics. https://soundcloud.com/chejuboy/just-what-i-needed

Download and enjoy!

Los Angeles DJ
Orange County DJ

David Lee Roth Joins New Order!

Did you ever imagine what it would be like if David Lee Roth from Van Halen was the front man for New Order?

Neither did I.

But as strange as it sounds, this unlikely musical mash up from Wax Audio actually "works". With a little help from fellow 80s superstars Duran Duran and Tears For Fears, "Blue Jump" is addictive and catchy. It just may be the best "earworm" you've heard in a long time. And the best part is, it's a FREE download. Just go here and click the down arrow: https://sowndhaus.com/index.php?a=track&id=1632

Los Angeles DJ
Orange County DJ

Springsteen's Tribute To Prince- "Purple Rain" Free Download

Bruce Springsteen has made available for download his live cover of "Purple Rain". The Boss opened his show in Brooklyn on April 23 with this tribute to Prince who passed away unexpectedly two days earlier.

It is a surprisingly heartfelt performance, Springsteen's heartland Rock being about as far from Funk as one can imagine. Yet Bruce's impassioned vocals and Nils Lofgren's searing guitar help make this an amazing performance.

The show starts with the stage bathed in purple light, a few guitar strums and then the crowd erupts when they recognize the song as Springsteen start singing the lyrics.

Download for free, nothing to sign up for, no email required. Just right click HERE: "Purple Rain" - Bruce Springsteen Live Cover

As The Boss says at the end of the song, "Prince Forever!"

Los Angeles DJ
Orange County DJ

Love Will Tear Us Apart 2015 Remix Free MP3 Download

One of the most venerable songs of the New Wave era, Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" has gone from cult classic to radio mainstay since it was first released in 1980.

The original mix was a bit murky, which added to the dark sound the band was creating. This new remix is brighter and cleaner with the vocals more prominent and guitars more "visible". Best of all, it's a FREE download! Just click the link below.

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v0fcavbh3kg878d/01%20Love%20Will%20Tear%20Us%20Apart%202015.mp3?dl=0

Courtesy http://thepowerofindependenttrucking.blogspot.co.uk/

Los Angeles DJ
Orange County DJ

Modern English "I Melt With You" New Wave Anthem

One of the most loved songs from The 80's New Wave era, Modern English's "I Melt With You" still gets played in heavy rotation in bars, at weddings and on the radio. The longevity of this one hit wonder from 1982 never ceases to amaze and the number of tributes and cover versions is limitless.

Here are the best cover version that are also FREE downloads! Includes a Trap remix by S4CR3D, lounge version by Novelle Vague, Straight ahead covers by Joboy's Future Buenaagua, CinSounds and Sugarcult, a Gogol Bordello inspired Gypsy interpretation from Juana Ghani, Living Fiction's Punk version, and even a ballad from skipdowney. Enjoy!

Nouvelle Vague - I Melt With You

https://soundcloud.com/user5379347/02-nouvelle-vague-i-melt-with-you



Modern English - I Melt With You (S4CR3D Edit)

https://soundcloud.com/s4cr3d/modern-english-i-melt-with-you-s4cr3d-edit



Joboy's Future Buenaagua- I Melt With You

https://soundcloud.com/joboysfuture/i-melt-with-you-cover-modernenglish-jasonmraz



Juana Ghani- I Melt With You (cover)

https://soundcloud.com/juana-ghani/i-melt-with-you-cover-rehearsal-track-only-not-for-public



CinSounds- I Melt With You (Cover)

https://soundcloud.com/cintechsoundstudio/i-melt-with-you-modern-english



https://soundcloud.com/skipdowney/i-melt-with-you

skipdowney- I Melt With You



https://soundcloud.com/livingfiction/i-melt-with-you-modern-english

Living Fiction- I Melt With You [Modern English Cover]



Sugarcult- I Melt With You

https://soundcloud.com/perwisio/sugarcult-i-melt-with-you

Los Angeles DJ
Orange County DJ