Free Music and MP3 Downloads
If you are searching for free MP3 sounds, you should be aware that this file format has been the subject of much controversy in recent years (largely due to the issue of illegal file sharing). However, many free MP3s do exist and we are now witnessing a trend for musicians to offer some of their tracks for free. In this section, FreebieList.com takes a look at those MP3 files which are free to download and also completely legal. If you'd like to suggest an addition to this category, please suggest a site. If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it.
Free 7digital MP3 Downloads - A regularly updated collection of free MP3s can be found at 7digital, in various genres, including: rock, hip-hop, reggae, audiobooks, etc. Many of the downloads featured are from relatively unknown artists, and there are some real gems to be found. Check back regularly to see their latest updates. Click the orange "MP3" buttons to download the tracks.
Free Gibson Guitars MP3 Downloads - Music fans might like to check out this large collection of free MP3 files from Gibson Guitars. It features approximately 400 downloads from lesser-known artists, including Joe Callicott, Sean O'Bryan Smith and Charles Caldwel. The music encompasses a wide range of genres, from rock and pop to folk and disco.
Free Kylie Minogue MP3 Download - Kylie's latest album, "X" is to be released on 26 November 2008 and to help promote the launch, a free MP3 is available to download, featuring a "mashup" of some of the tracks from the new album. To begin your download, enter your details on the form and then follow the instructions.
Free Mercury Rev Full-Length Album - American rock group, Mercury Rev, have recently released two new albums and they're giving one of them away for free. You can download "STRANGE ATTRACTOR" by registering for their e-mail mailing list and then following the download links. This full-length album contains 11 tracks for you to enjoy.
Free Last.fm MP3 Downloads - Over 200 genuine MP3s can be downloaded at the Last.fm site, completely free of charge. Tracks from artists such as John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Nine Inch Nails, Jose Gonzalez, The Blood Brothers and Jamie Cullum are featured, along with others, many of which you may not be too familiar with. Still, it's a great opportunity to discover new artists.
Free MP3 Download from The Streets - Here you can obtain a free MP3 download from Mike Skinner's group, The Streets. To grab yours, click the link at the bottom of their page to download "THE ESCAPIST" in MP3 format. Please note: this offer is only available for a limited time, so you'll have to hurry.
Free Nine Inch Nails Album - Nine Inch Nails are offering their latest album, "The Slip", absolutely free of charge when you register using your e-mail address. A variety of audio formats are available here, including the popular MP3, and also FLAC, M4A and the even higher quality, 24/96 WAVE. This is a fantastic freebie so grab it now, while you still can!
Free Nature Sound Files - Not the prettiest of Web sites but even so, you'll find a handful of impressive nature sounds here. Crickets, waterfall, waves, hail storm, and chimes are available, and will transport you to another destination within a few clicks. If you've had a stressful day and you're in need of some relaxation, give these sound files a try.
Free Mars Patrol MP3 - At this site, you can download a free MP3 track from The Mars Patrol, a new, up-and-coming band from Scotland. They would like you to pass it on to every single person you can think of and would be delighted it you request the song on your local radio or even add the song to your MySpace profile.
Free Ocean Colour Scene Single - At the official Ocean Colour Scene Web site, you can download their 3rd single release, "GO TO SEA", from the new album "On the Leyline". To obtain this 4-minute Radio Edit, follow the instructions on the home page. They request you register for their free newsletter, but this is not a necessity. The band's reason for giving away this single: "We've decided for the first time ever to give this track away for free through the website, as we don't want to rip our fans off and also as a thank you for your support".
Free Ben’s Brother MP3 - London band Ben's Brother is offering their latest single in the MP3 format, absolutely free of charge when you register for their e-mail mailing list. The free track you'll be able to download is a live version of "Carry On", the latest single from the 5-piece band. To register, simply follow the link and then complete the (very) short online form. After this you will be directed to the download page.
Free Joseph Arthur MP3 Tracks - Talented singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur is offering a small, unique selection of MP3 tracks to download, the majority being "one offs" and not available on his production albums (although you can also listen to a streamed version of his latest single). The songs include "Little Drummer Boy", "Ten Crack Commandments" and "Last Train to Ithaca" (a tribute to the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the United States).