Dig the music Mr DJ

It's been a quiet week in the World of Captain Value but after a bit of an hiatus I have been stocking up on some new tunes.

It's relatively easy to go down the rapidshare route but there are some good sites which allow for legitimate downloads.

My two favourites at the moment offer differing experiences. Daytrotter.com gives you access to four song sessions by emerging and established bands. Recently they have posted sessions by such diverse folk at Kris Kristofferson and Lambchop. Great chance to get a taster of new things and hear live versions of favourite tracks. I'd highly recommend The Antlers session from October 2009 and The Acorn from February 2009.

I am also a fan of Zunior.com - which is a Canadian site which every two weeks has a free download of an eight track sampler. There is always something of interest and for the ears to prick up.

Another site but for podcasts is the music section of NPR.org - the US public radio service. There are a couple of podcasts available - All Songs Considered - provides an update on new music and most recently had John Lydon as a guest DJ. There are the tiny Desk Concerts and also First Listen when a new album is available to stream. the presenters really sound like they love their music and have a jocular interplay that reminds of the best of BBC Radio Five Live's Fighting Talk. You know - no holds barred - but go for a pint together afterwards.