LimeWire Store Unveils Free Digital Sampler, Ear To The Ground: Athens

In celebration of a musical hotbed that's served as a springboard for iconic acts like R.E.M., The B-52s, Love Tractor, and Pylon, LimeWire Store shines the spotlight on Athens, GA's current crop of independent artists in Ear to the Ground: Athens. Curated by the staff of revered music and arts weekly Flagpole, the free 16-track digital-only sampler available exclusively at LimeWire Store is a broad overview of local heroes who are keeping Athens' rich musical history alive. The internationally successful Of Montreal sits alongside groups on the brink of national success, like Dead Confederate and The Whigs, plus brand-new acts like The Incredible Sandwich and Spring Tigers.

"I think Ear to the Ground: Athens is a great crash course introduction to the eclectic artists really creating a buzz in the Classic City," said Flagpole Music Editor Michelle Gilzenrat. "You'll hear metal, pop, and jam... everything from dreamy songstresses to aggressive electro-rap. I also like that this compilation includes artists at all levels in their career. I hope this collection opens doors for some of these emerging artists and gets even more people excited about our scene!"

The album is available for free from the LimeWire store at www.store.limewire.com/athens.

Tracklisting for Ear to the Ground: Athens

1. Dead Confederate - "Start Me Laughing"
2. Of Montreal - "For Our Elegant Caste"
3. The Whigs - "Like A Vibration"
4. Twin Tigers - "Sexless Love"
5. Pegasuses-XL - "Marathon Mansion"
6. Casper & The Cookies - "Eulogy For Marcel Marsalis"
7. Lazer/Wülf - "Who Were The Mound Builders?"
8. The Corduroy Road - "Love Is A War"
9. Liz Durrett - "We Build Bridges"
10. A. Armada - "Fall-Triumph"
11. Venice Is Sinking - "Ryan's Song"
12. The Incredible Sandwich - "Bluebird 1"
13. Modern Skirts - "Soft Pedals"
14. Madeline Adams - "White Flag"
15. Hope for Agoldensummer - "4th Night"
16. Spring Tigers - "Car Song"