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Emorej “Stars by” – eclectic electronic music

Electric music is not always weird-sounding - there are actually some talented artists who can fuse electric music and make it into something that's quite chill-sounding. Take Emorej as a perfect example; he uses his musical skills to make electric music very melodic & pleasant to the ears. Thus, the album entitled Stars. Stars has a total of 11 tracks which is a perfect companion for cool nights while you wait for another meteor shower or for a simple picnic right under the stars.

Diablo Swing Orchestra “The Butcher’s Ballroom” – history-rich music fusion to make you dance the night away

Finding some music album which has everything from rock to swing, metal to opera, and different languages altogether? If you can't imagine how those genres would sound when mixed together, then listen to The Butcher's Ballroom - and simply shock yourself. Played by the Diablo Swing Orchestra, these 13 tracks would surely make you want to boogie all night, while at the same time let your big brother bang his head and start a mosh pit. With rich melodies, a powerful opera voice and eclectic sounds, The Butcher's Ballroom is sure to make ballroom nights different - don't say we didn't warn you.

CamStudio – capture your desktop into video AVI or flash files

There are some times you just need to record everything that is happening in your desktop. You may need a short video for your class presentation, a tutorial or for business demonstrations. Here's a great alternative from all the expensive commercial software which allows you to capture your desktop with ease. CamStudio lets you record all your desktop activity and export it into AVI or into SWF. Once you start using it and will have to do a software presentation, you won't have to demo everything right on site - you will play it back from CamStudio.

WM x 100 / 100 x WM – the 100th album from WM recordings

WM Recordings have put up a number of worthy artists for the past five years releasing only free albums and all under Creative Commons license. They celebrate the label's 5th birthday, 100 free albums and nearly 1000 free tracks with the release of their 100th album. WM x 100 / 100 x WM is even more special because it's a compilation album filled with a wide array of genres and recorded by musicians from all over the world. We see it as a sort of a tribute to WM Recordings - the net label that proved that free music is good music and it's good to share it with your friends!

Assassin’s Creed II: Lineage – The Full 30-Minute Movie in HD

We have written about the first part of Assassin's Creed II: Lineage here, but UbiSoft and Hybride Studios have recently compiled all three episodes of the miniseries, completing the thirty-minute short movie filled with stunning graphics and intriguing stories. Assassin's Creed II: Lineage now tells us the full story of the secrecy, distrust, monarchy and assassinations in early Italy as seen by the assassin Giovanni - the perfect background for one of the most awaited games of the year.

JPFM Band / Fox Band “Paris S.F.” – smooth jazz fusion

As the world continues to evolve, it isn't shocking that music also develops through time - and JPFM band and Fox band further proves that. Combining smooth jazz with hints of RnB, funk, trip-hop and lounge, Paris S.F. is not your typical instrumental smooth jazz compilation. Composed of 2 'faces,' Paris S.F. may not give you a long playtime, but it will definitely appeal to jazz, blues and jazz fusion lovers.

Mumble – talk with your fellow gamers without the lag

Don't you just hate it when you are yelling to your teammates when you are playing via virtual LAN setups - only to find out that your voices and your game sessions are not properly synchronized? Think of lag times killing you so badly that you wish it's easier to just type. Fret no more. Here's Mumble to the rescue. Mumble is an open-source software for chatting while you are gaming. It promises low-latency, but still delivers high-quality voice transmission. Give it a try - you might just escape that next chain lightning from the enemies.

Linux Multimedia Studio – a cross-platform digital music creator

Whether you are into house or alternative rock, making your own music sound professional definitely requires the right software. It's not like you just have to plug in a microphone and start singing, right? Every musician knows there is way more to it than that! If you need features allowing you total control over recording and mastering your tracks, then the Linux Multimedia Studio is for you. Equipped with powerful plug-ins and functions, you can record your music like a pro at the best price possible - FREE.

Ben’s Imaginary Band “Nocturnal Fables and Illusions” – let his music take you to an ethereal realm

There are times when you want to be somewhere in your own imaginary world, with your own imaginations, away from the harsh, real world; and Ben's Imaginary Band would give that perfect 'imaginary ambiance' that you want. Nocturnal Fables and Illusions gives you soft songs which are almost like lullabies to your ears, and voices which sound like whispers. With 12 tracks of soft voices and seemingly hypnotizing melodies and rhythms, Nocturnal Fables and Illusions will surely transport you to your own pleasant realm.

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Crazy Asian Girl Gamer who speaks Polish ;p