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Mike Kinsella “Owen” – his first indie free solo album

Owen is a solo project of Mike Kinsella. People in touch with the indie music scene in Chicago can easily recognize who he is. Mike is part of the three Kinsella brothers, all of whom are known for their involvement in many bands in Illinois. Mike himself is a member of the following bands: Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc, The One Up Downstairs, American Football, Owls, Maritime, and Aloha.

Abscondo “Midnight Snow” – free acoustic album under Creative Commons License

If you're wondering about what Abscondo got his record name, a quick look at his personal weblog will provide the person. Abscondo came from the verb abscond--to run away, usually taking something or someone along. This is the perfect way to describe his music in his free album, Midnight Snow. This album is arranged in such a way that 5 songs, which fill up Side A, represent Midnight Snow. On the other hand, the next five tracks, composing Side B, make up the Morning Rain.

Pirate Cliff – Free 2D Action Game Download

In Pirate Cliff, you play the role of a young pirate who has just found a sizable amount of treasure tucked safely in an island. However, a problem begins to arise as word begins to spread about the treasure you have just found. Soon after, hordes and hordes of pirates attempt to land on the island and get the treasure for themselves. Obviously, being the unrelenting pirate that you are, you do everything to protect your treasure--even if it means firing at your enemies like crazy.

Cakeflap “The Bakery is Open” – The Fiercest One-Track Album Ever

The album The Bakery is Open is the debut album of Cakeflap - a four-member band from UK. According to their Myspace page, the band started as just a collaboration of four 'disgruntled employees' who've had 'one too many Digestives'. They then decided to make exhaustingly long songs that run for as long as 20 minutes! The Bakery is Open is a one-track album and that single track is a medley of 18 different instrumental songs. Very understandably, cakeflap describes their music as progressive rock and jazz fusion.

Steven Dunston “Hymns about Her” – a melodic piano-filled pop album with flawless vocals

Steven Dunston originally intended his songs to be freely distributed in the Web. Thus, he joined Jamendo and released two albums in 2006, both of which have been consistently faring well among audiences in Jamendo. One of these albums, Hymns About Her, has been receiving noticeable praises from web users, calling it nothing short of a masterpiece. After listening to the songs in Steven Dunston's latest album, I couldn't deny it myself. The songs are relieving to listen to; the raw vocals of Denston is highlighted by the stripping down of the musical arrangement. Most of his songs only have the piano as accompaniment.

Jamison Young “Shifting Sands of a Blue Car” – a free alternative pop/folk rock album from Prague

Jamison Young is a rock live performer who for a while now has been singing and writing songs only licensed under Creative Commons. Nowadays, he plays concerts in different places across Europe, as he is based out of Prague. Last year a song from his latest album, Shifting Sands of a Blue Car, was included in the soundtrack to the The X-Files: I Want to Believe movie. Jamison Young likes to listen to songs from the 60's and the 80's and contemporary Creative Commons artists. According to him, the songs he likes are those that he "can listen to again and again yet still stay fresh".

SuDoKu Cracker – an essential software for any SuDoKu addict

At first glance, SuDoKu Cracker is your average online SuDoKu game. You will just have to complete the numbers 1 to 9 in each 3X3 box, row and column. As you do so, you must take the principal rule of the game in mind: you cannot afford to have two of the same number in the same column, row, or 3X3 box. Simple as the rules may be, it can get more challenging as the visible numbers get fewer and fewer.

Furcadia – a 27K Free Massive Multiplayer Online Game

Furcadia is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game and a social media platform in one. From this combination, its developers describe it as an MMSOG—a Massive Multiplayer Online Social Game. It also claims to be the longest running one, so players can expect many other players to interact with. What makes Furcadia stands out among the many free online games is how players can customize their own content—they can create their own art, music, and scripting through what Furcadia calls ‘dreams’.

Megaman Project X – A Freeware Game for All

Megaman Project X is a freeware version of the successful video game franchise Megaman. It lets you choose from 3 characters, Megaman, Zero or Bass, each has specialized weapons that can help you navigate through a particular stage. While Megaman is a sharp shooter, Bass is the only player that can wield a sword and slice through nearby enemies. Zero, on the other hand, has a long sword that can hack obstacles in the way.

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