15 Free Songs You Should Download Right Now

Kaytranada stays up. The dude is merciless with his output, and he dropped another insane compilation this week, for free. The eight tracks came in the dead of night with no fanfare, which makes sense, given the Canadian producer's penchant for subtle genius and sneaky chops. His flip of ATCQ's "Oh My God" is a late-night banger, edited within an inch of its life and propped up with a booming bass drum that'll have you shaking in all the right places.

It's always exciting when two of our favorite artists work together, but it's even better when it results in beautiful music. vōx and Dylan Brady's "Your Vice" is dystopian and brooding, but also beautiful and haunting, making this blend of two disparate talents into a cohesive whole.

Based on the talents involved alone, "The Lavishments of Light Looking" is worthy of your time. As one of the final entries in 2015's Adult Swim singles series, "Lavishments" is a star-studded jazzy odyssey that more than lives up to the promise of such a collaboration. Flying Lotus and Thundercat lay the funky foundations, and Shabazz Palaces brings his slippery wordplay to the party to make WOKE a supergroup we hope will stick around.

Boston rapper Cousin Stizz continues to make a name for himself and with each release. His latest track "The Wave" fits right into his usual style of low-key, addictive tracks. Stizz has a great ability for creating melodies and hooks that are hard not to sing along to, all laid over relaxed, hypnotic beats.

Larry June's original "Glock 40" has an undeniable bounce to it. The energy of the track is carried by the strength within Larry June's voice, rather than the instrumental rhythm. For the remix, Tommy Kruise made a beat to properly match Larry June's energy—taking things up more than a few notches with heavier bass that hits with force.

George Clanton was once known as Mirror Kisses. This year, however, he made the transition to his own name, and Clanton made it official with the release of his newest album, 100% Electronica. While the project mostly consists of old material remixed and remastered, the album is an impressive showing that marks the meeting pointing between his chillwave and vaporwave projects, blending all of the waves into one that's entirely his own.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For Childish Major it comes in the form of his favorite snack, grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. A classic PB&J is great, but anyone who's ever had a warm, toasty grilled PB&J understands—it's the kind of culinary excellence that demands an ode. Childish Major delivers the feel-good homage to the snack over a classic Kaytranada edit.

The deep string throbs that open up Travi$ Scott's "Antidote" have become the song's calling card, and for good reason: it's an iconic sound, lip-curling in its brooding aggression and ready-made for a dance remix. Christian Rich did just that this week, flipping "Antidote" into a wobbling, subby pulse. These guys are good.

New Jersey rapper RetcH will be returning sometime later this year with the Lean & Neck mixtape. We don't have a release date yet, but he's been keen to tide us over in the meantime with the low-key, laid-back "Couple Straps." Download it here.

London-based producer Cadenza impressed us just last month with the smooth "How Many Times," and now he's back with a bouncy track with fellow London-based producer Jakwob. With its infectious rhythm and sly samples, "Queens to Brixton" is a collaboration that really makes use of the talents involved.

19-year-old Swedish producer and self-proclaimed halloumi enthusiast Kasbo has been cranking out chilly tracks with huge bass for a few years now, bringing bangers here and there while also allowing himself to slow down, too. "I Don't Get" focuses on Kasbo's softer side, and it's a beauty. Look out for Kasbo's upcoming free EP Umbrella Club soon.

Digging through SoundCloud always leads to interesting discoveries, and "R U There?" is certainly an interesting discovery. Sitting at under 50 plays at the time of writing, Robot's "R U There?" is a delightfully strange and catchy slice of internet pop music. It could do with a little bit more polish, but it has us interested in what Robot is capable of producing in the future. It's exactly the kind of track that makes SoundCloud such a cool platform to begin with.

At first listen, Finding Novyon and dylAn's "Hate My Job" sounds like the kind of freestyle song someone might make as they count down the hours until they can clock out. It's possible that's how it could have started, but luckily it grew it something more. The finished product features Novyon and dylAn expressing the frustration of having an awful job but not being able to quit because you desperately need the money—something many people can relate to.

Annie Mac's Free Music Mondays frequently delivers some great tracks, and the latest entry—courtesy of Ren Phillips and Cameron Bloomfield—is no different. "Comfort In Your Company" is a light and airy house track that's easy to digest, despite its dark vibe.

Providence, Rhode Island-based rapper Khary delivers an attention-grabber this week with his new track "Ambidextrous." Khary brags about being able to get things done on his own over a head-nodding beat. Sometimes the only way to get things done right is to do it yourself, and this is the soundtrack for that exact sentiment.