"When I Look Into the Night Sky" - Lori Henriques

ArtistLori Henriques

Song:  "When I Look Into the Night Sky"

Album:  The World Is a Curious Place To Live

Description: I'm a big fan of Henriques and of this song (hi, wonderful video!), so of course I'm gonna let you know that it's available for a free download.  Henriques' brand-new album is out now.

Source: Soundcloud (via the wonderful folks at Cool Mom Tech

"Just Another Finger" - Mista Cookie Jar

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Artist: Mista Cookie Jar

Song: "Just Another Finger"​

Album: N/A

Description: ​This song was conceived of as part of Sirius-XM Kids Place Live's "Kindie Mashup" concert recorded just before Kindiefest 2013.  This isn't the live version (you'll have to listen to KPL for that), but it features MCJ's funkier take on already-kinda-funky Dog on Fleas song.  I dig this one.  And it's free, too.

Source: Bandcamp

"Shake, Shake My Piggy Bank" - Lunch Money

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Artist:​ Lunch Money

Song:​ "Shake, Shake My Piggy Bank"

Album: N/A

Description:​ I'd seen the YouTube video of this new song celebrating thrift awhile back, but I wanted to wait until there was something a little more refined to share. And, whaddaya know, here's the library-approved final mp3.  As you'd expect for something celebrating saving provided by a library, it is free.  And catchy.  (Y'know, deferred gratification is part of developing a savings attitude too, right?  That's​ why I waited on this.)

Source: Richland Libary, Columbia, South Carolina

"Rock Melon" - Gustafer Yellowgold

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Artist: Gustafer Yellowgold

Song: "Rock Melon"​

Album: N/A

Description: I already told you about the video, ​but I'd be amiss if I didn't mention their spring "Rock Melon Tour" (visit Gustafer's shows page for more details) and that for a limited time, you can download the song for free.

Source: Soundcloud

"Opening Day" - Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could

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Artist: Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could

Song: "Opening Day"​

Album: N/A

Description: A sunny, shuffling song celebrating America's national pastime.  It name-checks baseball's most famous players, but its heart is with the Little Leaguers.​

Source: Bandcamp

"Here Comes Peter Cottontail" - The Hipwaders

Artist:​ The Hipwaders

Song:​ "Here Comes Peter Cottontail"

Album:​ "Gaia She Knows" / "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" single

Description: Part of the Bay Area's band series of monthly single releases, download this Easter-y song before, y'know, Easter!  Hip-hip-hoppa-hippa-hip-hip-hoppa. Lots of fun.

Source: Soundcloud

"Atomic Frogs" (from Yo Gabba Gabba!) - George Clinton feat. Madame Mims

Artist:​ George Clinton featuring Madame Mims

Song:​ "Atomic Frogs"

Album:​ Yo Gabba Gabba - Music is Awesome 4

Description: Did you need to bring the intergalactic amphibious funk to your kids?  Yeah, I thought so.​

Source: Soundcloud