The Daily 5: Free MP3s for 5/10/11

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The Daily 5: a feature in which we provide at least five absolutely guilt-free MP3s every day. Check out today’s goods.

Frank Ocean – “U Got It”
Frank Ocean has released his first new track since his much appreciated Nostalgia, Ultra. mixtape.

Holy Ghost – “Wait & See” (CFCF Remix)
CFCF remix Holy Ghost’s new single “Wait & See” from their recently released self-titled debut.

Mayer Hawthorne – “Mr. Blue Sky”
Here is an ELO cover Mayer Hawthorne posted up on Twitter from an upcoming EP. (via)

The History of Apple Pie – “Tug”
London quintet, the History of Apple Pie, share “Tug,” a fuzzy, dreamy slice of slacker rock recalling the days people could actually afford to eat apple pie. Watch out for a release from these kids soon.

City Center – “Modern Love”
Brooklynites City Center are readying their second LP and have released this really fuzzed, yet straight up pop track as a taster.

Artwork by Topher Edwards.

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