Download Free Music From Shovels & Rope!

To prepare fans for the upcoming release of their new album (Swimmin' Time, due out August 25), Shovels & Rope have released the Swimmin' Time Primer for free through Noisetrade! The six songs come from the upcoming album, their debut (O' Be Joyful), and other previously unreleased music. It also includes the first single from Swimmin' Time, "The Devil is All Around," and their collaboration with J Roddy Walston, "Boys Can Never Tell." Based on "The Devil is All Around," the new album features even more of their hyped up rockabilly and alt-country. Plus, everyone loves free music!

To download your copy of Swimmin' Time Primer, head over to Noisetrade. It will cost you your email address, but Noisetrade is totally worth it. For more info on Shovels & Rope and tour dates (including the 2014 Newport Folk Festival!), check out their website.