So apparently, Toyota really cares about the status of our independent radio stations today. Toyota Yaris teamed up with Urban Outfitters to run the Free YR Radio campaign to prove it. Does this make Toyota cool? Not really. Does making CDs with music we like on them cool? Yes – even better when you only have to pay 99 cents.

Next Tuesday, January 27, they will be releasing The Free Yr Radio 2008 Benefit Compilation (I know; They couldn’t have come up with a better title?), which features unreleased material from great bands like No Age, Yeasayer, and more. The CD is only available through InSound. By looking at the track list, you’ll get much more than the 99 cent worth though!

Help generate awareness for independent radio and check out the track list below!

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If you live in the Chicago area there is a free show with popular Los Angeles bands, No Age and Titus Andronicus on Tuesday November 18th at Reggies at 9pm. The bands will be doing the free show in honor of ShockHound, a new music site.

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Not only are No Age two rad guys who play fast,loud, and addicting music, but they are also compassionate human beings. Last Sunday, they helped put a benefit show together for their close friend with cancer (who has no health insurance). Although I admit I was getting antsy for their performance at the end of the night, the long roster of supportive bands they had had gathered together was impressive and endearing.

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