Tera Melos is now offering their Drugs to the Dear Youth EP as a “pay-what-you-want” download, where the minimum payable is five dollars. In addition, they are releasing the separate bass, drum and guitar tracks of the EP, for those who are inclined to remix, also for a minimum $5. From their statement:

“It seemed like a fun idea. Do whatever you want with [the songs]. Remix them, re-record parts, point out all the mistakes, download the tracks and burn them to a CD-R and then break it in half. Whatever is cool. Curious to see what people come up with.”

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Tera Melos releases free cover EP and announces US tour, Squarepusher makes available a free track from his latest EP; Slayer, Marilyn Manson and Opeth announce tour dates. Check out Beatcrave’s news round up:

• Popular mathrock band Tera Melos has been searching for a new drummer, but in the meantime recorded an EP of covers which they are distributing for free on their official site. Idioms Vol. 1 includes classics from the Beach Boys, Pixies and The Clash. Furthermore, those who are interested in seeing them live in the US now have their chance; check out the tour dates to see if they’re performing near you. [Plug in Music]
• Computer-music virtuoso Tom Jenkinson, aka Squarepusher, has released a free track from his recent EP Numbers Lucent. All you have to do is go to the Warp Records site and verify an e-mail address. The EP takes a dive into the hardcore-glitch genre, with Tom’s unique mix of drum and bass and distortion. Be sure to check it out if you like to keep up with the freshest electronic music! [Warp]

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