Independent acts for innovative USB compilation album

August 15 sees the arrival of what is claimed to be Ireland's first USB compilation album, released by downloadmusic.ie.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 30 Jul 2008

The tracklisting was chosen by a panel including our very own Naomi McArdle of Off Her Rocker blogging fame, and focusses on Irish independent talent. The album runs:

Codes – 'This Is Goodbye'

Dirty Epics – 'The Cure'

Driving By Night – 'Fears Of men'

Jo And The Flood – 'Hey Jo'

Justin Manville – 'Tonight'

Orphan Code – 'Last Dance'

Ro Tierney – 'The Voice'

Roberta Howett – 'Shadows'

Saccade – 'Wasting My Time'

Suddyn – 'Letting Go'

The Flaws – '1981'

The Kinetiks – 'Bite The Bullet'

The Radio – 'Manmade'

The Rumours – 'When The Sun Hits Your Eyes'

Vesta Varro – 'Weighted Love'

The collection costs €12.99.

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