Here's another selection of free digital music tracks that you can either download, or listen to via streaming audio. In the spotlight this week we have:

Peter Bjorn and John

• It Don't Move Me (3:22)

Even though this first song isn't an MP3 download, you can have great fun by remixing it! It Don't Move Me by Peter Bjorn and John is an interactive track that enables you to use presets to change the way the song plays. The song is split up into 6 channels (vocals, drum, bass, keyboards, guitar, and percussions) which you can manipulate to create your very own remix. There's also a competition (closes Sept. 12) that you can enter for a chance to get your mix on the bands MySpace page.

Vega

• Pre-party Jamz Mixtape (28:07)

This huge mashup called, Pre-party Jamz, is a promotional track showcasing Vega's recently released EP, Well Known Pleasures. This track is a good example of the Disco House genre which blends house music and disco to form a modern sound.

Spiral Beach

• Domino (3:01)

Domino is a track from the Canadian Indie Rock band, Spiral Beach, and is a teaser from their forthcoming album, The Only Real Thing, due out Sept. 22 (Spark Music).

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iTunes and many other software media players these days have a whole host of extra 'tweakable' features that you can use to enhance your music listening experience. Crossfading is one such technique that you can employ to blend the end of one track into the start of the next; this effectively removes the silent gaps between songs. DJs extensively use this technique to create a smooth transition between music tracks - the volume of one song is slowly faded out as the next song's volume is faded in at the same time.

If you're annoyed by the gaps of silence between your songs and want non-stop music, then be sure to read our step-by-step guide on How to Crossfade Using iTunes.

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In our music discovery spotlight this week, we showcase another selection of free promotional tracks that cover a wide range of genres designed to broaden your musical horizons :

Adam Freeland

• Out of Control (4:04)

The first free track, Out of Control, is from DJ Adam Freeland's new album, Cope released by Marine Parade. It is an unusual fusion of alternative rock (shoegaze) with a twist of electronica thrown in. The album is available now in various formats from their web site.

The Avett Brothers

• I And Love And You (5:01)

I and Love and You is a new single by the Avett Brothers that is a taster for their forthcoming album due for release by Columbia records on Sept. 29th.

Sneaky Sound System

• I Love It - Fred Falke Remix (9:01)

The last track in our spotlight this week is, I Love It (Fred Falke Remix), by Sneaky Sound System. It's a good example of an electropop 80s-styled song.

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After the sad news yesterday of the untimely death of Michael Jackson, fans on digital music services have paid tribute to the king of pop by purchasing his albums in their droves. At the time of writing, 7 out of the top 10 albums on the iTunes Store are Michael Jackson compilations. Currently, the Essential Michael Jackson album is number one followed by:

• Thriller
• Off the Wall
• Number Ones

The other albums in the top 10 include, Thriller (25th Anniversary), The Ultimate Collection, and Bad.

This shows the far-reaching effect that Michael Jackson has in the music world and his fans have paid the ultimate respect by purchasing his music.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

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