Mixtape EP - Recess Monkey

Artist: Recess Monkey

Album: Mixtape EP​

Description:​ A 5-song sampler from the Seattle band from albums new ("Grandmom's House") and old ("The Sandbox Song").  A nice overview from kindie's most prolific band over the past 5 or 6 years.

Source: Bandcamp​

Golden Valentine Sampler - Various Artists (Golden Records)

Artist: Various Artists (Golden Records)

Album: Various

Description: A ten-track sampler from the rejuvenated Golden Records, drawn from their three albums: 2 collections of their classic orchestrated material of familiar kids tunes released a half-century ago, and an album of newly-recorded material.  This material clearly isn't for everyone, but I consider it a little bit like kindie comfort food; you can download (or stream) for yourself to see if you're in the mood for some kindie casserole.

Source: Soundcloud

Late Summer Road Trip - Various Artists

Artist: Various

Album: "Late Summer Road Trip" playlist

Description: Not so much an album as much a random collection of downloads from recent and upcoming releases.  It's collected by kids music publicist Beth Blenz-Clucas and includes music from Ozomatli's upcoming kids' album, the Okee Dokee Brothers, and lots more.  Definitely worth checking out, but it'll only be up for a limited time (through this weekend, Aug. 18 or so).

Source: Soundcloud

Fun Fun Records Sampler

Now here's a record label going forth full steam ahead.  Last year Mike Park released SMILE, a collection of kid-friendly punk.  Now he's created a whole separate label -- Fun Fun Records -- just to release kids music.  Care for a sample of upcoming releases from folks like Play Date, Kepi Ghoulie, and more?  How about a free sample?  Lots of fun, folks.  Download the sampler here.