Flipping through my ample CD collection for something new, I found something I bought several months ago but hadn't listened to yet. It's a sampler record from Silber Records entitled "drones, loves, honesties, sounds". I'd never heard of Silber Records before. It came in a simple cardboard sleeve, and I got it for a buck as I recall. One of those things I bought on a lark because I was curious, then forgot that I even had it until tonight. Well, I was gonna change that, so I popped it into my computer to give a listen.

And man, this is one of the best examples of a sampler I think I've ever heard . No, every track on it didn't appeal to me, but it's one of the widest, most diverse arrays of music put out by a single label I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. It's got everything: soft ambient, darkwave, drone, shoegazing pop, folk, jazzy rock, and some stuff that I can only really label as experimental guitar. It's a neat experience, and I can see myself buying some of the albums from different artists in the future.

You too can experience the nifty musical goodness of this sampler for yourself at the Silber Records website. They charge $4 for the physical CD (or $5.50 if you live outside the US), or you can download the full album in digital version for one dollar. That's right, 22 songs for $1. A full album for the price of one iTunes download. It's a hell of a deal even if you only wind up liking 2-3 tracks.

If you're interested in getting more listens before you commit your dough, the site has a number of other options for you. They offer a crapload of free downloads (seriously, they've got 30 albums, compilations and EPs that don't cost you a cent) as well as a streaming radio service that lets you listen as long as you like.

So, take a listen and support the indy music scene if that's your thing. If you find an artist you like, nearly all of their albums are available digitally for $5. And if you don't, well, at least you gave something new a try.