While manys labels are scrambling to keep their music off of services like BitTorrent, Saddle Creek has embraced the technology. The Omaha-based label, which has, to-date, named its own rules and achieved consistent success in an ever-increasing unstable industry, is offering up free tracks on the downloading service, highlighting their solid 2007 releases.

"The idea is to let people sample a record before making any purchasing decisions," Saddle Creek's Jeff Tafolla tells Spinner. "If they like it, hopefully they will support the artist by buying the record."

The label is offering up tracks from label kingpin Bright Eyes, plus other roster mainstays like Two Gallants, Georgie James, the Good Life and Art in Manila.

"We just make it legal and guilt free," Tafolla continues. "By hosting those songs on our website, we reach mostly people who are already fans of Saddle Creek. Making the sampler available through BitTorrent is a good way to reach a a greater number of music fans unfamiliar with our artists. We're very proud of our 2007 releases, and want as many people as possible to hear them."

Saddle Creek Sampler 2007

- Art In Manila, 'I Thought I Was Free'
- Bright Eyes, 'I Must Belong Somewhere'
- Georgie James, 'Look Me Up'
- Maria Taylor, 'Clean Getaway'
- The Good Life, 'Keely Aimee'
- Two Gallants, 'Miss Meri'

• More info on Saddle Creek Releases
• Watch Bright Eyes live on Sessions
• Download the Maria Taylor Interface