Sparkups presents our favorite songs of 2011. Download the free compilation containing 28 of the best indie tracks from 2011. Track listing and download

Here’s another new track from Lana Del Rey’s upcoming album, Born to Die. “Yayo” is a stripped back song that really showcases the strength of Lizzy Grant’s voice. See previous Lana Del Rey coverage.

Cat Power is back with “Kings Ride By”, a 7 minute plus song and video directed by Giovanni Ribisi and featuring Manny Pacquiao. No word yet if this song will make it on the upcoming album. For now the song it’s available via Cat Power‘s website in exchange for a donation to the Festival of Children Foundation and the Ali Forney Center.

It seems everyday brings a new song by Lana Del Rey. “Off To The Races” is the latest single to be released from the upcoming album, Born to Die, available January 30st. The song is available via iTunes UK’s Free Single Of The Week.

Lana Del Rey – Off To The Races

“Distractions” is the first single from the upcoming Talib Kweli album, Prisoner of Conscious, due out sometime in 2012.

“The Kids Were Wrong” is the first single from Memoryhouse’s full-length debut, The Slideshow Effect. The album is out February 28th on Sub Pop. Via.