As part of an Independence Day tradition, editors at the Boston Phoenix crafted a state-by-state guide to the best emerging bands in America. To celebrate our country's melting pot of independent music, the staff chose one band for each of the 50 states.

It appears we have similar taste. Many of the Phoenix's '50 Bands, 50 States' choices are acts we've also featured in Spinner's Free MP3 of the Day. See where the Phoenix and Spinner cross paths, and help yourself to some free MP3s for your July 4th barbecue soundtrack.

Alabama (2008): Wild Sweet Orange
'Either/Or' -- (9/25/08)
'Ten Dead Dogs' -- (8/03/08)
'Wrestle With God' -- (12/12/07)

Alaska (2008): Portugal. The Man
'People Say' -- (5/28/09)
'Shade' -- (7/23/07)

Connecticut (2008): MGMT
'Time To Pretend' -- (8/28/07)

Delaware (2008): The Spinto Band
'Pumpkins and Paisley' -- (9/28/08)

Georgia (2008): The Black Lips
'Short Fuse' -- (2/10/09)

Maryland (2008): Wye Oak
'I Don't Feel Young' -- (4/4/08)

Mississippi (2008): Colour Revolt
'Naked and Red'-- (2/18/08)

Missouri (2008): Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
'Glue Girls' & 'Think I Wanna Die' -- (4/14/08)

Nebraska (2008): Tilly and the Wall
'Cacophony' -- (3/12/08)

Pennsylvania (2008): Santogold
'Creator' -- (1/29/08)

Tennessee (2008): Jay Reatard
'It Ain't Gonna Save Me' -- (6/4/09)
'See/Saw' -- (8/4/08)
'Always Wanting More' -- (5/14/08)

Tennessee (2009): Madi Diaz
'Nothing At All' -- (11/26/08)

Texas (2008): White Denim
'Mess Your Hair Up' -- (4/22/08)

Texas (2009): Girl in a Coma
'Clumsy Sky' -- (01/03/08)

Washington (2008): Fleet Foxes
'White Winter Hymnal' -- (6/9/08)

Washington D.C (2009): Le Loup
'Shenandoah' -- (11/23/08)
'We Are Gods! We Are Wolves!' -- (11/05/07)

Wisconsin (2008): Bon Iver
'Blood Bank' -- (1/16/09)