It is nearly time for SxSW again, a time when my envy-meter overheats and I hate everyone who is going…

However, that aside, American Songwriter have put together this tasty little free digital mix that includes Brendan Benson, Shelly Colvin, Wild Cub and Delta Spirit’s brilliant new track California amongst others.

One of our picks from the the indomitable Johnny Corndawg is below, but you can simply grab the whole thing for an e-mail sign-up from Bandcamp here.

Download Johnny Corndawg – Shut Up mp3 (from The Muse SXSW 2012 Billy Reid Sampler)