It looks like the Gray Kid, one of the artists who sees a lot of ink on this site, is nearing a release to follow up his excellent 2006 record … 5, 6, 7, 8.

He’s offering a free download of a 12-minute mix by DJ Benzi that features songs both old and new. According to a one-sheet that comes with the download, Willoughby will be mixed by Danny Kalb (Beck, They Might Be Giants, Rilo Kiley) and, I hope, features the Kid’s new band Spirit Animal.

And if you’re new to this site and/or the Gray Kid, this is must-see viewing. And this.

[ZIP]: The Gray Kid | Willoughby album sampler (mixed by DJ Benzi)