tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61823298097377855812024-03-12T16:22:54.816-07:00Free iTunes MusicGet the skinny on iTunes Deals and Steals.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-19376311879137668772013-08-20T10:17:00.000-07:002013-08-20T10:17:14.218-07:00Free Single of the Week: The Way We Touch by We Are Twin<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fGt4dVYK5oU?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Do you like Amy Winehouse? Adele? Love that old-fashioned, classic sound but wish that they made your toes tap a little harder? Then you're going to <i>adore</i> this week's iTunes free single of the week from We Are Twin. I honestly can't stop dancing to this one - it's been on repeat all morning.<br />
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Is this what happens when you pair a Germany-raised Sri Lankan and a New York soul singer? If so, can we get more of these collaborations please? The fusion of minds and of styles works on every level. In fact, you could say that they are creating their own little language, just like twins do. The band name makes perfect sense.<br />
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Enough ramblings from me. Go download the single. You won't regret it:<br />
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And check out the full EP here:<br />
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We focus a lot on music <a href="http://freeitunsmusic.blogspot.com/">here on Free iTunes Music</a>, but iTunes has a lot of free media including books and tv shows. Honestly, there's enough free stuff there to keep the frugal person entertained for ages.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fbook%252Finside-out-girl%252Fid360631613%253Fmt%253D11%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30%22%20target=%22itunes_store%22%3EInside%20Out%20Girl%20-%20Tish%20Cohen%3C/a%3E">Inside Out Girl by Tish Cohen</a> is the iTunes Free Book of the Week. Cohen is better known for her children's books, but this for-adults novel focuses on the pursuit of of a perfectionist single mother. The Amazon reviews are incredibly positive (nearly 5 stars), so it seems like it's worth a download.<br />
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If you like it, she also wrote a great book called Town House that you can check out at the link below:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-83032268513672171172013-08-18T09:15:00.000-07:002013-08-18T09:15:00.466-07:00Imagine Dragons Night Visions is on sale!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sENM2wA_FTg?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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I have been obsessed - OBSESSED with Imagine Dragons this year. The debut album for this Las Vegas based band has been insanely huge. You know who they are, you haven't been able to escape their music on the radio, and you are probably sick to death of 'Radioactive'.<br />
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But the rest of their album is really fantastic. And it's a steal at $7.99 on iTunes right now. Check it out:<br />
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Here are some of the highlights:<br />
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1. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fsublime%252Fid91036%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store">Sublime - Sublime</a><br />
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Unfortunately, they aren't making any Sublime albums anymore. And this 17-track album with summertime masterpieces like 'Santeria', 'What I Got', and 'The Wrong Way' is just an unstoppable force for rad.<br />
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2. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Flate-registration%252Fid79483267%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store">Late Registration - Kanye West</a><br />
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It makes me feel old to call out Kanye's Late Registration as a classic album. After all, it only came out eight years ago. But it is a classic already, isn't it? For a starter, 21 tracks for 7.99 is a pretty good deal, but then you get hits like 'Touch the Sky', 'Heard 'Em Say', and 'Gold Digger'. Will any of us ever listen to Gold Digger in the same way now that Kanye has procreated with Kim K?<br />
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3. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Faugust-and-everything-after%252Fid364936%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store">August and Everything After - Counting Crows</a><br />
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If you were born in the 90's, you might think of Counting Crows as an old-school band that your parents listen to. And you'd be right. But back in 1993 when this album came out, it rocked the world of everybody who listened to it. Give 'Anna Begins' a try. Listen to the lyrics. If you hate it, don't get the album, but I very much doubt that will happen.<br />
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Dozens more classic albums are for sale on iTunes right now! Give it a look:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-29535914795648454612013-08-16T11:41:00.000-07:002013-08-16T11:41:00.085-07:00More Delicious David Tennant Goodness with Free Broadchurch episodeI must admit, as a huge David Tennant fan, I squee'd a bit last week at the free Doctor Who download. And this week, iTunes is bringing us his latest project for free - the pilot episode of Broadchurch.<br />
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Playing a brooding detective (I love a brooding Tennant) that is trying to solve the murder of a young boy, this 8-episode series is showing right now on BBC America. The first episode has already aired, but you can download it for free on iTunes right now! Here's the link:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-71550663767564318292013-08-15T11:36:00.000-07:002013-08-16T08:59:03.736-07:00Free TV: Low Winter SunAMC has a new show out this fall called Low Winter Sun, a seedy cop drama starring Mark Strong. You probably know Mark Strong as the bad guy from Sherlock Holmes or Kick-Ass. He's a fantastic, beautiful actor and this new AMC script looks like a compelling character vehicle for him.<br />
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The show itself starts off a bit slow, but the writer's have hinted that this is a long-burn plot with many twists and turns to come.<br />
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You can download the pilot of Low Winter Sun for free on iTunes presently:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-48807065512832463402013-08-14T11:30:00.003-07:002013-08-14T11:31:16.433-07:00The Wire by Haim - iTunes Single of the Week<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1TffpkE2GU4?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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It's hard not to immediately fall in love with the nu-wave stylings of HAIM, free on iTunes this week. Featuring three sisters from Los Angeles, Haim seamlessly merges classic rock stylings, fantastically blended harmonies, and even some 90's-style R&B hip-hop influences into a sound that is irresistibly their own.<br />
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Definitely worth a download.<br />
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And if you like them as much as I do, check out the full album "Days are Gone" here. It's only a $7.99 pre-order and the full album will be out on September 30th.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-51024688418338828232013-08-09T14:21:00.001-07:002013-08-09T14:23:16.888-07:00Free Doctor Who Episode: The Fires of PompeiiFrom Season 4 of Doctor Who, when David Tennant reigned supreme and the lovely Catherine Tate was his companion, was produced a FANTASTIC Doctor Who episode called The Fires of Pompeii.<br />
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If you have been thinking about trying out Doctor Who, but you haven't been quite certain whether you'd like it, this episode is a great way to test the waters. It has everything you could want in British Sci-Fi: Rome, aliens, volcanoes and adventure!<br />
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And best of all, it's free this week on iTunes. Give it a peek:<br />
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Stay tuned!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-39072455106670770242009-01-27T09:58:00.000-08:002009-01-27T10:17:03.854-08:00Free Music Tuesday: Adam Gregory, Asa, Doctor KrapulaThree songs, one music vid this week.<br /><br /><center><p><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sh2vqnok1OA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sh2vqnok1OA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></p></center><p><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D302067144%2526id%253D302067143%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Aṣa- Jailer</a></strong></p><p>Aṣa (pronounced Asha) is a great artist hailing from the new wave of Nigerian hip-hop. The song itself has a timeless feel, reinterpreting that old adage of reaping what you sow. Asa is huge in Africa these days, and is starting to get her music heard in the US. Definitely worth checking out.</p><p><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D288452285%2526id%253D303215666%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. Adam Gregory - Crazy Days</a></strong></p><p>I'm not a huge country music fan, but I acknowledge that there is good country and bad country. Johnny Cash, good country. I'd even admit Carrie Underwood sometimes forces me to grudgingly acknowledge that maybe all country music doesn't rupture my ear drums.</p><p>Adam Gregory is so boring, I'm not even willing to classify him as bad country. He's more "meh" country. "Crazy days" is a pretty harmless pop song with a little twang thrown in. I think it's the ludicrous music video that makes me crazy. He has to leave his beautiful girlfriend to drive across Florida in a giant Hummer SUV and then his own private yacht, and this makes him so sad. Lame.</p><p><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D300013384%2526id%253D300013359%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">3. Mister Danger - Doctor Krapula</a></strong></p><p>The track is fine, I guess. En español. I would recommend downloading it just because you can't not have a song in your collection from a band called "Doctor Krapula". That's just made of win. I wonder if Krapula means something different in spanish?</p><p><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewVideo%253Fid%253D288383555%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">4. Someone Like You - SafetySuit</a></strong></p><p>This download is a music video. The video alternates between a girl running and the band playing on a beach. Not exactly cinematic excellence. </p><p>The band is a standard alt-rock group from Oklahoma making their chart debut with a song about unrequited love. The lead singer has a more emotive voice than most standard rock bands (Nickelback: I'm subtlely dissing your gritty monotone), so it's a nice track to have in your collection. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-83399771699641162562009-01-26T16:48:00.000-08:002009-01-26T17:51:57.403-08:00Free TV: Patrick Swayze in "The Beast"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewTVSeason%253Fi%253D302272992%2526id%253D300356572%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/SX5m4TR7wGI/AAAAAAAAAPY/IOTQgdGU82M/s400/beast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295783329268482146" border="0" /></a><br />This week, iTunes offers a free pilot episode of A&E's new show "The Beast", starring Patrick Swayze.<br /><br />I guess I'm glad to see that Patrick Swayze is working after his scare with pancreatic cancer. Last I read, he was still pretty sick, so I don't know what that means for the future of this show. In the show, he appears pretty gaunt, but the look lends a fierceness to his demeanor that's suited to the part. Here's hoping he stays healthy.<br /><br />That said, the show is much better than I expected for a standard FBI drama. It's gritty, intense, and darker than I thought it'd be. The pilot has a great twist that makes it worth watching on its own.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewTVSeason%253Fi%253D302272992%2526id%253D300356572%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Get "The Beast".</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-52182964029843689622009-01-22T14:26:00.000-08:002009-01-22T14:43:54.670-08:00Free Music: 1/20/2009It's Inaugural Week, so why not celebrate our multicultural society with some free iTunes?<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D297716499%2526id%253D302367409%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Stop the Clock - Jean</a><br /><br />This week's first featured track, "Stop the Clock" comes in both <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D297716499%2526id%253D302367409%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">English </a>and <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D297716589%2526id%253D302311594%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Spanish </a>flavors, both of them in yummy soulicious stylings. The artist, Jean, goes by one name, but actually legally holds claim to five as Jean Carlos Rodríguez López-Cepero. While the clock ticking as percussion in the background is a bit literal, I'm digging Jean's silky voice. Overall, a good track in any language.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewArtist%253Fid%253D50476662%2526partnerId%253D30">Check out Jean's album.</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D300713707%2526id%253D300713692%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. My Love Sees You - Beni</a><br />Beni the Australian producer was one half of the duo Riot, and is now on his own with this sweet disco-meets-electronica track. Squishy goodness.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewVideo%253Fid%253D300987189%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">3. Her Morning Elegance - Oren Lavie</a><br />I thought this was the highlight of the week. We don't often see music videos for free, and this one was particularly charming stop-motion animation with a very sweet accompanying track. A must-download for those of you that have bandwidth and gigabytes to burn.<br /><br />As far as Oren Lavie, he makes stunning music. I just picked up his album last week. His chord progressions are complex, his arrangements are rich, his vocals quiet but laden with rich, unexpected harmonies. I find myself sinking into the quiet intensity of this album with pleasure.<br /><br />Definitely a rare pleasure to find such a gem. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D293075590%2526id%253D293075581%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Check out Oren's album here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-19409896454906249012009-01-22T14:23:00.000-08:002009-01-22T14:26:49.409-08:00Free iTunes Music is back, yo!Hey,<br /><br />Sorry we had to go away for a while, but life gets crazy like that for a while, y'know?<br /><br />What? You want to know where we were? Would you believe us if we said we were huddling underground waiting for the end of the Bush regime? It's true -- underground bunker, tinned food, and an ipod powered by a treadmill. At least we had tunes while we were working out.<br /><br />Anyhoo, we're back and ready to keep showcasing all of the free and nearly free stuff that iTunes has to offer. We should also get the free music contest going again after a little bit too.<br /><br />So sing the Welcome Back Kotter song and welcome us home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-6678947479093250222008-04-15T10:37:00.000-07:002008-04-15T10:44:01.849-07:00Free Music Tuesday: Tristan Prettyman<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/g41w9n4ljW8&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/g41w9n4ljW8&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D269634757%2526id%253D269634754%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Madly - Tristan Prettyman</a><br />I'm so excited about this week's free track. I saw Tristan Prettyman open up for Jason Mraz a year ago, and it was clear she was going to be the next big thing. This girl is tall, gorgeous, and has a killer voice. Since she adopts the laid-back surfer attitude, many have dubbed her the female Jack Johnson.<br /><br />To be clear, the video above is a song from her last album. Her new album: "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276727646%2526id%253D276727403%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Hello</a>" just came out today, and is a <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276727646%2526id%253D276727403%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">steal at $5.99</a> on iTunes. I have a feeling her mellow vibe is going pick up quickly, so I'd <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276727646%2526id%253D276727403%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">grab this album</a> before the price skyrockets up.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D269634757%2526id%253D269634754%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Get the free track.</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276391635%2526id%253D278271563%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. Bien Sudao - Tony Dize</a><br />Tony is a Puerto Rican who has apprenticed under the best duo in reggaeton, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisin_%26_Yandel" title="Wisin & Yandel">Wisin & Yandel</a>. Now he's out on his own for the first time. The track is reggae meets hip-hop. Very danceable.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-55358145202083480672008-04-13T07:18:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:54:40.387-07:00John Mayer likes Dave Barnes, so you should too.<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yd5FNowjpW4&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yd5FNowjpW4&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />"How do I say this diplomatically? I don't love everything I hear," Mayer writes on his blog. "I think that's fair to say. When I hear something I do love, it stands out. And if it's in the singer/songwriter genre, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Dave Barnes is that sore thumb. My thumb aches for Dave Barnes (one word: T-Shirt!). I was trolling the internet a while back – for songs – and came across a tune of his called '<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D215356609%2526id%253D215356546%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Grace's Amazing Hands</a>' and I was immediately floored."<br /><br />"Dave and I have kept up over the years, but it took listening to his tunes recently to realize that I've been comatose when it comes to calling out his name in public... He's one of those rare talents that comes so complete out of the box that you can't ask to change a thing, even if you think at first you want to. It just is – and it's great. Dave has never pounced on me, he sends his CD and then – rightfully so – let's the music do the promoting. And he's right in thinking it works. Even though I'm late as hell in responding."<br /><br />His new album is called "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D275956951%2526id%253D275956904%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Me and You and The World</a>", and it's so up and coming, it's both in the iTunes top10 right now, AND it only costs $5.99. If you're into the John Mayer/smooth voice/r&b over acoustic guitar thing, you should definitely <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D275956951%2526id%253D275956904%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">grab this one</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-71774870576659053572008-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:002008-04-12T08:00:13.305-07:00She & Him: Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NwMAwZFie6I&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NwMAwZFie6I&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Ever since I saw Zooey Deschanel sing "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D209663242%2526id%253D209663157%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Baby, It's Cold Outside</a>" in the movie <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D209663242%2526id%253D209663157%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Elf</a>, I prayed that someday she would release an album. Zooey has an unbelievable voice: it sounds at once classic and modern. Strong yet vulnerable.<br /><br />So obviously I was psyched when Zooey teamed up with indie star M. Ward to put out She & Him: Volume One.<br /><br />It's an eclectic collection of original material and covers. It covers alt-country territory tread by Neko Case before, as well as 60's motown. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and each track improves on multiple listens.<br /><br />The first track to tempt your ears with is "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276066596%2526id%253D276066579%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Why Don't You Let Me Stay Here?</a>", but I really think the entire album is deserving of a listen.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276066596%2526id%253D276066579%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Grab "She & Him".</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-29348652381839813182008-04-11T07:04:00.000-07:002008-04-11T07:59:44.707-07:00If you like Tegan & Sara, you'll like Girl in a Coma<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N0gJ5iiEBp0&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N0gJ5iiEBp0&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />This week's iTunes Editor's Music Choice is a band out of of San Antonio, Texas called "Girl in a Coma". Inspirations here are immediately apparent as the lead singer sounds like a female Morrisey, while the band name draws from the name of a famous Smiths song.<br /><br />The album is well done top to bottom. Surprisingly sophisticated chord progressions, nearly perfect vocals, fantastic harmonies. I'd start with "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D252490209%2526id%253D252488646%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Their Cell</a>", my favorite track.<br /><br />The album, "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D252490209%2526id%253D252488646%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Both Before I'm Gone</a>" is on sale this week <span style="font-weight: bold;">only </span>for $5.99.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-27059404851359150742008-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:002008-04-10T15:00:02.810-07:00Free TV: The Riches, The Paper<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewTVSeason%253Fi%253D276862703%2526id%253D276693093%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. The Paper - Race For Editor-In-Chief (20:24)</span></a><br />The Paper is a new MTV reality show about a bunch of journalism students putting out their school paper. I haven't watched the full episode, but in the preview I saw on tv, there was a chick with glasses singing really loudly and that was pretty annoying. But hey, it's 20 minutes of faux-reality from MTV, and maybe it will be the next Hills.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewTVSeason%253Fi%253D276098516%2526id%253D275496624%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. The Riches - Various Clips (under 2 minutes)</a><br />I'm obsessed with the Riches. Such a good show. Basically, Eddie Izzard (who is my favorite!) and Minnie Driver are Irish con-men that are released from prison, and then happen to get in a car accident with a very wealthy couple called "The Riches". The Riches are killed, so they assume their identities, including freakily good southern accents. Definitely worth checking out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-16623062986181838372008-04-09T08:22:00.000-07:002008-04-09T08:23:08.208-07:00Weepies Album available for Pre-Order<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L4sa2HoXpsE&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L4sa2HoXpsE&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />You know the Weepies, even if you don't think you do. You've heard their music on commercials, or maybe on Grey's Anatomy, or in a dozen or so movies. To me, they were the seminal album of 2006, every song so simple and so achingly gorgeous. I've been waiting with baited breath for the arrival of their new album, Hideaway.<br /><br />If you don't know the story of the Weepies, it's a good one. Deb Talan, a folk singer, was a huge fan of another folk singer Steve Tannen. They saw each other in concert, and met each other, and totally fell in love. So they started writing and singing together. The Weepies, and a marriage, were born.<br /><br />They named themselves "The Weepies" because they want their music to make you cry: both tears of sorrow and of joy. And with the recent birth of their first child, it will be interesting to see how they've woven that tremendous new experience into their work.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D275990129%2526id%253D275990127%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Pre-Order Hideaway by the Weepies for $9.99</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-54381270553869549052008-04-08T09:06:00.001-07:002008-12-11T18:36:00.036-08:00Free iTunes Tuesday: Algebra, White, and Antonio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R_uYObubv2I/AAAAAAAAALM/dfqr6A5Baq8/s1600-h/algebra_blessett.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R_uYObubv2I/AAAAAAAAALM/dfqr6A5Baq8/s400/algebra_blessett.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186906769575362402" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D274274053%2526id%253D274274038%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Algebra Blessett - Run and Hide</a><br />Looking at all of the articles about Miss Algebra Blessett, one can only hope that she really does like math, because her first name has cursed her to a lifetime of punny headlines. Even the bio on her website says things like "Ironically there are no textbooks or classroom instructions that could help one balance the equations of Kedar Massenburg's newest protege, ALGEBRA."<br /><br />Poor Algebra. Listening to her album though, you can definitely start to imagine that she is the next big thing in R&B. Her flow is effortless, it reminds me a bit of a cross between Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D274274053%2526id%253D274274038%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Sample her free track</a>, and then <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D274274056%2526id%253D274274038%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">consider picking up full album for the bargain of $6.99</a>.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D263555904%2526id%253D263555351%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. Time On Your Side - Emily Jane White</a><br />Emily Jane White is one of those rare folk singers that can really depress you. Her voice sounds a bit like Beth Orton, but on her website she mentions how most of her songs are about "isolation". Let's examine her lyrics.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Not much to do</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">When you've got time on your side.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">You sit and think about your wasted life.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I try to move to change things through and through, hoo hoo.<br /><br /></span>Well, I'm thoroughly depressed. Let's move on.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D275280093%2526id%253D277614589%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">3. Vengo Venenoso - Antonio Carmona</a><br />Excellent Flamenco track. Wanna dance?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-52373536047160151922008-04-06T08:18:00.000-07:002008-04-06T08:26:06.888-07:00John Mayer - Say<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aTpy_L1dALA&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aTpy_L1dALA&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />It's a pretty slow week for free stuff on iTunes. And I would highlight some great new releases, but I blew most of my music budget last week on the new <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276350649%2526id%253D276350640%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Raconteurs </a>and <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276468217%2526id%253D276468200%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30%22%3E%3Cimg%20height=%2215%22%20width=%2261%22%20alt=%22R.E.M.%20-%20Accelerate">R.E.M.</a> albums.<br /><br />So I'm going to do something I never thought I'd do. Profile a John Mayer song from a crappy Jack Nicholson movie.<br /><br />I used to be a huge John Mayer fan. Then I realized that he's a bit of a douche. I'm mean seriously - have you seen this guy talk? Then there's the huge butt-chin. Also, he dumped Jessica Simpson, which qualifies him for major douchage.<br /><br />Strangely enough, however, I happen to like his new single, "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D267891024%2526id%253D267890998%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Say</a>". I'm going to try to forget it's from "The Bucket List", a movie that was so terrible the previews made me shudder with loathing. Yes, I'm just going to put my headphones out, block all of that out, and try to listen to the nice song, which is very nice, with a tingly guitar riff and flowing harmonies.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D267891024%2526id%253D267890998%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Close your eyes, and grab "Say" for $.99 on iTunes.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-44956997668328342622008-04-02T08:58:00.000-07:002008-04-02T09:17:54.382-07:00Up and Coming Album Sale: Missy Higgins and MeikoiTunes is having a fantastic sale right now where albums of up-and-coming artists are available for $5.99 and $6.99.<br /><br />Two of my favorites in this group come from the genre of "modern chick music", which isn't quite as angry as Lilith-Fair-era chick music, but is also just girly enough to struggle in crossover success into the male audiences.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D264603076%2526id%253D264603069%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Missy Higgins - On a Clear Night</a><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6v_9H-NmqxY&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6v_9H-NmqxY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br />I've loved Missy for what seems like ages, when she won a songwriting competition in high school and became a breakout success at the age of 16. She's Australian and absolutely huge over there. Here, her songs pepper the Grey's Anatomy soundtracks, but she hasn't had much radio play.<br /><br />The striking thing about Missy is her voice. The Australian accent mixed with the strong, but still breathiness of her dark alto is undeniably awesome. "On a Clear Night" is the name of her new album for $6.99. Stand-out tracks are the quietly morose "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D264603076%2526id%253D264603069%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Where I Stood</a>", the jubilant "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D264603132%2526id%253D264603069%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Steer</a>" and the dainty "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D264603278%2526id%253D264603069%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Sugarcane</a>".<br /><br />But if you want a song that will absolutely melt your girly heart, go check out "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D6765791%2526id%253D6765780%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">The Special Two</a>" from her first album. About a girl who surprised herself by cheating on the love of her life, you'll be shocked she wrote this when she was 16.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D264603076%2526id%253D264603069%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Grab Missy Higgins' "On a Clear Night" for $6.99</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D262726234%2526id%253D262726174%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. Meiko - Meiko</a><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y6ieZdfA5BM&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y6ieZdfA5BM&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Meiko (despite its spelling, pronounced "meek-koh") is one of those MySpace success stories. Still an independent artists, she's done very well on iTunes, keeping the #1 folk record for several consecutive months. I'm not sure I would classify her as folk, but who can figure out what folk really means these days?<br /><br />The great thing about the album is that there's no laziness. It's quality songwriting and production all the way through. Stand-out track for me is "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D262726234%2526id%253D262726174%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">How Lucky We Are</a>" which was apparently originally called "Sh*tty Apartment" but changed for the album release.<br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D262726234%2526id%253D262726174%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30"><br />The self-titled album Meiko is an absolute steal at $5.99.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-90700680292563014702008-04-01T08:24:00.001-07:002008-12-11T18:36:00.335-08:00Free iTunes Tuesday: Cut Copy, Flavio Cianciarulo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R_JUububv1I/AAAAAAAAALE/b-P7VthBqRY/s1600-h/Cut-Copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R_JUububv1I/AAAAAAAAALE/b-P7VthBqRY/s400/Cut-Copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184299277750091602" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328467%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">1. Cut Copy - Lights & Music</a><br />I'm ridiculously pleased that this is the free song of the week, since I was prepping an article on Cut Copy anyway. They released their new album, "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328459%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">In Ghost Colours</a>" last week and tempted by the $6.99 price and great review in Spin Magazine, I downloaded. It is love.<br /><br />Cut Copy's unique sound mixes elements of indie rock and dance music, and the result sounds like the soundtrack to the most raging, awesome party that you've ever wanted to throw. If you listened to New Order in the 80's, you get the general gist.<br /><br />The free track and first single, "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328467%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Lights & Music</a>" is cool, but my favorite track on the album is "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328459%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Feel the Love</a>". I guarantee that it'll be showing up in a car commercial sometime soon.<br /><br />So grab "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328467%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Lights and Music</a>" today for free, and if you like it, I strongly urge you to <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328459%2526id%253D276328444%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">grab the whole album for $6.99</a>.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D273969642%2526id%253D273969637%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">2. Señor Flavio - Mandita</a><br />I am told that Mister Flavio, aka Flavio Cianciarulo, "is a founding member of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, one of the greatest rock bands on any continent, from any era." This track in particular is supposed to explore 80's rock, a la UB40.<br /><br />I like the overall track which is upbeat and poppy with lots of hurried rhythmic lyrics. But then this rather scary man who is apparently in third-stage emphysema pops up and starts yelling angrily for the kids to get off his lawn. Or at least, that's what it sounds like. It's in Spanish, I can't tell. It's not for me, but maybe you'll enjoy it...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-4609342797101211062008-03-30T09:09:00.000-07:002008-12-11T18:36:00.463-08:00Music Podcast of the Week: KCRW's Top Tune<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R-55ArubvzI/AAAAAAAAAK0/jDjjbNV0a3A/s1600-h/top_tune.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R-55ArubvzI/AAAAAAAAAK0/jDjjbNV0a3A/s400/top_tune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183213273794461490" border="0" /></a>Want to be a music tastemaker? Want to have your friends envious of you because you're able to pick the up and coming bands months before they hit the big time? Well, you need to be listening to the right source for free music.<br /><br />The right source is KCRW. They are the exclusive owners of the crystal ball that rotates CDs when you look into it. Either that or they've kidnapped a number of radio executives and are torturing them to play the songs of their choosing. And now they have a song-of-the-day podcast featuring some of the best music o' the future.<br /><br />The podcast is brand new, so it will take some time to get a good selection of music, but I daresay it will be awesome.<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D138767891%2526partnerId%253D30">Grab KCRW's Top Tune Podcast</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182329809737785581.post-32986361537405931862008-03-29T10:14:00.000-07:002008-12-11T18:36:00.593-08:00Beat It Cover by Fall Out Boy and...John Mayer?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328452%2526id%253D276328441%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sViMasEOCPA/R-59Dbubv0I/AAAAAAAAAK8/5JYVrZyiJuI/s400/beat_it.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183217719085612866" border="0" /></a><br />Wow. When I woke up this morning, I certainly didn't expect to end up listening to a "<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328452%2526id%253D276328441%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Beat It</a>" cover by Fall Out Boy. And then to discover that John Mayer was the one shredding the guitar during the course of the song? I'm so freaked out, I'm seriously considering going back to bed.<br /><br />There's no video yet, thank Thor. I have serious doubts that Pete Wentz can moonwalk. And I know for a certainty that John Mayer will think that he can moonwalk, but his attempt will be an epic fail. <br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/d6nZp6unBQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D276328452%2526id%253D276328441%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30">Check out "Beat It" on iTunes</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0