Songs
Free songs from iTunes.
- [music] Senator & The New Republic – Intermission Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:06:00
“Adam Greenberg is the voice and songwriter behind Senator and The New Republic and he’s obviously schooled himself in the art of classic songcraft. Specifically that kind that drifted throughout the cars and home stereo systems of the ’70s. The descending harmonies, the way he lifts his voice during the chorus . . . these are telltale touches of someone with a gift and a sturdy set of hi-fi headphones. Whether you’re coming from the school of Harry Nilsson or Ron Sexsmith, you should take a listen. Don’t miss the self-titled album either, it’s now available for $7.99.” — iTunes Store
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
the fine print: Downloads posted on the Free iTunes Downloads blog are usually free for ~1 week. After that, you’ll have to pay for them.
- [music] American Bang – Wild and Young Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:05:00
“At first glance, American Bang resembles Stillwater, the fictional band in Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous: all hair, tight denim, and Southern-rock cock of the walk. But this ain’t Hollywood, and that ain’t iced tea in the whisky bottle. Nashville’s American Bang creates authentic rock ‘n’ roll that draws inspiration from bands like The Who and Black Crowes as well as Muse and Kings of Leon. Produced by Bob Rock, the youth anthem Wild and Young sets off the band’s debut; it’s propelled by scuffed walls of guitar and Jaren Johnson’s vocal growl.” — iTunes Store
Genre: Rock
the fine print: Downloads posted on the Free iTunes Downloads blog are usually free for ~1 week. After that, you’ll have to pay for them.
- [music] Luisa Maita – Lero-Lero Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:58:00
“When Luisa Maita was born, her musician dad named her after a classic Antonio Carlos Jobim song, “Ana Luisa.” Now fully matured, Maita is busy making her own Brazilian musical legacy. Lero Lero floats on a bed of jazzy guitars as a bass line tiptoes quietly like a cautious cat. Maita’s voice is a mellow purr that just might make fans of Astrud Gilberto tingle.” — iTunes Store
Genre: Brazilian
the fine print: Downloads posted on the Free iTunes Downloads blog are usually free for ~1 week. After that, you’ll have to pay for them.
- [music] Festival Samplers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:45:00
Here are two samplers from music festivals happening soon. The first is from the Austin City Limits music festival in October:- David Bazan – Curse Your Branches
- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – 40 Day Dream
- Monsters of Folk – Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F.)
- Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – Paris (Ooh La La)
- Henry Clay People – This Ain’t a Scene
- Midlake – Acts of Man
- First Aid Kit – Ghost Town
- Phish – Water In the Sky
- Those Darlins – Wild One
- Vonnegutt – Bright Eyes
The second is from the Monterey Jazz Festival in September:
- Angelique Kidjo – Kelele
- Billy Childs – The Path Among the Trees
- Dr Lonnie Smith – Spiral
- Fred Hersch – Skipping
- Gretchen Parlato – In a Dream
- Jake Shimabukuro – 3rd Stream
- Kyle Eastwood – Metropolitain
- Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – What Have You Done
- Nice Guy Trio – Apples
- Somi – Hot Blue
Thanks to Rachel who tipped us on both!
- [music] Hey Monday – I Don’t Wanna Dance Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:36:00
“The pop-punk quartet Hey Monday honed its ability to make upbeat music in the warm and humid climes of West Palm Beach, Florida. The group’s spry single I Don’t Wanna Dance is a resolute anthem of female free will belted out by charismatic lead singer Cassadee Pope. Frequency-tuning radio sound effects lace a nimble power-pop track meant for cranking up loud.” — iTunes Store
Genre: Alternative
the fine print: Downloads posted on the Free iTunes Downloads blog are usually free for ~1 week. After that, you’ll have to pay for them.
