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Free Angels & Airwaves: Love

Jonathan — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:53:03 +0000

You can get a whole album for free! Go here and download Love, by Angels & Airwaves. They are also accepting donations. If you do choose to contribute, you will also receive song remixed by Mark Hoppus of blink-182.

Music Discovery: Paper Tongues

Jonathan — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:42:48 +0000

You might have noticed that this week’s free single on iTunes is “Trinity” by Paper Tongues. At first I was a bit skeptical of a seven-man band. However, the single had good ratings, so I downloaded it. I’ve got to say, after listening to “Trinity” and a few other tracks, the music of Paper Tongues has got to be some of the coolest I’ve heard. The band is listed as Alternative, and rightly so. They manage a blend of slight rap and rock/pop with a bit of synth stuff as well. Very cool.

“Ride to California” is a highlight. It opens with a slightly ethnic beat and rap and goes into a more hip-hop/pop/rock groove that you can’t help but bob your head to. And all along, there are deep, soaring synths and guitar riffs accompanying. It’s hard to keep their music in a box. That’s one of the things that stand out to me. Paper Tongues is original. Mark my word, I predict “Trinity” will be a radio hit, and “Ride to California” will be popular among clubs, dances, and college campuses.

Be sure to download “Trinity” for free from iTunes. Also, you can get “Ride to California” for free on the Paper Tongues MySpace page and the music video on the Paper Tongues website by entering your e-mail in the form on the right side of the page. Definitely check this band out.

Free The Classic Crime

Jonathan — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:30:53 +0000

Get the first single off of The Classic Crime‘s upcoming album, “Solar Powered Life,” for free on the AOL Radio Blog. Their new album, Vagabonds, hits the stores on April 6th. Pre-order it here and have the proceeds go to earthquake relief in Haiti.

Paramore Tour Preview Pack

Jonathan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:50:42 +0000

To celebrate the fall tour, Paramore is giving out a free download of the Paramore Tour Preview Pack just for tweeting or posting on Facebook about it! Visit tour.paramore.net to get an acoustic version of “Ignorance,” songs from the two bands opening the tour, Paper Route and The Swellers, printable photos from all the bands, the tour poster, a preview of the tour merchandise, and other surprises!

So Much To Save

Jonathan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:57:19 +0000

From somuchtosave.org:

Dave Matthews Band’s SO MUCH TO SAVE program is back for a second year of educating and motivating fans to recycle, save energy, and reduce their environmental impact.

The band is hooking fans up with the SO MUCH TO SAVE 2009 album, featuring live tracks from Dave Matthews Band, and supporting acts on tour including Avett Brothers, Gomez, Hill Country Revue, Switchfoot, Umphrey’s McGee, and Yonder Mountain String Band.

All you need to do is either recycle at a show or make a pledge online!

Free Paramore

Jonathan — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:10:37 +0000

For today in the United States only, you can download Paramore’s single, “Ignorance,” for free on Rhapsody. Check it out!

Fireflies in Owl City Have Caught My Attention

Jonathan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:44:55 +0000

So, the free iTunes download for the week is “Fireflies,” by Owl City. The ratings were pretty good when I looked at the download page, so I downloaded the song for myself. It wasn’t until today that I truly listened to it, and I must say, it is good. The music is electronic, yet the vocals are so pure and light. The vocals remind me of Relient K and Falling Up actually. I checked out more of Adam Young’s work and discovered it to be similarly so. I’m definitely liking his upbeat tunes and uplifting lyrics.

I’d like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It’s hard to say that I’d rather stay awake when I’m asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seems

- Owl City, “Fireflies”

I’m hoping to get a hold of the latest album, Ocean Eyes, to review. From what I’ve heard so far, the music can seem a bit childish or cheesy, but I applaud it for being so optimistic and fresh. It makes me want to climb a mountain or something. I definitely recommend you check out Owl City and get that free download.