Compliments of SPIN Magazine comes 16 tracks from its "Best of 2010" issue. Click here to download via iTunes. Offer expires next Monday, January 31.
Also from SPIN, download a mix tape featuring one song from each of the albums the magazine deemed the "10 Best Albums You Might Have Missed in 2010." Click here.
Timbaland has kicked off Timbaland Thursdays on his site -- offering up a free download each week. Click here to get the latest -- "Take Ur Clothes Off" (with Missy Elliott) and "Round Da Way Tim."
Click here (or the image above) to download "Don't Shut 'Em Down," the first single off the forthcoming studio album from Flogging Molly.
Smashing Pumpkins now has eight free downloads on its site --with the latest being "The Fellowship." Download them all here.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Happy 2011! Here are the first free downloads of the New Year -- which are actually some leftovers from late in 2010:
Head over to Facebook here to download "What the Hell" from AvrilLavigne.
Click here for 10 live tracks from Trey Anastasio and the Scorchio Quartet. The set from the Phish frontman was recorded last November in Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University.
Compliments of NPR comes The Best New Music of 2010. Download the 12 songs via iTunes here. Free offer expires February 28.
The Winter 2011 edition of the Landmark Digital Sampler is now out. Download 11 tunes here.
And sure, Christmas is over and you're so over the music. But if you like Country, you may want to download 8 holiday tunes from People Magazine -- and save for NEXT Christmas. Top stars Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts are included in the mix. Download here via iTunes. Offer expires this Friday.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Where did this year go? Flew by! Today is the last MusicMonday post of the year -- so don't miss out on the final free music of 2010!
Are you on Facebook? If so, just head over to Facebook, "like" HobNob and claim your coupon for $5 in free Rhapsody downloads! Click here to get started. Offer expires December 31.
While you're at it, 'like" the iTunes Facebook page and get 10 sneak peek tracks from Vans Warped Tour 2011. Click here or image above to get started. Offer expires January 31.
Download 16 tracks from SPIN magazine's best of 2010 issue via iTunes here. Offer ends January 31.
Like Broadway tunes? Compliments of SHN and iTunes comes a 15-track Broadway music sampler. Click here to download -- and enter this code: BROADWAYINSF. Plenty of time on this offer -- it expires October 31 of next year.
thedownplayer.com has downloads of 10 songs --and they swap out the selection often. This week's offerings include a single from Broken Bells! Click here.
Finally, one last holiday selection -- from x5music.com comes 10 free Christmas piano songs; click here to download.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
I tweeted two new holiday songs over the past few days -- and they're worth repeating here:
Coldplay's new holiday single "Christmas Lights" was released last week. Watch the video at www.coldplay.com -- and you can download the song by purchasing it at www.iTunes.com/Coldplay.
The Maccabeats, a singing group from Yeshiva University, has huge internet Hanukkah hit with "Candlelight." It's sung to the tune of the pop song "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz -- and it's pretty catchy! Check out the story here -- and the YouTube video here.
Free Downloads
Here is this week's list of free downloads:
The music of The Grateful Dead is meant to be shared and enjoyed by everyone. Through December 8, you can download 30 classic live tracks here -- or by clicking the image at right.
Not to be outdone, the third volume of Live Bait -- tracks from Phish -- can be downloaded here.
To celebrate the release of Joe Purdy's 12th album "This American," you can download this 15-song album for free throughout December here.
Finally, Amazon has a free holiday mp3 for download each day through Christmas; download here.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Cyber Monday is all all about finding the best online deals. Well, what is better than FREE?
Free $3 Amazon Code!
First up, how about $3 in free mp3s from Amazon.com? Click here to cash in code GET3MP3S -- offer expires tonight at 11:59pm PT!
Free Holiday Downloads
Here are 28 free holiday tunes:
Target has 13 holiday songs -- including one from Guster -- available for download here.
American Eagle's 15-track holiday sampler -- including a song from Nada Surf -- can be downloaded at FILTER Magazine's site here.
Non-Holiday Downloads
And here is a list of today's non-holiday downloads:
Compliments of SPIN -- 13 tracks from the magazine's December issue -- download here via iTunes before December 31.
Download the debut single "Tennessee Me" from The Secret Sisters here.
Head to Xbox's Facebook page here to download Nutso's "Jealous."
Download the 15-track "it was never about the audience" album from Noise Addict here.
Get a free single from singer/actor Billy Burke here.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Kellee Maize'snew single "Hasta Abajo - All The Way Down" here.
NoiseTrade offers downloads for free (or pay what you can) -- click here for Sleeperstar's "Just Another Ghost" -- then click the back space on that page for more songs.
Here is UTNE Reader's November sampler with 11 free downloads.
Is classical music more your stlye? Click here for 24 classical masterpieces from Rise of the Masters.
Holiday Music for Free
Too early for Christmas? Yeah, I hear you -- but why not download these complimentary songs from Amazon.com now -- and save them for later when you're in the holiday mood!
The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree -- 16 VeggieTales' tracks -- download here
The Karaoke Channel -- Best Traditional Christmas Songs (14 tracks) -- download here
Chacra World Music Holiday Sampler (five tracks) -- download here
The Very Merry Christmas Sugo Holiday Sampler (five tracks) -- download here
Timeless Christmas (six tracks, including two from Neil Sedaka and two from Michael McDonald) -- download here
Many More
Want more free (non-holiday) downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Wow -- it's November already! Let's kick off the month with some free music!
First up, Amazon.comrecently offered a promotional code to some members -- and it has spread around the Internet. It's definitely worth trying out before it expires today! Enter the code STUDENT3 at check-out to redeem a $3 credit. Amazon MP3 music downloads are available to customers located in (and with billing addresses in) one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia only. Taxes apply in some states. The promotion code must be used by 11:59 PT tonight! So get shopping here!
And here are this week's free downloads:
To celebrate three decades of Bad Religion, the band recorded a live album during its spring 2010 tour -- and are offering it as a free "thank you" to loyal fans. Download it here by joining the band's mailing list.
Meanwhile, SPIN Magazine has compiled a 10-track mixed tape of top acts covering Bad Religion. Included in the tribute areSwitchfoot and Tegan and Sara. Download "Germs of Perfection: A Tribute to Bad Religion" here.
Compliments of Adult Swim -- three big albums! Download 16 metal tracks here, 9 softer singles here and 17 ATL RMX remixes here.
Incubus has a section on their site with free downloads of many of their biggest hits. Click here.
And finally, the new War Tapes 5-track EP "Fever Changing" is available here. You can name your price.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Compliments of People Magazine and iTunes comes a 10-track country samplerhere. Artists (left) include The Charlie Daniels Band and Chelsea Field. Offer expires November 15.
The CMJ Music Marathon first started in 1980 with a modest amount of artists taking part in week-long festivities. The New York festival officially turns 30 this year, and the CMJ will have more than 1,000 artists performing throughout NYC tomorrow through Saturday. Spinner has compiled a list of over 50 free mp3 downloads of artists performing at CMJ 2010 here. And click here to learn more about the music marathon (and the accompanying film festival).
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martens -- and you can now download the DM50 Album containing all 10 tracks that helped the company celebrate its milestone. Plus, they continually offer other free songs from a variety of artists. Click here for the current selections.
Download Far East Movement's single "Don't Look Now" (featuring Keri Hilson) on iTunes here.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
From Filter Magazine comes the fall installment of the Landmark Digital Sampler -- with 11 tunes including David Gray's "Holding On" and Ryan Bingham's "Hallelujah." Click here or the image at right for the free download.
Finally, have you checked out Guvera yet? The site has spent several years negotiating rights all around the world and designing its system to make music free by having advertisers pay for downloads. Yep, it's totally legal! Guvera started overseas and is now available in the U.S. -- so, visit the site here and start downloading thousands of hit songs!
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Fall officially kicks in on Wednesday. So here is this week's round-up of free downloads -- the last of the summer of 2010:
SPIN Magazine has 18 tracks for free download here. Included are songs from Bad Religion, John Legend, The Posies and many more. Offer expires December 15.
From Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross comes a five-track sampler from the upcoming soundtrack of the movie, The Social Network. Click here for the download.
The Smashing Pumpkins are now onto their sixth free download. Visit the band's Website here to receive "Spangled" (and the past five songs, too!).
Download the entire 9-track jazz album, Chicago Trio 2010, from Mike Joneshere.
Finally -- check out mp3.com -- another daily source for free downloads. Click here for today's offering -- "Grown Unknown" from Lia Ices.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Josh Groban will release his new album, Illuminations, in November. You can now download the opening track "Hidden Away"at his site here.
Two exclusive soundtrack tracks from the hit movie Inception -- "Projections" and "Don't Think About Elephants"-- are available for download here.
From Kellee Maize comes the new song, "Revival of the 5th Sun." Download it here.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
On last night's 62nd Annual Emmy Awards, Jewel performed "The Shape of You" -- a song she wrote for a friend who recently passed away from cancer -- as we remembered those in the television industry who died over the past year.
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I like to pay respect to the lives and careers of entertainment figures. Not surprisingly then, of the dozens included in the memoriam, I only missed tweeting about one individual -- producer Joanne Dillon. RIP, all.
For only 99 cents, Jewel's song can be downloaded at Amazon.com here. And thanks to NBC, you can view last night's performance and tribute below.
Free Downloads
Here is this week's round-up of freebies:
A compilation of 10 live Phish songsis available for free; "Live Bait Vol. 01" was compiled by Phish archivist Kevin Shapiro and can be downloaded here.
Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn is about to release his third album in 14 months. The self-titled effort (out Sepember 28) is produced by Pixies frontman Frank Black. Compliments of SPIN magazine, download the track "Velcro Shoes" here.
Compliments of VEVO and Shick is "Love Me Chase Me"by Carney; click here for the free download.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Happy new month! Here are this week's free downloads:
The Newport Folk Festival -- which began in 1959 -- had its 2010 edition this past weekend. Click on the image at right for 13 downloads from participating artists -- compliments of Spinner.
Thanks to Amazon, here is a 10-track NAT GEO sampler.
Per an earlier MusicMonday post (here), ynotradio.net is a great spot to hear alternative music. And now they offer up free downloads. Click here for the latest freebies -- including "Precious Stone" from Pete Yorn.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Bush has (finally!) reunited and plans to release a new album this October before going out on tour in 2011. Click here to listen to an interview with Gavin Rossdale by Philadelphia's Radio 104.5. He talks about reuniting the band and why solo albums seem "egotistical."
You may not know this if you don't live in the Philadelphia area, but former child star Danny Bonaduce is a morning DJ at one of our radio stations, 94 WYSP. Last week, in a reunion that Partridge Family groupies have been waiting for, Keith and Danny Partridge got back together when David Cassidy was on the show. Cassidy challenged Bonaduce to learn to play bass and perform a song during an upcoming local show. Remember, Bonaduce only pretended to play on the '70s TV show. Click here to hear the interview.
Pearl Jam's New Video
A new week -- and a new Pearl Jam video. This time for the song "Unthought Known" -- shot on a laptop in Berlin!
Free Downloads
This week's new offerings:
The folks behind Lilith Fair have put together a free iTunes sampler of your favorite female artists as a way to say thank you for all of the support. The playlist features songs by Lucy Schwartz, Ash Koley, The Weepies, Sarah McLachlan and more. Click here to redeem 10 free songs if you are in Canada. Click here to redeem the 15-song playlist if you are in the United States. The offers expire September 30.
Spin Magazine has 15 hot tracks for download here. The iTunes offer expires August 31.
SCI Fidelity Records has a brand new sampler of 14 tracks – over 70 minutes of music – from the String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, Keller & the Keels, Lotus, EOTO, Emmitt-Nershi Band, 30db and many more! Click here for the free download.
L.A. rockers Los Lobos will return after four years on August 3 with a new album, Tin Can Trust. Compliments of Entertainment Weekly, you can download the track "Burn it Down" here.
Download the "U.N.I.T.Y." remix by Queen Latifahhere -- compliments of Cover Girl.
Finally, have you been keeping up with Smashing Pumpkins' free music? They are now up to their fifth free release in their huge rollout -- "Freak;" click here to download it and the previously-released tracks.
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Local Radio Finds a New Home -- on the Web By now you've probably realized that I love alternative rock music. Here in Philadelphia, we had a great modern rock station (WDRE) that was wildly popular. Then the corporate bigwigs came in and changed the format. Luckily many involved with the station then moved over to another station with a similar format, Y100. Then the same corporate bigwigs messed up again and changed that station's format.
So, one of station's devoted employees, Josh T. Landow, launched an online alt-music station called Y-Rock. A year later, another FM outlet -- WXPN -- picked it up and branded it as Y-Rock On XPN, adding over-the-air programming to its online component. Then last month, XPN was hit by layoffs and Josh was off the air yet again.
Well you can't keep good music and good guys down. Together Josh and a crew of volunteers have launched Y-Not Radio -- and will continue to bring the same high quality alternative, modern, and indie rock programming that they always have -- just online instead of over the airwaves. The good thing is -- you don't have to live in the Philadelphia region to enjoy! Click on the image above to listen to great alternative music -- anytime, anywhere.
Pearl Jam Video and Free Download
The newest single off of Pearl Jam's Backspacer album is "Amongst the Waves." You can download a FREE live version of the song via the band's official site here. It was recorded right here in Philly (yep, I was there!). And check out the video below.
More Free Downloads
Want more free downloads? Well, don't forget to continually check the following sources -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Hope you all had a great Independence Day weekend -- sure was a hot one here. If you're not lucky enough to be at a beach, it's best to stay inside with the A/C cranked listening to some new tunes. So here are this week's free offerings:
The third annual Mayhem Festival kicks off this Saturday and will be co-headlined by Korn and Rob Zombie. Click on the image at right for a list of tour dates. And click here to get a free, 9-song Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Tour digital sampler, featuring Mayhem artists Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Hatebreed, Winds of Plague, 3 Inches of Blood, In This Moment, Norma Jean and Atreyu.
Landmark Music Summer 2010, the new digital compilation featuring 11 new songs, is now available for free download! Compliments of the movie theater chain and Filter Magazine, the new edition of Landmark Music features songs by Jessica Hoop, Andrew Bird, The Watson Twins, Trevor Hall, Merle Haggard, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan and more. You can select individual tracks for download or take the entire playlist for your personal collection. Click here to download.
And don't forget to continually check the following sources for more free downloads -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Happy Summer! Here are this week's free downloads:
The Vans Warped Tour, one of the hottest summer festivals, kicks off this week! Click on the image at right to download ten free tracks from participating bands! Offer expires August 31.
Sign up for the mailing list of G. Love and Special Saucehere -- and download all "Track of the Week" mp3s for free.
Mashable offers up ten free tracks each Monday! Here are all the recent offerings.
And don't forget to continually check the following sources for more free downloads -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Aaaaaah. The weather is warming up -- and summer is right around the corner. I, for one, cannot wait to laze around the park -- or on the beach -- soaking up the sun while listening to my iPod full of new music. Which gives me the perfect Twitter contest idea to wrap up spring and welcome summer -- a free music giveaway!
Each remaining day of spring is an entry day for the EntertainmentBlogger iTunes Gift Card Giveaway! And on the first day of summer -- June 21 -- one lucky winner will walk away with a $25 iTunes gift card!
Sorry, this contest has ended. Check back for more contests coming soon!
Keep in mind, you must remain a follower through the duration of the contest to be eligible to win! Good luck!
Notes:
Only one tweet entry per Twitter account per contest day.
Entries are only valid if you are following @Entertainment2u on Twitter from point of entry through duration of contest.
Contest ends on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 11:59 PM ET.
One winner will be randomly chosen from all qualified entries. He or she will be sent a direct message via Twitter -- and have 48 hours to respond with mailing address.
Read full detailed rules here or by clicking on the image above.
Please note that you do NOT need to comment below about your tweet entries. All tweets are tracked on Twitter -- and each tweet has an equal chance of being the random winner!
Original contest post date: Monday, May 17, 2010.
Click here to return to the EntertainmentBlogger home page.
Free Downloads
Here are this week's free offerings:
Join Outback's rewards program, and not only will you receive a free appetizer at the restaurant -- but you'll also be immediately given 250 reward points -- enough to download a live version of Tim McGraw's "Real Good Man." Click herefor details.
Select one of 18 tracks from Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown album free of charge. Click here or the image at right for details and entry code.
Compliments of Amazon, click here for a free download of Sarah McLachlan's "Forgiveness."
Download 10 free songs -- including one from Macy Gray -- in the Frappuccino® Beverage Music Mix here.
Bonnaroo, the annual celebration of music in the Tennessee countryside, starts in a few days! Compliments of Ben & Jerry's and SPIN, Campfire Jams features tracks from Bonnaroo performers like Kings of Leon, the National, Phoenix, the Gaslight Anthem, Mumford & Sons, Tinariwen and many more. Download your free copy of the 10-track album here.
And don't forget to continually check the following sources for more free downloads -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
EntertainmentBlogger's "Spring Into Summer iTunes Gift Card Giveaway" contest is underway! You can enter once a day through the remainder of spring -- which officially ends June 20. Click here for more details on how to enter to win a $25 iTunes gift card to help load up your iPod for summer!
Free Downloads
Here are this week's free offerings:
Download John Rich's "Lend a Hand" here -- it's dedicated to the Nashville flood victims.
Another country track from Rodney Atkins, "Get Together," can be downloaded here.
The new ablum from glam rockers Scissor Sisters, "Night Work," comes out June 28. Click on the image above to download new music from the band.
And here's another weekly source for free downloads -- KickKickSnare. Included this week is a remix of a song from She & Him. And check back at some older posts like this one -- which features a remix of a song from Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.
And don't forget to continually check the following sources for more free downloads -- new songs covering all genres are added frequently. Just click on the links below and enjoy some new tunes.
Tomorrow and Wednesday is the two-part season finale of FOX's American Idol. So who do you think most deserves to win the season 9 crown -- Lee DeWyze or Crystal Bowersox? Vote in the poll at upper left before 8pm ET Wednesday!
Contest Update
Last week, EntertainmentBlogger's "Spring Into Summer iTunes Gift Card Giveaway" contest was launched! You can enter once a day through the remainder of spring -- which officially ends June 20. Click here for more details on how to enter to win a $25 iTunes gift card to help load up your iPod for summer!
