iTunes: Free Tuesday
Once again, TUAW is pleased to present you with a selection of free songs and videos from around the world. Many of these iTMS items won't be free for long, so grab your copies before the week is up. And don't forget: If you want to buy these on your iPhone or iPod touch, make sure to sign into your account in iTunes before you sync.
US Items
US: Danger,
Each week we find a track from an artist or band we've been enjoying and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. You've had your mind blown at a Daft Punk show, you've been dancing to Justice for months. Now you're ready to get a little deeper. French newcomer Danger brings together glitchy pop with hard-hitting power chords and tone-pitched vocals. It's a synth disco/funk overload and it's pretty much irresistible. Hear it on the right sound system and it'll likely change your life (at least for about 4 minutes).
US: B-Negão, Macaco & Nazão Zumbi,
Each week, we find a track from an artist or a band who's on the cusp of success and bring it to you, for free, as our Canción de la Semana. Macaco is Dani Macaco and he hails from Barcelona. In the past Macaco has worked extensively as a remixer, fusing together the worlds of hip-hop, flamenco, and pop. "Mama Tierra" is an acoustic funk highlight from his fourth album, Ingravitto and it spotlights the kind of creative vibrancy and genre fusions that Manaco has become internationally known for.
US: American Idol, Josiah's Journey
You either love him or hate him.
US: The Mean Mrs. Dickstein: A Story from "New York Echoes" (Unabridged)
"The Mean Mrs. Dickstein" is a short story from New York Echoes. Emmy award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon brings her experience as a life-long New Yorker to this special reading of Warren Adler's New York Echoes. New York itself becomes a character in these seven deftly crafted and compelling stories. As in his celebrated novels, Adler's themes in New York Echoes deal primarily with human relationships � the mysterious nature of love and attraction; the fragile bond between husbands and wives, and parents and children; the divide between generations; the obsessive pursuit of the creative artist and the emotional toll it exacts. In these stories past memories collide with present realities; with first love comes first betrayal; and chance encounters have unexpected consequences.
US: An Introduction to the 12 Second..., Jorge Cruise
The 12-Second Sequence is fitness superstar Jorge Cruise's newest revolutionary method of resistance training that burns fat, shrinks your waistline, and gets you into the best shape of your life – and all it takes is two 20-minute workouts each week.Based on the latest groundbreaking research in exercise physiology, the 12-Second Sequence proves that the key to success is not in exercising more, but in exercising smarter. By following Jorge's plan, you'll train your body to burn hundreds of calories on its own every week – all the time, even when you are not working out. Body fat melts away, lean muscle develops, and you'll look and feel better than you ever thought possible.Why you need the 12-Second Sequence: you'll follow a simple eight-week plan that reconfigures your body to burn 20-percent more calories every day; you'll learn how to eat to accelerate results; you'll be inspired by the success stories of other 12 Second stars; and you'll find a special bonus workout routine, the do-it-anywhere way to keep on track wherever your busy schedule takes you.You can do this. If you've got a few minutes to spare each week, you've got what it takes to start feeling healthier and stronger while looking absolutely amazing – for life. Get started today!
US: quarterlife, quarterlife
"My name is Dylan Krieger . . . okay, what does that say?" So begins the video blog of Dylan Krieger, a 25-year-old writer who works at a magazine and blogs about her friends – filmmakers Danny and Jed, actress-bartender Lisa, geek-extraordinaire Andy, and still-tied-to-her-parents Debra. Brought to you by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, the same creative minds who brought you My So-Called Life and thirtysomething, quarterlife depicts the day-to-day lives of a group of young creative people, living together in a city and coming of age as a part of the digital generation. Visit the official site at quarterlife.com.
US: Eli Stone, Eli Stone
High-powered attorney Eli Stone thought he had it all. Great job, cool car, the perfect fiancée. Until he started hearing unexplained music everywhere he went. Now surrounded by some astonishing visions, Eli is seeking answers in unlikely places. He doesn't know what's wrong with him, but maybe something is finally right. Inspired by his new state of mind and a deserving client, Eli's about to embark on a new phase of his career, representing the little guys against the corporate giants. He may not have proof that he's doing the smartest thing, but he knows that it sure feels right.
International Music
Australia: Boom Boom Satellites,
Each week we find a track from an artist or band we've been enjoying and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week.
New Zealand: Boom Boom Satellites,
Each week we find a track from an artist or band we've been enjoying and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week.
Canada: Plants and Animals,
Each week we find a track from an artist or band we've been enjoying and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week.
Nederland: Georgie James,
John Davis en Laura Burhenn vormen samen de band Georgie James. John heeft reeds zijn sporen verdiend in de Washingtonse punk scene, maar bewandeld met Georgie James een meer poppy weg. Denk Zombies, Kinks, The Jam, Fleetwood Mac en Simon & Garfunkel, en je komt een heel eind in de buurt. Energiek melodieuze popmuziek in optima forma!
UK: Tawiah,
Each week we find a track from an artist or band we've been enjoying and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week.
France: El Diez featuring Juan Rozoff,
Chaque semaine, nous trouvons un morceau d'un artiste ou d'un groupe que nous avons apprécié et nous vous le faisons partager.La musique de El Diez est le produit d'un duo mêlant production moderne et musique traditionnelle, enregistré entre Paris et La Havane. C'est d'un côté Marlon B., producteur, ingénieur du son et batteur ayant travaillé avec des artistes comme Sean Lennon, Sebastien Tellier, Fema Kuti, Air ou encore Camille. De l'autre, Fab, alias Cub1, est percussionniste et a collaboré avec d'autres grands noms comme Bashung, Sergent Garcia, Sinclair, Albin de la Simone, ou Blackjoy.
Japan 今週のシングル: You Say Party! We Say Die!,
ブレイク直前の新進アーティストのイチオシトラックをご紹介するこのページ。今週は、ファースト・アルバム「Hit the Floor!」がリリース以来イギリスで話題を呼んでいるカナダ発のダンス・パンク5人組、You Say Party! I Say Die! ファーストアルバムではCSS、Yeah Yeah Yeahs から Blondie 等と比較されながらも、既存のジャンルに収まりきらない新しいスタイルの創造性が高い評価を受けた。女の子らしい元気でキュートなオールディーズ・チューンからダンスフロアを揺さぶるパンキッシュ・ディスコまでこなす実力、今後がとても楽しみな彼らのサウンドをフリーダウンロード!