Good Tuesday, internet! I just gave the FREE ON iTunes page a quick look and yes, they are definitely back. I’m not sure why the iTunes Store team failed to update that page last week. Nevertheless, let’s check out what’s in store for us.
First is our Single of the Week download. Check out Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked by Cage the Elephant, a five-member group from Kentucky, who caught the attention of the iTunes Store team, all thanks to their roots-y blues-rock number. Matt and Brad Shultz (brothers) displayed an effortless chemistry in this feature-track. If you liked this track, then please do check out the full self-titled album as well: Cage the Elephant
Discovery Download series this week features a very nice song by Ida Maria, entitled I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked. Catchy title, eh? Ida Maria’s great rock ‘n’ roll voice occupies a kind of slurring middle ground between Joan Jett and the Strokes’ Julian Casblancas. This free track was a hit last spring in the UK – Maria voiced an often hard-to-face fact about relationships with an added punk-rock gusto, thus creating a jumpy pop tune that grabs the listeners by the collar. Check out also the full album, Fortress ’round My Heart.
Next up, check out this week’s Cancion de la Semana, featuring Jasmine by Grupo Rush. This Dominican band has successfully taken the sounds of bachata into the 21st century. This is evident in the free track, with its rhythmic plucking of the electric steel string, resulting in a sweet summery eloquence of a bolero woven in. Add a little harmonizing and some hard-hitting bass, and this track is now a classy, club-ready groove. If you liked this track, then give the full album, We On Fire, a look!
Last, check out this week’s free Music Video of the Week download featuring the gorgeous Jessica Harp performing her latest hit, Boy Like Me. The song is fun and catchy and it’s been getting rave reviews from other reviewers in the iTunes Store. A must download if I must say. Check out the 30-second preview below. The song is also available for download as a single: Boy Like Me – Single.
Also appearing in this week’s FREE ON iTunes page are some non-music related downloads. They are free, so why not just download ‘em and have fun?
First in the list is Iron Man: Armored Adventures, an animated feature premiering with Season 1. Part 1 of the pilot, Iron, Forged In Fire is now free for the taking. The show is all about a teenaged Tony Stark, the Iron Man geared for high-speed flight, battles and high-octaned adventures. Don’t forget to get the Season Pass, which includes all current and future episodes for the entire season – current episodes will download immediately upon purchase, while future episodes download as soon as they are available.
Also not to be missed is Truth In 24. It’s 24 hours of pure exhiliration, complete exhaustion and it’s not for the faint of heart or the ill-prepared. This is the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans. The film chronicles the dedication, determination and spirit required to not just survive the 3,000 grueling miles, but also to be in a position to win one of the greatest races in history. It is quite possibly one of the best real-life docu-dramas ever filmed, chimed a reviewer.
There you have it, freebies for this week. Well, almost all of them. As usual, the freebies mentioned here are sourced from the US iTunes Store and may not be available in iTunes Stores of other countries. Our featured article, How To: Create a US iTunes Store Account is available if you wish to know the steps required to setup a US iTunes Store account.
Now, go ahead and grab these free downloads as soon as you can – they are always free for about a week or so before returning to their usual selling prices. Remember: don’t just add them into your shopping cart. Make sure you check out! Hit this FREE ON iTunes page to check out the other free downloads that are not highlighted here!
