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Hello! It’s Tuesday already. And the excitement of WWDC is still here. But what’s more important than the weekly freebies highlight? Without further ado, let’s hit the iTunes Store now and see what’s on offer.

The Ruse’s Beautiful Is Gone is this week’s Single of the Week download. Help the Los Angeles-based group, The Ruse, celebrate its fifth year together by downloading this free sparkling track, “Beautiful Is Gone.” Recalling the grandeur of U2, the song features impassioned vocals and heroically layered guitars over a tightly executed rhythm section of bass guitar and drums. It’s the sound of 1980s earnestness coupled with 21st-century ambition. If you liked what you hear, then check out The Ruse’s third album, Midnight in The City, which is now available at a a discounted price.

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Hello everyone! It’s Tuesday again, so let’s head over to the freebies section of the iTunes Store to see what can we grab and not pay anything!

David Nail starts this week’s lineup with Red Light, the Single of the Week download. Hailing from Missouri, David Nail has been releasing nothing but solid, no-frills country music since the year 2002. His blessings of a confident vocal style gives a little heartland sincerity to his poetic examinations of day-to-day. Red Light is a perfect example of his charms; instead of launching into a road-rage diatribe when stuck at a stoplight, Nail finds the simplicity and beauty of those passing by, crossing the street, and otherwise involved in this ritual. Granted, his whole world outside of this street corner is crashing down around him, but still — it’s a nice image. If you liked this track, then be sure to also check out Nail’s other single, I’m About to Come Alive.

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Good day people! This one’s supposed to be up on Tuesday, but has seen some delays due to the Memorial Day break over in the US. Without further ado, let’s check out what’s free in the iTunes Store this week.

Vib Gyor brings us the first freebie this week with Fallen. The group’s eye-raising name is simply a mnemonic for colors in the visible spectrum (violet, indigo, blue, green and so forth). Lined by five Brits, the ban have already collaborated with producers whose big-time credits include artistes like Sigur Ros, Radiohead and the Cure – which influences can each be heard in this free track. Remember to check out the full album, We Are Not an Island, if you liked this track.

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Good day people! It’s Tuesday again (time flies!) so let’s hit the iTunes Store and see what they have in store for us!

Starting the line-up of freebies this week is Diane Birch’s Rise Up – the free Single of the Week download. Singer cum songwriter/pianist Diane Birch brings some “church” to the bandstand with her soulful music in more ways than one. Rise up begins with an easy-going bluesy piano, warm horns and Birch’s enveloping voice. Also check out the brilliant multi-layered choice which shins both on the choruses and accompanying infectious clarinet solo at the end.

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Good day everyone! Let’s hit the iTunes Store for more freebies – today is a Tuesday!

Starting the line-up this week is the Singles of the Week download, Under Control by Parachute. This free track from Charlotte’s own quintet is an early qualifier for summer songs of 2009. Opening with a brief, dual guitar-and-keyboard instrumental exploration, it quickly transforms as infectious piano chords and Will Anderson’s soaring vocals join in to make it an irresistible pop-soul gathering. If you liked this track, then please check out the full album, Losing Sleep (Bonus Track Version).

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