iTunes: Free Tuesday
Each week, iTunes stores around the globe tell us that they find a track from an artist or a band who's on the 'cusp of success and bring it to you, for free, as their Single of the Week'. And each week TUAW goes exploring to as many iTunes stores as possible, finding the free tracks and videos from these stores and puts them together in a handy Free Tuesday post for your delectation. Enjoy.
US Music
US: Sister Rosetta (Capture the Spirit) by Noisettes
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 Single of the Week. This week, London's Noisettes come in and shake things up with a frantic little punk-soul explosion called "Sister Rosetta." You may not necessarily hear the influence of the great electric guitar-wielding early gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe in this tune, but you can hear a righteous celebration that's part early rock 'n' roll groove mixed with post-punk free-for-all. If vocalist Shingai Shoniwa doesn't became huge, we're going to start taking names and numbers.
US: Tu No Me Quieres Na by Raymond Castellon
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. "Tu No Me Quieres Na" is a track taken from Raymond Castellon's album Campo Urbano. The album is a sweet mix of rock-tinged pop and reggaeton. For our pick this week, we take the pop route. "Tu No Me Quieres Na" mixes up styles, starting with a combination of rock guitar and acoustic flamenco flutters before driving forward with an accordion-based main rhythm. Castellon's smooth vocals keep all of the parts tied together. Enjoy our Canción de la Semana.
US: Symphony No. 3: V. Lustig Im Tempo Und Keck Im Ausdruck by Bernard Haitink, Chicago Children's Choir, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Michelle DeYoung & Women of the Chicago Symphony Chorus
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has a reputation for outstanding Mahler recordings, so it was no surprise that when the CSO decided to launch its own record label, the CSO selected a Mahler symphony for its first release. On this glorious recording of Mahler's third, the orchestra is joined by Bernard Haitink and mezzo Michelle DeYoung for a performance of both sublime restraint and awesome power. The fifth movement is this week's free Discovery Download. If you like it, check out the rest of the album.
More free items after the jump...
US TV Shows
US: Let's Just Play/Kick Off Special (2 episodes)
All work and no play makes anyone dull . . . and totally out of shape! Now it's time to put play back into your day and challenge yourself to feel great! Check out the Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge series! Follow two 12-year-old participants on their journeys to becoming fit and fab. Follow Kenderick and April as they take the Challenge to feel better physically, reach personal goals, and lead all-around healthier lifestyles. You can download any or all upcoming episodes – free! They'll inspire you to learn new ways to eat better, feel better, and be better!
US: My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Rabbit's Ruta-Wakening / Tigger's Shadow of a Doubt
Pooh, Tigger, and friends from the Hundred Acre Wood welcome new neighbors – an adorable six-year-old girl named Darby and her puppy, Buster. With the help of adventurous super sleuths Tigger and Pooh, every episode revolves around the solving of a mystery and an interactive curriculum that encourages viewers to help them out.
US: Flavor of Love Charm School (Frepeat)
Thirteen of your favorite breakout stars from Flavor of Love Seasons 1 and 2 are back for some heated competition. These former Flavorettes will be rigorously trained in proper etiquette and manners before competing in challenges to determine their poise and grace under pressure. Leading these ladies down the path of self-improvement is the singularly unique Mo'Nique. As President of Charm School, Mo'Nique will tear down and then rebuild these ladies using her team of experts and her Ten Commandments of Charm School. At the end of the ten weeks, the last girl standing (with perfect posture) will be rewarded with $50K to put towards fulfilling her life's dream.
US: Foxworthy's Big Night Out, Kenny Rogers episode (Frepeat)
Each week a different country artist joins Foxworthy for the ultimate in country comedy and live musical performances, with Kenny Rogers kicking off the premiere episode. Country stars Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Sara Evans, Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, the Warren Brothers, Hank Williams Jr., and the Wreckers all test their comedic chops by appearing in sketches with Jeff and his amazing cast of improv actors. Mixing the traditional TV monologue with sketches, audience participation, and some of the best musical performances that the world of country music has to offer, each episode of Foxworthy's Big Night Out is filled with hilarity that the whole family can enjoy.
International
Australia: Technology by The Whigs
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 Single of the Week. Athens, Georgia, trio the Whigs have been garnering critical acclaim across the U.S. with their mix of teenage anthems and passionate garage rock. "Technology" is lifted from their self-produced debut album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip. With a live show that can only be described as blistering, expect to hear a lot more from the Whigs this year.
New Zealand: Technology by The Whigs
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 Single of the Week. Athens, Georgia, trio the Whigs have been garnering critical acclaim across the U.S. with their mix of teenage anthems and passionate garage rock. "Technology" is lifted from their self-produced debut album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip. With a live show that can only be described as blistering, expect to hear a lot more from the Whigs this year.
Canada: Thinking of It by Pascale Picard
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 Single of the Week. Not your standard coffeehouse folkie, Pascale Picard takes all sorts of detours in "Thinking of It", our free Single of the Week. Pascale Picard uses the acoustic guitar simply and effectively, laying down a basic mellow rhythm. Vocally, she gives herself more freedom, letting the words fly out of her mouth with equal parts smoothness and growling intensity. The track is like a stream of consciousness letter to an old lover – passionate and unpredictable.
France: Paranoid by The Sunday Drivers
Après le succès de leur dernier album, Little Heart Attacks, dont le single " On My Mind " résonne encore aux oreilles des spectateurs des Transmusicales à Rennes en 2004, de Rock en Seine en 2005 ou des Eurockéennes en 2006, The Sunday Drivers remettent ça avec Tiny Telephone, un disque qui tient les promesses de son prédécesseurs avec ses mélodies séduisantes bien roulées, ses harmonies vocales, ses arrangements élégants et ses refrains accrocheurs. Le groupe espagnol, mené par Jero Romero, chanteur-guitariste et auteur de la majorité des morceaux, incarne un rock soigné, du genre qu'on écoute en se baladant à vingt à l'heure sur une route de campagne, habillé d'un costume de lin clair, cravate négligemment nouée flottant au vent. Ces conducteurs du dimanche ont même été le coup de cœur du magazine britannique NME, arbitre du bon goût pop plutôt chauvin d'ordinaire.
UK: It's Getting Old by Goldspot
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 Single of the Week. Goldspot is a Los Angeles band led by Siddartha Khosla. The group came to many people's attention thanks to its summery cover of Modest Mouse's "Float On". "It's Getting Old" is our free Single of the Week and it features some nervy, Cure-like guitar over an upbeat, chiming rhythm. You might hear elements of Bloc Party in the dreamy ambience, but we think Goldspot has their own sound worth discovering.