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New Muse Album, The Resistance: Free! Plus, 2009 Muse Tour Dates

Published August 25th, 2009 by Karen

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Pearl Jam recently arranged an online scavenger hunt in which fans collected pieces of album cover artwork and redeemed them for a free Pearl Jam song.

UK rockers Muse took a more extreme approach by orchestrating a real-world scavenger hunt populated with rogue agents, resistance and decoys providing clues related to the band’s new album, The Resistance. (There was also some complicated storyline about revolutions or something…but that’s not really the point…)

Our point is that, scavenger hunts aside, Muse is now revealing its latest project to the world by allowing fans to preview The Resistance for free online.

However, for fans who actually want to buy The Resistance, the price is fairly high.

On the band’s website, U.S. fans can order several different version of the album, starting at $18.98 (+s&h) for the basic CD, and going all the way to $99.99 (+s&h) for the deluxe edition featuring:

CD + DVD in foldout softpak

The Making Of The Resistance DVD

180g double heavyweight vinyl

Muse USB pre-loaded with WAV, Apple Lossless and MP3 320 files plus bespoke audio player

12″ Art Print

Exclusive 5.1 surround sound Audio DVD.

Hmm…$99.99 seems like a lot of dough for 4 different version of the same album, don’t you think?
And, let’s face it, you’re probably just going to throw it on your iPod anyway–so why not just get the cheap-o digital download version?

So, what do Muse fans think of the group’s latest effort?
Preview the Resistance and tell us what you think!

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2009 Muse Tour Dates (Below) : Continue reading »

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Twilight New Moon Soundtrack Sucks In Radiohead, Muse, Band of Skulls mp3

Published July 29th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: The Twilight New Moon trailer.

It looks like some big changes are going to hit the cast of Twilight: Eclipse, just before the third installment starts filming (Rachelle Lefevre, the actress portraying villainess, Victoria, is reportedly out).

One thing at a time though! The second film in the series, Twilight: New Moon, isn’t even in theatres yet–so it’s really too soon to start speculating about Twilight Eclipse or the Twilight Eclipse soundtrack.

(BTW: Is it just us, or does “Twilight: Eclipse” sound like a flavor of minty-fresh chewing gum, or some gross energy drink? Maybe it should be garlic-flavored, y’know, to keep vampires away…)

At least the Twilight New Moon soundtrack is slowly starting shape up.

Artists currently confirmed to join the soundtrack include Continue reading »

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New Dead Weather Album, Horehound, Free Until Midnight

Published July 13th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Dead Weather performs “Hang You From the Heavens,” the debut single from the band’s debut, Horehound.

Following a handful of well-received live shows and TV appearances, the Dead Weather is preparing to release its debut album, Horehound, an event that is being celebrated at Jack White’s pop-up record store in NYC.

If you can’t wait until tomorrow to hear it, the band is streaming the whole album online so fans can listen to Horehound in its entirety for FREE prior to its July 13 release (it’s on Facebook, because, apparently Jack White Hates Myspace even more, for some reason…).

Featuring White Stripes leader Jack White (on drums, mostly) along with Continue reading »

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FREE MUSIC: Trendy Clothing Shop Gives Fans 100 Free Music Downloads, No Purchase Necessary.

Published July 10th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: The store is overpriced, but the music is free: Urban Outfitters offers up free music by dozens of up-and-coming artists, including White Rabbits.

Ok, anyone who has been to an Urban Outfitters store knows that even though there are some cool knick-knacks and stuff there sometimes (build your own drummer, cheeseburger phone), it is typically a mecca of overpriced t-shirts and coffee table books about graffiti and weed.

However, we want to give the store credit for passing along a ton of music, for free.

UO is currently offering up a library of free music, and you can stream playlists or download the whole collection (check out the complete tracklist info below).

So far, there are five massive volumes of the collection, including tracks by King Khan & the Shrines, the Walkmen, White Rabbits, Grizzly Bear, Crystal Stilts and dozens of other indie buzz bands and up-and-comers.

MORE: Get the complete collection of free music by Continue reading »

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Jack White Opens NYC Record Store, For Two Days Only.

Published July 9th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Take a tour of a record manufacturing plant with the Dead Weather’s video, “Will There Be Enough Water?“

He doesn’t seem to have time for the White Stripes or Raconteurs lately, but garage-rock mainstay Jack White is making a big play to promote his newest band, the Dead Weather.

Just last week, White launched The Vault, a subscription based service offering listeners access to exclusive music from his Third Man record label, home to artists such as The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.

Next week, White is opening a record store in NYC-that will only exist for two days (location, hours below).

We know this is a tough market for a record store, but isn’t this excessive?

Actually, it’s a clever marketing ploy by this independent rocker who has often decried the internet age for leaking music too soon. Continue reading »

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Free Coldplay CD Giveaway, 2009 Coldplay Tour Dates, Tracklist

Published May 1st, 2009 by Karen

Above: Coldplay fans demonstrate the “coldwave.” We miss Zippos.

We’ll admit that Coldplay isn’t necessarily our favorite band (ahem), but we do admire the fact that the group is making an effort to give something back to its fans.

An announcement posted on the band’s website indicates that Coldplay will give away free CDs to at its 2009 concerts. The free disc, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, is a collection of live versions of some of the band’s songs.

LeftRightLeftRightLeft tracklist
1. Glass of Water
2. 42
3. Clocks
4. Strawberry Swing
5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away
6. Viva La Vida
7. Death Will Never Conquer
8. Fix You
9. Death And All His Friends

For fans not able to fork over the $50+ dollars for concert tickets, the band hasn’t forgotten you: the disc will be available as a free download beginning May 15.

Wanna see Coldplay in concert?
2009 Coldplay Tour Dates, after the jump. Continue reading »

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Free Music: Free CD by Crystal Stilts, Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Published March 25th, 2009 by Karen

What’s so great about Wednesday? Well, we’re not sure, really.

But we are sure that this Wednesday just got a little better for some bored indie-rockers out there thanks to news that you can snag a free copy of the Slumberland label’s new CD sampler featuring Cause Co-Motion, Black Tambourine, the Aislers Set and more.

Tired of saying, “I’ve heard of them, but I haven’t heard them,” when your friends mention groups like Crystal Stilts, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart or Lorelei? Don’t worry, you get free tunes from those groups on this CD, too.

To score your free copy, just Continue reading »

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Free Music: Yeah Yeah Yeahs 7″ Giveaway!

Published March 24th, 2009 by Karen

photo credit: Nicole Blommers

The economy sucks, but your rock’n'roll friends are looking out for you.

Right now, Yeah Yeah Yeahs fans can score a free 7″ version of the band’s new single, “Zero“.

Plus, the free “Zero” single includes a remix by everyone’s favorite indie jam-band featuring a guy named Panda Bear, Animal Collective.

The YYYs’ new album, It’s Blitz, wasn’t actually supposed to be released until late April, but now the band is releasing the CD/vinyl March 31 since it is already being leaked online (the official digital release was March 10) .

To grab the free Yeah Yeah Yeahs 7″, just head over to Continue reading »

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Economy Sucks, but Free Stuff Rocks! Free Music,Free Games, Free Food and More

Published March 20th, 2008 by Karen

There’s no denying that the economy is heading in a bad direction lately.
Heck, even the folks at Starbucks are starting to feel the pinch as consumers close their wallets on $4 lattes.

Fancy coffee might not be your thing, but odds are you’re trying to be careful with your extra money, too.

So, to help fatten up the piggy banks across the land, we’re offering up a handy guide to some of our favorite free stuff on the web.

Ready…Set…Save!

Favorite Free Stuff Online

Free Music
While many music sites offer songs up for less than a buck apiece, we know a few that offer music that’s free and legal. No file-sharing or lawbreaking, just enjoy some free tunes. Sounds good to us!

EZ-Tracks offers a wide variety of free music downloads as well as streaming radio, video and other cool stuff.

Last.fm is a cool place to hear new music with its customizable internet radio stations.

WFMU is an independent freeform radio station broadcasting out of New Jersey, but you can listen online from anywhere on Earth and tap into the station’s impressive musical archives featuring great live performances, interviews and more.

Free Food
Ok, so food doesn’t exactly flow out of your monitor (although, that would be kinda sweet), but you can score free eats online anyway.

Free 7up–Go here to print a coupon for a Free 20oz. bottle of this lemon-lime soda. Easy enough!

Free Snacks–This site offers lots of coupons, including buy one/get one free offers on lots of snacks.

Free Movies
If you’re too tired to go to the video store and don’t have a mail rental service like Netflix, Movies Found Online offers a selection of movies, cartoons, tv shows, documentaries and other cool stuff you can watch on your computer—all free and legal.

Free Ringtones
Tired of having a phone that sounds like every other phone when it rings? We’ve got you covered. With all of the free ringtones floating around the web, you can change your tune everyday if you want to.

EZ-Tracks has a huge selection of free ringtones featuring popular songs and other fun sound effects.

Free Games
While we’re sure you don’t play games during work hours, ahem, we’ve got the scoop on some fun online challenges worth checking out when you’ve got a little time to kill once you’re off the clock.

Sudoku–Wanna win some $ playing this popular number game? Click here for details.

Yahoo! 5 Minute Games–If you’ve only got a little time to spend, check out Yahoo’s selection of quick games like sudoku, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and vocabulary builders, they only take a few minutes to play. They’re near the bottom of the page here.

Free Advice?

What do you do for fun when you’re trying to save cash? Leave a comment and give us your tips for free fun!