Free MP3 of the Day
Aretha Franklin, “How Long I’ve Been Waiting”
Jul 14, 2011 6:00 AM by Anngie
After recovering from an illness she has yet to publicly disclose, Aretha Franklin is back to baring her soul. In fact, her new album Aretha: A Woman Falling Out Of Love is all-natural soul at its finest.
Matt Nathanson, “Faster”
Jul 14, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
San-Fran based singer/ songwriter Matt Nathanson has been playing shows for years in and around his hometown, building up a loyal fan base in the process. Thanks to the platinum success of his 2007 single “Come On Get Higher,” he is no longer just a local sensation – a status he solidifies with “Faster,” the lead single off of his new album Modern Love.
The Band Perry, “You Lie”
Jul 14, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
The lovely mandolin that kicks off The Band Perry‘s recent single “You Lie” can be a bit deceiving: it sets a lighthearted tone to the song, a tone that the lyrics soon shoot down out of the sky. Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry tells it like it is–and she’s not exactly happy right now.
Akon, “Time Is Money”
Jul 13, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Akon – the Senegalese-born, platinum selling, Grammy nominated artist – is one of the major success stories of the last decade in R&B, hip-hop AND pop. Today he is one of the biggest producers and acts in the business and just recently dropped his newest single, “Time Is Money.”
Gomez, “Options”
Jul 13, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Ever since their debut album Bring It On, which won Britain’s prestigious Mercury Prize in 1998, the members of Gomez have been marching to their own beat. On their new single, “Options,” they serve up another slice of their signature blues rock that’s slightly off-kilter, yet at the same time fully beautiful.
Trace Adkins, “Just Fishin’ (Live)”
Jul 13, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
In Trace Adkins‘ new single “Just Fishin’,” a father and daughter head to the river with their rods and reels for a little relaxation. But as Adkins tells it, an afternoon jaunt like this isn’t just about the fish–it’s one of those memories that they both will hold onto for years to come.
Vanessa Carlton, “Carousel”
Jul 12, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Vanessa Carlton’s new album, Rabbits on the Run, is the most personal work of her career. Like lead single and album opener “Carousel” shows, Carlton is retreating from the sweeping production that brought her fame in 2002 with her platinum single “A Thousand Miles,” opting instead for a simpler approach of just herself and a piano.
Da Brat, “Get It, Get It”
Jul 12, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Along with the likes of Lil Kim and Foxy Brown, Da Brat was one of the first women to establish the role of the female MC in the male-dominated world of hip-hop. Now she’s back at it, her spitfire delivery still very much intact, with the new single “Get It, Get It.”
Sunny Sweeney, “Staying’s Worse Than Leaving”
Jul 12, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
“Leavin’s hard… trust me, it’s really bad,” croons Houston, Texas country singer Sunny Sweeney on her new single “Staying’s Worse Than Leaving.” And of course, anyone who’s been there knows exactly what she’s talking about. But then again, believe it or not, it’s not the worst choice you can make.
Incubus, “Promises, Promises”
Jul 12, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
It’s been a long five years since we’ve seen a new Incubus album. And after listening to “Promises, Promises” from the group’s brand-new release If Not Now, When? (out today!), it’s clear that the bandmembers have used that time wisely, to give new focus to their music and build on the sound that has brought them such massive appeal.
