It's the Summer!

I'm on vacation for the next two weeks, so there will probably not be any updates. See ya all when I get back.

[music] 22 song sampler from Nylon Magazine

Wow, there are a lot of free samples lately. This one was sent in by binderclipped and is a free 22 song sampler from Nylon Magazine. Here are the songs in the sampler:

• ANJULIE - Boom
• CRYSTAL ANTLERS - Andrew
• GAY BLADES - O Shot
• HEARTS REVOLUTION - Ultraviolence
• LaROUX - In For The Kill
• LISSY TRULLIE - Self Taught Learner
• LITTLE BOOTS - Meddle (Ebola Remix)
• MAPEI - Public Enemy
• OF MONTREAL - For Our Elegant Caste
• PASSION PIT - I've Got Your Number
• PHOENIX - 1901
• PLASTISCINES - Barcelona
• SANTIGOLD - LES Artistes
• SPINNERETTE - Ghetto Love
• STARDEATH AND WHITEDWARFS - I Can't Get Away
• SUCKERS - It Gets Your Body Movin'
• THE HORRORS - Sea Within a Sea
• THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART - The Tenure Itch
• THE SOFT PACK - Bright Side
• THUNDERHEIST - Jerk It
• TINY MASTERS OF TODAY - Skeletons
• WHITE LIES - Death (Crystal Castles Remix)

[video] Ruby & The Rockets - Pilot

"Ruby (Alexa Vega) has always wanted a family, and she thinks her search may be over when she finally meets her father for the first time, former 80s rock star, David Gallagher (David Cassidy). But David's nightly gig at the local casino and his aging rock star lifestyle forces him to go to his estranged brother, Patrick Gallagher (Patrick Cassidy), for help. Patrick agrees to take Ruby in, having left the music scene long ago to lead a quiet life with his wife and two sons. Now, Ruby - a budding musician herself - tries her best to keep order within the Gallagher clan, and in the process discovers what it means to have a real family. Don't miss even one episode of this hilarious new comedy series!" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
The teen daughter of an 80's pop star reunites with her irresponsible father, who surprises his estranged, former band-mate brother and his family by asking them to help raise her.

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[music] Sumer Music Mix from Stanford

Tonei let me know about a 30 song summer music mix free from Stanford University.

Thanks Tonei!

[music] Billy Boy On Poison - On My Way

"Pure attitude will ooze through your earbuds or speakers from the very first unaccompanied kick and snare-drum pairing of Billy Boy On Poison's On My Way. Tightly executed rhythm guitar contrasts with freely wailing lead guitar, while the primal drumbeat perfectly underscores each infectious 'Hey!' in the chorus. If you need a walk-on song for your next talk-show appearance or summer softball league at-bat, the Los Angeles quartet's On My Way is ready to be blasted." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Hill Country Revue - You Can Make It

"Fans of the North Mississippi Allstars should be familiar with the deeds of Hill Country Revue. The Revue is NMA's Chris Chew and Cody Dickinson jamming with guests Daniel Coburn, Kirk Smithhart, Ed Cleveland, and Garry and Duwayne Burnside (sons of legendary bluesman R.L.), veering NMA's jam-blues caravan down a more rootsy path.
You Can Make It� is a snappy country-rock number with a curling guitar hook that will check your chin; it's taken from Hill Country Revue's new album, " -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Aíd- Boogie Vigo

"Savvy listeners can learn a lot about rappers just by studying their vocal delivery. In the case of AÃíd, whose well-metered flows unfurl in lisp-tinged Castilian and Galician, it's clear this Spanish female emcee is the real deal - not the result of a get-rich-quick marketing scheme. On swinging Boogie Vigo, the former graffiti writer rides a funk-tinged, minimal beat and lets you know all about her boundless passion." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[video] Cage - I Never Knew You

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

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[music] 10 Track Sampler from Latina Magazine

Spiderpig also sent in a link for 10 free Latin Music tracks. Thanks for all the tips, keep them coming in!

"Scouting the most underrated musical talents in the Spanish-speaking world requires countless hours at sweaty clubs, crammed concerts, and random basement parties, not to mention scouring the internet. But someone's got to do it! So just in time for all those summer BBQs and rooftop rumbas, we bring you a guide to the year's most buzzworthy acts, courtesy of Latina magazine." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latino

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[music] Lollapalooza Sampler

Anonymous in the comments posted a link to a 15 song sampler from Lollapalooza artists. Thanks Anonymous...whoever you are!

Here are the songs in the sampler:

• ALBERTA CROSS – The Thief & The Heartbreaker
• BON IVER – Skinny Love
• CONSTANTINES – Trans Canada
• DEERHUNTER – Nothing Ever Happened
• ERIC CHURCH – Smoke a Little Smoke
• FLEET FOXES – Mykonos
• JOE PUG – Hymn #101
• LANGHORNE SLIM – Rebel Side of Heaven
• LIVING THINGS – Oxygen
• RYE RYE – Bang
• THE HENRY CLAY PEOPLE – You Can Be Timeless
• THE KNUX – Fire (Put It In the Air)
• THE RAVEONETTES – Dead Sound
• WHITE LIES – Farewell to the Fairground

[video] Superman Red Son - News of Superman / Lex Luther

"This collection includes animated adaptations of the Superman: Red Son comic book, bundled into twelve episodes that place Superman and his nefarious villains in the Soviet Union instead of the United States. This Motion Comics series mixes alternate versions of DC super-heroes and villains with alternate-reality versions of real political figures such as Joseph Stalin and John F. Kennedy, spanning the years 1950-2000." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
The United States hears the news of the Soviet Union's newest weapon to win the Cold War: Superman. / Dr. Lex Luther, a scientist for the American government, works day and night to create a weapon to defeat Superman.

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[video] Stargate Universe - Trailer

"When their hidden base comes under attack, a band of civilians and military personnel escape through a Stargate on an ancient ship headed into deep space. Now, these survivors must figure out a way to get back to Earth, while also providing themselves with the most basic of needs - food, water and air." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
A preview of the newest addition to the Stargate family of series, Stargate Universe.

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[video] Robot Chicken Star Wars Episode II - Animation Meeting

"Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II parodies many of the beloved Star Wars characters from the first special, while adding additional fan favorites:

Bossk, IG-88, Zuckus, 4-LOM, Dengar and others as they set off on their quest to capture Han Solo. We reunite with Emperor Palpatine as he gets the idea to place an ad for Bounty Hunters from his hairdresser, and spend a day with Gary, the Stormtrooper, who has to suffer through Bring Your Daughter to Work Day. Admiral Ackbar returns as a contestant on Password Plus and Luke is treated to a Broadway-style rendition of Kenobi's showstopper, "A Certain Point of View!" Once again, Seth Green and company take a twisted look at all six Star Wars films, deriving laughs from both the popular moments and the obscure." -- iTunes Store

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[video] The Colony - Arrival and Survival

"Ten volunteers enter an experimental post-apocalyptic world to see if they can survive and rebuild after a global disaster. Cordoned off in a downtown Los Angeles warehouse, they must secure shelter, filter water, and defend their new home from thieves." -- iTunes Store

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[video] Stan Lee's Time Jumper - Free Ride

"Twenty-year-old college student Terry Dixon has the most unique mobile device on Earth - The Articulus, a handheld time machine developed by Terry's genius father, Arthur Dixon. To prevent the Articulus from falling into the wrong hands, Arthur coded it to work only with his DNA. After a laboratory experiment claims Arthur's life, Terry and his older brother Sam become the only people capable of using it.

Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True) after the mysterious disappearance of golden boy Sam, Terry becomes a reluctant hero living in his brother's shadow. As he struggles to fill his new role, unnatural shifts in the course of history send Terry hurtling through time to capture Charity Vyle, the diabolical leader of criminal cartel C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists).

But something more than just Terry's molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all . . ." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Terry Dixon narrowly thwarts a time "wrinkle" during the French Revolution. Time Jumping technology is explained back at H.U.N.T. Headquarters. Charity Vyle launches her diabolical plan.

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[video] The Adventures of One EskimO - Trailer

"One eskimO is a four-piece indie band from London whose unique sound has an ambient, electro-acoustic pop feel. Their self-titled debut album provides the backdrop for a groundbreaking audio-visual experience combining music and animation in the first ever visual album, The Adventures of One eskimO. This epic love story tells the tale of One eskimO, his love Little Feather, and their quest to be reunited after being torn apart by the evil Mr. Top Hat. The Adventures of One eskimO includes ten captivating episodes with stunning animation, breathtaking landscapes, and whimsical characters that take you on a musical journey not to be forgotten. Breathing life into the band's songs, this groundbreaking visual album immerses you in a total music experience by taking you on an enduring quest of friendship and love. Join One eskimO now in his search to find his soul mate, Little Feather." -- iTunes Store

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[video] Pawn Stars - Boom or Bust

"It's one of the oldest forms of banking, and until the 1950s, it was the leading form of consumer credit in the U.S. See the fascinating past and present of the pawning business in Pawn Stars, an inside look at the only family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men - grandfather, father and son - use their sharp-eyed skills to carefully assess the value of items ranging from the obscure to the historic. From a 15th-century samurai sword to a Picasso painting, there isn't much the Harrison family hasn't seen or heard, inevitably making Richard, Rick and Corey experts in rare collectables - and negotiating. Each episode of Pawn Stars features an array of quirky characters attempting to sell, purchase or pawn items that the Harrisons must carefully appraise, determine if they're real or fake and then reveal the often surprising answer to "What's it worth?" Everything and everyone has a story and it's the Harrisons' job to decipher fact from fiction, because in this business the customer isn't always right." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Rick considers buying an 18th Century cannon that could be worth up to $40,000. But, before he makes an offer, he'll need to verify that it's the real deal by test firing it first. Then, a local woodworker needs cash to keep his business afloat and looks to pawn his 1.5 ton table saw. The Pawn Stars might lose the deal if they can't figure out a way to move it back to the pawn shop. Finally, a guy trying to sell his replica Roman armor strikes out with Corey but gets a second chance as Chumlee tries to negotiate what could be his first and last deal at the shop.

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[video] Degrassi Junior High - Kiss Me, Steph

"Go to school with the show in a class by itself--and get real! Hailed as 'groundbreaking,' 'powerful,' and 'totally authentic,' Degrassi Junior High confronts it all - friendship, puberty, rumors, sports, studies, and more—with a refreshing ensemble cast and a unique teen's-eye-view of life. Sometimes moving, sometimes shocking, but always believable, Degrassi Junior High is a classic for teens of all ages. All your favorite characters and storylines are waiting - find your seat'school's open!" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
When Steph swaps kisses for votes to become eighth-grade president, she learns some promises are easier given than kept.

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[music] Gossip - Heavy Cross

"Gossip return unleash a new batch of rock 'n' roll mayhem with help from producer Rick Rubin with Music for Men. Transformative rock, sharpened disco hooks, soul, and gospel influence abounds. Check out our free Single of the Week, the funk-punk-tastic Heavy Cross." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Pop

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[music] Comic Book Heroes - Catc Me If You Can

"Still only juniors in high school, Comic Book Heroes already have four years of music experience in their gig bags. Don't let their youth fool you, though: This is by no means teen pop. Citing collective influences that range from Charles Mingus, the Rolling Stones, and David Bowie to Dream Theater, Nirvana, and Franz Ferdinand, the quartet from Reading, Pa., perfectly combines sassy vocals, strutting guitars, and confident beats into a rumbling, grown-up rock 'n' roll declaration." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Pop

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[music] Carlos y Alejandra - Explícame

"The debut from the modern bachata duo Carlos y Alejandra has been all over the tropical charts thanks to the mid-tempo melodic bliss of La Introduccion's first single, Cuanto Duelo. Judging by the tracks on this debut album, you can expect to here a lot more of the group's unique rhythms and sensational vocal work. Explícame is another strong, roots-y offering but with Carlos and Alejandra giving a contemporary R&B twist to the vocals." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[video] White Rabbits - Percussion Gun

Genre: Pop

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[video] Miami Social - Liar Liar

"Miami is an international cultural melting pot filled with the young, gorgeous and wealthy looking to live the good life. South Americans, East Coasters, native Floridians . . . everyone comes to Miami for the sun and fun - it's a city that specializes in people who work hard and play even harder. In Miami Social, Bravo will follow a successful group of friends who are some of the most connected and interesting young professionals in South Beach, as they go from the city's night life, to the board room, to magazine offices where they lead their intertwined lives. Corporate types by day and party animals by night, they navigate the sometimes murky waters of Miami's hottest locales." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
In the series premiere of "Miami Social," George's new girlfriend Lina gets caught lying when she sneaks away on a trip to St. Barth's, but tells George she's is going to New York for work. George is furious that Lina has lied to him and he turns to his ex-wife Sorah for comfort and advice. Ariel delivers on a high profile fashion event at the Gansevoort (that Hardy is promoting) after coming on board at the last minute. Michael and Maria talk about how they can't live without Botox, and he confesses to Katrina that he has a crush on his trainer. The group is shocked when they discover some heartbreaking news about Katrina's marriage to Ben.

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[audiobook] Joseph Finder - Paranoia

"Adam Cassidy is 26 and a low-level employee at a high-tech corporation who hates his job. When he manipulates the system to do something nice for a friend, he finds himself charged with a crime. Corporate Security gives him a choice: prison - or become a spy in the headquarters of their chief competitor, Trion Systems. They train him and feed him inside information.Now at Trion, he's a star, skyrocketing to the top. He finds he has talents he never knew he possessed. He's rich, drives a Porsche, lives in a fabulous apartment, and works directly for the CEO. He's dating the girl of his dreams. His life is perfect. All he has to do to keep it that way is betray everyone he cares about and everything he believes in.But when he tries to break off from his controllers, he finds himself in way over his head, where nothing is what it seems and no one can really be trusted. And then the REAL nightmare begins.....A sneak peek at Joseph Finder's thrilling new novel Vanished is also included." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Mystery

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[video] InuYasha - The Girl Who Overcame Time

"Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to a feudal era. There she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends, Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
In feudal Japan, the half demon Inuyasha was sealed away by the priestess Kikyo. Many years later he is revived by Kagome, who has slipped through time from the present day. Kagome is surprised when the sacred Shikon Jewel, which makes demons stronger, emerges from a cut on her body.

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[video] Mad Men - 10 Most Shocking Moments

"Mad Men, the critically acclaimed pop culture phenomenon, returns to AMC in a new season bursting with one scandalous surprise after another. Jon Hamm and the rest of the award-winning ensemble continue to captivate us as they contend with a world on the brink. Welcome to Mad Men a shocking portrait of a time that was anything but innocent. Nothing is as sexy. Nothing is as provocative. Nothing is as it seems. Mad Men: Where the Truth Lies." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
This special counts down all the most shocking and scandalous moments from the first two seasons of television's most critically acclaimed drama. Join the cast and creator of this Emmy-winning show to see which scenes made the cut!

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[audiobook] Chris Anderson - FREE: The future of a Radical Price

Note this is the complete book - 6 hours long.

"The New York Times best-selling author heralds the future of business in Free. In his revolutionary best seller, The Long Tail, Chris Anderson demonstrated how the online marketplace creates niche markets, allowing products and consumers to connect in a way that has never been possible before. Now, in Free, he makes the compelling case that, in many instances, businesses can profit more from giving things away than they can by charging for them. Far more than a promotional gimmick, Free is a business strategy that may well be essential to a company's survival. The costs associated with the growing online economy are trending toward zero at an incredible rate. Never in the course of human history have the primary inputs to an industrial economy fallen in price so fast and for so long.Just think that in 1961 a single transistor cost $10; now Intel's latest chip has two billion transistors and sells for $300 (or 0.000015 cents per transistor - effectively too cheap to price). The traditional economics of scarcity just don't apply to bandwidth, processing power, and hard-drive storage. Yet this is just one engine behind the new Free, a reality that goes beyond a marketing gimmick or a cross-subsidy. Anderson also points to the growth of the reputation economy; explains different models for unleashing the power of Free; and shows how to compete when your competitors are giving away what you're trying to sell.In Free, Chris Anderson explores this radical idea for the new global economy and demonstrates how this revolutionary price can be harnessed for the benefit of consumers and businesses alike." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Business

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[music] Owl Cities - Fireflies

"Owl City is the stage name of Adam Young, a Minnesota native plinking out dreamy tunes that meander down clever lyrical sidestreets. Fireflies melds a partly-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-clearing attitude to a trance-pop beat. The result: an invigorating, feel-good electro-pop experience. Young has a bit of Death Cab for Cutie in his vocal timbre that, when pressed up against a synthesized beat, is so effervescent it could levitate Stonehenge. Fireflies appears on Owl City's latest album, " -- iTunes Store

Genre: Electronic

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[music] Natalia LaFourcade - Ella Es Bonita

"Last week we showed our appreciation for the efforts of Natalia LaFourcade when we spotlighted her new work with Los Amigos Invisibles. This week, we take our new love a little bit further and spotlight a track from her new album, Hu Hu Hu. Ella Es Bonita is a bright slice of sunshine pop where Ms. LaFourcade comes across like a nouveau folk-singer with a penchant for horns and organic disco-pop. In a perfect world, we would spend our weekends in the forest, frolicking to music like this." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[music] Jaimee Paul - Cry Me A River

"Our Discovery Download puts the focus on a different artist each week, offering up a free track we think is worth your attention. Southern Illinois native Jaimee Paul grew up singing in church, where she wowed congregations with her spins on classic hymns. On her newest album, Paul reinterprets jazz standards, including Cry Me a River, originally popularized by Julie London. Close your eyes and listen to Paul's timeless, smoky vocals mingle with tranquil string orchestration and Beegie Adair's delicate piano playing." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Jazz

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[video] Brooke White - Radio Radio

Genre: Pop

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[video] Michael & Michael Have Issues - Series Preview

"Get caught in the comedic crossfire when old friends — and bitter rivals — vie for the spotlight on the set of their TV show. Insanely inventive, Michael & Michael Have Issues is equal parts sketch comedy, workplace satire, and desperate cry for help." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Get a small dose of the comedic crossfire in Comedy Central’s new series Michael & Michael Have Issues. Catch the full episode on Wednesday, July 15th at 10:30p/9:30c!

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[video] Torchwood - A First Look

"Torchwood returns for a third season in which the team face their greatest threat yet, putting their survival, and that of the human race, in grave danger.

In 1965 twelve children are gathered together on a deserted moor when they become surrounded by a harsh, bright light, and then suddenly they are gone. Back in the present day, all over planet Earth, children stop moving. Stop playing. Stop laughing. Stop everything. Then, as one, they begin to speak with the same voice, announcing to the governments of the world the imminent arrival of a new alien threat. It becomes clear to the Torchwood team that this isn't the aliens' first visit to Earth, and a terrible price is going to be paid for sins of the past." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
This special behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Torchwood features exclusive interviews with the series' stars as well as creator, lead writer and executive producer Russell T Davies, offering viewers a much-anticipated taste of what Torchwood: Children of Earth has in store.

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[video] Charm City Devils - Let's Rock n' Roll (Endless Road)

Genre: Rock

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[video] Warehouse 13 - Pilot

"After saving the life of the President, two Secret Service agents find themselves abruptly transferred to Warehouse 13 — a massive, top-secret storage facility in windswept South Dakota which houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object, and supernatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government.

The Warehouse's caretaker Artie (Saul Rubinek) charges Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) with chasing down reports of supernatural and paranormal activity, as well as helping him to control the warehouse itself." -- iTunes Store

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[video] Meese = Next In Line

"Meese is a Denver-based group that's ready to send its debut album, Broadcast, out into the world. We've got the band's new single, Next In Line, available for you to check out for free. Meese has a solid, slightly synth-touched rock backbone that drives its songs forward. A mixture of soulful harmonies within rough guitars and electronic textures gives the band a distinct feel. This summer, you can catch Meese on tour with the Fray and Jack's Mannequin." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Los Amigos Invisibles - Viviré Para Ti

"How appropriate that Viviré Para Ti is the Song of the Week just as everybody's pulling skimpy summer clothes out of storage. The fun Venezuelan group fills a highball tall with cool disco and Latin lounge, topped with a gorgeous vocal one-two punch from Julio Briceño and special guest Natalia Lafourcade. Producer Dimitri from Paris gives Vivire Para Ti wings to transcend both language and discotheque eras. Let Los Amigos cool you down as the temperature heats up." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[video] Audrye Sessions - Turn Me Off

Genre: Alternative

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[video] Drop Dead Diva - Exclusive Behind the Scenes

"When beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb (D'Orsay) has a fatal car accident, she suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven's gatekeeper, Fred (Feldman), who declares her a self-centered "zero." Outraged, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum (Elliott). A brilliant, thoughtful, and curvier attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri (Cho), Jane has always lived in the shadow of her more comely colleagues, whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. Now, by a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane's curvier frame in the ultimate showdown between brains and beauty." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Broadway star Brooke Elliot and renown comedian Margaret Cho are among the terrific cast of Lifetime's new series " Drop Dead Diva." Catch exclusive interviews and sneak peaks of a show that tears apart the beauty myth and gets to the heart of what's really important in life. Filled with engaging characters and plenty of dramatic twists and turns, "Drop Dead Diva" is making critics' list as one of this summer's must see TV shows.

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[video] Comics Without Borders - Episode 1

"This highly successful comedy series developed for Showtime Networks showcases the world's best comedians. Comics Without Borders is hosted by beloved comic Russell Peters, who has headlined and sold out shows from London to Sydney to Toronto to New York City. This multi-cultural stand-up comedy series has garnered incredible ratings and features comedians from around the world." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Comedians Justin Worsham and Dean Edwards. Hosted by Russell Peters.

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[video] Honey and Clover - I Saw Someone Fall In Love For The First Time

"What do you get when you cross creativity with self-discovery and unrequited love? Art school!
Yuta Takemoto has no idea what's in store for his life when he enrolls at a Tokyo art college, but he finds out right away it'll never be dull! Love triangles form as fast as friendships when both Takemoto and senior classmate Shinobu Morita fall hard for shy artistic prodigy Hagumi Hanamoto. And while architecture student Takumi Mayama secretly pines for an older woman, dazzling ceramicist Ayu Yamada pines for him! Confused yet? Welcome to the bittersweet world of Honey and Clover." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Yuta Takemoto is a student at an art college and pays cheap rent for an apartment in an old shabby house. Despite the pranks of upperclassmen, Takumi Mayama and Shinobu Morita who live in the same building, he enjoys his simple life. At the beginning of a new term, he is introduced to a petite, mesmerizing and lovely new student Hagumi Hanamoto who is a daughter of professor Hanamoto's cousin.

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[audiobook] Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales: The Lion, The Hare and the Hyena (Excerpt)

"The Lion, the Hare, and the Hyena is a story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales.Net proceeds will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, a nonprofit organization founded by Mr. Mandela in 1995 to improve dramatically the way South African society treats its children; and ANSA, which works in the U.S. and South Africa to combat HIV/AIDS, provide comprehensive assistance to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, advance human rights, educate and empower at-risk youth, and build bonds between both nations through arts, culture and the shared pursuit of social justice.Both organizations are working to address the impact of the AIDS pandemic on children in South Africa, which has more people living with HIV/AIDS and more children orphaned by the disease than any other country.All the individuals and companies involved in the effort have donated their services to allow a maximum amount of proceeds to benefit the charities. In addition to waiving sales and distribution fees, Hachette Audio will donate 100% of proceeds to ANSA and NMCF, and NB Publishers has waived fees so additional royalties can benefit NMCF. The audiobook is manufactured by Ivy Hill/Cinram, which is donating a significant portion of their services. The actors, creative director, engineers, graphic designers, attorneys, and recording studios fully donated their services, as did three-time Grammy-winner Gavin Lurssen, who mastered the audiobook." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Kids/Young Adults

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Indie Rock/Alt Sampler on Facebook

Here's another set of free songs from Facebook and iTunes. This time, the focus is on Indie rock and alternative bands, such as Sonic Youth, Grizzly Bear, Phoenix, and Eels. Get an iTunes code for the sampler here. Remember, you'll need to have a Facebook account.

[music] Leslie Mendelson - Hit The Spot

"Any recording that begins with an old-fashioned walking double bass line already sounds like a winner to us. Add suave yet understated drumming, crisp acoustic guitar comping, and, most importantly, singer/songwriter/pianist/guitarist Leslie Mendelson's spirited voice, and one gets a song that does indeed, as advertised, Hit the Spot. The bluesy piano and boozy horns that come in later fortify the song's adult-pop brilliance, which will make listeners frequently click repeat." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

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[music] Ace Hood - Loco Wit the Cake

"A signee to DJ Khaled's We the Best/Def Jam imprint, Ace Hood is riding the shockwaves from the success of 'Overtime' with a brand-new single, Loco Wit the Cake. Ace Hood shows off his flamboyant lifestyle (Spend 30 in the mall/Five cars sitting tall) over a treacherous Schife beat. Loco Wit the Cake reveals that the cards are in Ace Hood's favor." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

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[music] RoBA - Laberinto

"Robert Avellanet spent his youth as a member of Menudo in the late '80s, and honed his rock skills throughout the '90s as a part of bands like Euphoria, El Reencuentro, and Los Ultimos Heroes. Now he's back as RoBA and with a new album, Jet Privado. Laberinto is a smooth pop track on the surface, but it rocks with gusto - a blazing guitar kicks the tune off which helps bring RoBA into a new level of rock 'n' roll sincerity." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[video] The Grouch & Eligh - All In

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

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