Thursday, March 31, 2011

[music] Samples from Spin and People Magazine

People Magazine is back with another Country music sampler featuring 6 songs:
  • Eric Church - Love Your Love The Most
  • The Band Perry - You Lie
  • Easton Corbin - This Far From Memphis
  • Steel Magnolia - Last Night Again
  • Randy Houser - Here With Me
  • The JaneDear Girls - Shotgun Girl
Spin also has a new sampler with 17 tracks:
  • Beady Eye - The Roller
  • Cornershop - Natch
  • Faust - Herbststimmung
  • J Mascis - Not Enough
  • JEFF The Brotherhood - Diamond Way
  • Keren Ann - My Name Is Trouble
  • Kurt Vile - Jesus Fever
  • Morning Teleportation - Expanding Anyway
  • Obits - You Gotta Lose
  • Papercuts - Do You Really Wanna Know
  • Peter Bjorn and John - Breaker Breaker
  • Pharoahe Monch - Clap (One Day)
  • Sharon Van Etten - Love More
  • Starfucker - Bury Us Alive
  • The Dirtbombs - Sharevari
  • Toro Y Moi - New Beat
  • Yelle - Safari Disco Club
Thanks to Rachel for the pointer on our Facebook page

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

[video] The Ultimate Fighter - Sneak Peek

"The newest season of The Ultimate Fighter features 14 of the best unsigned mixed martial artists in the welterweight (170 lbs) division. The fighters will be coached by two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior dos Santos." -- iTunes Store

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The newest season of The Ultimate Fighter features 14 of the best unsigned mixed martial artists in the welterweight (170 lbs) division. The fighters will be coached by two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior dos Santos.

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[video] Workaholics - Featurette

"Whether dodging drug tests, tripping with robbers or befriending a predator, it’s all in a days (avoiding) work for three best buds heading into the job market—and looking for the beer aisle. Catch their wildest schemes in one hard-partying first season." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Whether dodging drug tests, tripping with robbers or befriending a predator, it’s all in a day’s (avoiding) work for three best buds heading into the job market—and looking for the beer aisle. Catch their wildest schemes in one hard-partying first season.

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[video] Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory - Behind the Scenes At the Photo Shoot

"The fantasy seems endless for Rob Dyrdek and all of the employees at Dyrdek Enterprises in Downtown Los Angeles. Season 4 kicks off with the return of Rob's good friend and former bodyguard, Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, co-star of the beloved MTV hit series, Rob & Big. Big Black is welcomed warmly into the Fantasy Factory ensemble, moving into his own office in Corpo to run his business, BB enterprises. Along for the adventure once again is Rob's cousin and bonafide mini-mogul, Chris "Drama" Pfaff, the king of the awkward jungle, Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff and the blonde and bubbly, "rapping receptionist," Chanel West Coast. This crew, along with all of the employees of Corpo, help to make Rob's insane ideas and ridiculous adventures more than just a reality, but a way of life. Season highlights include Rob and Big Black fronting a death metal band called "The Bleeding Frogs," the whole cast invading Mardi Gras to rebuild a skate plaza and ride a custom-made float, Rob helping to transform Drama from a "Peckface" into a "Man Dime," forming a dead serious dodgeball team named "The Dodging Devil Donkeys" and watching Rob get run down by a 400-pound Bengal tiger. With special appearances by Justin Bieber, DEVO, Braco the healing gazer, and Rob's Midwestern mom, Patty Dyrdek. Just when you thought his life couldn't get any more obscure and insane, Rob pushes it all to the next level in this new chapter, solidifying it as the most exciting and hilarious season yet." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Catch all the action from the Season 4 photo shoot for Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory with photographer Jamie Cary.

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[video] Chuggington - Brewster's Little Helper / Jet Pack Wilson

"Honking horns! Chuggington is a special place where train engines have come to life. Ride along on the humorous adventures of Koko, Wilson and Brewster, three young trainees learning to ride the rails of life to become full-fledged chuggers!" -- iTunes Store

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Brewster's Little Helper: Zephie admires the ‘big’ chuggers, and wants to pull freight just like them. Brewster is dismissive when she offers to help him - you have to be big and strong to do the things he does. Jet Pack Wilson: The trainees are thrilled to be spending the day training with Action Chugger. He puts them through some intensive stamina exercises, but Wilson just wants to get to the bit where they use jetpacks and fly.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

[music] Mac Miller - On and On

"This precocious Pittsburgh-bred syllable-spitter injects tracks with wide-eyed exuberance. Miller’s infectious braggadocio has made him an Internet sensation, and he’s released music via fellow-PA-phenom Wiz Khalifa’s Rostrum Records. On and On is a downtempo burner featured on Miller’s new EP (On and On and Beyond) that’s sprinkled with piano and spacey accoutrements while the rapper puts it in laidback mode, casually discussing his reality and supersized dreams." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

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[music] Amon Amarth - War Of The Gods



Genre: Metal

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[music] Bibio - Take Off Your Shirt

"The U.K.-based sound sculptor and music producer Stephen Wilkinson dons the name Bibio when he creates his electronically modified take on folk music and dance rhythms. Bibio’s latest album, Mind Bokeh, is filled with the type of sounds we’ve grown to love and expect from him, but we chose Take Off Your Shirt as it surprised us so much. This is a full-on indie rock jam driven by slightly fuzzed guitars and unrelenting drums, festooned with Wilkinson’s melodic, quick-tongued vocals that hit high notes, literally and figuratively." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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[music] Jamie Grace - Hold Me

"When Jamie Grace was only 11 years old, she was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. Now this Atlanta based singer/songwriter is telling her story through contemporary Christian music. The inspirational tune, Hold Me, would be right at home at a campfire sing-along with its feel-good acoustic guitar strumming and tobyMac’s ragga stylings. A catalog of troubles — from bad-day blues to a crisis in time-management — are no match for the soothing power of the Lord." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Christian & Gospel

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[video] Atmosphere - Just for Show



Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

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[music] Chikita Violenta - Tired

"Chikita Violenta has been buzzing on our radar ever since we presented “Roni” as a Single of the Week back in August. But when the Mexico City quartet rocked SXSW with this live performance (available on an EP), the buzz became as deafening as Sonic Youth’s famed feedback. A vision of fuzzy edges, Tired lights up with a hypnotic melisma of electric guitar riffs, aerial synths, and the relentless salvo from a well-timed kickdrum." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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Monday, March 28, 2011

[video] The Fabulous Beekman Boys - Llama Drama

"With their year of sacrifice behind them, but still faced with the reality of living apart, Brent and Josh continue their journey towards growing the Beekman 1802 business enough that Josh can move to the farm full time. Brent takes on the challenge of increasing their sales to one million dollars. Farmer John also has his hands full with a growing goat herd, and of course Polka Spot." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Josh and Brent struggle with still living apart as Brent runs the business in the village and Josh earns a paycheck in the city. Plus resident diva llama Polka Spot no longer wants to be fenced in and her constant escapes are becoming a big problem.

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[video] Breaking In - Sneak Peek

"Contra Security, corporate America's answer to "The A-Team", gives clients a sense of security by first ripping it away. The firm is led by Oz (Christian Slater), a larger-than-life head honcho who is a man of mystery and master of manipulation. The members of the odd squad include alluring bad girl Melanie (Odette Yustman), who is in charge of lock-picking, safe-cracking and heart-breaking; and Cash (Alphonso McAuley), a fanboy who specializes in strategy, logistics and office pranks only a mad genius could think up.
Oz's newest recruit, plucked right out of college, is lovable and charming computer hacker Cameron Price (Bret Harrison). Unfortunately for Cameron, cracking into state-of-the-art security systems is a lot easier than dealing with his co-workers. Between Melanie's sex appeal and Cash's hazing, Cameron has more than a few obstacles to overcome if he wants to cement his status as part of the team and become Oz's go-to guy.
" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Watch a Sneak Peek of Fox's Breaking In, starring Christian Slater, Bret Harrison, Odette Annable, Alphonso McAuley.

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[video] Marcel's Quantum Kitchen - Walk On the Wild Side

"At just 30 years old Marcel Vigneron has already made a name for himself with his polarizing turn as the season two runner-up on Bravo's Emmy Award-winning Top Chef, as the Executive Sous Chef at Jose Andres’ Bazaar and as the head chef at Los Angeles' Bar 210. And now, he's back in a big way with the new Syfy reality series, Marcel's Quantum Kitchen.

The exciting new series will follow Marcel as he begins to explore the next phase of his career. In each episode, Marcel will be hired by a demanding client to produce and pull off extraordinary events and celebrations. Based on the client's requests, Marcel will have to dream up a menu for the affair, from a futuristic four-course meal for Chrysler executives to a new twist on a luau for one of the nations most renowned surfers. He and his team of party planners and sous chefs will oversee the entire production, tapping the depths of their imagination, scientific experimentation, and culinary talent to dream up everything from the decor to a delicious menu that emphasizes Marcel's unparalleled brand of molecular gastronomy. Will Marcel continue to out-do himself?
" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
For his first event, an LA philanthropist hires Marcel to cater an elaborate event to increase awareness for the Wildlife Waystation, an animal refuge and sanctuary based in Los Angeles. After a visit to the Waystation, Marcel and his team strive to create an amazing safari-themed party with animals and their habitats serving as inspiration. Things in the test kitchen get off to a rocky start when members of Marcel’s team perform their tasks too slowly and display negligence that leads to a fire. Matters are further complicated when the client stops by for a tasting and is not necessarily pleased by the all the works-in-progress. The pressure continues to build as Marcel and his team are unable to test all their dishes before the event and are forced to prepare dishes for the first time while hungry guests wait. The spectacular menu includes an edible map, Bird’s Eye Surprise (a 'mozzarella balloon' inside a potato nest), an elaborate edible landscape and 'Himalayan Tiger’s Breath' with liquid nitrogen. The party is brought to life at a beautiful estate with actual exotic animals -- including monkeys, parrots and, pythons -- positioned inside various themed-rooms. A Himalayan tiger completes the experience in a magical back yard setting with ice sculptures and falling snow. The scope of the party is so massive, however, it leaves Marcel and company wondering if they bit off more than they can chew.

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[video] The Problem Solverz - Sneak Peek

"It’s Season 1 of The Problem Sovlerz. Which is good, because apparently a lot of people got problems. Sweetie Creamy’s dad wants to blow up his own ice cream factory, a rogue video game is threatening society, and there’s a memory thief running around stealing everybody’s… what? Never mind, I can’t remember what I was talking about. But the point is The Problem Solverz are they guys to solve all of those problems. You got a problem with that?" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
A sneak peek at the all-new series The Problem Solverz.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

[video] Bert the Conqueror - Sneak Peek

"Everyday guy Bert Kreischer takes on the most hilariously absurd, undeniably thrilling and hands-down insane challenges America's towns have to offer -- the ones the locals say you just gotta try. In season 2, Bert ups the ante with bigger, faster rides and bizarre local competitions you have to see to believe. From El Toro – the tallest, fastest wooden roller coaster in America – to the North American Wife Carrying Championship in Maine, nothing is off limits, for he is...Bert the Conqueror." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Bert's back with an all-new season of challenges from across the USA! Check out this sneak peek.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

[video] Victorious - 7 Secrets: Victoria Justice

"Hit the stage with Tori and the Hollywood Arts superstars! What happens when all the students have to re-audition for spots at Hollywood Arts? Where is the gang headed for Spring Break? And who ends up falling for Jade? All this and more in Season 2 of Victorious!" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Get the inside scoop on 7 unknown secrets of Victoria Justice!

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[video] Green Day - When I Come Around (Live In Japan)



Genre: Alternative

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[music] Art of Dying - Die Trying

"The thunderous wave of guitars may be typical of countless hard-rock bands, but Art of Dying separates itself from the pack with buoyant melodies and optimistic lyrics. On Die Trying, featured on the Canadian five-piece’s new album, Vices and Virtues, frontman Jonny Hetherington sings about fate versus destiny and wanting to give life his all (as opposed to not trying at all) – complemented by tasteful guitar riffs and a tight drum break down." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Straight Line Stitch - Conversion

"Straight Line Stitch has been kicking up dust in the metal world for several years now. The band combines death metal's doublebass pedal-thumping assault with the vocals of Alexis Brown. With her at the lead, the band swerves between extreme, larynx-shredding darkness and more atmospheric pop choruses. Conversion is a strong taste from their newest, The Fight of Our Lives." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] El Trono de Mexico - Te Voy A Amar

"Duranguense favorites El Trono de Mexico return with an album filled with love and loss on Sigo Estando Contigo. Te Voy A Amar begins with the old, familiar sound of a vinyl record spinning on a turntable before breaking into the horn and synth-driven romantic rhythms. It's a song of nostalgia and yet, in the soaring chorus, more than a flash of hope." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Regional Mexicano

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

[video] The Real World - Welcome to Las Vegas

"The Real World Las Vegas is the true story of seven strangers living in a city defined by pleasure, temptation and the excitement of youth. It's a three month journey through the lives of Adam, Dustin, Heather, Leroy, Michael, Naomi, and Nany as they get to know each other, reveal secrets about themselves, -- and experience life like they never have before in a specially designed suite at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Everything in Vegas is on a grander scale, and that comes through loud and clear this season. Romance among the cast members is at an all time high, and as secrets each cast member has brought with them are revealed, those relationships will be challenged and tested. In some cases the relationships will fail the test and in other cases they will come out stronger and deeper." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
The Real World heads back to Las Vegas and the seven strangers move into the Hard Rock Hotel.

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[video] Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers - "Blood Brothers" Trailer

"The mighty Thor has been broken and an envious Loki has seized all of Asgard! Can Odin's most powerful son reclaim the throne that is rightfully his own?" -- iTunes Store

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The mighty Thor has been broken and an envious Loki has seized all of Asgard! Can Odin's most powerful son reclaim the throne that is rightfully his own?

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[video] Four of a Kind - Durst Girls Gone Wild

"There is four times the joy and four times the drama when there are four identical teenage girls living under one roof. Calli, Kendra, Megan and Sarah juggle the demands of their last year of high school as they struggle to find their own identities. Follow the 17-year-old Durst sisters – one of only sixty-three sets of identical quads in the world as Lifetime’s new family reality series Four of a Kind documents the everyday trials, tribulations and emotions that come with adolescence: Including boys, school, homework, sports, and gossip. The sisters stampede through the daily challenges of living in a home with one bathroom, one shared bedroom, and one car...all the while facing the possibility of splitting up. See what lies ahead not just for them, but for their older brother Travis and single mother Naomi as well. As Travis and the girls head off to college, Naomi faces an empty nest for the first time in nineteen years." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
After refusing to do their chores and some very rebellious behavior from Kendra, the girls realize they've been too hard on Mom and decide to clean the house and make her dinner. Can four bickering sisters pull off such a task in time to surprise Mom?

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[video] The Hard Times of RJ Berger - My Name Is RJ Berger

"The Hard Times of RJ Berger orbits the hilariously-hellish lives of a deeply unpopular 15 year-old and his scheming, sex-obsessed best friend, Miles Jenner. Other than pining after the girl of his dreams, Jenny Swanson, receiving daily beatings from the meanest jock in school, Max Owens, and evading the stalker-ish advances of Lily Miran, there really isn’t much excitement in RJ’s life. That is, until his anatomical gift is accidentally exposed to the entire school." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
RJ Berger recaps the events of the first season.

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[music] Aaron Gillespie - We Were Made For You


Genre: Christian & Gospel

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

[music] The Naked and Famous - Young Blood

"The innocent-sounding drum machine and buoyant keyboard at the intro of “Young Blood” by Auckland’s The Naked and Famous may give us happy '80s flashbacks, but singer/lyricist Alisa Xayalith’s effortless vocals and composer/studio wizard Thom Powers’ no-nonsense arrangement quickly anchor the verses in the present. The choruses and bridge, in turn, threaten to float away in a cloud of glorious techno dream pop, and we're blissful throughout." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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[music] Gaelic Storm - Raised on Black and Tans

"Having a featured performance in history's second-highest grossing film isn’t a terrible way to gain exposure. The steerage band in James Cameron’s Titanic was played by the Southern California group Gaelic Storm — which here brings the same energised passion to “I Was Raised on Black & Tans” as it did below deck on that fateful cruise ship. Featuring a fierce fiddle solo by member Jessie Burns, it’s a St. Patrick’s Day anthem for that one time when everyone is indeed a little Irish." -- iTunes Store

Genre: World

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[video] The Strokes - Under Cover of Darkness



Genre: Alternative

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[music] Sin Fang - Summer Echoes

"Each week we’ll be picking music from an independent artist we’re excited about and bringing it to you, for free, as our Indie Spotlight Download. Sin Fang is the name taken by Sindri Már Sigfússon, who spent time making music with the eclectic acoustic/electronic hybrid Seabear. "Slow Lights" is the last track on the new album Summer Echoes, and it captures everything that makes Sigfússon so interesting. First, there's an incessant pop pulse. Then comes a kaleidoscope of sounds — layers of vocals, bubbling electronics, acoustic guitars, and other less readily identifiable pieces. But the chaos is controlled; a guiding force finds a melody that you can happily trace from beginning to end." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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[video] The Joy Formidable - Austere



Genre: Alternative

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[music] Toy Selectah - Sonidero Compay feat. DJ Blass

"Toy Selectah is proud of his hip-hop roots, but this ravertonero also experiments freely across genres — from regional grupero to electro and even nueva cumbia — in his hybrid productions. For “Sonidero Company,” Toy Selectah hooks up with reggaeton rapper DJ Blass and gives his usual dance-factory sound an avant-garde makeover. Vocal pitches are screwed and chopped as ethereal sound effects wash over a shimmying subequatorial riddim." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternativo & Rock Latino

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

[music] LSTN sampler from Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is back with the 13th edition of their LSTN series. Click the link to download your free sampler featuring 23 tracks from artists like Arcade Fire, Akron/Family, and Mogwai. Thanks to Rachel and Cynthia for sending this in.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

[video] The Office: Digital Shorts Collection - The Office: Digital Shorts Collection



Genre: Comedy

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[video] Breakout Kings - Pilot

"After 72 hours, the odds of finding an escaped prisoner drop to less than five percent. Knowing that there are few things more dangerous than a convict on the run, and tired of outdated methods of law enforcement, veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie DuChamp (Laz Alonso) and Ray Zancanelli (Domenick Lombardozzi) decide to take an unorthodox approach to their work: using former fugitives to catch current ones. A&E’s new original drama series Breakout Kings follows Charlie and Ray as they form a special task force composed of the three most elusive convicts Ray ever captured: a former child prodigy and behaviorist/psychiatric expert who excels in psychoanalysis; an ex-gang banger who knows how to work the system, both in prison and on the street; and a sexy expert tracker who learned her trade from her bounty hunter father. With each fugitive they apprehend, the closer the team members get to earning their own freedom. Will the Breakout Kings wait that long for their reward, or will they try to score by going on the run themselves?" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Two U.S. Marshals run a special task force that uses convicted felons to catch dangerous criminals who've escaped from prison. Every time they successfully nail the fugitive(s) they get to shave one month off of their own sentences. Laz Alonso, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jimmi Simpson, Malcolm Goodwin, Serinda Swan and Brooke Nevin star in A&E's new original drama series.

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[video] Beast Hunter - Behind the Scenes

"Join host Pat Spain as he travels the globe in search of mythical creatures, immersing himself amongst the tribes, people and cultures on his quest to find the truth between fact and fiction." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Go behind the scenes with Beast Hunter host, Pat Spain.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

[music] Timothy Bloom - 'Til the End of Time (feat. V)

"Turn down the lights. At first accompanied solely by bluesy guitar, Timothy Bloom’s silky, unfettered vocals simmer with a pouring of emotion. The gorgeous, heartfelt, and low-key delivery is joined by minimal foot-stomp-like percussion and then female chanteuse V makes a powerful, resounding entrance. The mingling voices make for a perfect pairing and their loving dialogue (about being together until the end of time) makes us think this could be the first-dance song at the next wedding you attend. This song is featured on Bloom’s new EP, which also includes a few live tracks and the ’Til the End of Time music video." -- iTunes Store

Genre: R&B/Soul

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[music] Wye Oak - Holy Holy - Single

"Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack love their home state so much that they’ve named their band after Maryland’s graceful state tree, the Wye Oak. The music they create is equally beautiful — rooted in Americana folk melodies but with elements of experimental noise. On Holy Holy, Wasner’s ashen vocals are buried under a muddy guitar line, but the unbridled emotion comes in loud and clear." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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[music] Gustavo Galindo - Barco de Papel

"Gustavo Galindo is a Mexican-American singer/songwriter who’s adept at creating glorious love songs in both Spanish and English. For Barco de Papel, Galindo chose the Romance language of his ancestors. Rippling with strident guitar strumming and smoothed over with climactic string section, Barco de Papel soars as Galindo contemplates the uncertainty of love." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternativo & Rock Latino

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Monday, March 7, 2011

[video] Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back - Premiere Sneak Peek

"In the second season of Style's inspiring docu-series, students return for another semester at Wellspring Academy to continue their ongoing battle against childhood obesity. Familiar faces like Scotty, Tanisha and Emily are back on campus along with a new batch of students struggling with their weight. As with all of Wellspring's new recruits, adjusting to life in a weight-loss boarding school is not easy--and not everyone is willing to put in the work. Newbie Haley is faced with the reality of being Wellspring's heaviest student, weighing in at 511 pounds--something Tanisha understands all too well. Scotty's weight continues to fluctuate, and Carsyn feels she was misled on just how intense the program would be. With a team of fitness experts, nutritionists, coaches, and therapists making it their primary goal to teach the teens how to live a healthy lifestyle, will the students make it a priority to stay on program?" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Take a look at the Wellspring students' weight-loss journeys and sneak a peek at what's happening in Season 2. Download full episodes here, beginning Tuesday, March 8.

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[video] Mrs. P Presents - Mountain Dog/Lucky the Bamboo Chopper

"Who's that lady with the red hair and the red Ferrari? Mrs. P is an explorer, amateur paleontologist, book lover, party girl, and race car driver. She's seen the world's fattest housecat (140 pounds!) and met (and got sick on) the Queen of England. And please pay no attention to the rumors about her and Santa Claus — they're just friends. Most of all, though, Mrs. P loves reading the world's best stories to kids. From beside the crackling fire of her Magical Library, Mrs. P brings to life the original versions of Grimm's Fairy Tales, the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, Beatrix Potter, and many, many more. Perfect entertainment for road trips, before bedtime, or anytime, Mrs. P's stories will help younger kids with their reading skills and take everyone on incredible adventures of the imagination!

Mrs. P Presents offers original videos produced by a top Hollywood production team and released throughout the year. Mrs. P's goal is to spark imaginations and make reading an adventure. Starring Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show) as Mrs P.
" -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Grand Prize winners in the 2nd annual Mrs. P “Be-a-Famous Writer” Contest. “Mountain Dog” the story of a beloved pet that disappears during a family’s move to a new home. “Lucky the Bamboo Chopper,” the fable of a young panda bear who learns an important life lesson.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

[music] R.E.M. - ÜBerlin



Genre: Rock

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

[video] Miranda Cosgrove - Dancing Crazy



Genre: Pop

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[music] Beady Eye - The Beat Goes On

"Oasis “was once the rage” (to quote Sonny & Cher’s “The Beat Goes On”), and we were mad for it when the Manchester lads splashed on the scene in the mid-'90s. Now frontman Liam Gallagher and some of his ex-Oasis 'mates (sans brother Noel) keep the stone rolling, banding-up as Beady Eye. Although this version of The Beat Goes On sounds like a '60s song, it’s an original tune featured on the Britpoppers' debut, Different Gear, Still Speeding. Amidst a nothing-to-get-hung-about melody, Gallagher’s bright-eyed vocals are a distinct departure from his signature sneering, as he delivers earnest lines like “It’s not the end of the world; it’s not even the end of the day.”" -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Lucinda Williams - Buttercup

"A new release from singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams is embraced with the same enthusiastic passion as a new film from Terrence Malick or a novel by Ann Patchett. Buttercup is a thematically empowered blues number, infused with soulful organ, nonchalant electric guitar, and Williams’ effortlessly charismatic vocal. It’s also the opening track of her latest album, Blessed, which was produced by Don Was (The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt) and features contributions from Elvis Costello and power-popper Matthew Sweet." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Rock

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[music] Alexander - Truth

"If you’ve heard songs by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros or Ima Robot, you’re already familiar with the work of Alexander Ebert, lead singer and frontman of those bands. His new solo single, Truth, is a deeply philosophical meditation on trust, faith, and ultimately self-awareness. The steady shake of tambourines and whistle bursts gives this brambly folk tune an eerie Spaghetti Western vibe that lingers long after the music ceases." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternative

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