Saturday, February 8, 2014

No Money for Music: Week of January 26, 2014

This week Google featured upcoming R&B artists in addition to its regular weekly picks. Beyond that, you could download singles from Lana Del Rey and Warpaint. Additionally if you didn’t like the iTunes pick from Vance Joy, you could get the new U2 single that was advertised during the big American football game. Check out all the songs featured on the following list.


Google Play Free Songs of the Day

Monday, January 27


From the Album
Intersections


Lyrics about a shooting disturb this otherwise gentle acoustic strum from Chicago indie/emo singer-songwriter Evan Weiss. – Eric Grandy, Google Play

Tuesday, January 28


From the Album
Absolute Power


On this underground classic from 2002, Kansas City indie rap icon Tech N9ne morphs Falco’s “Rock Me Amadeus” into a genuine hip-hop banger. – Andrew Nosnitsky, Google Play

Wednesday, January 29


From the Album
Half Shadows


TOKiMONSTA, born Jennifer Lee in L.A., made her name as a beatmaker, but the new-wavy “Clean Slate” shows equally sharp songwriting chops. – Michaelangelo Matos, Google Play

Thursday, January 30

From the Album
Last Time


Berlin electronic trio Moderat indulge their moody synth-pop side as much as their rhythmic tricks on this sumptuous ballad. – Michaelangelo Matos, Google Play

Friday, January 31


From the Album
Summer Knights


Rising Brooklyn hip-hop nostalgist Joey Bada$$ links with dancehall singer Collie Buddz for this roots-rap head-nodder. – Andre Nosnitsky, Google Play

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R&B 2014: Artists to Watch
All month long, Google Play Music is highlighting crucial artists to watch in 2014. From rising stars to returning veterans, artists readying hotly anticipated releases to those still garnering rumors and buzz, these are the acts we can’t wait to see what’s next for in 2014. Each week, we’ll be covering a different genre or genres. This week, we take a look at R&B's hottest prospects for the year ahead.
by the Google Play Team











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Halftime All-Stars




U2







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Also Free on Google Play

Once Upon a Dream (from "Maleficent") (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)




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iTunes Single of the Week

Riptide
Vance Joy


Vance Joy is the alias of Melbourne-raised singer/songwriter James Keogh, who scored an Australian platinum plaque for his single “Riptide.” Included on the debut EP, god Loves You When You’re Dancing, this acoustic guitar-driven indie pop tune leans in a folksy direction while Keogh trills playful lyrics about getting swept up by a mysterious lady who is the “closest thing to Michelle Pfeiffer that you’ve ever seen.” The pure, head-over-heels delight in Joy’s acrobatic vocal results in an infectious, rousing sing-along.

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Also Free on iTunes

Invisible (RED) Edit Version
U2


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Starbucks Pick of the Week

Song My Love Can Sing
Doug Paisley


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