Tagged: music - 4/31 - Free People Blog

Any time I go upstairs to our web studio I find myself subconsciously singing or humming along to the awesome music they play. It is an upbeat, eclectic mix of old and new music that never fails to lift my spirits. (…) Read more »

Deciding on my ten favorite albums of 2012 is no easy task. It’s fun to look back on all the new music that came out this year, though, and bring some amazing songs and albums back to the forefront of my mind.  It’s interesting to think about all the new bands I was introduced to (…) Read more »

As the year winds down, it seems like the music scene slows down a bit and magazines and radio stations focus on end of the year lists and countdowns, rehashing the best and worst of the last year.  So when I heard the new song from Phosphorescent this week, it was like a breath of (…) Read more »

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Holiday Mixtape Contest! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all of your entries – there were so many beautiful songs and such a lovely mood to the playlists overall, it was very difficult to select a winner. (…) Read more »

It’s been a little while since a new album came out that has really blown me away (not since these, and the new Neil Young) – but there have been some new singles popping up that have me really excited about the upcoming albums from these bands! (…) Read more »

It’s time for another mixtape contest! I absolutely love making mixes, but I also love listening to mixes that other people make – our last contest was so much fun and opened my ears to so many amazing songs.  For those of you who don’t remember or are recently joining us, here’s how it will (…) Read more »

UPDATE: This post originally ran on September 13th 2012 but with the recent launch of our new UK site we wanted to bring it back! Do you agree with our list? One of my favorite things about the UK is the music. Many of my favorite bands (including my top three favorites of all time) (…) Read more »

Following up their spring release, Americana, Neil Young & Crazy Horse are back with a new album of rocking tunes titled Psychedelic Pill. (…) Read more »

UPDATE: This post originally ran on June 30th 2012, but since we’re rained in today it seemed appropriate to share it again :). If you’re on the east coast, hope you’re staying safe and dry! (…) Read more »

The good-natured rivalry between The Rolling Stones and The Beatles has gone down in history and why wouldn’t it; they were two British bands of similar ages that launched in the same era. The Beatles vs. The Stones is a notorious debate and we want to hear your voices. (…) Read more »

Every once in a while there’s a lull in the calendar of new music releases but then it picks back up again and I find myself with a handful of new albums that I can’t stop listening to! Today I wanted to share three new albums that I love – sample them below and let (…) Read more »