Author: Austin Krueger

Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Fitz and the Tantrums

Fitz and the Tantrums listens like an amazingly upbeat album that would be simply a blast to see performed live. This record gets your toes tapping and has you singing along in the car or later in your head. It’s that contagious ear worm quality that takes a really solid effort and puts it over the top and will keep you coming back. Take a listen (and score it on the cheap!).
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Wolfmother

Wolfmother started in Australia but took the U.S. by storm. Their self-titled album reached #22 on the charts and you've likely heard their tunes on TV and in movies—but they may be new to you anyway. Give this album a listen today because it just might be your own personal white unicorn.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin simply changed music history, and this album was the start of it all. The album is considered a masterpiece and has sold roughly 15 million copies worldwide. If you've never given this iconic band a listen, then today is the day. If you have? You can listen to this one many more times.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Billie Eilish

Billie and her brother co-wrote nearly the entire record and he handled all the production—which happened in her apartment rather than a stuido. In six short months, five tracks have been released as commercial singles and the album as a whole has received nothing but praise. She’s managed to top the charts in twenty different countries including reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Cyndi Lauper

Today’s featured artist is either teetering on iconic status, or maybe with over 50 million albums sold and victories at the Grammys, Tonys, Emmys, VMAs, Billboard Awards and AMAs, she's already there. She's inspired countless current female artists, dabbled in film, Broadway, and has become a strong activist—but her first album is the '80s revisted. Have some fuh-uhn and take a listen today.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Three Dog Night

This is one of those sneaky bands. You hear the name and think you may know a track or two, but when you start digging into their catalog, you know 10 or even 20. Even more interesting? They hit the top and stayed there by singing and playing other people's songs. Give this "one" a shot today (ha!) and rediscover a great group.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Lil Nas X

If you’ve somehow been sheltered away from all pop culture the last few months, maybe you missed Lil Nas X's crazy blend of rap and country. His first hit started with social media and became embroiled in controversy—which only pushed him to further success and visibility. His follow-up release of an extended play album is an interesting blend of hip hop, country and a little punk rock. For less than $4, it's worth a listen.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Toby Keith

If you haven't heard any Toby Keith now's the perfect chance to give him a listen. It’s safe to say this album, Unleashed, created the Toby Keith fans know today. It was Keith’s seventh studio album, his highest-selling to date, and would go on to produce four hit singles including one that spent six weeks at the top of the charts. The album itself would also go on to top the Billboard 200, no small feat for a country record.
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