Oct 17th, 2014
Last week Apple and U2 made music history by offering the Irish outfits’ latest release, Songs of Innocence, as a free download to all iTunes users. Whilst undoubtedly having financial motives for both parties, the move is also a strong statement in support of the album format.
U2’s manager Guy Oseary recently told Billboard magazine that: “The band really wants people to engage with albums, they want them to support the art form of artwork and lyrics and video content and just get into their music in a much different way than an MP3 file. This is a long relationship.”
There are rumours that Apple are working on high-def audio support for iOS 8, but it seems that this latest collaboration could be part of a new plans to develop ways of interacting with lyric and artwork content whilst enjoying an album from a mobile device.
Whether or not it will spur more creative strategies to prolong the lifespan of the album remains to be seen, but it bodes well to see a band like U2 making these kinds of moves in support of the beloved LP format.
#SaveTheAlbum
New Release: Silence Is Gliding – Marconi Union
Marconi UnionApr 16th, 2025
“It’s the idea of switching the engines off and freeing yourself from the noise of everyday life.”
“It’s the idea of switching the engines off and freeing yourself from the noise of everyday life.”
Essential Ambient | Curated by Glenn Gregory
Apr 15th, 2025
Essential Ambient, as curated by Heaven 17 & Honeyroot frontman Glenn Gregory
Essential Ambient, as curated by Heaven 17 & Honeyroot frontman Glenn Gregory
Marconi Union – New Album and Single | The Fear of Never Landing
Marconi UnionMar 20th, 2025
Their twelfth studio album, The Fear of Never Landing, is set for release 6th June. The news is paired with the release of first single Eight Miles High Alone, and accompanied by the official music video.
Their twelfth studio album, The Fear of Never Landing, is set for release 6th June. The news is paired with the release of first single Eight Miles High Alone, and accompanied by the official music video.
Just a Thought – As a Matter of Fact… | September 2024
Sep 5th, 2024
“”If everything isn’t black & white, I say, “why the hell not”… – John Wayne
“”If everything isn’t black & white, I say, “why the hell not”… – John Wayne
Just a Thought – Here Comes The Sun | July 2024
Jul 18th, 2024
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky, Let your soul and spirit fly.”
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky, Let your soul and spirit fly.”
Just a Thought – 3 Meditations on the Good Life | June 2024
Jun 24th, 2024
“Every day I wake up and smile,
Twenty four hours lie ahead of me.
I vow to live each moment fully
And look at all beings with compassionate eyes.”
“Every day I wake up and smile,
Twenty four hours lie ahead of me.
I vow to live each moment fully
And look at all beings with compassionate eyes.”
Jogging House – Capsule
May 9th, 2024
“I see ambient music as a positive force in our world. It can’t change it but it might be strong enough to inspire people, to help them heal and to spread optimism.”
“I see ambient music as a positive force in our world. It can’t change it but it might be strong enough to inspire people, to help them heal and to spread optimism.”