The Roots' New Album: There's an App for That
Taking a leaf out of Björk's book, hip-hop band The Roots are diving headfirst into the integration of albums with smart phone techonology. Just this week the group made their brand new album undun available for streaming on NPR's website — and today they're rolling out an exclusive app to enrich the listening experience. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBjörk Provides Explanation for Album Delay
Björk announced earlier this month that the release of her forthcoming eighth studio album, Biophilia, would be pushed back from Sept. 27 to Oct. 11, yet no reason was given. Yesterday, however, Björk herself released an explanation. read more
Found in: Music, NewsRock & Roll Hall of Fame Debuts 500-Song App
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in partnership with app developer Sideways, has created a new iOS (Apple’s mobile operating system) app.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDavid Bowie To Release Golden Years iPhone App And EP
On June 6, David Bowie will release an EP containing remixes of the 1975 single "Golden Years" as well as an iPhone app, which will allow fans to remix original multi-tracks and share them. read more
Found in: Music, NewsRolling Stones, Rush and Nirvana Receive iPad Apps
Universal Music Group is reviving classic albums with brand new iPad apps.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsVirgin Mobile Unveils Updated Music App
Virgin Mobile USA announced the second generation of its social networking music application, VIRGIN MOBILE LIVE 2.0.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSXSW Unveils Schedule App for iPhones, iPads and Droids
There will be a lot going on at SXSW this year, and to ensure concert-goers make the most of their experience, SXSW GO is now available for iPhones, iPads and Androids.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsCornhole All-Stars iPhone App (Awesome of the Day)
If you're not familiar with the game of cornhole, it's the best (if most unfortunately named) of the lawn sports, just nudging out ladder golf and bocce ball. Two teams of two take turns tossing bean bags at a sloped board with a hole in it. A bag on the board is worth one point and a bag in the hole is worth three. Part of the fun is knocking the other players bags off the board and knocking your own into the hole. I've found that my tosses are much more accurate when I have a bottle of beer... read more
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