The new system needs to be adjusted. I'm not sure wha the answer is but artists seem to really dislike streaming models. Unless you're a new artists, Spotify services are probably awesome. If your established, like Taylor Swift, Spotift is your enemy.
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U2's Bono on Collaborating With Apple: 'They Let Us Into the Labs'
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philbeeney
macrumors 6502
Speak for yourself. I'm very content in having a physical copy of music that is mine to own and one that nobody can take from me.
BruceEBonus
macrumors 65816
Ha ha. I like it 🙂
I heard a sneak preview of Bono's solo album.
It's got a similar sound to the stuff he's done with U2, only less Edgy.
I don't know if "skyrocketed" is the right word, but it sold better than any other album this year.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...becomes-the-first-platinum-album-of-the-year/
However, this is definitely something that only works for a massive artist with an extremely loyal fan base such as Swift's. Taylor is the exception to the music industry's decline. There is no real correlation with her pulling her music off Spotify and her album going platinum.
Yeah, that's fine if that's what you want. No one is saying that you don't have a right to own your music. But, that doesn't mean that streaming services are not popular and rising in utility. iTunes' declining sales is proof of that.
Music ownership doesn't have to die for streaming to be successful.
This whole thing has been a masterstroke by U2, and still is.
They have got more publicity than they could ever have hoped.
And have proven by their recent appearances promoting the album that they are still the greatest band in the world.
They are becoming more relevant by the day, even if they haven't been for a while.
The only people complaining are a few geeks on here, who for weeks now have been proving just how sad they really are. Some people just like to moan and need to get a real life.
They have got more publicity than they could ever have hoped.
And have proven by their recent appearances promoting the album that they are still the greatest band in the world.
They are becoming more relevant by the day, even if they haven't been for a while.
The only people complaining are a few geeks on here, who for weeks now have been proving just how sad they really are. Some people just like to moan and need to get a real life.
tevion5
macrumors 68000
Systems like Bandcamp are already in place. The issue today for musicians is not distribution, it's notoriety. And this is something the Labels can exclusively provide. Unless of course, you are already a billionaire.
JPSaltzman
macrumors 6502
The Apple+U2 problems is just another sign of the outdated model. U2 hasn't been relevant since the 90's.
They would have been better off making a deal with a more modern group that represents the current music buying generation. Instead, off going with someone like Tame Impala, they went with U2.
Tim, Jimmy, and Bono are just your typical white male business men complaining they are not making as much money as they used to.
They would have been better off making a deal with a more modern group that represents the current music buying generation. Instead, off going with someone like Tame Impala, they went with U2.
Tim, Jimmy, and Bono are just your typical white male business men complaining they are not making as much money as they used to.
I really doubt all of these musicians "collaborating" with Apple are adding any value other than some questionable publicity.
GoCubsGo
macrumors Nehalem
U2 was very relevant to me growing up and in my early adult years. U2 lost me after 2004. I think even then I was sticking with their music for the sake of history. Regardless, they somehow find ways to put themselves back in the news and this effort, while pretty much last ditch if you ask me, has done just that.
I don't know about anyone else, but iTunes to me is just a place where my music library is stored and accessed. I didn't care about album extras or anything of the sort. I didn't question why I could not interact with the album art and iTunes was always just in the background. It remains that way for me unless something truly groundbreaking happens, like people pop out of the screen to chill with me while I listen to music.
I don't know about anyone else, but iTunes to me is just a place where my music library is stored and accessed. I didn't care about album extras or anything of the sort. I didn't question why I could not interact with the album art and iTunes was always just in the background. It remains that way for me unless something truly groundbreaking happens, like people pop out of the screen to chill with me while I listen to music.
Rogifan
macrumors Penryn
Queue all the 14 year olds whining about U2s relevance. Settle down children, adults listen to music too. I'm sure Taylor Swift has something wonderful/relevant for you in the works.
As far as I'm concerned, relevance has to do with your impact on the world, and you'd be hard pressed to find another band that does as much. U2s has raised more money to fight Aids then most of you will ever have in your life time. Meanwhile your "relevant" band is angsting about their daddy again, quick go ask your daddy if he'll buy it for you!
As far as I'm concerned, relevance has to do with your impact on the world, and you'd be hard pressed to find another band that does as much. U2s has raised more money to fight Aids then most of you will ever have in your life time. Meanwhile your "relevant" band is angsting about their daddy again, quick go ask your daddy if he'll buy it for you!
TsunamiTheClown
macrumors 6502a
Bono is a great entertainer. Every time i read an interview of this guy i can't stop laughing. I want to see a Bono 3D.
It is just an indication of how out of touch Apple is. It is drowning in corporate culture and especially corporate rock.
gugy
macrumors 601
I think what could be interesting when you buy a digital album is to have some sort of a companion app that tells a story about the development of the album and songs. A very visual oriented piece where you could have videos, lyrics, informations, etc.
There are so many cool, well designed apps out there, if they take that into the albums it could make very interesting downloading digital music.
There are so many cool, well designed apps out there, if they take that into the albums it could make very interesting downloading digital music.
Thats not necessarily because they prefer streaming. Im more of the opinion that its because its easier to get it froma friend on a USB stick. People are far happier getting stuff for free, (unless its U2s crappy albums).
I haven't had more than a single listen of their last three albums, but to think they have become irrelevant since 1995 is a bit optimistic. They sell. I haven't figured out why... but the evidence is there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_concert_tours
They are a very smart business, consistently in the public eye year after year.
copykris
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as an artist (and i use the term lightly here) she is free to explore whatever avenue she feels compensates her best for her efforts
Just as long as the don't remove the option for the iTunes "spreadsheet" view.
It's been around since the beginning and may not be cool anymore but it works best... for me, anyway.
It's been around since the beginning and may not be cool anymore but it works best... for me, anyway.
bono/u2 relevance in music and politics are two very different things.
and money raised by u2, project red or whatever can not just be credited to the seller but to the consumer as well.
maybe they wouldnt need to raise all this money for people and causes if u2 and co paid their taxes.
Totally agree. I'm just saying that it isn't great for consumers and that Apple needs to address it to bring stability and validity to whatever streaming product they're going to release.
"We're best friends with the artists, so you can be confident that all of your favorite music will be available in
Music." is a great resolution to a current problem with other services and a wonderful marketing message.