iOS apps for music fans
Thanks to the digital music revolution, we can now enjoy virtually unlimited music almost anywhere. But we also lost something when we gained the ability to push the play button and listen for hours on end: In many ways, we pay less attention to what we're listening to. Now there are apps for that, too.
Bjork was on to something when she released her Biophilia album and its accompanying app in 2011. Each of the ten songs on the album had its own experience within the app, allowing people to explore the themes. She created an immersive musical experience—and caught the front end of a new way of listening.
Other artists and record labels are experimenting with apps, too, and in different ways. From big names like Lady Gaga to golden oldies like Crosby, Stills and Nash, musical acts are reinventing mobile music yet again. The apps present fans with a much richer experience than a single digital music file could.
Start simple: Official apps
If you're a fan of a popular musician, they probably have an official app. Taylor Swift, Madonna, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Gaslight Anthem—these are just a few of the music acts who offer free official apps for iOS (and in many cases Android). The apps serve as hubs for videos and news about the artists, and let you listen to music samples and buy the full tracks. You can also chat with other fans.
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