Brooklyn Vegan — U2 surprised the world last week when they announced their new album, Songs of Innocence, was ready to be heard and being given away by iTunes. What iTunes users soon realized is they were getting whether they wanted it... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — U2’s invasion of iTunes libraries with the group’s new album “Songs of Innocence” may not have put the Irish band back on top of the sales chart, but that doesn’t mean the impact of last week’s stunt can’t be seen. more info

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NME — Some 24 of the band's titles have reached the top 200 of the iTunes chart globally more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — I had originally planned to just do a post using my U2 chapter from my book.  Yet, with all the controversy surrounding the new U2 release, I felt like I needed to comment.  If you don't know, U2 released their new album this week (Songs of Inn... more info

Stereogum — Grimes made an album that sucked and scrapped it. U2 made an album that sucked and snuck it into your iTunes. And as for albums that don’t suck, Arcade Fire’s Funeral turns ten years old tomorrow. It’s not just an instant-classic, but the rare ... more info

NME — Odd Future rapper asks "You couldn't come up with an actual marketing idea?" more info

Stereogum — It’s pretty brave to come out against the new U2 album that was dropped onto everyone’s computer last week, considering all the unanimous praise it’s gotten. (Well…) Leave it to Tyler, The Creator to go against the grain: “GET OFF MY FUCKIN... more info

L.A. Times - News — THE PLAYER The space settings are highly detailed in “Destiny,” but the gunplay is familiar. (Bungie / Activision) The opening moments of “Destiny” are mesmerizing. It’s a Mars landing, complete with sparkling views of our galaxy and... more info

Perez Hilton — Hmmm, we guess soft-rock ballads aren't as popular as Apple thought! Last Tuesday, Apple gifted its iTunes users with a free U2 album, Songs of Innocence. What was intended as a kind gesture has actually become a nightmare for some of Apple's million... more info