NME — The album was announced at the iPhone 6 launch and simultaneously placed online more info

Time — What you'll hear on Songs of Innocence, as long as you subscribe to iTunes more info

Stereogum — U2 just pulled a Beyoncé plus a Jay Z. As of a few minutes ago, the band’s new album Songs Of Innocence was delivered for free to all iTunes customers, just after U2 performed new single “The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)” on stage at the Flint Cen... more info

The Telegraph — Neil McCormick gives the first verdict on the new U2 album, Songs of Innocence, which was announced at the Apple iPhone and iWatch launch more info

Mercury News, California — Will U2 perform at the Apple iPhone launch event? Find out here. more info

Stereogum — Apple is getting ready to roll out the iPhone 6, and rumors are flying that U2 will be involved somehow. The Apple gossip site 9 To 5 Mac received a tip Wednesday suggesting Bono and company would have something to do with the product launch, with sp... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Booty, beauty, beats and Kate Bush. Below, a rundown of some of what happened this week in popular music.  more info

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NME — Queens Of The Stone Age frontman challenges U2 singer in the name of charity more info

NME — Reports had previously suggested the LP could be pushed back more info