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U2, could get a Bargin.

This weeks announcement that U2 was releasing their new album, Songs of Innocence, for free was met with both joy from the fans and questions on why they would use such a tactic.

Obviously, the move will hurt the actual sales of the album when it is released in mid-October, so there had to be more to the deal than meets the eye.

A message from Bono on the official Facebook page on Tuesday may shed some light on the situation. In it, he says that a second album, Songs of Experience, is just around the corner.

We're collaborating with Apple on some cool stuff over the next couple of years, innovations that will transform the way music is listened to and viewed. We'll keep you posted. If you like Songs of Innocence, stay with us for Songs of Experience. It should be ready soon enough. although I know I've said that before. 

The band also won't be going broke over the Innocence promotion. Apple has paid both U2 and their record company, Universal, a fee as a blanket royalty, one that is being reported as worth up to $100 million.

The basis for all of the new strategy can, most likely, go to the band's new manager, Guy Oseary, who took over the reigns a year ago. His innovative moves have been guiding Madonna's career for many years and it looks like it may also be reinvigorating U2's.

Primal sadness 


Robert 'Throb' Young has been found dead in his apartment at age 49. Young died on September 9.

Sussex Police have confirmed that the death was 'not suspicious'.

Robert 'Throb' Young was an early member of Primal Scream with Bobby Gillespie who he met at Kings Park Secondary School as students. In 1984 they formed Primal Scream. Young was the original bass player and later switched to guitar.

Young left the band in 2006 due to personal issues.

Robert 'Throb' Young leaves behind two sons Brandon and Miles, his current wife Rachel and former partner Jane.

Young's former bandmate, and Stone Roses member, Mani confirmed the news in a message posted on Primal Scream's forum, sating: "Robert young, AKA the throb, passed away this weekend in hove. Truly devastating news.


Bigger than the Beatles......svvvt!!

One Direction have surpassed yet another world record following the announcement of their brand new album 'FOUR'. 

Album track 'Fireproof' has become the most downloaded free track in history, in just 24 hours. The song was downloaded 1,089,278 times in the limited 24 hours it was available to fans.

The album's launch on Monday was Announced with the free giveaway of 'Fireproof'. Since then the album has hit number 1 on the iTunes Album Chart in an incredible 67 countries on pre-orders alone. Last year the boys' third album 'Midnight Memories' debuted at top spot in 39 countries, and went on to become the top selling album of 2013 worldwide.

'Fireproof' is written by Louis and Liam with John Ryan, Jamie Scott and Julian Bunetta.

'FOUR' will be released on November 17th 2014.