Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Annoyed With Apple Over U2 Release

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason says he’s annoyed that Apple got off “scot free” following the troubled release of U2’s latest album Songs of Innocence. The LP was automatically downloaded onto all Apple subscribers’ iTunes accounts upon release. Speaking with GQ, Mason says that the Irish rockers seemed to have taken all the heat.More »

By on January 17, 2015

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason says he’s annoyed that Apple got off “scot free” following the troubled release of U2’s latest album Songs of Innocence. The LP was automatically downloaded onto all Apple subscribers’ iTunes accounts upon release. Speaking with GQ, Mason says that the Irish rockers seemed to have taken all the heat. “It’s made everyone think again about how they want their music delivered, given or sold. It highlights a vital aspect to the whole idea of music in the 21st century,” he began. “What’s also interesting is that Apple seem to have got off scot-free. No-one’s blaming them. Apple has done great things, but it has also contributed to the devaluation process.” He also called Apple “rather pass