Hype Machine for iOS

Hype Machine is a fun way to follow the music you love and find new sounds to jam to by following the top blogs in the industry. You can get info on new, hot artists, listen to current popular tracks, and visit iTunes to purchase songs right from the app.

Pros

Always new: This app always leads with the latest popular artists, tracks, and blog entries, so every time you check in, you're sure to find something new and interesting to investigate. The home page features Popular Artists Now, Popular Tracks, your own customized Feed with content from the blogs you add, and a Featured Blog section.

Direct sharing: When you find something so good you want to broadcast it to the world, you can share it to Facebook and Twitter immediately right from the app. That way, you can make sure your friends don't miss out on the great things you're discovering even if they don't use the app, themselves.

Cons

Connection required: This app requires an Internet connection, so if you're in a place without service, or if you have a device like an iPod that doesn't connect over cellular networks, you won't always be able to access the music or content you're looking for.

Bottom Line

Anyone who loves music will enjoy poking around in this app. It's full of all kinds of information and great music to listen to, and it costs $3.99. So if you're looking for something new to try or just want to keep up with your favorite artists, this app is worth checking out.

* Fix for a potential crash when returning to the app