Artists and labels have a new way to strengthen ties to fans and
make them buy more music: mobile phone apps, which could be the new
MySpace page.

An iPhone app might seem like an awkward way to distribute music
when the device also supports podcasts and the iTunes music store, but
the apps' versatility gives bands a great way to draw their fans closer.

Recording artist Pink is the first (updated) to make waves in this area with a free iPhone app called "P!nk's Funhouse" (iTunes link), according to Billboard,
which includes 30-second previews from her upcoming album, news, photos
and other "essentials to connect you to Pink's music." Others rumored
to be working on similar applications include Fall Out Boy and Snow Patrol, while Nine Inch Nails plans to release a special version of the iPhone app Tap Tap Revenge that will let players tap along with various NIN songs.

IPhone apps are becoming a viable platform for the promotion and distribution of music.

LINK (via Listening Post)