It’s getting easier to be a fan

by Michelle Lentz

Technology is making it easier to be a fan of your favorite rock star. Not only are there a myriad of music listening web apps out there, but there’s MySpace Music. Now, you can take your fandom to your iPhone.

Interscope Geffen A&M is launching iPhone applications for five of its artists, through a partnership with mobile firm Kyte. The five are Lady Gaga, the Pussycat Dolls, Soulja Boy, the All American Rejects, and Keri Hilson. The free apps include video content, branding, and advertising, click-through links to buy music and merchandise, RSSto pull in news updates, and chat, comments and sharing.

According to Ted Mico, executive VP of digital for Interscope Geffen A&M, “Kyte allows us to easily deliver iPhone and iPod touch apps that connect our artists with their fans in a fully immersive, interactive experience.”  The apps go live in the app store today.