Apple has a new feature on iTunes called “iTunes Pass.” Basically you buy this pass for a certain artist or group and you’ll automatically receive anything new that they release into the iTunes store during a set period of time.
iTunes Pass media can include songs, albums, music videos, and more, all delivered in DRM-free iTunes Plus format, some of which may be exclusive to the Pass. In addition, customers will be emailed when new Pass content is available, and will also receive a final email once all content associated with a Pass has been delivered.
Apple is kicking off the program in conjunction with Depeche Mode’s upcoming album “Sounds of the Universe” For $18.99 the cost of the Depeche Mode iTunes Pass customers will be able to download the band’s new single “Wrong” and an exclusive remix of “Oh Well” in advance before gaining access to the full album and bonus tracks when they’re released on April 21.