Apple backs Tim Arnold and 'Super Connected' after delivery setback

An open letter to Apple supported by The Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson, 10cc’s Kevin Godley and Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp has led Apple and Ditto Music to finally solve the delayed distribution of the new album ‘Super Connected’ by independent artist and awardee of the Help Musicians Charity, Tim Arnold.



The album has received unanimous praise in the music press since it was released on the 5th May, including 4-star reviews in Mojo and The Times. However, the album was not available on Apple Music at the time of release.

In February, Arnold was told by Ditto Music that Apple Music would not allow the album on their platform unless he removed one of the album tracks (Track 6: ‘A Commercial Break’ featuring Stephen Fry).



Famous entertainment figures from the music, film and theatre industry all signed Arnold's open letter to Apple, supporting his plea to release the album.

The story was published by musician/author John Robb in Louder Than War on 3rd July. On the 4th July, Ditto Music finally delivered the album to Apple Music.

‘Super Connected’ revolves around the theme of the dominance of big tech and it’s effects on mental health (Arnold was diagnosed with autism during the making of the album).



Throughout the 6 month period that begun with Arnold’s original submission of the album, Ditto Music maintained that the block on the album stemmed from a single track, a parody sketch featuring actor Stephen Fry humorously extolling the virtues of the "iHead" (a fictional headset in the first video taken from the album).

Although Arnold conceived the "iHead" in 2018, it has drawn parallels with the 2023 unveiling of Apple's Vision Pro, reported in tech news outlet 9To5Mac.com on 5th July.

Currently supported by the Help Musicians charity, the self-releasing DIY artist said:

“I’m delighted and relieved that ‘Super Connected’ is now on Apple Music. I’m grateful to everyone who made that happen.”

Tim Arnold’s ‘Super Connected’ is now on Apple Music.

Learn more about Super Connected here.