Beats Music hits pause on new users one day after launch

Beats Music
Beats dropping indeed

Well, that was fast.

Just one day after launching in the US, Beats Music has shut the door on letting new users join in the streaming music fun.

"Most people are unaffected but our priority is to give everyone a great experience," wrote Ian Rogers, CEO of Beats Music, in a "Service Update" blog post. "We prepared for issues like these, have a plan, and are going to hold off on letting more people in while we put this plan in action."

Stay ... well, just stay

According to Rogers, Beats Music took the crown of No. 1 Music App in the iTunes Store. Music lovers, it would seem, are flocking to Beats beats in droves.

For those who registered their username before the app launched, Rogers assured those are still reserved and that the company will reach out when the kinks have been ironed out.

The CEO's note may have come in the nick of time; commenters on his post assail the launch as "horrible." Others expressed understanding, something Rogers seems to be seeking.

"We're staying focused on bringing you the best music experience from the people who know what song comes next," his post concluded. "Stay tuned, and thanks for being excited about Beats Music."

Michelle Fitzsimmons

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