SXSW has officially started! To kick off this annual event, it was only fitting to feature The FADER as our App of the Week. FADER magazine has put on one of the most epic events at the SXSW music festival- FADER FORT, an annual four-day party held in Austin, Texas. This year, FADER has teamed up with Converse and SXSW to build The FADER FORT Presented by Converse, an official SXSW event for the first time this year. Running from March 14th to the 17th, RSVPs are now closed, but you can still view the live stream of the entire show on FUSE TV.

Inside the app, you can listen to music and podcasts, check the event schedule, watch FADER TV, get sneak peeks of the latest issues, and much more. FADER magazine recently updated their app’s background with a photo of Kendrick Lamar, which they promoted on their Instagram feed. They also promoted their app in their latest print issue (see below for the ad).

Last year, The FADER FORT brought “in a record number of attendees from across the world to discover dozens of new and emerging artists in one spot,” said Andy Cohn, President and Publisher of The FADER, Inc. This year marks The FADER, Inc.’s 11th year in Austin. And according to Cohn, the partnership with SXSW “really ties everything together perfectly, and we’re looking forward to another historic year at The FORT.”

Download the official The FADER mobile app at http://road.ie/the-fader

The main purpose of the app, according to Emery, was to “provide another communication platform” for fans of Adele. “The social aspect has been incredibly popular; there’s a whole set of people that use the app on an hourly basis.” Indeed, the #1 Top User in the app has made over 6,000 comments and 6,500 Fan Wall posts!

And when it comes down to iPhone or Android, there is no clear favorite amongst Adele fans. Both the iPhone and Android versions of Adele’s app are being downloaded by hundreds of thousands of fans in relatively equal numbers, with Android edging slightly over iPhone users.

With Adele’s tremendous success in her music career, it’s no surprise that she’s dominating the mobile world as well. This past weekend, her app took the top spot on the Top Free Music Apps chart in Android Market.

So what can we learn from Adele’s mobile success? Emery says, “If you have a mainstream artist or brand and get coverage on these stores, it [your app] can really take off.” Not only that, but mobile in the music industry is taking off: Music apps are the fasting growing category in app usage, above games; and according to Emery, around 10-15% of visitors are coming from mobile devices, including tablets.

Congratulations to Adele! To download her app, visit http://road.ie/adele.

Our App of the Week is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

From kickoff, the app received cheers around the world. Revealed in an exclusive Mashable article Tuesday morning, it wasn’t long before other media outlets caught on. socalTech, Rant Sports, Digital Media Wire, Perez Hilton’s FitPerez, and the Brandenton Herald all released articles that same day.

The next day Cristiano Ronaldo posted about the app on his social networks, and that’s when the app flew into hyper-speed. In under an hour, his FB post attracted close to 20,000 likes and 2,000 comments. Downloads for that day were double the number of downloads in the first day. His app reached the number one spot on our Top Downloaded Apps, and reached the Top 10 of Top Free Sports App in the App Store. If that wasn’t enough, media outlets like The Guardian, Arab News, KickOff, Tech Taffy, and Android Central posted about the app as well.

Fans can’t get enough of Ronaldo and his official app. They’re filling his Fan Wall with comments expressing their admiration for the soccer sensation; they’re also loving the exclusive photos of Ronaldo just for app users.

To download the official Cristiano Ronaldo app, available for iPhone and Android, visit http://road.ie/cristiano

Cristiano Ronaldo has it all- athleticism, talent, looks, and a fanbase that can easily compete with the biggest of celebrities. With more than 7 million Twitter followers and 40 million Facebook fans, Ronaldo is a social media titan. And now, he has an official mobile app to connect with fans on an even more personal level.

The international soccer sensation today debuts his new official app, available for iPhone and Android, published by Digital Artists Entertainment and powered by Mobile Roadie.

It’s been great to see the love and support that I’m getting from my fans all over the world, so this [app] is a great way to be even closer to them” said Cristiano Ronaldo.

“We’re proud to partner with Cristiano Ronaldo to offer his millions of fans a comprehensive and highly interactive mobile experience,” said Michael Schneider, CEO of Mobile Roadie. “Mobile Roadie has consistently been the go-to choice for some of the world’s most exciting artists, teams, brands and we’re proud to add Cristiano Ronaldo to that list.”

Scott Rupp, CEO of Digital Artists, shares the same sentiments, saying “We are thrilled to bring the #1 athlete in the world on Facebook onto his own mobile platform, where he can provide fans with exclusive content and direct engagement. Digital Artists believes sports and entertainment icons should be empowered to maximize and monetize the mobile Internet under their own brands.”

Ronaldo fans can access news, exclusive photos, videos, games, and more right on their mobile devices. To download the app, visit http://road.ie/cristiano.

Spider-Man is one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. And he’s looking to add “App Phenom” to his résumé with the official app for his Broadway show. “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” is the surprise hit on Broadway, breaking records and being touted as “Broadway’s most popular new show!”

Released only a few weeks ago, the “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” app has been swinging into the mobile devices of tens of thousands of fans. In addition to News, Photos, Store, and Top Users, there’s also an Exclusives section of the app. In Exclusives, fans can access videos, a NYC city guide from the perspective of Spider-Man, and a special ticket discount which app users can redeem right through the app.

And in time for Valentine’s Day, the Spidey team released 4 special PhotoCards this week. One of the photocards features the iconic kissing scene of Spider-Man hanging upside down, but instead of Mary Jane Watson, you get to be the star. Another photocard is perfect to send as a Valentine’s card to the special “Super Hero” in your life. When you’ve chosen your photocard frame and taken a picture, you can email it, post it to the gallery, share it to with friends, or save it to your phone. The choice is yours.

With great success comes even greater success for a superhero like Spider-Man. To download the official Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark app powered by Mobile Roadie, visit http://road.ie/spidey-bway

But leave it to Foo Fighters to make the most out of GRAMMY Week. They officially promoted their mobile app powered by Mobile Roadie for the first time in a Facebook post on Monday, and saw downloads skyrocket in less than 24 hours. The Foo Fighters app was the most downloaded Mobile Roadie app that day as well. To maintain this momentum, they released custom-themed PhotoCards in the app the next day for their fans.

Fans can also get the latest tour news, behind the scene exclusives, watch videos, see photos, and connect with other Foo Fighters fans from all over the world. They can also listen to sample tracks from the Foo Fighters latest album Wasting Light,in addition to hits like “The Pretender” and “Best of You.” Needless to say, fans can’t get enough of the app!

Tune into the GRAMMYs this Sunday to watch your favorite artists win a gramaphone or two. Best of luck to all the nominees!

And stay tuned for more Foo Fighters buzz; we’re betting they’ll be creating more very soon. To download the official Foo Fighters mobile app, visit http://road.ie/foofighters

Nowadays, it seems like taking pictures of food is the norm. Instead of waiting for your food to arrive at the table to eat, now the eating occurs after a picture is taken. And why shouldn’t it be? Humans are visual beings. A picture of a piece of cake is more tantalizing to the taste buds than a simple description.

Realizing this, Andy Wong founded Shoutters in 2011 with the hopes of revolutionizing “food reviews by making it simple and straight to the point with a visual guide.” Instead of reading long reviews, Shoutters fans can choose their next meal based on how delicious the food looks.

And what better way to reach on-the-go diners than by creating a mobile app? After shopping around, Andy chose Mobile Roadie to create the Shoutter app, as our platform features matched perfectly with his needs. In the app, Shoutters fans can upload their pictures, check out the Shout Spots, favorite their favorite photos, calculate tips with the Tip Calculator, and keep up with the latest Shoutters news.

The Shoutter app is unique in that it is one of the only Mobile Roadie apps to be the actual product of the brand.

Andy tested out this concept with a Mobile Roadie app for iPhone, and he’s planning to expand to Android as well.

To download the Shoutter app, visit http://road.ie/shoutter

The LA Kings launched their official app powered by Mobile Roadie last Friday, and it’s still going strong. With the release of the Android version this week, now thousands of iPhone and Android users (and counting) are enjoying the LA Kings right on their phones.

In addition to being one of our most downloaded apps this week, the LA Kings app is featured first under the “New” section in sports apps in the App Store. Response has been phenomenal- the iPhone and Android versions have average ratings of 5 and 4.7 stars, respectively.

Kings fans are ecstatic to be able to catch up on news, standings, the team schedule, and much more right on the app, with some describing the app as “very well put together,” “a definite must have for any true Kings Fan,” and a “great way to keep up to date on my Kings!”

Hype around the LA Kings app doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon with the season in full swing. If you’re a Kings fan, this app is a must. To download the official LA Kings app, visit http://road.ie/lakings.

Ready for a night out on the town but don’t know what to do? With the official sbe app powered by Mobile Roadie, you don’t have to look further to find the hottest restaurant, hotel, and nightlife brands in North America. The sbe app gives you a comprehensive overview of each of their fine establishments, so you can pick and choose the places that reflect your personality.

And if you’re planning a vacay to one of the hottest entertainment cities in the country, the sbe app is the perfect companion. With their multiple establishments in LA, Las Vegas, NYC, and Miami, sbe has something for everyone. And with multiple features on the app, including photos, videos, music, news, and the ability to shop for sbe packages and gift cards, you’ll be fully prepared to have fun.

Download the official sbe mobile app at http://road.ie/sbe

The top artist of 2011, according to Billboard Magazine, is none other than Adele. With an album that spent 13 weeks on top of the Billboard 200, sold more than 13 million copies worldwide, and garnered 6 Grammy nominations, Adele is a music phenomenon who is exploding not only in the music industry but in the mobile world as well.

It was only a few months ago that Adele launched her official mobile app powered by Mobile Roadie, but already it is being recognized not just by fans but by industry experts as well. The App Store editorial team has chosen the official Adele app as one of 2011′s best apps, featuring it on the front page under the Music apps category of App Store Rewind 2011 (iTunes France).

The official Adele app is featured alongside popular interactive music apps djay for iPhone & iPod, Songify, and Tap DJ, as well as Biophilia, which is Bjork’s interactive studio album in the form of an app that cost 3 to 4 times more than a regular album.

We’re honored to be chosen as one of the best apps in the App Store, and congratulations to Adele. To download her app, visit http://road.ie/adele