What has happened to my alerts in iTunes?

That's not what we're talking about.

Yes, I think this is their new version of My Alerts. Thanks for noticing this Patrick! Now my question is if this is the new way they are displaying this, does it go as deep as My Alerts? Hard for me to tell. By regardless, YAY!

Can you clarify what you are talking about then?

Once you've added Alert Me like I showed above, you should see this section in the store:

And if you have show me Genius Alerts, you should be able to see this under Quick Links:

The whole idea My Alerts was iTunes "alerting" us about new music from our favorite artists via email. I can't remember the last time I actually got one of those emails. Yes, my list of artists is still accessible under my account, but there's absolutely nothing being done with it, so it's fairly useless.

Also, I checked out some of iTunes apps for alerting new music. Two had no reviews at all, one had mostly bad reviews.

You initially only mentioned how to add artists to My Alerts (which we all knew already), but now that you've posted how the "new" My Alerts looks like, it is a big help. Thank you for that.

This only shows up in iTunes 12, so I guess we are all forced to upgrade.

Actually I did what you suggested and I want to thank you.

But I didn't get any section regarding artist I bought music from.

I got a section called "genius advices" but this is nothing compared to what it was the original "my alerts".

I menaged the genius alerts in order to be informed about new material from my purchased music.

I Still think something's different.

I'm gutted about it too. I bought all my music from there. The Recommended For You section is just "Genius" choices, which are unfailingly (literally without exception) bad. Apple are just going to lose revenue from this.

Does anyone have any ideas about alternative music buying sites that have a similar function to what has been lost?

If you upgrade to iTunes 12 (yes, it's lame we are forced to upgrade, but that's another story) about a quarter to half-way down the main iTunes store page, you should see a "New from Your Artists" section there. It is no longer a link on the right panel, it's an actual store section now. It kinda emulates what "My Alerts" used to be. It doesn't seem as in-depth at the moment, but I suspect they are working out the kinks, so I will remain patient for now.

Hi, I am also disappointed that Apple have removed the My Alerts feature...However, I cannot see the "New from Your Artists" feature on the iTunes music homepage? Any other clues as to where it is? thanks

Have you upgraded to iTunes 12? If so, then I don't know =(

The "My Alerts" link disappeared in version 11, just before the release of iTunes 12. I was told the decision for the remove of this link was based on a potential security risk. Like many, I hope it is restored quickly. I am at a loss for how best to keep up with new, relevant content, consistent with my library. Genius recommendations and the new, "Artists You Like", which does not consistently show up and is almost NEVER updated are weak substitutions. If you're reading this Apple, please know this link is sorely missed.

Yep, upgraded! Still no joy.

I remember Apple once did away with "Just Added" which are the new albums by genre. That's where I get most of my music if I buy it from iTunes. Of course, they restored the Just Added section but they make it difficult by doing away with popular sections like the My Alerts section. Sounds like there are a couple of options, though, with the recent additions.

Well, I finally found it and it works pretty well...at least you get the option to tell Apple ONLY those artists you want to be told about. Maybe because I'm almost 70, but iTunes seems to get more complicated with each update. I just master one version and they start on another. On Windows Vista, when iTunes closes, you get a Data Execution Prevention error. I stopped the message but it made my computer run slower, so I set it back up. Hope Apple fixes these issues in the next 12 update. I'm finding it difficult to consistently enlarge my artwork to the size I like (12"). The Control key, which you use with Windows, doesn't always enlarge it; only half the time. Hope you are listening, Apple.

Evan thank you for the information I've had a question up since November with no response from anyone.

I have over 20 artist added to my alerts section but I do not have that section above the "New From Your Artist" it is on the main screen of the store???

I really want to figure this out that was the most important part of my visits to iTunes and I've been so disappointed that iTunes removed it.

Also I have NEVER received an email notification of new material from my listed artist if you know a reason why I'd appreciate the help. I get email from iTunes all the time so they have the right email address.

Thank you in advance.