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9 Best Songs of the Week: The Beatles, MGMT, Peter Gabriel, The Last Dinner Party, and More

Plus Mount Kimbie, Sen Morimoto, Cheekface, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Nov 03, 2023

Welcome to the 36th Songs of the Week of 2023. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Scott Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries all helped me decide what should make the list. We settled on a Top 9 this week. More

The Beatles Share Peter Jackson-Directed Video for Their Last Song “Now and Then”

New 2023 Editions of 1962-1966 (“The Red Album”) and 1967-1970 (“The Blue Album”) Due Out November 10 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe

Nov 03, 2023

Yesterday, The Beatles released what’s being described as their last song, “Now and Then.” Now, as promised, they have released a video for the song, directed by Peter Jackson (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Beatles: Get Back) in his music video debut. It features footage of the remaining Beatles working on the song in both 1995 (when George Harrison was involved) and 2022, as well cheeky footage of younger versions of the band (including John Lennon) interacting with current versions of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. More

The Beatles Release Their Last Song “Now and Then” and Share Documentary on Its Making

A Music Video for the Song Directed by Peter Jackson is Coming Tomorrow

Nov 02, 2023

The Beatles have released what’s being described as their last song, “Now and Then,” as well as a short film documentary on the song. A video for the song, directed by Peter Jackson (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) in his music video debut, is due out tomorrow. More

The Beatles Are Releasing Their Last Song “Now and Then” Next Week

New 2023 Editions of 1962-1966 (“The Red Album”) and 1967-1970 (“The Blue Album”) Also Due Out November 10 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe

Oct 26, 2023

The Beatles are releasing what’s being described as their last song, “Now and Then,” next Thursday, November 2 at 10 a.m. EDT. They have also announced new 2023 editions of 1962-1966 (aka “The Red Album”) and 1967-1970 (aka “The Blue Album”), which will feature the new song. More

Glastonbury 2022: Watch Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl Perform “Band on the Run”

Also Watch McCartney Perform "I’ve Got a Feeling" with Archival Footage of John Lennon

Jun 27, 2022

Paul McCartney was one of many performers at Glastonbury this past weekend. He performed “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Band on the Run” alongside Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, and was also joined by Bruce Springsteen for performances of “Glory Days” and “I Wanna Be Your Man.” McCartney also performed The Beatles’ 1970 song “I’ve Got a Feeling” up against archival footage of John Lennon. More

Paul McCartney Announces 2022 U.S. Tour

Tickets Go On Sale Next Friday

Feb 18, 2022

Paul McCartney has announced a 13-date 2022 U.S. tour. This marks McCartney’s first tour in three years, following 2019’s Freshen Up tour. Tickets will go on sale next Friday at 10 a.m. local time. More

The Beatles Announce Special Edition of 1970’s “Let it Be”

Due Out October 15 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe

Aug 26, 2021

The Beatles have announced a special edition reissue of their 1970 album Let it Be. It will be out on October 15 via Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. More

Super Furry Animals Announce “Rings Around the World” Reissue; Share Paul McCartney Celery Track

Rings Around the World 20th Anniversary Reissue Due Out September 3 via BMG

Jul 21, 2021

Beloved Welsh band Super Furry Animals have announced a 20th anniversary reissue of their acclaimed 2001 album Rings Around the World and shared one of its bonus tracks, the raw audio of Paul McCartney chewing celery and carrots. The reissue will be available on vinyl, a single CD, and 3-CD set featuring B-sides, demos, remixes, and unreleased tracks. More

Paul McCartney Shares Remix of “Slidin’” By Ed O’Brien of Radiohead

McCartney III Imagined Due Out April 16 on Capitol

Apr 08, 2021

Paul McCartney is releasing McCartney III Imagined on April 16 via Capitol. It features remixes and covers of songs from McCartney’s 2020 album, McCartney III. Now he has shared a remix of the album’s “Slidin’” done by Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien (who also releases solo music under the name EOB). More

Paul McCartney Shares Beck Remix of “Find My Way”

McCartney III Imagined Due Out April 16 on Capitol

Mar 25, 2021

Paul McCartney has shared a new Beck remix of the song “Find My Way,” originally featured on his McCartney III album from last year. The remix will be on the upcoming McCartney III Imagined, which consists entirely of reimaginings of songs from the original by different artists. More

Oct 21, 2020

Paul McCartney has announced a new album that was recorded during the COVID-19 quarantine. It is titled McCartney III, in reference to his 1970 album McCartney and his 1980 album McCartney II. McCartney III is due out December 11 via Capitol. Below is the cover art. More

Paul McCartney Shares Video for “Fuh You”

Egypt Station Out Now via Capitol

Sep 10, 2018

Paul McCartney released a new album, Egypt Station, last Friday via Capitol. Now he has shared a video for the album’s “Fuh You.” The black & white clip starts with a boy named Jamie dropping a girl off at her house after a date, but her mother doesn’t approve. More

Album of the Week: Spiritualized

And Nothing Hurt Out Now via Fat Possum and Bella Union

Sep 07, 2018

Spiritualized (aka Jason Pierce and backing band) released a new album, And Nothing Hurt, today via Fat Possum (and Bella Union in the U.K.) and it’s easily our Album of the Week. More

Jun 20, 2018

Paul McCartney has announced a new album, Egypt Station, and shared two songs from it, “I Don’t Know” and “Come on to Me.” Egypt Station is due out September 7 via Capitol. Check out both songs below. Above is the cover art. More

Sep 15, 2017

This week Benjamin Clementine discusses the inspirations for his new record and the problems he sees around him, plus we round-up Trump’s deal-cutting, hurricanes, mass persecution in Myanmar, The Beatles on the EU, and Mavis Staples on the state of America. More

Sep 08, 2017

French singer/actress Charlotte Gainsbourg has announced a new album, Rest, and shared its title track, which was co-written and produced by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Rest is due out November 17 via Because Music. More

May 23, 2017

His name was Moore, Roger Moore and the British actor was best known for playing the most iconic super spy of all, James Bond. Moore’s family has announced today that the beloved actor has passed away after a battle with cancer, a trap even 007 couldn’t escape. More

Thom Yorke, Paul Mccartney, Trent Reznor and More Lobby Congress for Gun Control

Billboard open letter signed by almost 200 industry figures,

Jun 24, 2016

Thom Yorke, Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor and Lady Gaga are among the nearly 200 artists and music industry executives that have joined Billboard to sign an open letter to Congress urging them to “Stop Gun Violence Now.” More

May 05, 2016

Prince passed away at his home on April 21 and the Prince tributes and covers have been fittingly constant ever since. Last night at his show in Prince’s hometown Minneapolis, Paul McCartney and his band launched into a brief but spirited cover of “Let’s Go Crazy,” from 1984’s Purple Rain. More

Mar 09, 2016

Late last night it was announced that Sir. George Martin had died. He was best known as the producer for almost all of The Beatles’ albums and thus was often referred to as “The Fifth Beatle.” The 90-year-old passed away in his sleep and former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr confirmed the news on Twitter. More

Oct 06, 2015

Paul McCartney has shared a new remix of his hit 1983 duet with Michael Jackson, “Say Say Say,” via a new video he just posted to his Facebook page. The remix was partly done by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent and swaps the vocals so that Jackson sings the parts originally sung by McCartney and McCartney sings the parts originally sung by Jackson. More

Watch Beck and Paul McCartney Perform Beatles Songs Together at PETA Benefit

Performed “Just Seen My Face” and “Drive My Car”

Oct 01, 2015

Beck and Paul McCartney teamed up last night and performed at a benefit for PETA, a 35th anniversary gala in Hollywood. They dueted on The Beatles’ classics “Just Seen My Face” and “Drive My Car.” More

Jul 09, 2015

Last night Paul McCartney performed at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway. More

Jan 02, 2015

Ringing in the New Year, Kanye West surprised the public by releasing a brand new track called, “Only One,” a collaborative effort with none other than Sir Paul McCartney. More

May 16, 2014

Coinciding with the Japanese leg of his world tour, Paul McCartney has debuted a brand new music video featuring his latest single “Appreciate.” More

Oct 24, 2013

In his new video “Queenie Eye” Paul McCartney gets a little help from his friends. More

Watch: Paul McCartney on “Fallon”

Performs "New," "Save Us," and "Lady Madonna"

Oct 08, 2013

Last night Paul McCartney stopped by the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where the former Beatle was granted plenty of air-time, sitting down for an interview and performing not one, but three songs for the New York audience. More

Aug 29, 2013

Paul McCartney has announced the released of a brand new album, titled, well, New. More

Watch: Nirvana Members Back Paul McCartney In Seattle

Check Out Videos For “Helter Skelter” and “Get Back”

Jul 22, 2013

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water it’s…no not a sharknado, but rather the surviving members of Nirvana backing Paul McCartney live in concert. More

Jun 13, 2013

Last night, making a brief detour between his headlining gigs at New York’s Barclays Center and this weekend’s Bonnaroo Festival, Paul McCartney made a special hour-long appearance on The Colbert Report. More

Dec 17, 2012

Last week Paul McCartney and the surviving members of Nirvana made a powerfully unexpected statement during the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert at Madison Square Garden, performing a brand new track called “Cut Me Some Slack.” More

Watch: Paul McCartney Jams With Nirvana

Part of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert

Dec 13, 2012

So it wasn’t an Onion headline (despite the hope we feverishly clung to). Last night, Paul McCartney jammed with Nirvana, performing a new song called “Cut Me Some Slack.” More

NPR Streams Buddy Holly Compilation

Rave On Buddy Holly Drops June 28

Jun 20, 2011

The star-studded tribute, which arrives June 28, features 19 tracks of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits. More

Buddy Holly Tribute Out in June

To Feature Covers by My Morning Jacket, Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, and others

Apr 28, 2011

Paying tribute to Buddy Holly‘s influence, an all-star list of talent has been pulled together for an upcoming compilation entitled, Rave On Buddy Holly. More

Coachella 2009 Kicks off With Strong Sets from Paul McCartney and Leonard Cohen

The Former Beatle Plays an Emotional Set on the Anniversary of His Wife's Passing

Apr 18, 2009

Coachella 2009 kicked off with strong sets from living legends Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney, as the crowd adjusted to a desert heat that was forecasted to get even hotter as the weekend went on. More

Coachella Day One Photos

View photos of Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Leonard Cohen, Franz Ferdinand, Conor Oberst, Noah and the Whale, and others

Apr 18, 2009

Check out photos from Coachella day one (Friday, April 17, 2009) More




Reviews

Jul 08, 2022

Glastonbury Festival was a blast, and Under the Radar was there to savour every last second of it! More

Jun 17, 2022

Under the Radar’s Jimi Arundell heads to Glastonbury next week for its 50th edition. Here are his thoughts about the greatest music festival on earth. More

Sep 13, 2018

The charming father of Western pop music, Sir Paul McCartney has had a remarkable career. Not many songwriters can claim to have been in one of the most influential bands in history, written some of the most successful tunes in living memory, and still be going some 55 years later. More

New

Oct 18, 2013

New finds Paul McCartney no closer to resting on his golden laurels than he was 40 years ago. After last year’s album of standards, Kisses on the Bottom, New is his first collection of new material since 2007’s Memory Almost Full, and judging by the tone of the album’s liner notes, he sounds downright buzzed about sharing the experience and its outcome. More

Apr 18, 2009

Coachella 2009 kicked off with strong sets from living legends Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney, as the crowd adjusted to a desert heat that was forecasted to get even hotter as the weekend went on. More