Nov 03, 2023 By Mark Redfern

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

Nov 02, 2023 By Mark Redfern

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

Oct 26, 2023 By Mark Redfern

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

Feb 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern

Richard Ashcroft, formerly of The Verve, has shared a new cover of John Lennon’s “Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple).” It was shared via a video shot at Abbey Road studios, where, of course, The Beatles used to record. More

Mar 23, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

In response to the COVID-19 Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has been live streaming solo concerts from his home studio. His latest concert was yesterday and it was an all-covers set in which he covered songs by Phoebe Bridgers, Elliott Smith, Rilo Kiley, The Shins, The Flaming Lips, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Big Star, and Def Leppard. More

Dec 20, 2018 By Mark Redfern

Welcome to part 9 of our Holiday Gift Guide 2018, which centers on music box sets and reissues, some on CD and some on vinyl. We’re splitting this section into two parts, as we were sent quite a few releases to include in it. More

Jul 24, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Yoko Ono has announced a new album, Warzone, and shared its title track. On Warzone the iconic musician reimagines 13 songs from her past work, including a new version of her late husband John Lennon’s peace anthem “Imagine.” More

Sep 20, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Arcade Fire has taken part in the Spotify Single series. For it they recorded a live version of the title track to their latest album, Everything Now, released in July via Columbia. They also covered John Lennon’s “Mind Games,” the title track to the 1973 album of the same name. Listen to both below, followed by the band’s upcoming tour dates. More

Nov 08, 2016 By Christopher Roberts

Madonna performed a surprise pro-Hillary Clinton concert in New York City’s Washington Square last night. She posted to Instagram about the rally at 7 PM, calling for people to join her 30 minutes later. More

Aug 29, 2014 By Cody Ray Shafer

Mark David Chapman was denied parole for the eighth time this week. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the 1980 killing of former Beatle and cultural icon John Lennon.

Mar 25, 2014 By Laura Studarus

Oh come on, like their great new album Lost the Dream isn’t reason enough to go see The War of Drugs live. More

Dec 31, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

On Feb. 4 Starbucks will release its newest compilation of love song covers, Sweetheart 2014. More

Jul 30, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

One of the signature experiences of Tennessee’s annual Bonnaroo Festival is the Superjam, a special one-off performance that brings together artists old and new for supergroup session of music. More

Nov 04, 2010 By Laura Studarus

Bradford Cox is a man who loves his covers. Last Saturday in San Francisco, the gangly musician took on a new one, John Lennon’s “Mind Games.” Helping him was opener, Real Estate. We have the video. More