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Nov 03, 2023
By Mark Redfern
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
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
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
A Music Video for the Song Directed by Peter Jackson is Coming Tomorrow
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
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
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
On the Line Due Out March 22 via Warner Bros.
Feb 14, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Jenny Lewis is releasing a new album, On the Line, on March 22 via Warner Bros. Previously she shared its first single, “Red Bull & Hennessy,” which was one of our Songs of the Week. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Heads Gonna Roll,” which was posted to YouTube via a largely static image of her on a horse in a sparkly Elvis-in-Vegas type outfit. More
On the Line Due Out Spring 2019 via Warner Bros.; Album Features Beck, Ryan Adams, and Ringo Starr
Dec 03, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Jenny Lewis has finally announced her new album. She has also announced some 2019 tour dates. More
Sep 15, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
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
"The Fifth Beatle" Was 90
Mar 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
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
