“My dad just wrote Walrus for Magical Mystery Tour. That’s one song in six months”: But Sean Ono Lennon is still amazed at the Beatles’ work rate He puts it down to the fact the songwriting was shared MusicRadar · Jun 29
New books revisit Beatles' milestones Samira Ahmed's "A Hard Day's Night" and Amelia Davis' "The Beatles by Jim Marshall" bookend their touring years Salon · Jun 26
How Did David Clayton-Thomas Die? The Turbulent Life of the Legendary Singer Who Beat The Beatles David Clayton-Thomas, famed for leading Blood, Sweat, and Tears to Grammy success over The Beatles, has died at 84. His powerful voice and tumultuous life left an indelible mark on music. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
Happy Global Beatles Day! These are the best Beatles vinyl records and turntables to play them on All you need is love (and these turntables and Beatles records) What Hi-Fi? · Jun 25
“Beginners start with In My Life, while advanced players choose Hey Jude”: New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most To mark this year’s Global Beatles Day, newly released insights show which of the Fabs’ songs aspiring musicians want to learn first - and which they keep coming back to… MusicRadar · Jun 25
“I was obsessed with him at school – it didn’t help with the girls! Because of him I got my first guitar, so he’s got a lot to answer for”: The prog hero who links The Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord to Pink Floyd and The Beatles Soord’s inspiration comes from a man who made his name in the studio before releasing a series of acclaimed concept records in his own right Louder · Jun 25
Global Beatles Day: Who was the walrus? On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band... Euronews · Jun 25
“The benchmark for vintage authenticity”: Gibson revisits the Golden Era of the original P-90 hollowbody with exquisite Custom Shop reissues of the ’59 and ’62 ES-330 Dog-ear P-90s, a super-resonant build, one with a fat neck, one with a slim neck, these are a welcome return to the Gibson Custom lineup MusicRadar · Jun 24
“Just because some of your university friends defaulted to it at karaoke doesn’t act as a strike against it”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Oasis’s Wonderwall We put Wonderwall under the musical microscope and explore how the song became a standard for beginner guitarists MusicRadar · Jun 24
Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’ George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his deep spiritual quest and critique of superficial faith. His legacy, marked by musical innovation and bridging Eastern spirituality with the West, underscores the timeless value of authenticity and integrity… The Economic Times · Jun 24
The lessons of McCartney's Wings era A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reframes Wings as both a musical success and a fascinating case study Salon · Jun 23
Beatles legend Paul McCartney spills what the secret is to his happy marriage to Nancy Shevell Sir Paul McCartney has revealed what he thinks the secret is to his 14-year marriage to his third wife Nancy Shevell. BANG Premier · Jun 23
A record collection that belonged to the man who promoted The Beatles and managed the Rolling Stones is going under the hammer Tony Calder's vinyl collection is being auctioned this week – and it includes one of rock's rarest records Louder · Jun 23
Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'The drummer's always going to be there. They're the floor of the...' - The Beatles drummer and Yellow Submarine singer reveals why success depends on the people behind the scenes and importance of teamwork Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, role of rhythm sections in music. Starr's perspective highlights the power of teamwork and the importance of appreciating those who work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring collective success in any endeavor. The Economic Times · Jun 22
The Economic Times · Jun 21 On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…
Salon · Jun 18 Ringo tops Sheila E.'s bucket list The Grammy-winning percussionist shares what it was like to play alongside Ringo after years of loving The Beatles
Guitar World · Jun 18 “I have no idea what the first song I learned was. My memory has been worn down by copious LSD experiments”: Billy Squier on saving his ’59 Les Paul from a fire, the world’s greatest Marshall and why he stopped practicing The man behind The Stroke and Lonely Is the Night checks in to talk all things guitar, imposter syndrome and the enduring appeal of his 1960 Tele Custom
Louder · Jun 12 How the band David Bowie called “a psychotic Beatles”made the '80s weirdest and most influential alternative rock album Nirvana's Kurt Cobain admitted it, but pretty much every single alt. rock band has 'borrowed' from Pixies' 1988 masterpiece Surfer Rosa
BANG Premier · Jun 11 Paul McCartney has 'fun' breaking the rules of songwriting Sir Paul McCartney still doesn't follow the rule book when it comes to songwriting.
MusicRadar · Jun 11 “You’re supposed to be a big pop producer, give me some pop!”: We just got a track-by-track breakdown of The Boys of Dungeon Lane with Paul McCartney himself - here's what he had to say The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees
Louder · Jun 11 "He moved mountains. He changed the language." A tribute to Brian Wilson: June 20, 1942 - June 11, 2025 As the visionary heart and soul of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson created a mythic California soundtrack of sun-drenched, youthful innocence and some timeless classics, all while battling personal demons, addiction and mental illness
Evening Standard · Jun 10 Paul McCartney says time before The Beatles’ rise to fame gave group ‘strength’ The singer-songwriter shared reflections, anecdotes and the occasional strum of a guitar at a special event in London.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 It’s all kicking off again: inside the 12 June Guardian Weekly How the World Cup became an $80bn behemoth. Plus: Behind the last Beatles gigs
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 Peter Asher on being music’s incredible ‘Everywhere Man’: ‘The secret is simple’ As the musician and producer reaches 82, a new documentary reveals his life working with everyone from James Taylor to Carole King to Paul McCartney
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 First Thing: Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s ceasefire. Plus: incredible pictures of the Beatles’ final tour of the US