Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

New York Post — Few songs have marked a shift in pop-music history like “The Ballad of John and Yoko.” Released by the Beatles in May 1969, the hit single — written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but recorded without George Harrison and Ringo Starr — fea... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — South Street Seaport's The Rooftop at Pier 17 concert series also includes Passion Pit, Ringo Starr, The Lonely Island, Squeeze, Ben Folds & Violent Femmes, Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Four-day event will take place on the original site of the 1969 fest. more info

JamBase — Santana, Arlo Guthrie, Ringo Starr and more will play at Bethel Woods as part of a scaled-down celebration of Woodstock's 50th anniversary at the venue. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — There were two competing festivals commemorating Woodstock's 50th anniversary, and now there's one, as the Bethel Woods Music and Culture Festival is being scaled back to three separate events over three days. Continue reading… more info

JamBase — Jenny Lewis shared "Heads Gonna Roll," which features Ringo Starr, Benmont Tench and Don Was. Lewis also detailed a new batch of fall headlining dates. more info

Consequence of Sound — The legendary Beatle lends a hand on the drums. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Massive Attack begin their 30th Anniversary 'Mezzanine' celebration, Jawbreaker/Beach Slang UK shows, Vampire Weekend, Emily Reo, and more tour news. Continue reading… more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The shows are a double-bill with The Beach Boys. more info