Guardian Music — Apple's iTunes store has finally captured the Beatles, but some acts are still holding out . . .The Beatles may have signed up to iTunes, but still missing are . . .▶ AC/DC - The makers of the second bestselling album in history, Back in Black, ref... more info

Guardian Music — The controversial musician talks to Decca Aitkenhead about how her new record reflects her 'contradictory and weird and insane' lifeFrank Zappa once said that most rock journalism involves "people who can't write, interviewing people who can't talk, ... more info

The Telegraph — Zappa's influences and remixes of his classic tracks was a treat for fans but felt ever so slightly too polite. Rating: * * * more info

Guardian Music — This garage-punk classic is a vehement statement against a war that, by early 1966, was spiralling out of controlA fanfare of slow, church organ chords – straight out of a horror film – resolves into a brutal Bo Diddley beat. A few blasts of har... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonIt was halfway through Mémoriale, Pierre Boulez's brief and luminescent chamber concerto for flute, that I noticed the rubber chicken hanging from a microphone next to Oliver Coates's cello.The chicken, it turned out, did not belon... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When it comes to classic action-adventure, the company that Walt built isn't stopping with Jack Sparrow.When it comes to classic action-adventure, the company that Walt built isn't stopping with Jack Sparrow. more info

Guardian Music — Full of heavenly hooks and catchy choruses, this sounds like chart music from a far-off time or parallel universeHometown: London.The lineup: Sam Mehran (voice, music).The background: There is much to pique one's interest about Outer Limits Recording... more info

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Guardian Music — Leonard and Phil Chess's legendary Chicago label helped invent rock'n'roll with Ike Turner, brought us the minimalist blues of Muddy Waters, and provided a direct influence on the young Rolling StonesFrank Zappa once said that the best years of rock ... more info

Altsounds — Celebrating one of the 20th century's most remarkable musicians and composers, Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse features a kaleidoscopic exploration of his music and influences. Performances by Dweezil Zappa, members of Frank's touring and recording... more info