Stereogum — Back in 1971, Paul McCartney gave an interview. John Lennon read the interview. He wasn’t pleased, and he wrote to let McCartney know as much. Now that letter is going up for auction via Gotta Have Rock And Roll and is expected to fetch $30k. more info

Stereogum — Tonight, birthday boy Paul McCartney performed a Got Back show at MetLife East Rutherford, New Jersey. During the show, he brought out hometown hero Bruce Springsteen to perform “Glory Days” (from the Boss’ 1984 classic Born In The U.S.A.) (... more info

JamBase — Florence + The Machine offered a John Lennon classic for their 'Live @ SiriusXM' session. more info

Stereogum — Florence + The Machine are readying a pretty big tour in support of their latest album, Dance Fever. Kicking off in September, the tour will hit Canada, the US, and eventually Europe. On the North American leg, Arlo Parks, King Princess, Sam Fende... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Johnny Depp joined fellow musician Jeff Beck onstage in the United Kingdom twice and performed their cover of John Lennon's 'Isolation' over the weekend. more info

Stereogum — Jeff Beck teamed with Johnny Depp on a cover of John Lennon’s “Isolation” back in peak-lockdown 2020, and it seems they are still tight following Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. As The Hollywood Reporter points out, ... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this month, news arrived of the soundtrack for the forthcoming Minions movie, The Rise Of Gru. It was produced by Jack Antonoff and primarily features artists covering ’70s tracks: St. Vincent doing “Funkytown,” Phoebe Bridgers singi... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Longtime drummer for prog rock's Yes, Alan White also played with John Lennon. more info

Nialler9 — The best new albums and EPs this week. more info

USA Today Music — Julian Lennon had vowed never to perform his father's peace anthem "Imagine" publicly. But the singer was moved by the war on Ukraine.           more info