Consequence of Sound — Les Claypool and Sean Lennon have spawned a “glorious freak stew” in forthcoming album Monolith of Phobos. more info

Stereogum — Neil Young debuted his upcoming live album EARTH at the Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County last night. The listening party began with a brief introduction from Young himself — “As John Lennon would say, ‘Turn off your mind, relax, and... more info

Rolling Stone — The sonic DNA of Ween borrows from dozens of classic artists, but Prince's influence on the cult duo runs especially deep. "As young kids in Ween, it was attainable to imitate Prince," guitarist Mickey Melchiondo, a.k.a. Dean Ween, told Roll... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Lennon's handwritten lyrics, Lady Gaga's first piano and an angry note from Kurt Cobain discussing the possibility of disbanding Nirvana after an unflattering magazine article are among the top items being offered at an u... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — The City Of Temecula Community Services Department will present a one-of-a-kind concert event on Saturday, June 18. Set to take place on the steps of the Temecula Civic Center in Temecula, California, "Rock Legends In Concert With The Temecula Valley... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) says that he "couldn't think of a better choice" than Axl Rose to front AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North Ame... more info

Guardian Music — The footage, shot by an Australian woman, shows the Beatles getting their make-up done for the special The Music of Lennon & McCartney in November 1965. Australian dancer and make-up artist Dawn Swane was working at Granada TV in Manchester at the ti... more info

People.com — Lennon Stella is now homeschooled, but she used to attend the same high school more info

Stereogum — Father John Misty covered his “favorite love song,” Nine Inch Nails’ seminal track “Closer”, at Chicago’s Riviera Theater last night. A few weeks ago, Misty covered Rihanna’s “Kiss It Better” in Santa Ana, and back in December we he... more info

Popdose — Butch Young has been one of those names on the scene for a long time – you know you’ve heard of him – you know you’ve heard his music and yet…  But now, with Mercury Man, you should be able to say with solidity and clarity, “yes, I do kn... more info