Consequence of Sound — Self-titled debut out January 15th. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, George Pelecanos, Dana Spiotta, Amy ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Folks have Noel Gallagher’s “stalker” to thank after they were left stranded at a service station in Germany. The Manchester band were supporting the former Oasis man when they suffered a freak incident on the road. But they we... more info

MVSW — Diplo ft. Jahan Lennon ~ “About That Life” views: 77,086 Diplo dropping some new solo work and switching it up with some great psychedelic vibes on this track. Groooovy! more info

ContactMusic — An exhibition featuring artwork by the late John Lennon is set to open in New York this week (begs01Oct12) to mark what would have been his 72nd... more info

Guardian Music — This week sees the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first single. But as Love Me Do hit Britain's record shops, a series of issues – from the cold war to civil rights and sexual liberation – also started to shape a tumultuous decade and banish th... more info

Guardian Music — Fab Four's 12 studio albums, plus Magical Mystery Tour and Past Masters compilations, to be reissued on vinyl in NovemberThe Beatles' back catalogue is being released on vinyl – again. The group's remastered albums, reissued in 2009, will finally b... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Beady Eye singer likes to torment his pet pooches by taking out their leads and making them believe he's going to take them for a walk. The antagonistic musician winds them up so much the canines can't control their bodily functio... more info

Guardian Music — Fifty years after their first single was released in Britain, John Harris considers which books on the Beatles have stood the test of time – and what to look out for in the futureModern pop is built on the denial of time. Reunions extend into the d... more info

Mercury News, California — The music icon has collaborated with such stars as Dylan, Clapton and Lennon more info