Consequence of Sound — The former Beatles kicks off his One On One Tour in epic fashion. more info

MSN Music — “We need to take a stand against this hatred,” former Beatles drummer says more info

Time — The singer has now matched the Fab Four’s record more info

Guardian Music — The former Beatles drummer has joined Bruce Springsteen in refusing to perform in the state, which recently passed a bill many see as discriminatoryRingo Starr has followed Bruce Springsteen in canceling a forthcoming concert in North Carolina in pro... more info

Mercury News, California — Paul McCartney launches new tour in Fresno on April 13. more info

411 Mania — She's also closing in on another record... more info

Nialler9 — As they do every year, Tower Records Dublin are pulling the finger out for Record Store Day. They’ve a few things lined up for Saturday. First is their Vinyl Destination Sale is on now with titles from Kendrick Lamar, Fleetwood Mac, Pj Harvey, Ch... more info

Powerpopulist — Herewith, a few idylls by which to idle away this Ides of March. Gone to the Dogs by Matti Jasu and the Loose Train Thanks to Power Popa Holic for the headsup up on these young Turku Finns. The Great British Psychedelic Trip Revisited (AL031... more info

Mercury News, California — George Martin, the producer who guided the Beatles to astounding heights, has died, his manager says. He was 90. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — 40 years after they emerged from Cambridge, The Soft Boys remain a totally singular band: both ahead and behind their times, Robyn Hitchcock and co. blended an array of influences (Barrett, Beatles, Beefheart, Barbershop, Britfolk, Byrds and many oth... more info