Apple refreshed its iPods and unveiled iTunes 9 software. But it came as no surprise that the company had no surprise announcements concerning digital downloads for the Beatles. Maybe next year. more info

Music For Ants — It seems like singer-songwriters like A.A. Bondy have the hardest time getting attention in today’s music blog climate dominated by remixes, leaks, and buzz bands.  After coming off a huge Beatles kick that those mono remasters through me into, ... more info

411 Mania — Simon disses Ringo! more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - The Beatles look set to dominate Britain's pop charts once again this week with the Fab Four predicted to take five of the top 20 album places, the Official Charts Company said Thursday. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Sydney’s biggest Oasis fan and Britpop DJ, Mucky Fingers, gives us his favourite Oasis moments as seen through YouTube:So, this is apparently it. Noel has left Oasis for good. Despite the fact that the band, and particularly the Gallagher brot... more info

Starpulse — Music mogul Simon Cowell would have rejected The Beatles if they had appeared as wannabes on one of his TV talent shows.[...] Read more! more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Do I dare? What's the worst that could happen?And yeah...I'm not stupid. No MP3s on this one.The 11 Best Songs By The Beatles:1. Day in the Life (Sgt. Peppers)2. Let It Be (Let It Be)3. Revolution (fast version) (Non-Album)4. Yesterday (Help!)5... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Guardian lists the chart positions of every Beatles album and single. Popdose reviews all of the Beatles remastered albums. The Guardian's Data Blog breaks down word and phrase frequency in Beatles' lyrics. Damon Krukowski of Damon and Naomi talk... more info

NME — Gary Jarman speaks about 'Ignore The Ignorant' hitting the charts more info

Guardian Music — Beatles insiders, including Sir Paul McCartney, talk about the genesis of the Fab Four's fourth album more info