Allmusic Blog — Ellie Greenwich had a hand in some of the greatest songs ever recorded. In the early to mid-’60s, she and her husband Jeff Barry cranked out an incredible string of songs that, when listed back to back, truly seems to be impossible. Check this shor... more info

8/1 — We are not scared of being blunt about what the references are in our music. For instance, if you look at our name, The Raveonettes, it's a complete direct reference to The Ronettes and Buddy Holly's Rave On! So, in that sense, we're pretty clear abo... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — It’s hot out there today — this should help. I happened upon this cover of the Ronettes “Be My Baby” a couple of weeks ago via the power of — wait for it — twitter.  Chris, from GvsB, left a tweet (fuck, I hate that word) directing the... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Bo Streeter Carole King is alive and well and living in the Northern Rockies. Her legacy lives on and NYC singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson hopes to follow her in her footsteps as a respected artist with songs about relationships resting on ... more info

Guardian Music — Rachelle Spector wants you to spare a thought for her poor husband as he languishes in a Los Angeles jail, saying the convicted murderer 'wouldn't hurt a fly'Phil Spector and his fellow inmates are "treat[ed] worse than animals", according to the leg... more info

Live Daily — A judge in Los Angeles today (5/29) sentenced legendary music producer Phil Spector to 19 years to life in prison for the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. The 69-year old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was convicted of second degree murder ... more info

Guardian Music — Lawyers say Phil Spector will appeal as Los Angeles jury passes guilty verdict after nine days of deliberationsPhil Spector is likely to die in prison after the legendary music producer was convicted of murder for shooting the actor Lana Clarkson in ... more info

Idolator — A Los Angeles jury has found famed record producer Phil Spector guilty in the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury of six men and six women, who began deliberations on March 26. Cla... more info

MTV.com News — Producer faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and could serve a life sentence.By James Montgomery Phil Spector Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Legendary producer Phil Spector has been found guilty of second-degree murder for the 200... more info

8/1 — Motown, Dusty Springfield, Ronettes, Smiths, New Order, Kinks, Spector, Scott Walker, Sticky Fingers, There She Goes, Donovan, Blondie, Bobby D, Twisterella, Dionne Warwick, Minnie Ripperton, Lee and Nancy, Serge and Jane, Camera Obscura, el Perro de... more info