Rolling Stone — Evan Rachel Wood has made a name for herself in films like Thirteen and The Wrestler, and TV shows like True Blood and the miniseries Mildred Pierce. But those in the know are well aware that the actress is also a formidable singer: See her rendition... more info

Popdose —   From the glorious musical garden known as Chicago comes this new 4-song E.P. from Hemmingbirds.  This trio has been around for a while – 4 overall releases (2 albums; this is their second E.P.) and they waste no time in going for the jugular. F... more info

Uncut — He also discusses Lennon, George Martin and Bob Dylan He also discusses Lennon, George Martin and Bob Dylan The post Watch: Paul McCartney talks about the birth of The Beatles appeared first on Uncut. more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Shout out to Blogotheque for the heads up on these Long Island boys and their new single. Produced by Jonathan Rado (who also produced the stellar new Whitney record), "As Long As We're Together" meanders a bit in spots, but when that sweet chor... more info

NME — The Beatles legend says he used 'certain words' without realising they were offensive more info

The Mirror — The Beatles legend has said many people from his generation used language that wouldn't be acceptable today more info

Rolling Stone — Paul McCartney, who first met Muhammad Ali alongside the Beatles in February 1964, penned a tribute to the legendary boxer who died Friday at the age of 74. "Dear Muhammad Ali. I loved that man," the bassist wrote on his site. "He was great fro... more info

Rolling Stone — The Beatles had only been in America for 11 days when they found themselves herded into Miami Beach's 5th Street Gym for a photo op with a 22-year-old boxer named Cassius Clay. It was February 18th, 1964, and the band was in town to film ... more info

Obscure Sound — Copenhagen-based group Isra have a sparkling new single called “Truthtellers”, an infectious and summer-y effort that blends indie-pop with some very nifty electronic influences. Band member Hjalmar Littauer explains the track’s creation proces... more info

New York Times — These married musicians performed medleys of their ’60s hits, along with standards by composers from Irving Berlin to the Beatles, at Café Carlyle. more info