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

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When rock stars direct movies -- not just star in them -- the results have often been genuinely strange. Think about the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour,” largely directed by Paul McCartney; Bob Dylan’s “Renaldo and Clara” and just about e... more info

TMZ — Tyga wants it to be well documented ... he knows exactly who Beatles legend Paul McCartney is and would never have denied him entrance to his Grammys party. The rapper was leaving his show in L.A. Friday night sporting Paul's mug on his chest with…... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Plus she overtakes Michael Jackson to become the third artist with the most No.1 songs on the chart after The Beatles and Mariah... more info

The Daily Mail — The Beatles star and Grammy winner, 73, was shockingly denied entry at Argyle nightclub in Hollywood following the awards ceremony on Monday. more info