The ukulele is a versatile instrument that can put a refreshing spin on any type of music—including your favorite rock hits. Here are ten classic rock songs that are fairly simple and incredibly fun to play on the ukulele. The…
Album Review: The Beatles – “Live at the Hollywood Bowl”
The live recording, an intersection between studio work and live performances, is a precious yet difficult to appreciate commodity. The most iconic live albums often come from bands known for particularly intense live performances (The Who’s Live at Leeds, James…
From the Record Crate: John Lennon – “Imagine” (1971)
What do you think of when you hear the name John Lennon? He’s an icon and an innovator, but he is so much more and has created a legacy that will last for the ages, both with The Beatles and…
From the Record Crate: The Beatles – Revolver (1966)
One of the more interesting recent takes on The Beatles’ Revolver came from a 2012 episode of Mad Men. Don Draper, wanting to understand the Beatles craze, puts the album on, listens to a bit of album closer “Tomorrow Never…
A Critique of Criticism: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pop Charts
It is often presumed by music critics that they are the gatekeepers of taste and that it is up to them to shepherd the masses towards what they consider the great music of each era. While it is true that…
Trailer: Beatlemania captured in Ron Howard’s “Eight Days a Week”
The most famous group rock history will return to theaters this September in a new documentary from Oscar winner Ron Howard. Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years follows the band from their residency at Liverpool’s storied Cavern Club and…
Music news: The Beatles finally arrive on streaming services
Forty-five years after their breakup, the Beatles still know how to give the world the perfect Christmas present. In a move that was heavily rumored last week before its confirmation, the band’s catalog arrived on all major streaming outlets on Christmas…