BEATLES MAGAZINE

Monday, 27 July 2026

ON THIS DAY JULY 27 ...

Saturday, 25 July 2026

DHANI HARRISON AND NIGEL GODRICH FORM NEW PROJECT: DRAGONFLIES

Fans of forward-thinking audio engineering and atmospheric composition have plenty to celebrate as Dhani Harrison and renowned producer Nigel Godrich gear up to release their upcoming full-length project, Dragonflies. To build anticipation, the creative pair recently released the captivating single ‘Slower’, giving listeners an early preview of the record’s signature aesthetic.

Looking back at their previous collaborations, this new release feels like a natural evolution rather than a sharp pivot. ‘Slower’ carries a subtle sense of nostalgia, reminding audiences of an era where albums were treated as immersive works of art. It serves as an effective reminder of how powerful well-crafted soundscapes can be when it comes to briefly transporting an audience to another realm.

The upcoming album is shaping up to be their most daring endeavor yet, building on a long-standing reputation for challenging traditional genre boundaries. Every single note reflects their undeniable chemistry in the studio, stacking layers upon layers to forge a deeply cohesive listening experience. With its lush environments and meticulous attention to detail, the record is well on its way to claiming a spot among the most notable releases of the year.

At the core of ‘Slower’ is a masterclass in balance. Harrison's delicate, floating vocals merge effortlessly with Godrich’s complex, multi-layered production techniques. The end result is a hypnotic, drifting expedition across auditory territories that manage to feel simultaneously nostalgic and entirely groundbreaking.

What makes the Harrison-Godrich partnership so compelling is how they manage to bridge the gap between organic instrumentation and modern electronic texture without sounding forced. While many collaborative projects in this vein lean too heavily on studio polish at the expense of emotion, 'Slower' proves that technical precision and genuine warmth can coexist. If the rest of Dragonflies maintains this level of atmospheric depth, it won't just be a highlight of their respective discographies—it could very well redefine how we expect modern art-rock and electronica to merge.

DRAGONFLIES will be released on September 18, 2026.

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Thursday, 23 July 2026

ON THIS DAY ... JULY 23

July 23

1963

5.00-5.29pm. BBC's 'Pop Go The Beatles' (6th edition) broadcast (recorded 10 July 1963, 10.30am-1.30pm).

1964

Charity performance on 'The Night Of 100 Stars', at the London Palladium.

The Beatles meet Lawrence Olivier. Photographer Dezo Hoffmann present.

1965

UK single release: 'Help!'/'I'm Down'.

1966

Harold Wilson re-opens the Cavern Club. Brian sends a congratulatory telegram and declines an invitation to attend the proceedings.

Brian was supposed to fly to USA this day to prepare the next Beatles North American tour.

''Yesterday'... And Today', 5th week in the Top 30 (Billboard).

1968

Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.30am. Recording: 'Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey' (overdub onto take 10, tape reduction take 10 into takes 11, 12, overdub onto take 12). Mono mixing: 'Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey' (remixes 1-5, from take 12); 'Good Night' (remixes 1-6, from take 34). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

1969

Studio 3. 2.30-11.30pm. Recording: 'Oh! Darling' (overdub onto take 26); 'Come Together' (overdub onto take 9); 'Ending' (working title for 'The End') (takes 1-7). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander. Recording of lead vocal (released version) for 'Oh! Darling'. 11.30pm-12.30am. Playback of finished titles for 'Abbey Road' LP.

1973

Paul's concert in Edinburgh.Recording of 'Paul McCartney In Scotland' LP.

Platinum disc certification: 'Rock'n'Roll Music'.

1978

Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: 'As Fas As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair' by Ringo Starr. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore. Orchestra overdub.

Recording: Spin It On by Wings

1983

Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

1989

Start of Ringo's and his 'All Stars' band tour. Concert at Park Central Amphitheatre, Dallas.

1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Teatro La Versiliana, Marina di Pietrasanta
1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City
2001: Paul McCartney proposes to Heather Mills
2010: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: The Colosseum, Windsor
2013: Paul McCartney live: Plains of Abraham, Quebec City
2017: Paul McCartney live: CenturyLink Center, Omaha
2018: Paul McCartney live: Abbey Road Studios, London

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Wednesday, 22 July 2026

EX-WINGS LAURENCE JUBER'S FIFTH BEATLES ADAPTATION




I've Got A Feeling is an instrumental Beatles cover record and the title piece by Grammy-honored guitarist Laurence Juber.

Launched on May 15, 2026, the record showcases 14 reimagined Beatles standards. It distinctively spotlights Juber performing on an electric archtop guitar, infusing an improvisational, fingerstyle jazz touch into the legendary tracks.

This record stands as the fifth installment in a sequence of Laurence Juber’s renowned adaptations of Beatles tunes for solo guitar.


Laurence said: “The challenge of arranging their music for solo guitar has absorbed me for over a quarter of a century. It’s hard to stop, especially when my wife and producer, Hope, points out how much of their repertoire remains to be explored…”

Track Listing:

Nowhere Man
I’ve Got A Feeling
I’ve Just Seen A Face
I’m Only Sleeping
I Call Your Name
Girl
Lovely Rita
With A Little Help From My Friends
Not A Second Time
Yes It Is
It Won’t Be Long
You Like Me Too Much
All My Loving
Help

Credits:

Laurence Juber: Performer, Guitar
Hope Juber: Producer
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison: Composer


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Monday, 20 July 2026

ON THIS DAY JULY 20 ...

July 20

1961: 'Mersey Beat' front page: 'Beatles Sign Recording Contract' (with Bert Kaempfert).
1963: 'Please Please Me' LP number 1 (UK Record Retailer chart).; Brian parts company with the Big Three.
1964: US single release: 'I'll Cry Instead'/'I'm Happy Just To Dance With You.
US single release: 'And I Love Her'/'If I Fell'.
US LP release: 'Something New'.
The press announces the issue of Beatles Ltd. shares.
1967: Paul attends a session at Chappell Recording Studios, during which Chris Barber Band records a version for 'Catcall'. Paul contributes shouts and howls, and some piano.
1968: Jane Asher appears on the Simon Dee BBC show her breakup with Paul McCartney.

1969: The Beatles attend Let It Be screening

1971: Filming: Imagine by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

1974: Recording: Steel And Glass, Old Dirt Road by John Lennon

1980: John Lennon writes Cleanup Time

1987: Recording: Choba B CCCP by Paul McCartney

1990: Paul McCartney live: Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland

1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Belga Beach Festival, De la Panne

2006: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Radio City Music Hall, New York City

2008: Paul McCartney live: Plains of Abraham, Quebec City

2010: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Nautica Pavilion, Cleveland

2016: The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl to be released in September


1983: Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road'.
1987: Beginning of recordings for Paul's Russian album. Recording: 'Kansas City'; 'Twenty Flight Rock'; 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'; 'I'm In Love Again'; 'Bring It On Home To Me'; 'Lucille'; 'I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday'; 'That's All Right Mama'; 'Summertime'; 'Just Because'; 'Midnight Special'.

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