BEATLES MAGAZINE

Friday, 31 July 2026

'THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE' SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 MERCURY PRIZE

'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Shortlisted For The 2026 Mercury Prize. Paul McCartney's internationally acclaimed new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane has been named as one of the 12 albums of the year shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize.
Although Paul’s performance with the Smokin’ Mojo Filters as part of the HELP album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 1996, today’s news marks an incredible career-first. The Boys of Dungeon Lane is Paul’s first-ever Mercury Prize-shortlisted album.
This landmark accolade arrives as the latest news in a career filled with incredible achievements. The Boys of Dungeon Lane shot to #1 in the Official UK Albums Chart on its release, strengthening Paul’s position as the UK's most successful album artist of all time as his 24th UK chart-topper.
Speaking about his first-ever Mercury Prize shortlisted album, Paul said:
"What a brilliant and exciting surprise to be part of such an incredible list. To have The Boys of Dungeon Lane recognised alongside so many brilliant artists and albums is a huge honour for me. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and enjoy the album. We have been having so much fun along the way. From making it with Andrew Watt to getting it out there for people to hear. I must say the reaction has been really special. So this news has just totally blown me away.'

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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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