Three children of Beatles members have collaborated on a new song. Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney linked with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, for “Rip Off.” The song is credited to Mantra of the Cosmos, Starkey’s supergroup with Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez and Andy Bell …
Read More »Sean Ono Lennon Defends John's Love for Yoko on 1973 Album 'Mind Games'
When John Lennon first released his 1973 album Mind Games, it was met with tepid reception from critics and fans. But with Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon rereleasing a new box set of the album, the rockstar’s son is encouraging listeners to bring a new perspective to the music, especially …
Read More »Revisit John Lennon's 'Mind Games' This Summer With Massive 'Ultimate Collection' Release
John Lennon‘s fourth solo album, Mind Games, will be reissued and expanded this summer. Arriving July 12 via Lennon’s estate and Capitol/UMe, Mind Games – The Ultimate Collection features the recording sessions from Record Plant in New York City, where you can immerse yourself in-studio commentary, unreleased outtakes, mixes, and …
Read More »You Can Now Meditate to John Lennon's 'Mind Games'
You’ve probably meditated to John Lennon‘s music before, but now you can do it with an official soundtrack. Back in May, Lennon’s estate partnered with Lumenate to deliver nine meditation mixes of “Mind Games,” the title track to his 1973 record. The song’s mixes are slowed down and extended — …
Read More »How Sean Ono Lennon Defied the Stars to Make His Next Album
Sean Ono Lennon may have initially rejected the astrology his family embraced growing up, but when it came to his new album, it felt like the very stars were against him. “I just felt like there was too much cosmic interference,” he tells Rolling Stone of Asterisms, a genreless wash …
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