Originally people thought that the Beatles would make an appearance in the latest Rock Band game. It turns out that MTV Networks announced a deal with the Beatles’ record label, Apple Corps, to create a Beatles-branded music video game. The same developers behind Rock Band will be making the game, apart from its already successful Rock Band franchise.

“The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music. I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out,” Sir Paul McCartney said.

I’m thinking something like Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, except without the suck. It’s even been approved by Yoko Ono Lennon, herself. So, you know it’s going to be good.
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You might of loved the Cassette Tape Wallet, but thought to yourself “Wow, my gun definitely won’t fit in that”. For those of you for more to carry, here’s the Cassette Tape Tote Bag. While it might be depressing that an item that you used so often is now being used in an iconic novelty products made from plastic, don’t worry. The attraction is normal no matter how guilty you feel for liking this bag.

Just think about how your parents must feel when they they 12-year-old teeny-boppers walking around in Beatles shirts. Hell, you might even cringe at the sight of that. To add to the cassette tape them, the Tote Bag’s strap is even made to resemble the unraveling inner tape. Prices range depending on your location, but they are available now. — Andrew Dobrow

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After the rumors running wild for about 24 hours now, EMI and Apple finally announced officially that EMI will now be offering DRM-free music to be sold on iTunes, and a higer audio quality than was offered before. This announcement spurs memories of Steve Jobs and his rant on DRM on the official Apple blog. Now that EMI has decided to release its music with the dreaded anti-piracy protection lifted, will other companies follow in its footsteps?

The new DRM-free music will be available at an audio quality of 26 kbps AAC format, twice the quality currently offered in the iTunes catalog. The new agreement also raises the price of these songs to $1.29 each, though Apple says they will still sell DRM enabled music for the $0.99 price tag. The DRM-free catalog will be available in May. No news on whether The Beatles will ever make it to iTunes. That subject was conveniently not announced. — Andrew Dobrow

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With the risk of sounding feminine considered, these Recycled Vinyl Record Wallets are listed as a “for her” product on its product page. What the hell? It might just be the least feminine money holder on the market, since we don’t think the beef jerky wallet has been made yet.

With your choice of Sgt. Peppers (Beatles, of course), Sticky Fingers (Rolling Stones), and Double Dynamite (Elvis, but why?!), the actual record and original case are used to produce the wallet. Both are cut into fitted rectangular pieces for the wallets template, then attached to mounted wood which is described as “super-durable”.

We’re not sure if there will be enough room to store everything (even though the product page says that there is a plastic slot for your license, a carbon checkbook divider, and slots for cards and cash), but who needs space when you look this cool? If these wallets are a “for her” product, you can start calling us Herfuse. — Andrew Dobrow

Recycled Record Album Wallets [via Neatorama]