An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
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A Massive Anthology Showcases the Bakersfield Sound
A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.
Read More »The Enduring Myth of Endless Summers
Like most myths, endless summer has some basis in truth – we yearn for it and it comes; we hope it never ends, yet we know it always will.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – ‘Classic Albums: Pet Sounds’
Directed by Martin R. Smith, this memorable celebration of pure talent and collaboration comes highly recommended. It is also available on Blu-ray.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – ‘Good Vibrations Tour’
Climb aboard the time machine for the original lineup performing many hits live in concert, circa 1976.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – “Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour”
The Beach Boys have released a fine document of their epic 50th Anniversary Tour. Surf's up!
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – Live In Concert: 50th Anniversary
The endless summer lives on.
Read More »The Enduring Myth of an Endless Summer
Children love summer because they know what we sometimes forget: we need to play and laugh and not worry about what time it is.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – That’s Why God Made the Radio
Surf's up as The Beach Boys reach back for one last ride.
Read More »Grammy Awards 2012: No Country for Old Men?
The Beach Boys looked their age and then some, almost like some SNL skit lampooning old rockers.
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