Brian Wilson might not have always got things right when he was in the Beach Boys, but the band were arguably worse off when left to their own devices.

We explore the fascinating insights into arranging bass guitar parts the Beach Boys' 1966 track "Wouldn't It Be Nice" offers.

As a sonic time capsule of sun-soaked California dreams, The Beach Boys’ discography stands as one of popular music’s most ...

The Beach Boys spearheaded a studio recording movement with their album 'Pet Sounds'. But Brian Wilson credits a later album ...

As with most Beach Boys dates, Wilson handed out his charts and played the song at the piano to give the musicians an idea of ...

While digital technology has enhanced The Beatles’ music for some, there’s a timeless charm in experiencing their songs as they were meant to be heard – on vinyl. The warm, authentic sound captures ...

David’s debut self-titled album released December 13, and received praise from critics like Suzanne Oswald, of Tenement TV, who said: “The album makes for a compelling and rewarding listen.” I met ...

Open West End Girls (Radio 2 In The Park 2024) by Pet Shop Boys in external music player ...

With more than 2.3 billion plays of radio, music, and podcasts in 2024 (from January to November), and a 12% increase for on demand speech content, BBC Sounds continues to be the ultimate ...

Mike Love of The Beach Boys performed at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago bash on Saturday night (Getty Images) PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: The Beach Boys might be all about good vibes in their ...

Brian Wilson and Al Jardine made it clear in 2020 where they stood on their former bandmate performing for Donald Trump. [email protected] Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here ...

And, while Pet Sounds is considered the end of the Beach Boys’ surfer boy posturing, the album’s chaos and baroque, high-vis pastiches of pop innovation sounded like big, alien fragments of ...