The best summer songs conjure both eras and emotional to offer a mix of nostalgia and escapism. Time to sit back and unwind with this essential playlist.
Ranging across a wide mix of styles and artists, The best Beatles covers are testament to the sheer breadth and quality of their music.
Ten historic quotes from the first decade or so of Brian and the Beach Boys’ worldwide acclaim.
The Beach Boys created the “California Dream” but beach music has its roots all over the US – or anywhere where there’s sand and restless spirits.
Forever altering the world’s perception of the humble pop song, the best Beach Boys arrangements continue to astound with their seemingly endless invention.
Worldwide changes during the Summer Of Love hit an interesting funnel in New York City in what had been a traditional centre for artists in the jazz, rhythm’n’blues and early rock’n’roll communities.
The iconic show featured some of the earliest or first televised performances of superstars including Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
The legendary artist sang the classic Beach Boys tune at his piano for ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’.
A small selection from the stunning archives of a truly great record label.
The Crowded House frontman paid tribute to the classic Beach Boys track from his home in Melbourne.
The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ makes life worth living, reaffirming the notion that pop music is the most admired art form in the world.
How the group followed 'Surf's Up,' as they negotiated the uncertain commercial waters of the early 1970s.
Some artists toil their whole careers to make a classic album, while others hit it straight out of the gate, here are some young musicians who got it right.
Funkateers, country stars and punks contributed to the best concept albums in music, proving that prog rockers didn’t entirely own the concept of concepts.
The annual Tribeca Film Festival schedule has been announced, which will take place from 15 – 26 April.
The dates feature his fellow Beach Boys alumni Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin and include a night at London's Royal Albert Hall.
