Rolling Stone — Scott Bennett, a longtime (and now former) member of Brian Wilson's band and a close collaborator of the Beach Boys singer, was found guilty of rape by instrumentation and sexual battery on April 29th following a weeklong trial in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Be... more info

NME — Bennett has worked with the Beach Boys star since 1998 more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As you probably know, Brian Wilson is touring Pet Sounds in full in honor of the album's 50th anniversary. The first US date would have been at the Levitation festival in Austin this past weekend, but that was cancelled due to adverse weather, and no... more info

Guardian Music — From Bach to Berg, Christa Ludwig to Brian Wilson, and from yoiking to drumming - conductor Ilan Volkov on the music and musicians that inspires himWhat was the last piece of music you bought?The new album by Andé Somby, Yoiking With the Winged On... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — California's FIR are just now releasing their first single, but their lineage is long. The group features Brent Rademaker (Beachwood Sparks/The Tyde/further) and Matt Piucci from Rain Parade, plus Rob Campanella (The Brian Jonestown Massacre) an... more info

Stereogum — Levitation Fest, formerly known as Austin Psych Fest, managed to assemble quite an impressive roster for this year’s lineup, including Brian Wilson, Animal Collective, Caribou, and Oneohtrix Point Never. But unfortunately, it looks like we won’t ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Lineup included Brian Wilson, Slowdive, Ween, Animal Collective, and more. more info

NME — The Horrors, Gaz Coombes, Hiatus Kaiyote and Turin Brakes are also set for the family-friendly outing in September more info

Stereogum — There are very few people who deny the importance and general enjoyability of Pet Sounds. With his meticulous orchestration, arrangement, and attention to detail, Brian Wilson created a pivotal moment not only in the discography of the Beach Boys but... more info

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