Brooklyn Vegan — Brian Wilson, the mastermind behind The Beach Boys, turns 72 today (happy birthday Brian!), so it's good timing for a Beach Boys cover, which we've gotten from Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming's Diane Coffee project. One might argue there there... more info

NME — Former Beach Boys frontman also criticises his own fans over response to new project more info

Stereogum — In the 10 years since Brian Wilson finally released Smile, the Beach Boys maestro has mostly stuck to passion projects like What I Really Want For Christmas, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, and In The Key Of Disney. The only thing that could pass f... more info

The Telegraph — The debut album from Teleman is indebted to the disorientating psychedelia of Syd Barrett and Brian Wilson, says Helen Brown more info

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Aquarium Drunkard — Filmed for ABC’s The Shindig! - Los Angeles, 1965. Reportedly originally slated for inclusion on the lp The Beach Boys Today!, Brian Wilson penned “Guess I’m Dumb” with Russ Titelman, before handing it over to his pal Glen Campbell. Hints of ... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Jeff Beck has opened up about his recent health crisis, revealing he played through the pain on his joint tour with Brian Wilson despite... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Having spent time in a number of bands over the last few years, Chris Catalena is set to release his new solo album, Here Comes the Time in June via Pau Wau Records. The album was made... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — ZZ Top at The Paramount in 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) Guitar great Jeff Beck, who recently toured with Brian Wilson, will hit the road with another group of legends this summer, bearded blues lovers ZZ Top. The tour will... more info