Brooklyn Vegan — As we mentioned yesterday, June 20 was Brian Wilson's 70th birthday. Happy birthday again Brian! The band celebrated backstage at a show in Montreal as you can see in the picture above (a bigger shot of the cake is... more info

ContactMusic — Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson will be riding on the crest of a wave on Wednesday 20Jun12 when he turns 70 The feted songwriter is still going strong after 50 years in the music business and hit the road earlier this year 12 for a reunion tour with t... more info

Guardian Music — Drowning in fuzz and feedback, these freak scenesters are the latest grunge revivalists to dive into the sound of Anytown USAHometown: Hackney, London.The lineup: Toto Vivian (vocals), Sasha Carlson (guitar), Thomas Beal (bass) and Jacob Moore (drums... more info

Guardian Music — He tried in vain to move the Beach Boys away from surf and bikinis. Today artists from Rufus Wainwright to the Scissor Sisters are queuing up to work with himAs the small, white-haired, bespectacled man in a sleeveless cardigan took his seat a few ro... more info

ContactMusic — The Beach Boys stars Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston have their fears about band leader Brian Wilsons health as the groups reunion tour continues - because theyre not sure how long the singer will be able to continue The two stars admit the delicate na... more info

Guardian Music — This eclectic outfit give indie songs a classic pop makeover. Or is it the other way round? Either way, the fuss is deservedHometown: Vancouver.The lineup: Nathalia Pizzaro (vocals), Rebecca Marie Law Gray (vocals, guitar), Felix Fung (guitar), Brian... more info

USA Today Music — There's genuine magic, however nostalgic, to the blend of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston's voices. more info

Mercury News, California — Brian Wilson, Mike Love and other surviving members celebrate 50th anniversary at the Greek. more info

Guardian Music — There's some rotten stuff on it too, but parts of the Beach Boys' new album seem like the perfect way to end to their storyIt's easy to be sceptical about the Beach Boys' reunion. Indeed, if you look at the messageboards, diehard fans seem the most d... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — This is not why God made the interview. more info