Guardian Music — The former Beach Boy is to rework various song fragments left behind by the late composer for a forthcoming tribute albumGeorge Gershwin's estate has opened its vaults to Brian Wilson, inviting the former Beach Boy to adapt some of the composer's unf... more info

Rolling Stone — Brian Wilson will reportedly complete at least two unfinished works by composer George Gershwin for an upcoming release, the Los Angeles Times reports. Wilson received authorization from the Gershwin estate to work on the unfinished songs, which are ... more info

All About Jazz — Wilson plans to finish and record at least two songs on an album of Gershwin music that could be released next year. In a surprise union of two quintessentially American composers from different eras, one the 1960s mastermind of "Good Vibrations,"... more info

Beach Boy Brian Wilson is given permission to rework unfinished pieces by George Gershwin. more info

BBC News - UK — Beach Boy Brian Wilson is given permission to rework unfinished pieces by George Gershwin. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Wilson plans to finish and record at least two songs on an album of Gershwin music that could be released next year. In a surprise union of two quintessentiall... more info

Guardian Music — With his effervescent and gloriously sun-drenched songs, bedroom boffin Washed Out perfectly captures the evocative new wave of surf rockHometown: Perry, Georgia. The lineup: Ernest Greene (vocals, computers). The background: There has been a steady ... more info

Stereogum — Psychedelically minded Scottish acid-rockers Aliens are supposedly influenced by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol' Dirty Bastard. (Basically, they're influenced by everything.) What people tend to b... more info

Altsounds — *Drink Up Buttercup* have signed with *Yep Roc Records* and to celebrate are giving away the single *‘Even Think’*, a fast-paced fist-pumper, driven by frenzied organ arpeggios and swelling vocal harmonies reminiscent of the sound o... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Kevin Cummings, John Squire, Edwyn Collins and others prove they’re not one trick ponies at the Buy Art Fair starting 24 September.In a move that transcends boundaries between the music and art scenes, Buy Art Fair is showcasing a host of gall... more info