L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Throughout the history of Southern California rock, two bands have loomed largest in America's popular imagination: the Beach Boys and the Eagles.  more info

Discobelle.net — Gomma boss man Munk has teamed up with Rebolledo to offer a slick lil EP called “Surf Smurf.” Classic, west coast vibes is the end result… and by “classic, west coast vibes,” I mean Beach Boys and Dick Dale classic. Thick house rhythms prov... more info

The Independent — Phil Everly, one half of The Everly Brothers, whose close harmonies and memorable songs became one of the biggest influences on The Beach Boys and The Beatles, died at his Los Angeles home on Friday at the age of 74.     more info

Chicago Tribune — Appreciation by Greg Kot: The sound of "All I Have to do is Dream" echoed through the minds of the still-nascent Beatles, Byrds, Beach Boys and countless other soon-to-be-icons. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless younger-generation rock, folk and country singers,... more info

411 Mania — Aaron Eckhart pulled out... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Amazon has launched a weekly digital literary journal, Day One. Stream the new covers album Portland Smiles: A Tribute to the Beach Boys. The Rumpus interviews author Aimee Bender. Luc Sante remembers Lou Reed. The Millions shares a beginner's guide.... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Who'd have guessed that the intersection point in Sunday’s odd couple pairing at the Greek Theatre -- Beach Boys architect Brian Wilson and English guitar hero Jeff Beck -- would turn out to be a lovely expanse of musical landscape somewhere outsid... more info

Consequence of Sound — They don't make 'em like they used to. more info

Topix — BRIAN WILSON & JEFF BECK These two titans of music are on a co-headlining tour featuring Al Jardine and David Marks, both of whom have worked with Wilson since their early days with the Beach Boys. more info