Consequence of Sound — The UK's prestigious music program returns to the air. more info

Guardian Music — The Beach Boys? Muse? The xx? Vote for your favourite act from this week's show more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist calls on Mike Love not to revive his version of the group, and instead keep the 'real Beach Boys' on the roadAs the Beach Boys reunion tour washes up on the sands of history, two band members have criticised Mike Love's plans to carry on wi... more info

ContactMusic — Al Jardine is desperately trying to keep the Beach Boys 50th anniversary reunion alive by launching a fan petition on his Facebook.com page.The... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — This record was released in 1959, the same year that Hawaii became the official fiftieth state. And as you can see, Frank Hunter and Sam Makia got the memo, rushing into the studio to record a "celebratory" stereophonic long-play. Now... more info

Guardian Music — Be among the first to hear Muse's new album The 2nd Law – and let us know your thoughtsReading on mobile? Listen hereMuse caused quite a stir earlier this year when Unsustainable, the first track from their sixth album, The 2nd Law, hit the interne... more info

CNN Showbiz — The Beach Boys were all smiles this week when they unveiled their exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. more info

Guardian Music — EC says music giant can buy rival only if it sells off labels that are home to Coldplay, Blur, Kylie Minogue and othersUniversal Music has been given the green light for its £1.2bn EMI takeover by the European Commission, but will have to sell off l... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — This post has been updated. See note below for details. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Lock and load. Eleven track polyglot bouillabaisse of sound spanning 3 continents, 2 decades, and a dozen time zones.  Introducing Sidecar – First transmission.  Direct download, below — subscribe to future transmissions, HERE. MP3: Sidecar: T... more info