LargeHeartedBoy — Officially out on July 16th (but in stores now), the comics collection Flannery O'Connor: The Cartoons. At the New York Times, Daniel Nester examines the politics of the Beach Boys. All Things Considered interviews Rachel Swarns about her new book,..... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Earlier this summer, the Beach Boys released a new album and reestablished the band’s sunny aesthetic after 15 years, with melodies that emphasize patience and harmonies that can solve any of life’s problems. more info

Nialler9 — ‘Kokomo’ is a cover of the Beach Boys 1989 song featuring vocals by Jape, Katie Kim and Kathi Burke) by 22 year-old Dublin-based Orlando Orquesta and serves as the tropical lead track for Orquesta’s new The Kokomo EP which also … Read More...... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney lost it when he got to perform with Brian Wilson The Beatles legend sang at a charity concert on the Beach Boys stars hit God Only Knows and admits he was very overwhelmed by the opportunity He explained We were do... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicIn the newsStone Roses reunion concerts to be boycotted by photographersRolling Stones unveil facelift for legendary lips logoLiam Gallagher starts singing Oasis songs againPete Doherty skips T i... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Beach Boys at Jones Beach, 6/24/2012 (more by Greg Cristman) The Beach Boys brought their 50th anniversary tour, which sees the band reunited with Brian WIlson for the first tour in a long time, to NJ last night (6/27) for... more info

Topix — Beach Boys star Mike Love has dismissed reports suggesting his plans for Beach Boys shows without bandmates Al Jardine and Brian Wilson signal the end of the band's 50th anniversary reunion. more info

ContactMusic — Beach Boys star Mike Love has dismissed reports suggesting his plans for Beach Boys shows without bandmates Al Jardine and Brian Wilson signal the end of the bands 50th anniversary reunion The singer has booked a South American show for his spin-off ... more info

Popdose — Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys return after a lengthy absence with "That's Why God Made The Radio." Does the iconic group still have the goods more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonAmid the fuss that will accompany the 50th anniversaries of the first hits by the Beach Boys and the Beatles later this year, another significant half-century probably won't get a look-in. The Four Seasons reached No 1 in aut... more info