Guardian Music — As this column ends, I thought it appropriate to talk about rock's profound sense of beginning – its power and possibility, its surging promiseThis column began five years ago, born, in a roundabout way, out of a friendship with my editor, Michael.... more info

USA Today Music — The famously fractious surviving founding members of the Beach Boys will tour in 2012. more info

Time — Some works of art, like Vladimir Nabokov’s The Original of Laura or the Beach Boys’ Smile, spend decades in the tantalizing mists of rumor. We’ve heard they exist but can’t get access to them, because their creators wouldn’t let them go.... more info

Guardian Music — Our writers share their predictions for the coming year. Plus, meet the musicians causing trouble with their cover versions ...The new year is here and, according to Guardian and Observer critics, 2012 will be a fine time for the Staves, Ren Harvieu ... more info

Guardian Music — It's been 12 years since the reclusive soul genius released Voodoo, and now there is mounting evidence he's ready to re-enter the game, albeit in his own weird wayReclusive soul genius D'Angelo resurfaced yesterday in a typically weird way: with a co... more info

ContactMusic — Carnie Wilson daughter of Beach Boys star Brian Wilson singer and TV host has been struggling with her weight again she revealed to Fox News in an interview undertaken ahead of her pre-recorded appearance today January 3rd 2011 in US Celebrity Wife S... more info

Guardian Music — U2, the Who, and the Beach Boys are just some of the artists cashing in on the trend for super-deluxe box sets. But do we really need 38 different versions of Heroes and Villains?You could, if you so desired, detect a slight tone of surprise when Pet... more info

411 Mania — And they'll be using many of the musicians who backed Brian Wilson… more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — She & Him salute the influence of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, among others, on their first holiday album. "A Very She & Him Christmas" includes two songs originally recorded by the Beach Boys. more info

Guardian Music — Boasting a budget version of the wall of sound, James Bennett's music is haunted by the Spector of past pop erasHometown: Kirkby Lonsdale.The lineup: James Bennett (vocals, music).The background: A reader of this column recently bemoaned the lack of ... more info