Guardian Music — The height of Britpop wasn't the best time to launch a band who were in thrall to American rock There's never really a good time to be a British band in audible debt to Cheap Trick. On the rare occasions when powerpop has gained a toehold in Britain ... more info

ContactMusic — Girl group Wilson Phillips new U S TV series will follow the trio as it records tracks first recorded by the Beach Boys and the Mamas The Papas for a new album The bandmates parents - Brian Wilson and John and Michelle Phillips fronted the two bands.... more info

Guardian Music — It went unreleased for 30 years, but this Beach Boys rarity could have been a smashAssuming they have ears, everyone loves God Only Knows and Good Vibrations. But how about this for a real Beach Boys rarity – and one that stands comparison to those... more info

ContactMusic — Brian Wilsons output was amazing when he was heavily into psychedelic drugs The Beach Boys member developed bizarre beliefs - such as producer Phil Spector trying to murder him - and became so paranoid he held business meetings in his swimming wh... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Mark Hoppus sits down with Noel Gallagher to top about his list of top bands ever. Sadly, The Beach Boys didn't come close to making the list. more info

Guardian Music — Since Air's Moon Safari, Gallic hipsters have doused themselves liberally in l'eau du fromage. Mais, pourquoi?The trailer for Phoenix's new tour documentary, From A Mess To The Masses, is all cold hard urban underpasses and sweaty stage invasions, pa... more info

Popdose — Is that a new Beach Boys song in the Citi Card commercial? No, not quite more info

Popdose — Jon Stebbins has penned fine books about Beach Boys Dennis Wilson, and David Marks. "The Beach Boys FAQ" aspires to be the last word on the history of the band more info

Guardian Music — The company that brought us Cliff and the Beatles, the Sex Pistols and Susan Boyle is disappearing. We should salute its contribution to our cultureIn the 1930s, after a merger with Columbia UK, EMI became the biggest record company in the world. By ... more info

Guardian Music — (Glassnote/Island)Fans of US TV comedy might be more familiar with Childish Gambino as actor/comedian Donald Glover, currently starring in the series Community. Glover has written scripts for 30 Rock, a job given to him by comedy darling Tina Fey. Wh... more info