Stereogum — The San Francisco Giants won the 2010 World Series. They’re a pretty ragtag team, featuring a star starting pitcher who looks like a grunge kid circa ‘92 (or a member of Girls), a dominant closer named after a member of the Beach Boys who dyes hi... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Brian Wilson returns to the UK in September 2011 for six shows. He will perform the Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin album in its entirety, as well as classics from the Beach Boys back-catalogue. 09/11 Glasgow @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 09/1... more info

Guardian Music — This week there's nowhere to run to baby, nowhere to hide as we devote our podcast to the joys of Motown, commonly known as The Best Music Ever Written. Steve Levine, producer of the Beach Boys and Culture Club among others, is our guest and he demon... more info

Guardian Music — The original Motown studio in Detroit – the legendary Hitsville USA – produced some of pop's most enduring three-minute wonders. Industry veteran Harry Weinger tries to explain their secret to Julia MuellerSome artists just want to get the feel. ... more info

Guardian Music — After years of honing their tight harmonies, southern Californians Local Natives are breaking out. But they've suffered a few comparisons too manyImagine a band that sings harmonies like Fleet Foxes. Whose arrangements twist and turn like Grizzly Bea... more info

Guardian Music — The dexterous songcraft of these Oxford lads gets lost in live translation. So don't read them the riot actHometown: Oxford.The lineup: Jack Goldstein, Roo Bhasin, Michael Thompson, Christopher Dawson, Jason Warner.The background: You often hear it s... more info

All About Jazz — BRIAN WILSON RETURNS TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IN SEPTEMBER 2011 For three nights only, m: Brian Wilson returns to the Royal Festival Hall—his 'spiritual home away from home'—in September 2011, following a series of hugely celebrated concerts... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Robert said... Rod Stewart & The Faces - 1974-11-27 - Cobo Hall, Detroit. "Real Good Time". Oasis - 1996-08-11 - Knebworth Park, England. "250,000 Oasis Fans Can't Be Wrong". The Jacksons - 1979-02-01 - Amsterdam, Netherlands. "Blame It On The Boogie... more info

NME — Wilson is also bringing his '…Reimagines Gershwin' album across the Atlantic more info

Gigwise — Star will play Beach Boys songs... more info