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The AD Interview :: Darian Sahanaja (Behind The Smile Sessions)

4940 days ago

Aquarium Drunkard — Finding Smile: A litany of “Fifth Beatles” may continue to spark debate among fans, but when it comes to the Beach Boys, a handful of external collaborators ought to garner similar recognition. Darian Sahanaja is among them. Having impressed Bria... more info

'Our influences are of a religious nature': the Beach Boys on Smile

4941 days ago

Guardian Music — In our regular visit to the archives of Rock's Backpages – the world's leading collection of vintage music journalism – we reprint an interview with the Beach Boys by Mike Grant that appeared in Rave magazine in February 1967.At the time, the ban... more info

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The Bridge School Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition: 3-DVD, 2-CD sets 10/24

4943 days ago

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info

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Harangue The DJ: James Holden

4952 days ago

Guardian Music — The Border Community boss and purveyor of lush, expansive techno empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with Peter Van Hoesen: Axis MundiI think the start of a DJ set should be about vague promise but b... more info

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Brian Wilson will not join The Beach Boys on their 2012 world tour

4952 days ago

NME — Brian Wilson is busy with his upcoming Disney cover album release more info

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Brian Wilson rules out reunion with the Beach Boys

4954 days ago

Guardian Music — Singer insists he will not reunite with former bandmates for planned world tour next yearAs the Beach Boys announce plans for a world tour next year, Brian Wilson has insisted he will not reunite with his former bandmates. "They're helping keep the m... more info

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Beach Boys - Wilson Rules Out Beach Boys Birthday Show

4955 days ago

ContactMusic — The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has axed plans to reunite the group to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year 11 The Surfin Usa hitmaker sparked hopes of a comeback for the legendary band when he confirmed in May 11 that he was considering a... more info

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Radar Tip Of The Day 75: Mikal Cronin

4956 days ago

NME - Radar — Bit of a sly new band tip this, I guess, seeing as Mikal Cronin's been on the fringes of San Francisco's nascent garage scene for a while. But I'm gonna do it anyway, 'cos his new solo album is all kinds of aceness and he's always been in the shadow... more info

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Old Music: The Beach Boys – Add Some Music to Your Day

4960 days ago

Guardian Music — Kicking off our new daily series of old songs, here's a track that celebrates the wonder of music itselfHere at guardian.co.uk/music, we've noticed it's not only new music that sets your pulses racing, that there's an appetite for the songs of the pa... more info

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