JamBase — Read Bryan Lasky's recap and view his photos from Brian Wilson's recent stop at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York on his Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. more info

KEXP Seattle — It’s morbid, but you’re probably thinking it, too: after losing so many musical icons in 2016 (see here and here), I felt it was important to see Brian Wilson in concert. Now 74 years old, the brilliant but troubled songwriter celebrated the 50th... more info

Uncut — Love discusses Brian Wilson, POTUS and Charles Manson in the new Uncut Photo by Udo Spreitzenbarth Love discusses Brian Wilson, POTUS and Charles Manson in the new Uncut The post The Beach Boys’ Mike Love: “Donald Trump has never been anyth... more info

Stereogum — Ride The Lightning is one of the most important albums in the history of heavy metal. "Riding A Lightning Bolt," on the other hand, sounds like Brian Wilson refracting through Animal Collective and boomeranging back to the '60s, leaving behind sonic ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — At the time, 2002 was portrayed as a nadir for popular music. Alongside Westlife's peak of popularity, a decline in British interest in the Billboard Hot 100 and much hand-wringing about the effect of filesharing as the pop charts turned fifty ye... more info

Nialler9 — After the news that the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson is to play Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin, news is out that Galway is also going to get some American west coast sunshine. Wilson will play Galway Arts Festival’s Big Top on Sunday July 2... more info

Nialler9 — The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson to play Pet Sounds in Dublin in full at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin on Tuesday 25 July 2017. The singer and songwriter behind some of the most iconic music in pop and rock history is now 74 years of age. more info

Chorus.fm — Showtime will be airing a new documentary about the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds: The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds will feature archival footage and studio outtakes as well as exclusive interviews with the album’s creators, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al... more info

Uncut — He's added four new UK dates He's added four new UK dates The post Brian Wilson announces additional Pet Sounds shows appeared first on Uncut. more info

The Mirror — Jake Bugg, Beach Boys star Brian Wilson, Tinie Tempah and Frank Turner will also be performing at the festival more info