Guardian Music — With his effervescent and gloriously sun-drenched songs, bedroom boffin Washed Out perfectly captures the evocative new wave of surf rockHometown: Perry, Georgia. The lineup: Ernest Greene (vocals, computers). The background: There has been a steady ... more info

Stereogum — Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham relocated from Florida to Brooklyn, adding two additional players to the fold, but they haven't left the beach behind. What makes their Summertime! work is the breezy melancholy that flows endlessly, even through the ... more info

Guardian Music — Surf is back, and we don't mean the corporate Quicksilver kind of surf. It's time to get frazzled to the likes of Girls, Best Coast and Washed OutSurfing is timeless. Well, not corporate Quicksilver surfing, with wetsuits sponsored by taco stands, MT... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Kevin Cummings, John Squire, Edwyn Collins and others prove they’re not one trick ponies at the Buy Art Fair starting 24 September.In a move that transcends boundaries between the music and art scenes, Buy Art Fair is showcasing a host of gall... more info

Topix — Word of mouth and outdoor music attracted about 700 people to a free Beach Boys concert in a bowling alley parking lot in Alaska. more info

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MVSW — Stanton Warriors ~ “Good Vibrations” views: 6,192 Sending some good vibrations your way, Stanton Warriors style. Stanton Warriors mixing the The Beach Boys with Marky Mark and a lot og breakbeats… Stanton Warriors are playing Park Plaza on the... more info

Live Daily — The Beach Boys [ tickets ] played a free concert Monday (8/31) night in the parking lot of an Alaskan bowling alley, according the Anchorage Daily News.The surf pioneers played to approximately 700 people who were on hand to celebrate new ownership o... more info

Twangville — ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Late Music, by Dennis Diken with the Bell Sound Who knew? After nearly 30 years sitting behind the drums with the Smithereens Dennis Diken emerges as a pop maestro. Diken and collaborator Pete DiBella shine with an album that b... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — So, while we’re at it…the a capella mixes from Pet Sounds are nothing short of ear candy, and while the LPs noted production theatrics are well deserved, I’m never short of blown away by the sole vocals mixes whenever they come up on shuffle.Â... more info