Guardian Music — (Fire)Once frontman of combustible New Zealand noise-pop outfit the Mint Chicks, Kody Nielson has embarked on a solo career as Opossom. The result is upbeat psychedelia that references the Beach Boys and Flaming Lips without ever sounding derivative.... more info

Guardian Music — (AED)In the 90s, Joe McAlinden was the frontman of Superstar, purveyors of beautifully arranged, Beach Boys and Big Star-inspired sunshine pop, doomed to languish in the shadow of their similarly minded, if slightly heavier friends Teenage Fanclub. I... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis weekAs Britain experiences a remarkably rainy July, it's perhaps not surprising that people are less keen to venture out and watch some bands – and this week has been a particularly bad on... more info

Guardian Music — This week's playlist slaked a major thirst for beer in song, be it sad, profound, lost or bellowingRR commenter Pairubu, who suggested this topic, sings the praises of beer, "the most convivial of drinks". Yet our request last week for your favourite... more info

Music For Ants — As I’ve mentioned before, the Beach Boys are an all-time favorite band for me, and the fact that the reunited band was playing Bonnaroo was one of the deciding factors in my attendance. Suffice it to say, I was highly anticipating the legendary ban... more info

ContactMusic — Eight of The Beach Boys stars children have united to form a tribute band to their famous fathers California Saga features Brian Wilsons daughters Wendy and Carnie who are members of the singing trio Wilson Phillips Al Jardines boys Adam and Matt Mi.... more info

Prefix — If seeing The Beach Boys tour for their Golden Anniversary wasn’t enough, now you can check out their kids ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/the-children-of-the-beach-boys-form-beach-boys-cov/67064/ more info

Guardian Music — California Saga includes eight of the Beach Boys' offspring, as well as the late Carl Wilson's brother-in-lawThe Beach Boys' children have started their own group. Billed as "the next chapter in the story of America's band", California Saga is a trib... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Officially out on July 16th (but in stores now), the comics collection Flannery O'Connor: The Cartoons. At the New York Times, Daniel Nester examines the politics of the Beach Boys. All Things Considered interviews Rachel Swarns about her new book,..... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Earlier this summer, the Beach Boys released a new album and reestablished the band’s sunny aesthetic after 15 years, with melodies that emphasize patience and harmonies that can solve any of life’s problems. more info