Seattle BTW Helvetia, aka Swiss transplant Jason Albertini, releases Helvetia's Junk Shop on 9/15 via Static Cult. The lineup for the album included Scott Plouf (Built To Spill, Spinanes) on drums and Clay Parton on bass. Albertini did the rest,... CONTINUE READING THE 'GUM DROP XCII: HEAR NEW HELVETIA, WIN A BEACH BOYS BOX SET»
Posted on June 10, 2009 in Giveaway, MP3 (5 comments)
Tags: Helvetia | The Beach Boys
There's no doubt Brian Wilson's not what he was in his prime, but he's still Brian Wilson (when we last checked), so it's good news That Lucky Old Sun finally has an official release date. As well as an official... CONTINUE READING BRIAN WILSON RETURNS TO CAPITOL FOR NEW ALBUM, PREPS TOUR»
Posted on May 19, 2008 in Tour Dates (6 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | Eagles Of Death Metal | The Beach Boys | Van Dyke Parks
With a roster of "counselors" including Bret Michaels, Mark Slaughter, Scott Ian, and KISS's Paul Stanley and Bruce Kulick, Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp is courting a certain sort of voluminous-follicled fan -- but playing Beach Boys songs for Brian... CONTINUE READING ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP»
Posted on January 12, 2007 (3 comments)
Tags: Anthrax | Brian Wilson | Grateful Dead | KISS | Poison | The Beach Boys
Good news, Beach Boys lovers! Variety reports that a biopic is officially in the works for the troubled life and times of the great Brian Wilson. As with any musician biopic, securing the rights to the tunes is paramount --... CONTINUE READING CASTING COUCH: BRIAN WILSON»
Posted on November 15, 2006 in Casting Couch (45 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | Lily Allen | The Beach Boys
Pretty soon you'll be able to represent the entire, tragic arc of popular music in action figure form! To represent the now, you have the Fall Out Toys, but this holiday season you can make a gift of the glorious... CONTINUE READING BEACH BOY TOY»
Posted on November 8, 2006 in Rock Toys (3 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
First off, congratulations to Darren W., Larry F., and Matt J. (check your email, Matt!), winners of our Pet Sounds Vinyl Reissue contest. You guys can peel that shrinkwrap just in time to gear up for six shows in November... CONTINUE READING PET SOUNDS LIVE!»
Posted on September 21, 2006 in Contest (6 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
The if-not-the-best-ever-then-definitely-top-five album Pet Sounds celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and Capitol is celebrating with a special release out tomorrow.The deluxe, limited-edition suede-feel CD/DVD digipak features the classic album in Mono, Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and Hi-Res... CONTINUE READING PROBABLY NOT AS GOOD AS SOMETHING LIKE PET SOUNDS»
Posted on August 28, 2006 (45 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
It's a sad, sad situation, but Grandaddy's demise is upon us. The band's final album, Just Like The Fambly Cat, is in stores (listen here). To mark the loss of our favorite space rockers' split, Stereogum and V2 wanted to... CONTINUE READING GONE GRANDADDY GONE»
Posted on May 16, 2006 in Contest (13 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | Grandaddy | Jason Lytle | The Beach Boys
It's for real. Via Brian Wilson's site's message board:Instructions for sending donations to "get the call" (posted by Jerry Boyd on September 22, 2005) Message: Hello, everyone. I'm very excited and thankful that Brian and Melinda are donating their time... CONTINUE READING DONATE TO KATRINA VICTIMS, GET A CALL FROM BRIAN WILSON»
Posted on September 24, 2005 (13 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | No Age | The Beach Boys | Washed Out
This "Kosovo" Beach Boys parody is making the rounds. Hilarious or offensive? If that's not your thing, check out this Iraqi Soldier's patriotic anthem currently in heavy rotation on country radio. (He played in on The Today Show yesterday.)Luke Stricklin... CONTINUE READING POLITICAL ROCK»
Posted on August 5, 2005 (7 comments)
Tags: The Beach Boys
AP reports: Not only was Brian Wilson in the room with daughter Carnie when she gave birth on Friday ... Pet Sounds was playing in the background! "Wouldn't It Be Nice" will never sound the same again.... CONTINUE READING WHAT'S THE EMOTICON FOR SHIVER?»
Posted on April 26, 2005 (17 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
In tsunami-related rock news...UK concert promoters are trying to put together a massive Live-Aid-style benefit concert to take place at Millennium Stadium in Wales on 1/22 and 1/23. Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, U2, and the Darkness have reportedly been approached to... CONTINUE READING FAMOUS HELPING PEOPLE»
Posted on January 6, 2005 (11 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | Franz Ferdinand | The Beach Boys | U2
Nancy Sinatra: Nancy Sinatra The '60s sex kitten performs songs by Moz, Jarvis, Bono and other beloved Britpoppas. Brian Wilson: SMiLE Beach Boy #1 remakes the long lost "teenage symphony to God" critics have wondered about for decades.... CONTINUE READING STREAM 'EM BEFORE THEY'RE IN STORES»
Posted on September 21, 2004 (8 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
Gary from Science Fiction Twin (great Elvis Costello song!) gives us the scoop on a leaked track from the looooooong anticipated SMiLE. Brianistas are calling it "Heroes & Villains 2004," and as always, the Wondermints lend a hand. Brian Wilson... CONTINUE READING BRIAN WILSON'S SMILE»
Posted on August 24, 2004 (8 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
Rock's most enigmatic figure reluctantly speaks about his soon-to-be-released masterpiece. Newsweek explains, "Imagine that Sgt. Pepper hadn't come out but remained only a rumor -- that's the story of Smile." Newsweek Feature NY Times Q&A... CONTINUE READING SURF'S UP: NEW BRIAN WILSON INTERVIEWS»
Posted on July 6, 2004 (4 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | The Beach Boys
In 1988, "Kokomo" was a cultural phenomenon. The Beach Boys' first #1 since "Good Vibrations," the unlikely hit single (off the Cocktail soundtrack) sold over a million copies. Inexplicably, this week's Entertainment Weekly Summer Music Issue has a three page... CONTINUE READING THE ADAM GREEN/BEN KWELLER/JOHN STAMOS CONNECTION»
Posted on May 24, 2004 (17 comments)
Tags: Ben Kweller | The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson and Morrissey (via Ultragrrrl).... CONTINUE READING ALBUM NEWS FROM RECLUSIVE GENIUSES»
Posted on February 22, 2004 (2 comments)
Tags: Brian Wilson | Morrissey | The Beach Boys | The Smiths
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