Exclusive Interview: Author David Leaf on ‘Smile: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection on Brian Wilson’
Two Beach Boys fans celebrate Brian Wilson, as Andy Burns talks to David Leaf, author of “Smile: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson.”
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Exclusive Interview: The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Takes the Endless Summer Gold Tour Across Canada
Andy Burns talks to Mike Love of The Beach Boys about the band’s current tour across Canada.
The Musical Bond of Andy Paley and Brian Wilson
Andy Paley, influential musician and collaborator of Brian Wilson, passed away at 72, leaving a significant musical legacy.
Saturday at the Movies: ‘The Beach Boys’ (2024) Delivers Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys have been the focus of many documentaries, but the new Disney+ film is a compelling and necessary watch.
‘Heroes and Villains: The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-1968’ Reflects on the Innocence of the L.A. Music Scene in the 1960s
The Grapefruit Records set ‘Heroes and Villains: The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-1968’ celebrates the Los Angeles music scene of the late 1960s before the pervasive cynicism of the 1970s set in.
From Prog to Synths, Andy Burns Shares his Favourite Albums of the 2010s
When it came time to put together my list of favourite albums of the 2010s, I went with exactly that – my faves.
Happy 50th Anniversary Pet Sounds!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, an album that at the time was considered a failure for the band, only going gold and not generating any … Continue reading Happy 50th Anniversary Pet Sounds!
TIFF 2014: Love And Mercy Reviewed
Ambivalence and apprehension. Those were the emotions I walked into Sunday night’s premiere screening of director Bill Pohlad’s Love and Mercy, a biopic based on the life and times of … Continue reading TIFF 2014: Love And Mercy Reviewed
10 Big Ones: Andy Burns and Guest Blogger Mark Dillon Pick Their Must Hears From The Beach Boys’ Made In California Box Set
To celebrate the recent release of the new Beach Boys box set, Made In California, I asked my friend Mark Dillon if he would join me in picking ten must-hear … Continue reading 10 Big Ones: Andy Burns and Guest Blogger Mark Dillon Pick Their Must Hears From The Beach Boys’ Made In California Box Set
California Gold: The Beach Boys’ Made In California Box Set Reviewed
Last week saw the release of the new six cd Beach Boys box set, Made In California. Arguably the most beloved band to come out of the 1960s, the work … Continue reading California Gold: The Beach Boys’ Made In California Box Set Reviewed
Biff Bam Pop Exclusive: The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Interview Part 2
Get 45 minutes to talk to one of the most recognizable lead singers in the history of popular music, and you’re going to receive some amazing insights into being a … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop Exclusive: The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Interview Part 2
Biff Bam Pop Exclusive: The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Interview Part 1
When I was 20 years old, The Beach Boys changed my life. A friend at university got me into the band, explaining Pet Sounds to me, and I was quickly … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop Exclusive: The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Interview Part 1