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With the sounds of The Beatles and Beach Boys in their heads, The Lemon Twigs have spent their lives in search of perfect pop: On their new album they may have found it

"We didn't let anything fly that wasn't perfect" - Michael D'Addario on the Lemon Twigs' latest album, A Dream Is All We Know

Louder

“I played the slide part of Layla with Eric Clapton… 15 minutes later I was back in the office making copies”: Brian Wilson guitarist Probyn Gregory on living an incredible double life, between desk job and rock star

His cautious career approach has given him the chance to play Jeff Beck’s rig, avoid taking a doomed TV gig, bring Pet Sounds back to the stage – and help Wilson revive the Smile project he’d run away from in 1967

Guitar World

“Chrissie Hynde and Linda McCartney were friendly. She said that Paul was looking for a guitar player”: Robbie McIntosh on a playing career running from the Pretenders to John Mayer – and the knock-off Japanese Strat he used on tour with a Beatle

In a lifetime of great gear and credits from Norah Jones to Celine Dion and Paul McCartney, the guitarist says he remains in love with his yellow Strat copy

Guitar World

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New Disney documentary The Beach Boys tells the iconic band’s story – but not the whole story

In 2012, I watched as the remaining members of the Beach Boys played together for their 50th anniversary. As they launched into When I Grow Up (to be a Man), I reflected on the experience of listening to elderly men sing about what they’ll be when they “grow up”, in…

The Conversation

“I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney

How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

MusicRadar

The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From sci-fi to music documentaries, here's what to watch this weekend

Total Film

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 24)

From headline-grabbing blockbusters to star-studded sci-fi thrillers, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

TechRadar

The Beach Boys' Mike Love and Bruce Johnson: 'We’re never going to stop touring'

Ahead of a new, career-spanning documentary, two members of the iconic group talk about still playing in front of 80,000, Brian Wilson’s genius, and competing with the Rolling Stones

Evening Standard

The Beach Boys review – rather too sunny account of 60s pop legends’ story

They were ‘America’s band’, with a run of golden-hued songs – but Disney’s documentary ignores the darker side of their extraordinary story

The Guardian - UK

How to watch 'The Beach Boys' online and from anywhere — full music documentary

After 100 million records sold and more U.S. top 40 hits than any other U.S. band, we now have the official documentary. Here's where to watch "The Beach Boys" online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch The Beach Boys: stream the music documentary online

Here's how you can watch The Beach Boys, ready for when it airs on Friday, May 24.

WhatToWatch

“It was an unusual paradox: most acts keep recording stylistically similar albums… Porcupine Tree were being harassed for daring to not transform”: But Lightbulb Sun matters more than you may think

After veering too close to becoming a “new Pink Floyd,” their seventh album was a key moment in their development through psychedelia, classic prog, krautrock and pop rock to the truly progressive sound they made their own

Louder

The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

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How to watch the brand new Beach Boys documentary from anywhere

Upcoming film charting the history of The Beach Boys will feature previously unseen footage and interviews with band members

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Flo Rida, Donny Osmond Set For ‘Fox & Friends’ Summer Concert Series

John Stamos sits in with the Beach Boys at Fox HQ

Guitar World

“The Beach Boys are massively important in the evolution of guitar sound”: Josh Scott, Robert Keeley and Chris Benson have built exclusive effects units inspired by the Beach Boys’ studio tones

The Sweetwater-exclusive line sees some of the biggest names in pedals attempt to recreate the Beach Boys' most iconic studio sounds

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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson's family files for conservatorship

The family of Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has filed for a conservatorship due to his deteriorating health. Wilson's family aims to ensure h...

The Guardian - UK

All you need is love songs: 12 novelists pick their favourite romantic tracks

Writers who know a thing or two about matters of the heart on the love songs they adore – from Sondheim’s bittersweet portrait of a romance sceptic to Roberta Flack’s timeless expression of hope

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