Topic: The Beach Boys

Hunting for hidden gems

Self-released albums were king in 2012.

Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows

The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.

Tomorrow can wait

The best concerts are coming from artists who are 60 and up.

Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys

A closer, deeper look at one of America's greatest pop bands of all time.

For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments

On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.

Top Picks: The Beach Boys' new album, a book on self-employment, and more

A short film charts skateboarding in Afghanistan, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as Holmes and his sidekick in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' and more top picks.

Bob Moog: 6 artists influenced by his work

On what would have been Moog's 78th birthday, here are 6 musicians whose work was influenced by his groundbreaking technologies.

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Levon Helm: An appreciation

Levon Helm and The Band provided sweet relief in the 60s and 70s from the pummeling of British supergroups.

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Daylight Saving Time: 10 songs for the extra sunshine

'Walking on Sunshine,' 'The Warmth of the Sun' and 'You Are My Sunshine' all say Daylight Saving Time to us – what are your picks?

Bonnaroo lineup announced: Beach Boys, Radiohead, Chili Peppers

The always eclectic four-day festival also will include Skrillex, Foster the People, The Avett Brothers, The Shins, The Roots and Alice Cooper on the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo will be held June 7-10.

Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'

Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'

'Easy like Sunday morning'

The search for a wedding song took almost as long as finding the right girl.

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's prescient fiction

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami uses his novels to peel back the layered chaos of an uncertain world.

Buddy Holly honored on 75th birthday

Buddy Holly is remembered on what would have been his 75th birthday with Buddy Holly Day, and with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

John Lennon: Top 6 most influential songs

The 30 years that have passed since John Lennon's death have done little to diminish him as one of the most respected musicians of the 20th century. Here are six of his most influential songs.

Top picks: Randy Bachman on the radio, 'Breadcrumb Trail' app, Kings of Leon's 'Come Around Sundown,' and more

Guitarist 'Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap' on the radio, iPhone app 'Breadcrumb Trail,' new album from Kings of Leon 'Come Around Sundown,' and more recommendations.

Editor's Blog
A nomad nation settles down

Americans were once known for constantly being on the move. Recent trends indicate they are putting down roots whether they want to or not.

Top Picks: Brian Wilson, 'Prime Suspect,' Canada's Garrison Keillor, and more

Brian Wilson sings Gershwin, 'Prime Suspect' comes out on DVD, Stuart McLean's storytelling is like Canada's answer to Garrison Keillor, and more recommendations.

Broadway musicals: The new jukebox heroes

Broadway musicals that ground themselves in the songbook of a famous pop artist are energizing the Great White Way.

New stars remake 80s anthem to help Haiti

Lady Gaga, Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z and dozens of other top music artists are rerecording the 1985 'We Are the World' hit single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in an effort to raise money to help Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake.

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Beyond texting while driving: we're car crazy

Inherent Vice

Reclusive novelist Thomas Pynchon steps out of character with a thriller.

Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'

The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.

Children's CDs and DVDs in the spotlight

All the adventures of Curious George in one spot, Robbert Bobbert's lastest infectious beat, a Carly and Lucy Simon classic reissued, and more.

DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd

From fairies to pandas and penguins, with a little Beethoven thrown in, these movies and music will keep children watching again and again ... and again.