The Beach Boys Archives: 04/2026

Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys - Musician - Producer - 1960s

The song Brian Wilson called “a musical orgasm”

Making beauty with no words.

Apr 12, 2026

Eric Clapton - Cream - 23

“The new Bach”: the one album Eric Clapton said influenced Cream the most

A landmark album…

Apr 7, 2026

“I could never be like them”: The band so good that they knocked Iggy Pop’s confidence

A whole other league.

Apr 5, 2026

Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys

Escaping the shadow of Eugene Landy: The album that gave Brian Wilson his mojo back

Return to form.

Callum MacHattie

Apr 5, 2026

Brian Wilson 2 - Musician - The Beach Boys - 1960's

The ballad Brian Wilson called his “crowning achievement”

The most openhearted tune.

Apr 3, 2026

Brian Wilson - Bruce Johnston - Split

Bruce Johnston: The forgotten Beach Boy and the song that made Brian Wilson fall in love with him

The underrated genius?

Apr 2, 2026