Summertime songs can be driven by synth sounds, gospel piano, classic ’80s songs, and even EDM beats. Similarly, the lyrics can be varied—the best beach songs can be carefree, dancy, wistful ...

1966: “God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys . If Wilson must be known for one thing, let it be his inimitable sense of harmony, perfected across his craft and completely unignorable on “God Only ...

In 1960, surf music arrived with the new decade and the Ventures’ instrumental “Walk, Don’t Run,” which was soon followed by ...

The resulting "California Girls" was released as a single on July 12, 1965, backed with "Let Him Run Wild," and it went to No ...

There are so many iconic songs by the Beach Boys, with classics like "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," and "Surf's Up" being some of the best.

The Beach Boys greatest works often come down to Brian Wilson, but what did his personal favourites say about the musical ...

A concert paying tribute to the Beach Boys included Carnie Wilson and her mother and daughter, plus former members Blondie ...

After laying low for a few years as he found inspiration in everyday artful things, Grammy-nominated Long Beach native Giveon ...

When Brian Wilson passed away last month it was what many people thought was the end of an era for a generation of music ...

Songs about the beach can transport you there—just like this track from Towers about the Puerto Rico seaside and mermaids. 47. “Me Fui De Vacaciones” by Bad Bunny ...