“Surfer Girl” is one of the Beach Boys’ earliest hits, written and produced by Brian Wilson. Here’s what this founding member said about the “spiritual” qualities of what he thinks is his “best song.” ...

When one learns of a genius musician, it’s hard not to research everything one can about that artist’s process. This is especially the case if you’re a musician yourself. I’ve spent quite a bit of ...

The surf’s up in California (thanks to Hurricane Marie from Mexico) as 15-foot waves have been pounding beaches from Mexico to Malibu. I just heard Dick Dale‘s most famous surf song, “Misirlou” and ...

After Jan & Dean recorded their catchy hit "Surf City," the song topped the charts and allowed listeners around the country to imagine the coolness and relaxation of beach life in the 1960s. Although ...

There’s a scene in George Lucas’ 1973 film American Graffiti where the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ Safari” plays through the stereos of every car cruising down the Modesto, California streets in 1962. The ...