The Beach Boys released songs about many subjects, from tropical island paradises to the genocide of Native Americans. One of their classic rock love songs was partly inspired by a jar of honey Mike Love saw in a cabinet. Here’s a look at the creation of a hit — and

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A.C.E ft. Grey, “Down”
Our favorite boys A.C.E have already had a lightning start to 2021 thanks to their “Fav Boys” rework with Steve Aoki and rapper Thutmose, which got them to Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Song Sales charts (the fourth K-pop act to do so). Their newest single “Down,” a collaboration

Beach Boys Sell Music Catalog to Irving Azoff-Led Company
The Beach Boys have sold their catalog and assets, becoming the latest classic artists to do so amid a growing trend.
Iconic Artists Group, a company run by fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Irving Azoff, has purchased controlling interest in the group’s “intellectual property, including their sound recordings,