Inspired by The Beach Boys

Between the surf-rock of their early years and the adventurous, cinematic pop of their later albums, few groups have had such an incalculable influence on music as The Beach Boys. You can hear them everywhere, from experimental noise-pop to alt-country. Here you'll find psychedelic turns from Pink Floyd and The Zombies, ethereal pop from The Beta Band, sunny sing-alongs by The Go-Go's and Matthew Sweet, and the otherworldly indie of Animal Collective.