Ready to do a little California dreaming? Set the mood with this 24-track playlist that includes The Beach Boys, CSNY, The Doors, CCR, The Byrds and Love.

Ripple Music has had some damn good releases in 2010 — among them is the reissue of Poobah’s 1972 album

In his most recent book, Ken Sharp interviewed more than 40 insiders on the making of John Lennon’s last musical statement: the wonderful “Double Fantasy” album

“Praise & Blame” is definitely one to put on your must-buy list, whether you remember the 1970s Tom Jones or are a music fan who wasn’t even born in that era but someone who really wants a good listen to hear what a simple, clear, melodic musical revival sounds like.