WINTER 2026, Issue #156: The Beach Boys Today

The Winter 2026 edition of ESQ takes a look at The Beach Boys as they are in 2026. Included are: David Beards' five page editorial on the current state of the group and the publics and rock journalist's inability to write about and report Beach Boys history accurately; Bob Lefsetz on Mike Love; John Stamos on Mike Love; a show review of Al Jardine's Cerritos, CA show with special guests; Bruce Johnston's EastWest Studios appearance; and a dedicated Carl Wilson section in celebration of what would have been his 80th birthday.

This edition is expected to be published and mailed by early December.

Individual issues will be available Friday, Jan. 8.