Beach Boys, Cult, Grooveradio / Moby, Art Garfunkel, J-Bird / Rockapella 2,

NEWS: > Beach Boys fans will want to check out http://www.luxuriamusic.com -- where every Saturday afternoon, from 5 pm - 7 pm EST, Chuck Kelley will present Heroes and Villains. The Internet broadcast features music from The Beach Boys' well-known recordings as well as rarities and fringe recordings, as well as related music from the likes of Marilyn Wilson's band The Honeys, Glen Campbell and Van Dyke Parks and even such items as the infamous recording of the Wilson brothers' father, Murry Wilson, coaching his boys in the studio.

> Beggars Banquet has re-released five titles from the Cult catalog. Three albums -- Love, Electric and Sonic Temple -- have been remasterd and are being released with new expanded packaging. The remaining two albums being re-released are Ceremony and The Cult.

> Grooveradio.com will be offering a free music download of Moby's "Natural Blues" (Perfecto Mix), remixed by Paul Oakenfold. This will only be available for a limited time.

> Art Garfunkel is working on a new solo album, his first since 1997's Grammy-nominated Songs From A Parent To A Child. In related news, Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits has been certified diamond, for sales of more than 10 million copies -- and is the best ever selling album by a duo.

> J-Bird Records will be offering music consumers the opportunity to download four new tracks from Rockapella 2 via the Internet sites of Tower Records http://www.towerrecords.com, Trans World Entertainment http://www.twec.com, Wherehouse Music http://www.CheckOutMusic.com and the Musicland Group sites, including http://www.SamGoody.com, until March 27. The full CD will be available in stores March 28.