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In this episode, we dive into the minds of two of music’s most brilliant and enigmatic figures: Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. Both transformed the soundscape of American music—Wilson with lush harmonies and symphonic surf-pop, and Stone with electrifying funk that fused soul, rock, and revolution. But behind the genius were turbulent lives marked by isolation, experimentation, and struggle.

We explore:

• Brian Wilson’s sonic innovation on Pet Sounds and his battle with mental illness
• Sly Stone’s creation of a multicultural, genre-defying sound—and his descent into reclusion
• The cultural forces that shaped and challenged them
• How their legacies continue to influence artists across generations

Whether you're a fan of layered harmonies or deep grooves, this episode honors the brilliance and the burdens of two towering icons.