Sep 30th, 2008 · With musical influences stemming from Africa, France, Spain and other countries, Brazzaville is the brain child of David Brown, best known as the saxophonist for Beck. His band plays music from the new CD, 21st Century Girl, in a session from WXPN.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The rock icon's early work was liberally infused with humor, but his new album is perhaps his darkest yet. He explains how he writes lyrics off the top of his head — and what that has to do with his jive-talking grandfather.
Aug 17th, 2008 · After releasing a 25-track double album titled A Love Extreme, the singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to Beck and The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt for his electronic- and folk-tinged pop and distinctive lyrical voice. Here, Hughes talks about his songs and the influence the South has on his music.
Jul 14th, 2008 · Belgian brewer InBev announced Monday that it will buy American rival Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion. The merger would form the world's largest brewer and put the iconic American beer maker in the hands of the company that produces Stella Artois and Beck's beers.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Esquire music columnist Andy Langer guides us through this week's rundown of the new releases, including albums by Beck, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · Hayden's "Worthy of Your Esteem" demonstrates why the singer-songwriter was never meant to be a Beck-level star. The arrangement is pure bedroom-tapes quality, and he still sings in an unassuming, plaintive voice that approaches a mumble. Still, the song is a nuanced beauty.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with several reviewers about the CDs they're most looking forward to this summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Beck, Randy Newman, solo work from Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Kimya Dawson (the singer behind the Juno soundtrack), The Hold Steady, Missy Elliott, and more.
Jun 12th, 2008 · America's "King of Beers" may wind up in the hands of a Belgian brewer. InBev has made a $46 billion bid for Anheuser-Busch, brewer of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob. If the deal goes through, InBev would become the world's largest brewer, adding the iconic American brands to a lineup that includes Stella Artois and Beck's. But the deal is a long way from being final.