Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'lovers'

Gadget Lovers Gather In Las Vegas For CES

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:42:00 EST

The Consumer Electronics Show — the biggest showcase for new electronics products — opens in Las Vegas Thursday. Morning Edition tech guru Mario Armstrong talks with Ari Shapiro about some of the new gadgets on display.

Guitarist Charlie Hunter: Serve The Music First

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:08:00 EST

Counting fans among lovers of straight-ahead jazz, the avant-garde and jam bands, Charlie Hunter has spent more than a decade defining his guitar style. In a session from Jazz24, Hunter unveils his new approach to technique that serves the music first.

Apple's Steve Jobs Explains Weight Loss

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Over the past year, the gaunt appearance of Apple founder Steve Jobs has alarmed many Mac and iPod lovers. In a public letter, Jobs said the weight loss had been a mystery to him and his doctors until a few weeks ago. He says he will be undergoing a "relatively simple" treatment for a hormone imbalance.

Being, And Appreciating, George Plimpton

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:51:00 EST

George Plimpton was a literary man about town who did it all, from co-founding The Paris Review to boxing (and dribbling and quarterbacking) with the pros. Now, in George, Being George, 200 friends, lovers and rivals detail Plimpton's remarkable exploits.

Little Joy: Strokes Drummer Gets Some Sun

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:45:00 EST

Little Joy is the collaboration between The Strokes' drummer and two singer-songwriters. Their self-titled debut is playful blend of each musician's background: bossa nova and lovers rock meets California pop on the beach. It's an easygoing record, one that escapes from reality.

Art World Gathers At Art Basel

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:41:00 EST

For art lovers, Miami Beach is the place to be. This weekend, the city is hosting the mega art fair known as Art Basel. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with NPR's Tony Cox about the annual gathering and the growing popularity of art by African Americans.

One Day International: Irish Indie-Pop

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:54:00 EST

Produced by Bell X1 guitarist Brian Crosby, One Day International's Blackbird is full of melodic and intricate lullabies. Frontman Matt Lunson's emotional vocals tell stories of lovers and strangers, while the band's string and piano arrangements draw comparisons to Rufus Wainwright and Keane.

Corey Dargel: 13 Love Songs For 13 Couples

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:14:00 EDT

For his new album, Other People's Love Songs, Corey Dargel interviewed couples and then turned their stories into electronic pop songs. The love songs were not just for lovers; the pairs also included siblings, and parents and their children. Dargel and a few of his subjects talk about the record.

TAB the Band: 'Backseat Lover'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:02:00 EDT

For a group that has been around less than two years, TAB the Band knows how to rock hard. Brothers Tony and Adrian Perry teamed up with friend Ben Tileston to form TAB (an acronym of their first names) at the start of 2007, and things have come together quickly for the trio. They've since released two EPs and two full-length albums, the latest of which is Long Weekend.

'The Other End of the Line': Phoning It In

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT

James Dodson's cross-cultural romantic comedy brings its unlikely lovers together from home bases that are oceans apart. It's implausible and formulaic — but the stars are charming enough.

Songs For The Spooky Season

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:29:00 EDT

In honor of FolkAlley.com's five-hour stream of Halloween music, Chris Boros selects songs appropriate for midnight strolls through the woods and extended vigils at your lover's grave site.

In Search Of An 'Honest' Pint Of Beer

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A lager lover catches some Portland establishments serving pints that actually measure a few ounces under. Does a real 16-ounce beer exist in Portland, Ore.?

Neiman Marcus Unveils Annual Christmas Book

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

If you don't trust your money in stocks, maybe it's time to put it into luxury gifts. Neiman Marcus has put out its annual Christmas Book. Its upscale presents include a $160,000 BMW. Jack Nicklaus can put a golf course in your backyard. And for pet lovers, there's a $10 million stable of thoroughbreds. A Nieman executive says "we all need a break" from bad economic news. Back in August, the retailer reported a $35 million quarterly loss.

Baseball Playoffs Under Way

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:09:00 EDT

For many sports lovers, October means Major League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night grabbed the final spot in the postseason by defeating the Minnesota Twins in a one-game tie-breaker. John Feinstein talks with Steve Inskeep about the upcoming playoff season.

Gas Prices Make Consumers Reconsider SUVs

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

High gas prices have caused many SUV lovers to reconsider their car choice. That's true even for those who are leasing the vehicles. This week's guest Money Coach, Washington Post automotive writer Warren Brown, explains what to do if you lease.

Tom Waits Glitter And Doom Concert Preview

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:11:00 EDT

Tom Waits doesn't tour a lot, and when he does, tickets are hard to come by. But in this week's All Songs, you can hear an excerpt of the final performance of his recent tour, along with Celtic music from Cape Breton, and African-inspired sounds with a distorted twist in the music of NOMO. And lovers of great pop music won't want to miss new music by The Silent Years and Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene.

French First Lady Releases R-Rated Album

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

French President Nicolas Sarkozy may not like some of his wife's lyrics. In one cut, Carla Bruni compares her lover to high-grade heroin. We hear what Parisians think of the new album.

Lucknow Is For Lovers

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:33:00 EDT

Young Indians have their own reasons to celebrate a 19th century shrine to national independence.

Nigella Lawson: Simple, Not Plain, Summer Fare

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:40:00 EDT

Now that summer is here, food lovers will be gathering outdoors for all sorts of celebrations. Most people like to keep it casual, but food writer and cook Nigella Lawson says there's room for a little bit of elegance, too.

Broadway's Best Musical Revival: The Overture...

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Two of this year's contenders for the musical-revival Tony Award — Gypsy and South Pacific — kick things off with a splashy, old-fashioned overture. Jeff Lunden explains why that's music to many theater-lovers' ears.

Friends are the New Lovers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Youth Radio's Jennifer Marshall says that because young people are so fearful of committment, boyfriends and girlfriends have been replaced by "friends with benefits."

EU Considers Legislation to Cut Bullfighting Funding

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Bull breeders in Spain receive a subsidy of about $400 for each bull they raise to fight and die in the ring. Legislation before the European Union would end the funding. That has two sides — animal rights activist and bullfighting culture lovers — at odds.

After Earthquake, Animal Lovers to the Rescue

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:02:00 EDT

The massive earthquake that hit China earlier this month has spurred many civic groups into action, including animal lovers. Chen Yunlian, who runs an animal shelter, has saved more than 70 cats and dogs from the quake zone with the help of volunteers.

Excerpt: 'Wrack & Ruin'

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:56:00 EDT

A New York City artist in search of a simple life decides to reinvent himself as a Brussels sprouts farmer. But reinvention is never easy: Enter his estranged brother; an on again/off again lover; a crazed developer and a host of other wacky characters and you have Don Lee's romp of a novel.

Excerpt: 'Today: 101 Ghazals'

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:24:00 EDT

Suzanne Gardinier takes a centuries-old poetic form — the ghazal — and injects its trademark themes of love and longing with words, references, metaphors and images that recall a more modern age: Manhattan, a country house, her lover's bedroom, the daily news.