Mar 18th, 2010 · The Florida band's self-described "anthemic, bombastic, life-affirming indie-pop" project seems to have arisen as spontaneously as its name, which came up when one of Surfer Blood's members shouted it out in a car at random. The group performed at NPR Music's daytime party in Austin, Texas, on March 18.
Mar 13th, 2008 · Best known for his sly, sexy party anthems, 72-year-old Andre Williams toiled in the music industry trenches for decades, battling homelessness and addiction along the way. Now he's been rediscovered by young white rockers.
Mar 9th, 2010 · Canada's national anthem includes the words "True patriot love in all thy sons command." Some members of Canada's government perceived a gender bias, and proposed a change that would account for the country's daughters too. That didn't sit well with Canadians. After a public outcry the government dropped the idea — just two days after it was proposed.
Feb 24th, 2010 · California health insurer Anthem Blue Cross' plans to raise premiums by as much as 39 percent in some markets has become a rallying cry for the Obama administration as it aims to increase public support for health overhaul. President Obama's health bill could affect the future rate increases of Anthem and other insurers.
Feb 16th, 2010 · A for-profit insurer has agreed to wait a few months on a premium increase that drew fire from the Obama administration so independent actuaries can check the company's math.
Feb 10th, 2010 · An investigation in California over dramatic health insurance increases is spurring a federal inquiry. Two congressional committees have asked executives from WellPoint, the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross of California, to explain why the company is raising premiums by as much as 39 percent for some customers.
Feb 9th, 2010 · From chord one at the Cutting Room Studios, the members of The Willowz ripped into each song like it was their last. A never-ending tour schedule keeps the anthem-loving garage-rock band tight in the midst of its freewheeling rock shows.
Jan 20th, 2010 · When The Low Anthem came to perform at NPR Music, the band seemed humbled and comfortable sitting on and around Bob Boilen's desk, playing music as if it were hanging around in someone's living room. The group's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of an office.