Jul 30th, 2008 · Named after Ray Davies' studio, where it was recorded, The Kooks' sophomore album Konk nods to some of the greatest British pop of the last 40 years. In a session with host David Dye, the band performs tracks from its new disc.
Mar 27th, 2008 · Ray Davies, former frontman for The Kinks, shares some of the songs that have inspired him over the years with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. Hear music from Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Berry and more, as well as selections from Ray Davies' latest solo album, Working Man's Cafe.
Jun 13th, 2006 · With a '60s-style AM-radio beat and Erik Sanden's airy delivery, "Hot Love" conjures an alternate universe where Ray Davies and David Byrne collaborate on jangly pop songs with unexpected twists in the shade of the Alamo.