Oct 25th, 2005 · John Brady reviews In the Reins, a seven-song collaboration between soft-voiced Florida folk singer Sam Beam, who records under the name Iron and Wine, and the band Calexico -- border rockers from Tucson, Ariz., known for their eclectic tastes.
Sep 27th, 2005 · Hear the rock duo recorded live in concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. The full performance originally webcast live on NPR.org September 27, with opening act M. Ward. It's the latest in NPR Music's live concert series from All Songs Considered.
Aug 21st, 2005 · The Omaha rockers use an odd mix of instruments: flute, glockenspiel, cello, bells -- and tap shoes for percussion. Band members Jamie Williams and Derek Pressnal discuss the CD Wild Like Children.
Aug 19th, 2005 · The remaining members of the Rolling Stones, together for 43 years, begin yet another tour. Commentator Clarence Page contemplates the state of rock music and how it continuously borrows from black music. Page is a Washington, D.C.-based syndicated columnist for The Chicago Tribune.
Aug 17th, 2005 · The Montreal-based indie-rockers in the band Stars have just released their third album, Set Yourself On Fire. The group blends horns and striking keyboard effects to produce songs that are imaginative and melodic.
Aug 10th, 2005 · British rockers Nic Armstrong and the Thieves bring energy and passion to their quest of revitalizing garage rock. Their debut album The Greatest White Liar is sure to stir up memories of British invasion bands like the Stones, Beatles, and the Kinks.
Jul 3rd, 2005 · Singer-songwriter John Hiatt has played in bar bands, backup bands and fronted his own groups. His songs turn into hits for other performers. He tells Liane Hansen about his music and his 21st album, Master of Disaster.
Apr 26th, 2005 · On his latest album, Devils & Dust, rocker Bruce Springsteen strips down, musically and spiritually, using his lone voice on spare acoustic songs to explore themes of spirituality, of moral uncertainty and loss. In a two-part interview, the singer talks about his life, songwriting and new album.