Beirut archive
Listen Around the World with Beirut
December 17, 2007 – Beirut's "Nantes" traffics in a new genre that could be called poignant ballroom cabaret pop.
Listen Beirut Blares Gypsy Brass in 'Flying Club Cup'
October 18, 2007 – Zach Condon's sophomore set draws on Balkan, French influences.
Listen David Byrne, Beirut, Dirty Projectors
October 18, 2007 – A rare re-issue from David Byrne; Balkan Brass via the New York band Beirut; Wood spoons, laptop...
Listen Aretha Franklin Like You've Never Heard Her
October 16, 2007 – New releases from Aretha Franklin, Beirut and Kenna.
Listen LCD Soundsystem, Amy Winehouse, Common
August 9, 2007 – We don't always get it right when it comes to reviewing the best CDs out there. On this edition ...
Listen SXSW 2007: Beirut KEXP
March 16, 2007 – Beirut's sweeping music seems vaguely old-fashioned and Eastern European. KEXP
Read John Richards' Top 10 CDs of 2006
December 5, 2006 – John Richards, morning DJ for KEXP in Seattle, shares his picks for the year's best CDs.
Listen A Young Man Simulates an Old World
May 4, 2006 – At 19, Beirut's Zach Condon makes worldly music that delves into the past.