Beck Releases New Album Ride Lonesome, Talks Music and Life in 20 Questions

This September, Beck unveiled his latest album, Ride Lonesome, under Capitol Records. This release is seen as a continuation of his 2014 Grammy-winning work, Morning Phase, alongside its forerunner, Sea Change, forming a loose trilogy. The album captures a twilight, nocturnal vibe through live recordings of musicians playing together. Strings were arranged by Beck's father, David. The lead single, In the Night, features a music video with French actor Denis Lavant. During a brief visit to the UK, Beck participated in an interview with AnOther magazine, where he addressed 20 questions, touching on topics such as his first earthquake memory, his cherished prewar Martin D-28 guitar, and his admiration for Jeff Lynne of ELO. He reminisced about a particularly lively concert in South Korea in 2015, expressed his affection for Paris, pride in his children, and shared his favorite albums from Brian Eno, Nick Drake, and Chet Baker. Beck emphasized the significance of art and music as escapes from reality, further establishing his reputation as one of the era's finest songwriters.