Press and Updates
York Calling’s review of album
"The lyrics are what make it such a great album. Beckett does not dilute Brel in any way meaning we get all his bitterness, humour, and theatricality." - Graeme Smith of York Calling
Rock and the Beat Generation’s review of album
"An album of Brel's work featuring new lyric translations and a gripping musical framework that resonates with a dark energy, an indie rock swagger."
Discovering Belgium’s review of album
“"This is one of the most thoughtful, respectful, and convincing reinterpretations of Brel... The result is not nostalgic, but feels alive and contemporary; alert to Brel’s emotional urgency while speaking in a modern musical language." - Denzil Walton of Discovering Belgium
A Song In Life’s review of album
“Larry Beckett performs a vivid ode on this sprawling album.” - a song in life
The Riff’s review of album
“With Though We Have Only Love: The Songs of Jacques Brel, Larry Beckett offers an illuminating glimpse into the overwhelming emotion of love.” - Randall Radic of The Riff
Music Millennium Record Store - Album Release Performance and Signing
Though We Have Only Love: The Songs of Jacques Brel
In Store Peformance and Release Event.
KOIN TV AM EXTRA - Larry Becket with Tim Jensen accompanying
Live interview and performance on KOIN 6 AM EXTRA.
January 6, 2026
Review of the single - I Love You -
The Big Takeover’s Review of - I Love You
Vents Magazine Interview
In this conversation, he reflects on what drew him to Brel, the challenges of faithful translation, and the enduring interplay of poetry and song in his work.
Czec magazine PROTI ŠEDI - interview
Interview with Jana Kománková in the Czech Republic.
Ugly Things Music magazine - Review of Song to the Siren
Rock and the Beat Generation - Review of Song to the Siren
Song to the Siren
Song to the Siren. 5 decades of lyrics, including for the first time in print the lyrics to Song to the Siren, are being published by Halbaffe Press on July 21st, 2024. Launch event will happen on July 26th, 2024 at Beyond Baroque in Venice, California where the title song was written.
Caveat Lector Publishes Sonnets 66-70
5 sonnets published by Caveat Lector magazine.
Larry on Jann Klose’s Making Sound podcast
Larry Beckett chats with singer songwriter Jann Klose on Klose’s podcast, Making Sound.
Reading from The Book of Merlin
March 21, 2024: Annie Bloom's Books welcomes Portland poet Larry Beckett
Sonnet 61 - Newspaper’s still exist!
Sonnet 61 published in The Somerville Times
Two readings from The Book of Merlin
18 December 2023: KBOO’s Talking Earth Radio show includes Larry Beckett
16 Januray 2024 [EDIT - weather delayed]: Annie Bloom's Books welcomes Portland poet Larry Beckett joined by California poet Marc Zegans.
Kirkus Review of The Book of Merlin
"An accomplished poet provides a new interpretation of ancient and medieval British lore.”
Kirkus Review says “Get It”.