John Schaefer appears in the following:
Emmy The Great: Elegant Pop And Poetic Wordplay
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Watch the Hong Kong-born, London-raised, Brooklyn based songwriter perform in the Soundcheck studio.
Listen: Bang on a Can People's Commissioning Fund Concert
Thursday, February 26, 2015
On Feb. 26, the Bang on a Can All-Stars presented world premieres of new music by Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Jace Clayton (aka DJ/rupture) and Donnacha Dennehy. Listen to the entire concert.
Where Have All The Protest Songs Gone?
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
When John Legend and Common performed “Glory” on the Academy Awards, it wasn’t just a stirring moment in an otherwise tedious evening: it was a reminder that protest songs still live on.
Why Lesley Gore Mattered
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
The pop singer known for songs like "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me," and later, as an advocate of LGBT rights, died at 68. Soundcheck's John Schaefer has this remembrance.
Hear This Newly Unearthed Gem Celebrating Nelson Mandela's Trip to NYC
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
On the 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison, we dug up a special program Soundcheck's John Schaefer created to commemorate the South African leader's historic visit.
What the 2015 Grammys Got Right and Wrong
Monday, February 09, 2015
The 57th annual Grammy Awards were last night, and the big winners were Sam Smith and Beck, while Taylor Swift had a rough time. Soundcheck's John Schaefer re-hashes how it played out.
A Night Of Highs And Lows At The 2015 Grammy Awards
Monday, February 09, 2015
A mostly-tepid night of too many performances and too few surprises, the 57th annual Grammy Awards did have some highlights. John Schaefer recaps the best and worst of the telecast.
Who Will (And Should) Win At This Year’s Grammy Awards?
Friday, February 06, 2015
With the 57th Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Feb. 8, Soundcheck's John Schaefer scans the nominees to predict who will win big in this year's biggest categories.
The Greene Space
Battle of the Boroughs 2015: Manhattan
Friday, February 6, 2015
7:00 PM
Fri, Feb. 6 | Sold Out- Manhattan is sold out, but join us for the Bronx on Feb. 13. Manhattan takes the stage in our quest to find New York City's best up-and-coming musical act.
Jonathan Schwartz + John Schaefer + Bob Dylan
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Bob Dylan is not a guest on today's show, but WNYC's Jonathan Schwartz and John Schaefer join us to discuss his new Sinatra cover album.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck Pop Up: Buster Poindexter
Monday, February 2, 2015
2:00 PM
Mon, Feb. 2 | Buster Poindexter ushers in our new Soundcheck Pop Up Sessions.
Alan Lomax Heard America Sing, We Heard It Rock
Friday, January 30, 2015
On the great folklorist's centennial, Soundcheck's John Schaefer looks at Lomax's legacy with 15 covers you wouldn’t know if it weren’t for his musical discoveries.
Jen Chapin's 'Gospel' Honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 19, 2015
The singer-songwriter and activist's lovely new music video draws a line between the non-violent civil rights movement of the 1960s and the recent "Black Lives Matter" protests.
A World Of Sci-fi And Horror Classics In Two Songs
Friday, January 09, 2015
On a classic movie bender, Soundcheck's John Schaefer explores a pair of songs that name-check horror and sci-fi films like 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' and 'The Invisible Man.'
We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together... Probably
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
At a time when bands reform as quickly as they break up, Soundcheck's John Schaefer mulls over what it means for a band to part ways and how soon it will before they reunite.
What To Look (and Listen) For in 2015
Friday, January 02, 2015
Soundcheck's John Schaefer turns his ears towards the new year with some things he's excited to hear in 2015, even if some of them are wishful thinking (ahem Joanna Newsom).
Remembering Joe Cocker, A Mad Dog And Englishman
Monday, December 22, 2014
The rock icon known for songs like "Feelin' Alright" and his Beatles cover "With A Little Help From My Friends" has died at 70. Soundcheck's John Schaefer has this remembrance.
The Best 5 Versions of 'Silent Night'
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Silent Night has been recorded at least 733 times over the past 36 years. The Takeaway looks at one of the world's favorite Christmas songs.
The Year's Best Music
Monday, December 15, 2014
From a scorching breakthrough performance on Letterman to the Scandinavian explosion, Soundcheck host John Schaefer shares his favorite musical moments of 2014.
Ready or Not, Listeners Hear John Cage Composition Over WNYC in 1945
Thursday, December 11, 2014
One of the earliest known broadcast recordings of a John Cage work.
