John Schaefer appears in the following:
Ten Reasons Why New York Ruled the Music Scene in 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
It was a year when Beyonce surprised fans with an unexpected new album. And she made history becoming the first woman to hit number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with her five studio albums. Her husband Jay-Z and pop star Lady Gaga also had new records out. And a teenager from New Zealand, Lorde, became a hit. But John Schaefer, host of WNYC's Soundcheck, says it was New York that ruled the music scene in 2013, and he has a list of ten reasons why.
John Schaefer's Top Ten Reasons Why New York Music Ruled The World In 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
'Perfume For Winnie, And Nelson's Shade': A Musical Memory Of Nelson Mandela
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president and a treasured symbol of hope in the struggle against racial oppression, died Thursday at 95. Soundcheck host John Schaefer has this musical remembrance.
Rock Me Amadeus: A Mozart Guide From A To Z
Monday, November 25, 2013
All November, WNYC's classical music sister station is celebrating Mozart Month. Soundcheck host John Schaefer shares this handy A-Z guide to the prolific icon.
Dual Threat Author-Musician James McBride Wins The National Book Award
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Sir John Tavener, World's 'Most-Heard' Composer, Dies At 69
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
British composer Sir John Tavener, whose music stretched far beyond the classical world, has died at age 69. Soundcheck host John Schaefer has this remembrance.
Lou Reed: New York Legend
Sunday, October 27, 2013
John Schaefer remembers the iconic, enigmatic Velvet Underground co-founder and solo artist
Nico Muhly's Opera 'Two Boys' Premieres At The Met
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
In Our Headphones This Week
Monday, October 21, 2013
Playlist: Remembering The Sounds Of CBGB
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Inspired by the upcoming CBGB film, Soundcheck host John Schaefer recalls at least some of his early experiences with punk with a playlist.
John Schaefer: Brooklyn Migration Defines Bloomberg Era
Monday, October 07, 2013
The Great Brooklyn Migration is, for me, the defining transformation of Bloomberg’s New York.
Listen Live: Caroline Shaw and ACME
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Listen: Caroline Shaw and Roomful of Teeth
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Alex Winston: Dark Choral Pop On '101 Vultures'
Friday, September 20, 2013
Alex Winston's voice may provokes inevitable comparisons to Kate Bush, but her songwriting is distinctly her own. Hear "101 Vultures," a brand new song from Winston that hints at what to expect on her next album.
My Madonna Moment: On The Cover Of Spin Magazine
Monday, September 16, 2013
Help Soundcheck Remix the Mayor
Monday, September 16, 2013
The latest project from Soundcheck wants you to dive into the WNYC archives and remix audio of New York City mayors, from La Guardia to Bloomberg. John Schaefer discusses the project, how you can participate, and why Hizzoners deserve the remix treatment.
They Were Augustines, Now They're Back With A New Name And New Song
Friday, September 13, 2013
The indie rock band once called We Are Augstines has now changed its name to simply Augustines. The band has also unveiled a new track "Cruel City" for an album due in January.
When Old Music Equals Modern Art
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
The Cloisters brings a bit of medieval Europe -- and some modern art -- to New York.
A Silent Birthday Wish To John Cage
Friday, September 06, 2013
A Park Slope wine shop had an especially clever birthday wish for avant-garde composer John Cage, who would've turned 101 yesterday.
Watch Will.I.Am And Justin Bieber's Music Video (But Not For The Music)
Friday, August 30, 2013
The new hit video "#thatPOWER" from will.i.am and Justin Bieber may borrow the inventive motion effects from a Japanese group called World Order.
