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African-Americans are a growing force in music dominated by white artists, like heavy metal and indie rock. Today on Soundcheck: how factors like the Internet and Obama are shaking up music’s old stereotypes. Also: the sibling trio A Sunny Day in Glasgow create synth-laden experimental pop that echoes 1980's "shoegaze" acts like the Jesus and Mary Chain. They join us with a live performance.
Weigh in: Give us your predictions for the major music categories at this Sunday's Tony Awards! (Then tune in Monday for the results!)
Weigh in: Give us your predictions for the major music categories at this Sunday's Tony Awards! (Then tune in Monday for the results!)
Rock Is the New Black
20 years ago, a young black man might be alienated for loving rock more than hip-hop. Today, modern rock acts from Gnarls Barkley to TV on the Radio are populated by African Americans. Joining us to investigate the factors are Vernon Reid, founding member of the The Black Rock Coalition ...
A Sunny Day In Glasgow
Atmospheric dream-pop group A Sunny Day in Glasgow is hell-bent on restoring the "shoegazer" crown once worn by Kate Bush, My Bloody Valentine and Lush. The Philly-based outfit features the siblings Ben and Robin Daniels. They play live in our studio before an appearance at tonight's Wordless Music Series event ...
The Color Line in Rock
Jim Farber’s column in the Daily News points out the success of a new generation of black rockers in bands like TV On The Radio and Gnarls Barkley. Stew, the singer/guitarist behind the smash rock musical ...