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"American Idol" host Simon Cowell. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Simon Cowell: Conqueror or Crank?
This season will be Simon Cowell's last as judge on Fox's smash-hit American Idol. The caustic Brit everyone loves to hate is stepping down to bring his show X Factor to American audiences next year. Some say he’s brought diverse audiences together and made us all critics; others argue he ...
Terry Riley & Kronos Quartet
Live From WNYC : Joseph Arthur
The New York based folk-rocker Joseph Arthur stopped by Soundcheck studios and performed his unreleased song Famous Friends Along The Coast.
Simon Says… The Game is Over
What do you think Simon Cowell’s impact on the music scene has been? Tell Soundcheck.
Gig Alerts: Myron Walden
This prolific saxophonist has not one, but two new albums out today. Download his meditative track "When All Is Said and Done," then check him out tonight at the Jazz Standard.
Gig Alerts: P.O.S.
The Midwestern emcee fuses alt-rap with the energy of punk. Download his dynamic track "Goodbye," then see him tonight at Bowery Ballroom.
Gig Alerts: Billy Martin
This inventive percussionist usually jams behind a drum kit as one-third of Medeski, Martin and Wood. But tonight he'll take the lead at Rose Live Music in a solo performance. Download his enigmatic track "Strigongs."