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Soundcheck / June 24, 2004

Soundcheck

Thursday, June 24, 2004
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  • Wilco - Photo by Zoran Orlic
    Wilco (Zoran Orlic)

    They Will Rock You

    The story of the band Wilco and how its fourth record, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot," was rejected by record label execs for "commercial" reasons then picked up by another label, has become a cause celebre among fans and critics since it broke three years ago. For that reason, their follow-up disc, "A Ghost Is Born," is one of the most anticipated releases of 2004. Still, the group has encountered its share of problems lately, from addictions to several defections of members. They join us today to discuss why the band continues to flourish and they perform selections from the new album in the WNYC performance studio. Also on the show, New Yorker pop critic Sasha Frere-Jones, who reviews new CDs by The Streets and teen pop sensation-turned veteran artist, Brandy.

Additional Resources:
» Wilco’s Web site

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Taylor Swift

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

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Noteworthy New York

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.