On Demand
Soundcheck
-
A self-portrait of The Section Quartet in Trafalgar Square, London (www.thesection.net)Not Your Average Cover Band
Tribute albums in this day and age are notoriously cheesy, and rarely are they anticipated with any sort of enthusiasm. The Los Angeles-based Section Quartet stands this well-worn stereotype on its head with their series of tribute albums to various artists, starting in 1999 with Led Zeppelin and continuing on to Coldplay, Tool, Radiohead, and Pink Floyd, to name a few. The group has also continued on to make contributions to film soundtracks (I Heart Huckabees, Underworld) and to back pop artists like Christina Aguilera, Sam Philips, and Wilco. In advance of their show at the Mercury Lounge this weekend they join us for a live performance of music by David Bowie and the Clash. Also, English singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock joins us in the studio to discuss his career with his old band the Soft Boys, his latest solo album, Spooked, and his current U.S. tour. Hitchcock will be performing tonight at Brooklyn music venue Southpaw.
- About this program
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Latest Episode
- Internship
- Tapes and Transcripts
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
Soundcheck's Noteworthy New York
Want to know the hottest places to go this weekend? Check out where New York's musicians go in their free time.
More
Soundcheck Blog
Go behind the scenes!
Find out what John Schaefer and the Soundcheck staff have to say about recent segments on the show.
More
Best Live Performances of 2008
Soundcheck
We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.
The Year in Music and Branding
Soundcheck
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.
Critics Week
Soundcheck
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.
Noteworthy New York
Soundcheck
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.
