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Soundcheck / July 11, 2006

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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  • My Brightest Diamond
    My Brightest Diamond (Asthmatic Kitty Records)

    Atlanta: The Next Hotbed of Indie Music?

    Atlanta became known as "Hotlanta" in the '90s when it became associated with the "Dirty South," hip-hop movement. Atlanta-based rap firms and performers are estimated to contribute more than $300 million to the city's economy. But now the city is home to a growing indie rock scene. Today, Atlanta's Lauren Aparicio, A.K.A. DJ L, talks about the sound of Atlanta music and tells us who to look and listen for. Also, Harlem-born pianist Roy Eaton joins us to talk about championing the work of ragtime great Scott Joplin. Finally, a live performance by singer/songwriter Shara Worden, who performs under the moniker My Brightest Diamond and who was recently signed to the Asthmatic Kitty label.

Is "Hotlanta" Still Hot?

Atlanta native Lauren Aparicio, A.K.A. DJ L talks about the growing variety of indie musicians who come from Atlanta.
» More about Lauren Aparicio's Radio Show

My Brightest Diamond

Singer/songwriter Shara Worden, who records as My Brightest Diamond, joins us for a live performance.
» My Brightest Diamond's Web site

Joplin Reconsidered / Syd Barrett Obituary

Pianist Roy Eaton talks about championing the work of ragtime pianist Scott Joplin.

Also, Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett died last Friday. Below are two previous interviews from Soundcheck that look at the singer and guitarist's life and music.

»John Edginton, who produced and directed the Syd Barrett documentary "Crazy Diamond" for the BBC's Omnibus series, talks about the musician's life and music. (Aired Aug. 11, 2005)

» The links between mental illness and creativity are explored in relation to the career of Syd Barrett.

Introducing our Video Contest

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John Schaefer gives the lowdown on Soundcheck's music video challenge with the Fiery Furnaces.

In Studio: Angel Deradoorian

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The 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist performs live in our studio.

Cucu Diamantes Performs Amor Cronico

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Cucu Diamantes went from a tough childhood in Havana, Cuba, to an art school in Rome to underground New York City, where she co-founded the Latin alternative band Yerba Buena.

In Studio: Stephanie McKay

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The local singer-songwriter performs "Jackson Avenue," a nostalgic toast to her childhood in the South Bronx.

The Decemberists

In Studio: The Decemberists

The Portland, Ore., band's latest album, "The Hazards of Love," is a concept album with a mythological flair. They joined Soundcheck to play live for a studio audience in WNYC's Greene Space.

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Sound Off

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Throughout May, Soundcheck presents “Sound Off” a Friday series on the many aspects of noise in music and our lives. The series -- which coincides with “Better Hearing and Speech Month” -- looks at issues like New York’s noisiest neighborhoods, the latest research on iPods and hearing loss, and what happens when noise becomes a musical ingredient.