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Another Side of Iggy
Punk icon Iggy Pop has fronted The Stooges and collaborated with David Bowie. He’s also risked life and limb more often than a Hollywood stuntman. Today, Pop talks about how a French novel inspired his new album. Plus: Elizabeth and the Catapult play live in the studio.
Iggy Pop
Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his new solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires.
Préliminaires on Amazon.com
Iggy Pop's web site
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on Iggy Pop
Elizabeth and the Catapult
The band Elizabeth and the Catapult describes itself as “baroque pop”, but there are elements of jazz, funk and soul on their music. They join us to play live songs from their new album, Taller Children.
Elizabeth and the Catapult Official Site
Elizabeth and the Catapult MySpace Page
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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