John Schaefer appears in the following:
Miss Sharon Jones Gets Her Close-Up
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The funk and soul powerhouse visits Soundcheck with director Barbara Kopple to talk about the new documentary 'Miss Sharon Jones!'
Weekly Music Roundup: Hidden Sounds, Strange Looks
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
This week, one of America’s most popular voices is stilled; one of England’s most distinctive voices returns; and Bowie’s “lost album” is on the way.
Joseph Arthur Reanimates the Family Piano
Monday, July 25, 2016
The prolific songwriter and visual artist visits the Soundcheck studio to sing songs about 'The Family.'
The Many Layers of Bayonne
Thursday, July 21, 2016
The electronic composer and performer visits the Soundcheck studio.
At Trans-Pecos, Musical Life After Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Just over the county line in Ridgewood, Queens, this music venue pursues a quixotic quest: to offer the arts affordability, without causing gentrification.
Weekly Music Roundup: Bowie's Record Player and Alan Vega RIP
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
This week, a peek at David Bowie’s art collection, Brazilian dance music from Mexico, and a tribute to the late Alan Vega.
Ile: From Salty Hip Hop to Smooth Classics
Monday, July 18, 2016
The young but already road-tested Puerto Rican star visits the Soundcheck studio for her first U.S. solo performance.
New Madrid Ties Your Brain in Knots
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Intelligent head-tripping with Athens indie crew, live on Soundcheck.
Caveman Goes to 'War,' Melodies in Tow
Monday, July 11, 2016
Listen to the melodic New York indie rock heroes play new material in the Soundcheck studio.
Benjamin Clementine Builds a Nest in New York
Thursday, July 07, 2016
The high-flying, Mercury Prize-winning artist returns to the Soundcheck studio.
Weekly Music Roundup: Cosmic Rihanna and Fly Fishing Atmosphere
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
This week, bad behavior by puppets and thespians leads to good music and fun videos; and proof that the universe belongs to Rihanna.
Time is Very Much on Their Side: Why the Stones are Forever
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
John Schaefer talks to author Rich Cohen about his new book, 'The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones.'
Paul Simon Could be Giving His Last U.S. Concert
Friday, July 01, 2016
The singer-songwriter told the New York Times he was ready to call it quits — making Friday's concert in Queens, perhaps, his last on U.S. soil.
Fantastic Negrito, Reignited
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Fierce soul and trenchant storytelling from the re-born Oakland bluesman.
Chuck Klosterman: Will Butthole Surfers Outlast The Beatles?
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
The culture writer and critic joins Soundcheck to speculate about the deep future and talk about his new book, 'But What If We're Wrong?'
Weekly Music Roundup: Erykah Badu Says 'So Long'
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
This week, a set of music videos that pay tribute to the past — 60s girl groups, 90s Britpop, world war veterans, and Miles Davis.
Rogue Wave Rides a New High
Monday, June 27, 2016
The veteran California indie band plays new music on Soundcheck.
Ralph Stanley: 'It's According to the Spirit'
Friday, June 24, 2016
Soundcheck's John Schaefer reflects on the passing of the towering giant of American roots music.
Moby, Before 'Porcelain' Broke
Thursday, June 23, 2016
The idiosyncratic DJ and off-and-on New Yorker talks about his new autobiography with Soundcheck's John Schaefer.
Aoife O'Donovan Conjures 'Magic' Again
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The elemental folk and pop star performs live on Soundcheck.
