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Lucius' debut album Wildewoman is out now.

In Our Headphones This Week

Monday, October 21, 2013

Every week brings a new batch of new music releases before you've even had a chance to catch up and digest the last ones. So to help, members of the Soundcheck team share some of thei...

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Playlist: Remembering The Sounds Of CBGB

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

Inspired by the upcoming CBGB film, Soundcheck host John Schaefer recalls at least some of his early experiences with punk with a playlist.

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John Schaefer: Brooklyn Migration Defines Bloomberg Era

Monday, October 07, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

The Great Brooklyn Migration is, for me, the defining transformation of Bloomberg’s New York.

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Listen Live: Caroline Shaw and ACME

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Q2 Music streamed the second of two live webcasts featuring music of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. The concert featured works for strings, including a world premiere.

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Listen: Caroline Shaw and Roomful of Teeth

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Q2 Music recently streamed the first in a series of two live webcasts featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. Listen to the concert featuring Roomful of Teeth.

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Alex Winston's hypnotic new single '101 Vultures' hints at what to expect on her next album.

Alex Winston: Dark Choral Pop On '101 Vultures'

Friday, September 20, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

Alex Winston's voice may provokes inevitable comparisons to Kate Bush, but her songwriting is distinctly her own. Hear "101 Vultures," a brand new song from Winston that hints at what to expect on her next album.

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The cover of Spin Magazine's first issue came down to David Bowie and Madonna.

My Madonna Moment: On The Cover Of Spin Magazine

Monday, September 16, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

All this week, Soundcheck is marking the 30th anniversary of the Material Girl’s first album, and we’re asking listeners and readers to share their "Madonna Moment." Soundcheck host J...

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Help Soundcheck Remix the Mayor

Monday, September 16, 2013

The latest project from Soundcheck wants you to dive into the WNYC archives and remix audio of New York City mayors, from La Guardia to Bloomberg. John Schaefer discusses the project, how you can participate, and why Hizzoners deserve the remix treatment.

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Augstines' new self-titled album is due out in January 2014.

They Were Augustines, Now They're Back With A New Name And New Song

Friday, September 13, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

The indie rock band once called We Are Augstines has now changed its name to simply Augustines. The band has also unveiled a new track "Cruel City" for an album due in January.

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Janet Cardiff's 'The Forty Part Motet (2001)' is now at Fuentidueña Chapel at The Cloisters museum and gardens.

When Old Music Equals Modern Art

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

The Cloisters brings a bit of medieval Europe -- and some modern art -- to New York.

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A Silent Birthday Wish To John Cage

Friday, September 06, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

A Park Slope wine shop had an especially clever birthday wish for avant-garde composer John Cage, who would've turned 101 yesterday.

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The new hit video from will.i.am and Justin Bieber may borrow the inventive motion effects from a Japanese group called World Order.

Watch Will.I.Am And Justin Bieber's Music Video (But Not For The Music)

Friday, August 30, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

The new hit video "#thatPOWER" from will.i.am and Justin Bieber may borrow the inventive motion effects from a Japanese group called World Order.

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The vinyl of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hesitation Marks.'

Knee-Jerk Reaction: Nine Inch Nails, 'Hesitation Marks'

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

By Michael Katzif / John Schaefer : Host / Alex Martinez

Nine Inch Nails' Hesitation Marks has been one of this fall's most eagerly-anticipated releases and fans and critics alike have been incredibly curious and excited about the band's co...

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Miley Cyrus's twerk-heavy medley outdid Lady Gaga's outrageous performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night.

John Schaefer Watches The VMAs So You Don't Have To

Monday, August 26, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

Last night, Soundcheck host John Schaefer watched MTV's Video Music Awards, and weighs in on Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, 'NSYNC, Bruno Mars and more.

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Young actress Quvenzhané Wallis dropped by Celebrate Brooklyn to conduct Wordless Music Orchestra during a live performance of her film 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild.'

Once There Was A Hushpuppy... Who Surprised The Audience At Celebrate Brooklyn

Monday, August 12, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

In the last Celebrate Brooklyn event of 2013, fans were treated to a screening of the Oscar-nominated film Beasts Of The Southern Wild, with Dan Romer and Behn Zeitlin's Cajun-spice s...

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'Springtime For Hitler' from Mel Brooks film and Broadway musical The Producers is likely the funniest song to deal with Hitler.

A Super Villainous Playlist: Six Songs That Grapple With Hitler's Legacy

Thursday, August 01, 2013

By John Schaefer : Host

In Chuck Klosterman's new book 'I Wear The Black Hat,' the writer delves in to villains, real and imagined. When finally grappling with Hitler, Klosterman looks at two songs -- by Bow...

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Soundcheck Live: Television composer Jeff Richmond talks '30 Rock' and 'Saturday Night Live'

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Jeff Richmond has been working in show business for three decades – most recently, as the composer for the NBC sitcom "30 Rock" (starring his wife, Tina Fey).

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