Michael Katzif

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Dawn Landes' Bittersweet 'Love Song'

Monday, December 16, 2013

Hear "Love Song," a vulnerable and emotional new song from Dawn Landes's upcoming album Bluebird

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Knee-Jerk Reaction: Soundcheck On Beyoncé's Surprise New Album

Friday, December 13, 2013

For those who went to bed at a sensible hour last night, you likely awoke this Friday morning to discover Beyoncé dropped an entire new album overnight. From the Soundcheck team, reac...
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Macedo's Twin Chemistry Unfurls A Raw Kiss-Off Anthem

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Hear "Your Skin Brims," a new song from Macedo's upcoming EP, Paper Doll.

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MiWi La Lupa: An Evocative Travel Journal In Song

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Hear an exclusive premiere of "Here I Am," a new song from folk rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist MiWi La Lupa's upcoming album New Way Home.

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Douglas Keith: A Rustic Reintroduction To A Skillful Songwriter

Monday, December 09, 2013

Hear "Harvest Home," a new track from New York songwriter and guitarist Douglas Keith's upcoming album Pony.

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Playlist: Remembering The Life And Legacy Of Nelson Mandela In Song

Thursday, December 05, 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died Thursday at 95. One of the world's most respected statesmen, and an iconic symbol of hope and freedom for the world, Mandela was als...
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Watch: Danny Brown, In The Studio

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Watch the energetic Detroit rapper Danny Brown perform songs from his latest album, Old, in the Soundcheck studio.

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Vikesh Kapoor's Journey Up The 'Ladder'

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Watch the stark black-and-white music video for Portland songwriter Vikesh Kapoor's song "Bottom Of The Ladder."

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Wry Climate Creates A Hazy Home Movie

Monday, November 18, 2013

Watch the music video for Wry Climate's new song "Low Tide."

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Eagulls Announces Debut Album, Shares A Blistering New Song

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Hear "Tough Luck," a blistering new song from punk band Eagulls' just-announced forthcoming 2014 album.

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Watch: Swearin', In The Studio

Friday, November 08, 2013

Watch Swearin' perform rare stripped-down versions from its latest album Surfing Strange live in the Soundcheck studio.

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Song Premiere: Philip Perkins, 'At Home And Away'

Monday, November 04, 2013

Hear "At Home And Away," a track from Philip Perkins' just re-issued 1985 album Drive Time.

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Watch: Son Lux, In The Studio

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Watch Son Lux perform solo piano renditions of songs from his latest album, Lanterns, live in the Soundcheck studio.

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Song Premiere: Ben Allison, 'D.A.V.E. (Digital Awareness Vector Emulator)'

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Hear "D.A.V.E. (Digital Awareness Vector Emulator)," a new track from bassist Ben Allison's upcoming sci-fi-influenced album The Stars Look Very Different Today.

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Capsula Puts On An Eerie Black Sabbath Costume

Monday, October 28, 2013

Watch a video of Capsula covering Black Sabbath's "Planet Caravan."

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Song Premiere: Nicky Egan, 'Train Trials'

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

When Philly-born, Brooklyn-based soul singer Nicky Egan went to make her latest recording, she went with a decidedly old-school approach to unveiling new music, with an Internet-spin:...
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The Can't Tells' 'Insincere' A Gruesome But Hilarious Horror Show

Monday, October 21, 2013

Watch the creepy but darkly comedic new music video for The Can't Tells' song "Insincere," a track from the Bushwick band's upcoming album No Television

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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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CMJ 2013 Is Here! Now Who Should I See?

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Right now, hundreds of bands, college radio programmers and DJs, music industry folks, and music fans are descending upon New York City for this year's iteration of the CMJ Music Mara...
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Jenny Hval: Ethereal And Provocative Art Pop

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Watch the provocative and experimental Norwegian pop musician Jenny Hval perform songs from her latest album Innocence Is Kinky in the Soundcheck studio.

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