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• Lolly Lolly Lolly, 'Schoolhouse Rock' At 40 January 31, 2013

  With Schoolhouse Rock turning 40 this month, Soundcheck contributor reflects on the lasting impact and charm of the beloved children's cartoon. Have you used lessons learned from Scho... (article)

• A Taste Of Sundance January 31, 2013

  <p>Check out this 6-minute animated tale of mayhem, poultry, and rhythm.&nbsp;</p> (article)

• Chef Eddie Huang And Rapper Heems, Live In The Greene Space January 31, 2013

  <p>Chef Eddie Huang and rapper Heems, formerly of the hip hop group Das Racist join us for a conversation about food and hip hop.</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: Hooray For Earth January 31, 2013

  <p>Brooklyn-based noise pop band Hooray For Earth plays Knitting Factory tonight. Download the track "No Love"</p> (article)

• Too Old To Rock; Jennie C. Jones On Visual Art And Jazz; Hitchcock On Hitchcock January 30, 2013

  In This Episode: Rock began as the ultimate expression of youth, but musicians in their 60s and 70s are having a moment. In the last year we’ve heard from the Rolling Stones, Bob Dyla... (episode)

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  • Is There Such A Thing As 'Too Old To Rock?' January 30, 2013

    <p><em>Billboard</em> editor Joe Levy says that growing old in rock 'n' roll is uncharted territory. Is there such a thing as 'too old to rock'?</p>

  • Jennie C. Jones On Jazz And Art January 30, 2013

    <p>The award-winning artist Jennie C. Jones discusses the intersections of jazz and art in her work.</p>

  • Robyn Hitchcock On Alfred Hitchcock: Not Related, But Highly Respected January 30, 2013

    Robyn Hitchcock is best known for his music, both with The Soft Boys and solo, but he also knows quite a bit about the filmmaker he shares a last name with: Alfred Hitchcock. The song...

• Gig Alert: Ahleuchatistas January 30, 2013

  <p>Avant-garde rock duo Ahleuchatistas play the Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night. Download the track "Lighted Stairs"</p> (article)

• Country Music Radio Parallel Play January 29, 2013

  <p>Join us online at noon for a Parallel Play as we listen (and critique) New York's new country music station.</p> (article)

• Check Ahead: Companion, 'Companion' January 29, 2013

  <p>Playful art-pop you can sink into: that&rsquo;s the sound of Brooklyn&rsquo;s Companion. Stream the band's debut full length through its release on Feb. 5th.</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: Cynthia Sayer January 29, 2013

  <p>Virtuoso jazz banjoist Cynthia Sayer plays Joes Pub Tuesday night. Download the track "Ella Miriam's Blues"</p> (article)

• Malian Musicians Sing Out; Folk Legend Inspires Coen Brothers Film; Iceage In Studio January 29, 2013

  In This Episode: the growing conflict in Mali has had an affect on the country’s vibrant music scene -- from festival cancellations to a complete ban on all forms of music in the nort... (episode)

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  • Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis' January 29, 2013

    <p>Elijah Wald talks about folk icon Dave Van Ronk, whose memoir served as source material for the new Coen brothers film.</p>

  • Malian Musicians Sing Out Against War And Censorship January 29, 2013

    The current conflict in Mali has had an affect on the country’s vibrant music scene -- from cancelled festivals to a complete ban on music in some parts of the country. Heather Maxwel...

  • Iceage Speaks Softly, Carries Big Sound January 29, 2013

    <p>The Danish punk band Iceage just might set a new record for <em>Soundcheck</em>: shortest answers given in an interview ever. Hear history in the making, and a blistering performance in our studio.&nbsp;</p>