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In this episode: It was almost 30 years ago that the Chicago Bears had a legendary season, winning 15 games, crushing the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl -- and of course relea... (episode)
<p>We hear the story behind the Super Bowl Shuffle -- and a brand new all-star remake. Plus, a look at other famous examples of athletes who've decided to make a go at a musical career. </p>
<p>Watch the dreamy psychedelic folk of Quilt, playing songs from its latest album, <em>Held In Splendor</em>, in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: Actress Jessie Mueller plays a very convincing Carole King in the new Broadway musical Beautiful. The young star talks about her one and only meeting with the legenda... (episode)
<p>Hear Jessie Mueller, appearing now as Carole King in the Broadway show <em>Beautiful</em>, perform in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
For today’s Pick Three, we’re joined by the Nobel Prize-winning economist, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, author, professor and self-described “60-year-old wannabe hipster” P...
<p>In a market crowded by Spotify, Rdio, Pandora, and many other streaming services, how does Beats Music compare? Eliot Van Buskirk, editor at Evolver.fm, gives his first impressions after a week with the new service.</p>
In this episode: In the two days since songwriter, activist and folk music legend Pete Seeger died, Soundcheck has been asking listeners and readers for your Pete Seeger stories. We g... (episode)
In the two days since songwriter, activist and folk music legend Pete Seeger died, Soundcheck has been asking listeners and readers for your Pete Seeger stories. We got a ton of amazi...
<p>Hear the alt-country folk singer-songwriter Doug Paisley perform songs from his latest album <em>Strong Feelings</em> in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: The New York Times music writer Ben Sisario gives a Grammys recap -- the surprises, the no-brainers, the folks who should have won… and maybe those who shouldn’t have... (episode)
<p>New faces and established oddballs were the big winners in the major categories at the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.</p> <div></div>
Thirty years ago, filmmaker Godfrey Reggio and composer Phillip Glass collaborated on Koyaanisqatsi, a film that was silent -- except for Glass' bewitching score. Reggio discusses his...
In this episode: Pauline Black, frontwoman for the influential British band The Selecter, discusses growing up multi-racial and adopted -- and talks about the socially conscious music... (episode)
<p>Pauline Black, frontwoman for the influential British band The Selecter, discusses growing up multi-racial and adopted -- and talks about the socially conscious music movement known as 2 Tone ska.</p>
Salaam Remi -- the producer best known for his work with Grammy-winning R&B singer Amy Winehouse -- talks about why he decided to step out of the studio and into the spotlight on his ...
<p>Watch singer-songwriter MiWi La Lupa perform songs from his brand new album, <em>New Way Home,</em> in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: Daft Punk is no stranger to the Grammys. Since 1998, the French electronic duo has been nominated 13 times, and, five years ago, they won the awards for Best Dance Re... (episode)
Chris Weingarten, music editor at Rolling Stone, joins us to explain why it's a big deal that Daft Punk -- an electronic music group -- was nominated for two Grammys in the "Big Four"...
Radio programmers at Top 40 stations are desperate to keep you tuned in and listening to ads; that’s how they pay the rent. So they’ve done some homework, and they think they might ha...
<p>Watch the moody and transportive British trio London Grammar perform from its 2013 album, <em>If You Wait</em>, in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: This past weekend the underground but influential D.I.Y. music space 285 Kent closed its doors following a three-show blowout. Only open for a little over two years, ... (episode)
Another year, another vanished venue. This weekend, Williamsburg's D.I.Y. music space 285 Kent closed its doors for the final time with a rousing sendoff party. New York Times pop mus...
Since the beginning of the internet, there has been a question of who “owns” cyberspace. In the wake of a recent ruling from the US Court of Appeals against the FCC, the question of w...
Badi Assad is considered one of the greatest guitarists in Brazil and for her latest album, Between Love and Luck, she was inspired by a new addition to the family: her baby daughter....
In this episode: Hip-hop lyrics almost always describe life on the streets -- or what it feels like to get away from it. But some rappers in New York are describing life in a little t... (episode)
<p><em>The New York Times</em> crime reporter talks about how YouTube videos are helping investigators track and prosecute gang-related crime. </p>
Entertainment Weekly reporter Marc Snetiker explains why Frozen -- a hit at the box office and on the Billboard charts -- has been able to do what other recent Disney musicals haven't...
<p>Hear Diane Birch perform pared-down renditions of songs from her album, <em>Speak A Little Louder</em>, in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode:Throughout the 1950's, '60s and '70s, The Staple Singers created a unique mix of gospel, folk, and rock, earning legions of fans and countless musical devotees. And at... (episode)
Throughout the 1950's, '60s and '70s, The Staple Singers created a unique mix of gospel, folk, and rock, earning legions of fans and countless musical devotees. And at 74, Mavis Stapl...
Hear Broken Bells -- the collaborative band of The Shins' James Mercer and Danger Mouse -- play an acoustic version of a new song from its latest album, After The Disco, and an old fa...
In this episode: 20 Feet From Stardom shines the spotlight away from the headliners and onto their backup singers. This week, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Documenta... (episode)
<p><em>20 Feet From Stardom</em> shines the spotlight away from the big stars and onto the backup singers that are so often looked over. </p>
At first you may not think that two genres like traditional folk songs and the exuberant sounds of Afrobeat would sit well together. But as played by Zion80 -- a sprawling 15-piece ba...