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Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked back at the career of the late Robert Palmer, an important music critic and writer. (article)
John Hollenbeck"No Boat"Playing at: Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village)Get: Tickets | Directions (article)
Hank & Cupcakes"Sweet Potion"Playing at: Zebulon (258 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg)Get: Tickets (Free) | Directions (article)
Brooklyn band Bear in Heaven, fresh off a big endorsement from Pitchfork, took the tiny stage at Williamsburg's Zebulon to play songs from their new album Beast Rest Forth Mouth--and ... (article)
Queen Ifrica"Lioness on the Rise"Playing at: S.O.B.s (204 Varick St., SoHo)Get: Tickets | Directions (article)
Though his story reads like a nice stroll through a few of late 20th century's most potent musical subcultures, the reason forty-something Brit Harvey Bassett (a.k.a. DJ Harvey) is ho... (article)
Where do you think "traditional" music ends and cultural exploitation begins? Or does the whole question of authenticity bore you to death? Jace Clayton, a.k.a. DJ /rupture, has str... (article)
The pioneering rock critic Paul Nelson documented the rise of Bob Dylan, wrote for Rolling Stone – and signed the New York Dolls to a record label. Today: author Jonathan Lethem talks... (episode)
Lena Horne broke down racial barriers for African Americans in the 20th century. But along the way, the Brooklyn-born singer and actress has battled self-doubt and heartache. Today, a... (episode)
Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal first worked together in 1973. But they’ve led separate careers ever since. Today on Soundcheck: two rootsy blues guitarists talk about teaming up again. Al... (episode)