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Music writer Simon Reynolds has seen the future of pop -- and it looks like the past. Today, Reynolds joins us to discuss the craze for reissues, reunions, revivals, and all that is r... (episode)
Leon Botstein is known for shining a spotlight on neglected composers, overlooked masterworks, and unexpected musical connections. Today: the conductor and Bard College president... (episode)
With famous names like “Notorious B.I.G.” and “The Fat Boys,” hip hop might not seem like the healthiest genre. But some of the most outspoken health educators can be found inside the... (episode)
Arthur Rimbaud revolutionized literary circles in late 19th century France. 100 years later, his poetry had a similar effect on artists like Patti Smith and Jim Morrison. Today: The... (episode)
We open the phones to hear your reactions to the death of British singer Amy Winehouse. Plus: For three decades, the English singer-songwriter Billy Bragg has channeled socially consc... (episode)
Sufjan Stevens has transformed a frustrating stretch of asphalt (the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway) and two entire states (Michigan and Illinois) into delicate and beautiful compositions... (episode)
Today on the show: secrets from the unconscious mind. Neuroscientist David Eagleman explains what your brain is really doing while you’re fixing lunch, falling in love, and -- listeni... (episode)
Good things come in twos. Today: Soundcheck broadcasts live from the Greene Space with the collaborative pairing of the Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Plus: Man... (episode)
Over the past few days, music fans have excitedly lined up to use Spotify. But, the streaming player might not be great news for artists. On today’s Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate th... (episode)
David Bowie has undergone so many ch-ch-ch-changes in his career, it can be hard to pin down just who he really is. Today: We uncover the man behind the chameleon with the author o... (episode)
John Schaefer talks to Paul Trynka about the many faces of Bowie.