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A new single from up-and-coming rapper Kendrick Lamar plus two new R&B albums by Frank Ocean and Nas - brought to you by MTV's "Hip Hop POV" co-host Sowmya Krishnamurthy. (episode)
The English singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist Joe Jackson stopped by to talk about his new album of non-standard standards: "The Duke." (episode)
Before heading out on tour with fellow Aussie Gotye, singer-songwriter Missy Higgins joins us in the studio to talk about writers' block and Philip Glass - and to play a live set. (episode)
They've been called progressive bluegrass, jamgrass, rockgrass - even "ragegrass." Take a listen to the Colorado-based Yonder Mountain String Band performing live in our studio. (episode)
Indie rock singer Alex Winston’s debut, King Con, is full of dark songs and creepy storytelling. The Michigan native joins us to talk about Elvis jumpsuits, record label disputes and ... (episode)
Our podcast marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones with a game of "What If?" Rock scholar Anthony DeCurtis joins us to imagine how music history would be different if the ba... (episode)
In this podcast, music and culture writer Dream Hampton joins us to discuss two R&B stars making headlines: Odd Future member Frank Ocean, who last week released a letter detailing hi... (episode)
Jazz bassist Linda Oh joins us in this Soundcheck podcast to talk about transitioning from playing Tool and Metallica covers to her own jazz compositions - and she divulges some of he... (episode)
DownBeat Magazine "Rising Star" bassist Linda Oh joins us to talk about transitioning from playing Tool and Metallica covers to her own jazz compositions - and she divulges some of he...
It was 75 years ago that Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world. Now, there’s an expedition underway to try to solve, finally, the mystery of what happene... (episode)
After heartbreak, history is probably the most well-worn topic for singers and songwriters. But while the Civil War and the Great War have been sung to the ends of the earth, the Am... (episode)