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In this episode, Soundcheck revisits a few favorite segments: First: The documentary Muscle Shoals tells the story of two historic recording studios based in Muscle Shoals, Ala., whe... (episode)
In this episode, Soundcheck host John Schaefer reveals the top two entries on his list of Ten Reasons Why New York Music Ruled the World in 2013. Also, Sean Manning, contributor to E... (episode)
Soundcheck's weeklong look at the music of 2013 wouldn't be complete without a perennial favorite: the worst music of the year. Here are the year's "worsts" from Sean Manning, contrib...
In this episode: Soundcheck reached out to a handful of artists, critics, and listeners to share the albums and musicians that are being overlooked in the annual top tens lists but wh... (episode)
Soundcheck reached out to a handful of artists, critics, and listeners to share the albums and musicians that are being overlooked in the annual top tens lists but which are worth rem...
In this episode: Soundcheck's week-long look back at the year in music of 2013 continues. First, Caryn Ganz, editorial director of RollingStone.com, shares her favorite music of 2013.... (episode)
<p>Caryn Ganz, the editorial director of RollingStone.com, looks back at 2013 and shares some of her favorite musical moments of the year.</p>
All this week, Soundcheck is looking back at the music of 2013 -- from best albums and unstoppable songs to notable duds to our favorite in-studio performances, and much more. Plus,... (episode)
<p><em>Soundcheck</em> producer Michael Katzif runs through some of the year's most notable and creative promotional hype.</p>
All this week, Soundcheck is looking back at the music of 2013 -- from best albums and unstoppable songs to pop music hype to our favorite in-studio performances, and much more. Plus,... (episode)
Hot on the heels of eMusic's immersive "Year in Music" recap, editor-in-chief J. Edward Keyes shares his five favorite albums of the year, including a "hidden gem" from, yes, the Bed ...
Music can be the perfect gift at the holidays: It's entertaining, inexpensive, and oh-so-easy to wrap. But matching the right album to the various people in your life can be a bit of ...
In this episode: Sherill Tippins, author of Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York’s Legendary Chelsea Hotel, talks with Soundcheck host John Schaefer about some of t... (episode)
Sherill Tippins, author of Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York’s Legendary Chelsea Hotel, talks with Soundcheck host John Schaefer about some of the Chelsea 's man...
Hear The Sadies -- the veteran Toronto rockers many know as from serving as backing bands for musicians like Neko Case and Neil Young -- perform songs from its latest album, Internal ...
In this episode: The British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe explains what's behind his new holiday album, Quality Street, and plays live in the Soundcheck studio. Then, a looks at three... (episode)
Our series That Was A Hit?!? is all about unlikely songs that have made it to the top of the charts. Today's installment looks at three versions of the surprise hit "Der Kommissar" th...
<p>The British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe explains what's behind his new holiday album, <em>Quality Street</em>, and plays live in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: Soundcheck listeners nominate a few of their favorite "movie bands." Then, Elijah Wald sheds light on Dave Van Ronk, the New York folk musician who served as a loose ... (episode)
Soundcheck listeners nominate a few of their favorite "movie bands." Then, Elijah Wald sheds light on Dave Van Ronk, the New York folk musician who served as a loose inspiration for t...
While rap duo Insane Clown Posse has gained notoriety and a reputation for their often graphic songs the group's latest endeavors have taken a slight turn from what fans -- the self-a...
<p>Hear San Fermin perform in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: We talk about who got some love -- and who got snubbed -- in this year's Grammy nominee pool. Chris Richards of the Washington Post joins us with his take. Plus, we... (episode)
<p>Hear performer and interdisciplinary artist Joseph Keckler perform in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>