WNYC's Soundcheck

  1. New York-Based Crumb Delivers Moody Psych-Pop, In-Studio 2024/08/29
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  2. Pianist Christopher O'Riley on the Life-Changing Music of J.S. Bach 2024/08/26
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  3. Mehrnam Rastegari Traditional Persian Band, In-Studio 2024/08/22
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  4. Guitarist and Educator Benjamin Verdery Plays Solo, In-Studio 2024/08/19
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  5. Christopher Rountree Designs a Musical Framework for Electro-Chamber Players 2024/08/15
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  6. Bette Smith Marries Gospel Fervor With Soul Moxie, In-Studio 2024/08/12
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  7. LA LOM Reflects the Diverse Musical Diaspora of Angelenos 2024/08/08
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  8. Angélica Garcia Delivers Borderless Clublike Bangers, In-Studio 2024/08/05
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  9. The Experimental "Doom Folk" of Cinder Well, In-Studio 2024/08/01
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  10. STEFA* Reconsiders Origin Stories and Channels Their Ancestors 2024/07/29
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  11. The Musical Ambition and Sharp Wit of Songwriter John Grant 2024/07/25
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  12. From the 2024 New York Guitar Festival: Marc Ribot and Leyla McCalla 2024/07/22
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  13. Pulsing, Percussive, Layered Minimalism By Akusmi, In-Studio 2024/07/18
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  14. Deep and Fiery Cuban Mambo, Salsa, and Soul by Orquesta Akokán, In-Studio 2024/07/15
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  15. Road-Tested Songs by Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw, In-Studio 2024/07/11
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  16. Bandleader and Timbalero Ivan Llanes Brings the Dance Moves, In-Studio 2024/07/08
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  17. Marissa Nadler Sharpens Her Elegant and Eerie Dream-Folk (Archives) 2024/07/04
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  18. Indie/Prog-Leaning Post-Punk Band English Teacher, In-Studio 2024/07/01
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  19. Guitarist and Composer Paolo Angeli, An Innovator Like No Other 2024/06/27
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  20. Richard Thompson OBE Is Still the Shreddingest (From the Archives) 2024/06/24
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  21. NYC's Zelenaya Sculpts Traditional Folk Into Doom Metal, In-Studio 2024/06/20
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  22. Tuareg Guitar Shredder Mdou Moctar Brings the Joy, In-Studio 2024/06/17
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  23. Electronic Cinematic Pop From the Duo Ringdown, In-Studio 2024/06/13
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  24. Brooklyn-Via-Peru Combo Tipa Tipo Brings the Yacht Rock With Cowbells 2024/06/10
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  25. Julia Holter's Artful Minimalism and Fluidity, In-Studio 2024/06/06
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  26. Guster Slings Hooks and Harmonies, With Bongos, In-Studio 2024/06/03
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  27. Grace Cummings Channels Emotion Into Powerful Vocal Poetry 2024/05/30
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  28. Composer and Cornetist Graham Haynes Confounds Expectation 2024/05/27
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  29. The Jazz Passengers Cover Themselves, In-Studio 2024/05/23
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  30. Storyteller and Songwriter Alice Merton Plays In-Studio 2024/05/20
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  31. Kiran Ahluwalia's Songs of Protest and Hope 2024/05/16
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  32. Shabaka's Latest Adventure: Connecting to Nature and Breath With Flutes 2024/05/13
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  33. José James Threads the Past Into Message-Music With Soul 2024/05/09
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  34. Community-Fueled Chamber-Pop By San Fermin 2024/05/06
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  35. Cameroonian Composer Blick Bassy's Folk, Soul and Electro Songscapes 2024/05/02
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  36. Lizz Wright Transforms the Beauty of the Visual Into Song 2024/04/29
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  37. Reyna Tropical's Spiritual Survival Songs 2024/04/25
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  38. Producer and Rapper Erick the Architect Smiles Through It 2024/04/22
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  39. Indie Fuzz-Rock Duo Deerlady's Shoegaze With Bite 2024/04/18
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  40. London-Based Naturalist Cosmo Sheldrake's Marvelous Sound World 2024/04/15
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  41. Empress Of Explores Yin/Yang of Romance and Plays Intimate Songs, In-Studio 2024/04/11
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  42. Welsh Musician and Songwriter Gruff Rhys Coexists and Persists 2024/04/08
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  43. Genre-Less British Rock Band Bombay Bicycle Club, In-Studio 2024/04/04
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  44. Singer and Producer Hatis Noit Connects Worlds With Her Voice 2024/04/01
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  45. Spanish Singer María José Llergo's Flamenco Has Roots And Wings 2024/03/28
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  46. The Slow Pastoral Beauty of Roger Eno's Shifting Chords 2024/03/25
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  47. The Songs and Prayers of Tibetan Singer Yungchen Lhamo 2024/03/21
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  48. Daymé Arocena Infuses Spirituality and Pan-Caribbean Pop Into Afro-Cuban Jazz 2024/03/18
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  49. Sheherazaad's Insightful Blend of Poetry and Music, In-Studio 2024/03/14
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  50. Composer and Flutist Nathalie Joachim Explores Family and Identity in Song 2024/03/11
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  51. Mary Timony Recaptures Her Joy On 'Untame The Tiger" 2024/03/07
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  52. Helado Negro's Return To What The Sun Feels Like 2024/03/04
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  53. The American Patchwork Quartet Plays Songs of Enduring American Culture, In-Studio 2024/02/29
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  54. Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Find Their Twisted Bliss 2024/02/26
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  55. Vijay Iyer Trio Forges Telepathic Connections on 'Compassion' 2024/02/22
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  56. Good Time NYC Rock Unit Bodega Considers Consumerism 2024/02/19
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  57. A Rich Harvest of John Leventhal's Lyrical Guitar Work 2024/02/15
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  58. Bluesman Bobby Rush on Funk, Chicken Heads, and the Music Business 2024/02/12
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  59. Trumpeter/Songwriter Keyon Harrold Stretches and Expands Jazz 2024/02/08
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  60. Ute Lemper Singt Cabaret Songs of Weimar Berlin, In-Studio 2024/02/05
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  61. London's The Wandering Hearts Spin Folk Tales For Hard Times 2024/02/01
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  62. Singer Britti Embraces Retro Pop, Country, and Soul 2024/01/29
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  63. Sinkane Crafts Music For Community and For Shaking It 2024/01/25
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  64. Pianist Lara Downes Aims To Expand Classical Music 2024/01/22
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  65. Canadian-Based OKAN Fuses Afro-Cuban Chants and Rhythms With Jazz and Pop 2024/01/18
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  66. Fantastic Negrito's Fiery Blues with a Punk Attitude (Archives) 2024/01/15
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  67. The Unique Songcraft of Catalan Singer and Guitarist Lau Noah 2024/01/11
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  68. Americana Trio The Lone Bellow Celebrates 10th Anniversary, In-Studio 2024/01/08
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  69. The Surreal Electro-Cajun Dreams of Louis Michot 2024/01/04
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  70. Best of Soundcheck 2023, Part 2 2024/01/01
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  71. Best of Soundcheck 2023, Part 1 2023/12/28
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  72. Stewart Goodyear: A 'Nutcracker' for Flying Fingers (From the Archives) 2023/12/25
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  73. JJJJJerome Ellis Plays Improvisations on Prayer-Inspired Longform Piano Work, 'Compline', In-Studio 2023/12/21
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  74. Nefesh Mountain, Live From The Greene Space 2023/12/18
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  75. Songwriter/Guitarist Anjimile Explores New Sonic Territory on 'The King' 2023/12/14
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  76. Indonesian Pianist Joey Alexander Stretches Out 2023/12/11
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  77. Intimate and Thoughtful Songs by Saxophonist and Singer Braxton Cook 2023/12/07
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  78. Dublin Band Sprints Throws Down Abrasive Authenticity 2023/12/04
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  79. Producer Johan Lenox Enhances Chamber Music With Pop and Nostalgia 2023/11/30
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  80. Minneapolis-Based Progressive Bluegrass Band Barbaro, In-Studio 2023/11/27
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Soundcheck
https://www.newsounds.org/shows/soundcheck
WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.