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Tuesday, September 11 2012

• Five Questions for Ben Sollee: DIY Edition September 11, 2012

  Cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee exudes a can-do attitude. Not only does he tour the country by bicycle (yes, instrument in tow), he also figured out his own unique way of pla... (article)

• Check Ahead: The Citizens Band, 'Grab A Root And Growl' September 11, 2012

  The Citizens Band is a New York political cabaret group featuring Rain Phoenix, Karen Elson and Zoe Kravitz. The group's debut, Grab A Root and Growl, is a collection of democracy-t... (article)

• The Heavy, Ben Sollee And New Music From The Coasts September 11, 2012

  English soul band The Heavy reflect on how its hit single's success on television and video games. Cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee performs songs in the studio. And new music... (episode)

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  • The Heavy: How You Like Them Now? September 11, 2012

    <p>Four years after English soul band The Heavy made their debut on Soundcheck, John talks with the band about building their success on a single song licensed to TV shows, films, video games and a Super Bowl ad.</p>

  • Ben Sollee Strums, Bows and Plucks In Studio September 11, 2012

  • New Release Roundup: East Coast Vs. West Coast September 11, 2012

    <p>It's a new release roundup: East Coast versus West Coast style. KCRW DJ <strong>Anne Litt</strong> shares some sunny pop, while John Schaefer represents with some appropriately dark jams.</p>

• Gig Alert: Lianne La Havas September 11, 2012

  <p>British soul-pop newcomer Lianne La Havas plays live at the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday night. Download the song "<span>Is Your Love Big Enough?"</span></p> (article)