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Tuesday, January 15 2013

• Check Ahead: Nightlands, 'Oak Island' January 15, 2013

  <p>Nightlands crafts songs that feel intimate and deeply personal, even as it sprawls into otherworldly realms. Hear&nbsp;<em>Oak Islands</em>, the new album from Nightlands until its release on Jan. 22.&nbsp;</p> (article)

• Check Ahead: Red Baraat, 'Shruggy Ji' January 15, 2013

  <p>Red Baraat makes a high-octane sound drawing from Punjabi rhythms, New Orleans brass and New York hip hop. Hear the upcoming album from the "Brooklyn Bhangra" band until release on Jan 22nd.&nbsp;</p> (article)

• Ra Ra Riot In Studio; George Saunders; Bob Dylan's Copyright Extension January 15, 2013

  Acclaimed writer George Saunders just published his latest collection of short stories, called Tenth of December. He joins us to share some of his favorite music, and explains how his... (episode)

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  • George Saunders' New Book Is Like A Concept Album January 15, 2013

    George Saunders joins us in the Soundcheck studio to share some of his favorite songs, tell us about his time in a jazz fusion band, and explain how his new book, Tenth of December, i...

  • The Laws They Are A-Changin': Bob Dylan's Copyright Extension Collection January 15, 2013

    We knew that we had a job for the "Copy Cat" -- our go-to copyright expert Jonathan Reichman -- when we saw the title of Bob Dylan's latest release. The 50th Anniversary Collection: T...

  • Ra Ra Riot's 'Beta Love' Live In The Studio January 15, 2013

    Ra Ra Riot has gone through quite a bit of change over the course of its six years as a band -- changing labels, changing lineups, and changing the place they call home. But the band’...

• Gig Alert: Flutronix January 15, 2013

  <p>Experimantal electronic flute duo Flutronix play Culture Project Tuesday night. Download their track "Brown Squares."</p> (article)