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Wednesday, September 19 2012

  • Sing-Along Songs And John Darnielle Solo September 19, 2012

    On today's Soundcheck, musicologist Alisun Pawley talks about sing-along songs and why we want to belt out familiar tunes in a crowd. Then Pitchfork founder and frequent Soundcheck co... (episode)

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    • Why We Belt It Out September 19, 2012

      <p>A new study uncovers why some songs are more &ldquo;sing-along-able&rdquo; than others. Hint: Queen and the Village People both made the study's top-10 list.</p>

    • The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle, Solo In The Studio September 19, 2012

      Since the 1990s, John Darnielle has put out music as The Mountain Goats . While now a trio with a larger sound, Darnielle is perfectly capable of stripping down the songs on the lates...

    • Songs We're Powerless To Resist September 19, 2012

  • Gig Alert: Austra September 19, 2012

    <p>Electro-pop band Austra plays at Music Hall of Williamsburg Wednesday night. Download the track "Lost It."</p> (article)