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<p>Meet the group that claims to be New York City's all-female mariachi band. Before they play tonight at Rockwood Music Hall, download a free track.</p> (article)
In this episode: It was almost 30 years ago that the Chicago Bears had a legendary season, winning 15 games, crushing the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl -- and of course relea... (episode)
<p>We hear the story behind the Super Bowl Shuffle -- and a brand new all-star remake. Plus, a look at other famous examples of athletes who've decided to make a go at a musical career. </p>
<p>Watch the dreamy psychedelic folk of Quilt, playing songs from its latest album, <em>Held In Splendor</em>, in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
In this episode: Actress Jessie Mueller plays a very convincing Carole King in the new Broadway musical Beautiful. The young star talks about her one and only meeting with the legenda... (episode)
<p>Hear Jessie Mueller, appearing now as Carole King in the Broadway show <em>Beautiful</em>, perform in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
For today’s Pick Three, we’re joined by the Nobel Prize-winning economist, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, author, professor and self-described “60-year-old wannabe hipster” P...
<p>In a market crowded by Spotify, Rdio, Pandora, and many other streaming services, how does Beats Music compare? Eliot Van Buskirk, editor at Evolver.fm, gives his first impressions after a week with the new service.</p>
<p>After releasing a brand new album this week, the band plays at Mercury Lounge on Thursday night. Download their poet-inspired track "Rimbaud Eyes."</p> (article)
<p>Hear a preview of the Nashville singer-songwriter's upcoming EP with the gritty and lovely song "Happy Ever After."</p> (article)
<p>Watch a playlist of some of our favorite in-studio video sessions from this year so far.</p> (article)
<p>The smarty-pants wordsmiths play at Pianos Wednesday night. Download their somewhat oddly happy song "Defenestrate You."</p> (article)
In this episode: In the two days since songwriter, activist and folk music legend Pete Seeger died, Soundcheck has been asking listeners and readers for your Pete Seeger stories. We g... (episode)
In the two days since songwriter, activist and folk music legend Pete Seeger died, Soundcheck has been asking listeners and readers for your Pete Seeger stories. We got a ton of amazi...
<p>Hear the alt-country folk singer-songwriter Doug Paisley perform songs from his latest album <em>Strong Feelings</em> in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>
<p>Hear select performances from the 2014 New York Guitar Festival Marathon, held at New York's Merkin Concert Hall.</p> (article)
Pete Seeger wasn’t just a folk singer: He was the model, the exemplar of what most Americans mean when they say “folk singer.” Soundcheck host John Schaefer has this remembrance of th... (article)