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• Gig Alert: Cosby Sweater May 31, 2013

  <p>The electronic trio Cosby Sweater plays Brooklyn Bowl Friday night. Download "Hey Girl Hey."</p> (article)

• Mingus Speaks; Remembering Mulgrew Miller; 'The Rite of Spring' Goes Solo May 31, 2013

  In this episode: Author John F. Goodman interviewed jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus several times throughout the 1970s — originally for a proposed Playboy interview... (episode)

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  • 'Mingus Speaks' For Himself In New Book May 31, 2013

    <p>"There's never been a better interview subject, in my opinion," says writer John F. Goodman about Charles Mingus, the man at the center of his new book, "Mingus Speaks."</p>

  • Remembering Jazz Pianist Mulgrew Miller May 31, 2013

    <p><em>Soundcheck</em> pays tribute to the late jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller by listening back to his appearance with Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio in 2011.</p>

  • Wooden Indian Burial Ground: Lip-Curling Psych Rock, In The Studio May 31, 2013

    <p>Hear the blissfully noisy Portland psychedelic rock band Wooden Indian Burial Ground perform live in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>

• The Music of 'Arrested Development'; Hashtag Song Titles; James Hunter May 30, 2013

  In this episode: One of the things that made the television show "Arrested Development" such a fan favorite is the recurring musical jokes and goofy songs. Now that the series is back... (episode)

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  • 'Arrested Development' Composer David Schwartz: 'We Just Had So Much Fun' May 30, 2013

  • #SongTitlesWithHashtags May 30, 2013

  • James Hunter Six: Vintage Soul, In The Studio May 30, 2013

    <p>Hear James Hunter perform in the studio.</p>

• Gig Alert: Slowdance May 30, 2013

  <p>The indie- pop band Slowdance plays Shea Stadium (Brooklyn) Thursday night. Download "Boyfriend."</p> (article)

• 'The Rite Of Spring' Goes Solo May 29, 2013

  <p>Hear pianist Vicky Chow performing a spare arrangement of the once-riot-inducing piece.</p> (article)

• Four Sports Musicals I'd Pay To See (Or Write) May 29, 2013

  <p>Musician Erin McKeown has been delving into musical theater for a new project and dreams up a few sports-related shows she'd love to see.</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: Falu May 29, 2013

  <p>The "indie-Hindi" vocalist Falu plays Highline Ballroom Wednesday night. Download "Rabba."</p> (article)

• Audra McDonald Goes Back Home: Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories; Paul Williams May 29, 2013

  In this episode: Actress and soprano Audra McDonald recently starred in Broadway's revival of Porgy and Bess. Now, she's back with her first solo album in 7 years, Go Back ... (episode)

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  • Daft Punk: Making The Uncool Cool Again May 29, 2013

    <p><em>SPIN</em> editor Chris Weingarten shares with <em>Soundcheck </em>host John Schaefer some of his thoughts behind the album.&nbsp;</p>

  • Paul Williams And Daft Punk's 'Random' Collaboration May 29, 2013

    Award-winning composer, Paul Williams, collaborated with Daft Punk for their new album, Random Access Memories. Williams wrote the lyrics for the tracks "Beyond" and "Touch," which he...

  • Audra McDonald: After Seven Years, A Musical Homecoming May 29, 2013

    <p>Actress and soprano&nbsp;<guest name="Audra McDonald">Audra McDonald</guest>&nbsp;recently starred in Broadway's revival of <em>Porgy and Bess</em>. Now, she's back with her first solo album in seven years.</p>

• Check Ahead: Melissa Ferrick, 'The Truth Is' May 28, 2013

  <p>On Melissa Ferrick's ambitious and emotional new record "written around a lot of love."</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: Della Mae May 28, 2013

  <p>The bluegrass band Della Mae plays The Rock Shop Tuesday night. Download "Empire."</p> (article)