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<p>Leonid Federov, one of the great names in Russian rock and roll, makes a rare New York appearance at Joe's Pub on Thursday. Download his "Portuguese" here.</p> (article)
Rock journalist Neil Strauss discusses "Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead," his tell-all memoir of adventures interviewing celebrities like Lady Gaga, Prince, and Radiohead. And: a ... (episode)
When it comes to staging a comeback in music, not everyone can be The King…Today: the tricky business of reviving a pop career, from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin. Plus: a live perfor... (episode)
<p>The Django Reinhardt Festival is in town again, and this time young-blood guitar whiz Samson Schmitt is leading the pack, billed as the "Yong Lions of Gypsy Jazz." Download "Honeysuckle Rose" here.</p> (article)
A recent documentary examines the life and legacy of folk singer Phil Ochs. Today on Soundcheck, we’ll hear about the film from its director. Later on: Appalachian folk gets a Chine... (episode)
Mariachi El Bronx sounds like the kind of musical project that might have started as a comedy sketch: hard-edged Los Angeles punks surprise fans by being true to their hearts and ... (article)
<p>The Hundred in the Hands makes highly danceable, disco-punk pop music. Download the Brooklyn duo's "Dressed in Dresden" from its eponymous full-length debut here.</p> (article)
Tonight, the American Ballet Theater opens a new production of the Tchaikovsky classic, “Swan Lake.” But the story of ballet is more than just tutus and toe shoes. Today, we discuss... (episode)
<p>Click through to see today's Soundcheck playlist!</p> (article)
Teen brains: hormonal... and hit-predicting? Today: A new study says high school brains might be skilled at predicting pop hits of the future. A neuroeconomist joins us to explain why... (episode)