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• 50 Songs That Define The Stones; Savages Plays Live; Rare Recordings From Native American Groups July 31, 2013

  In this epiosde: Bill Janovitz -- writer and founder the ‘90's alternative rock band Buffalo Tom --  talks about a new collection of essays about 50 Rolling Stones songs.  Plus: Last... (episode)

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  • A Treasure Trove Of Rare Recordings Return To Native American Groups July 31, 2013

    <p>Professor Aaron Fox discusses how Columbia University is returning a treasure trove of rare recordings to Native American groups.</p>

  • Tegan And Sara: Synth Pop Jubilation July 31, 2013

    <p>Watch the fizzy synth pop duo Tegan And Sara perform "Closer" in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>

• Gig Alert: Erin McKeown July 31, 2013

  <p>The eclectic singer-songwriter Erin McKeown plays at Madison Square Park on Thursday night. Download "The Politician."</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: Bombino July 30, 2013

  <p>The Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Bombino plays at Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday. Download "Azamane Tiliade."</p> (article)

• Ministry's Al Jourgensen On Industrial Music; Jherek Bischoff, In The Studio July 30, 2013

  <p>Today on Soundcheck: Ministry's Al Jourgensen, Washington Post music editor Chris Richards, and Jherek Bischoff in the studio.</p> (episode)

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  • A Very Eclectic Pick Three From Chris Richards July 30, 2013

    Chris Richards, pop music critic for The Washington Post joins us from Washington D.C. to spin three very eclectic new songs, including indie rock from Massachusetts' Speedy Ortiz to ...

  • Savages: Ferocious Post-Punk, In The Studio July 30, 2013

    <p>Hear post-punk group Savages perform live in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.</p>

  • Jherek Bischoff: Foot-Tapping Orchestral Pop July 30, 2013

    <p>Hear Seattle-based songwriter, performer, and composer&nbsp;<guest name="Jherek Bischoff">Jherek Bischoff perform live in the studio.</guest></p>

• Gig Alert: Black Prairie July 29, 2013

  <p>String band Black Prairie plays City Winery on Monday night. Download "Dear Sir Most Sincerely William Temple Hornaday.&rdquo;</p> (article)

• Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Writes A Novella; Rabbit Rabbit; Labels Keep Artists On The Shelf July 29, 2013

  In this episode: Albert “Prodigy” Johnson is best known as one half of the Queens hip hop duo Mobb Deep. The rapper talks about his latest role: Street lit author. His new novella, H.... (episode)

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  • Mobb Deep 's Prodigy Tries Something New: A Novella July 29, 2013

    <p>Mobb Deep's Prodigy discusses writing fiction, his new <em>Albert Einstein</em> project with producer The Alchemist, and basketball player Metta World Peace.</p>

  • Why Do Labels Sometimes Bury Artists' Records? July 29, 2013

    <p><guest>Aylin Zafar</guest>, Deputy Editor of&nbsp;BuzzFeed Music, explains why record labels will sometimes refuse to release an artist's album.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

  • Rabbit Rabbit: Inventive Violin-Led Pop, In The Studio July 29, 2013

• Check Ahead: Rabbit Rabbit, 'Rabbit Rabbit Radio Vol. 1' July 29, 2013

  <p>On Rabbit Rabbit's new compilation album.&nbsp;</p> (article)

• Singer, Songwriter J.J. Cale Dies At 74 July 27, 2013

  <p><em>Soundcheck</em> host John Schaefer has this reflection on singer and songwriter J.J. Cale who died after suffering a heart attack Friday at 74.</p> (article)

• Playlist: Missed It Then, Love It Now July 26, 2013

  <p><em>Soundcheck</em> asked listeners and guests what songs, albums and bands they missed back in the day but love now. Hear those songs in a handy Spotify playlist.</p> (episode)

• Gig Alert: Tamaryn July 26, 2013

  <p>Shoegaze band Tamaryn plays 285 Kent on Friday night. Download "While You're Sleeping, I'm Dreaming"</p> (article)