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• 'Free To Be' Revisited December 31, 2012

  Today on Soundcheck, we revisit some of our favorite moments from this year's three-part series marking the 40th anniversary of the seminal album and popular television special Free T... (episode)

• Gig Alert: Amanda Palmer plays "Purple Rain" December 31, 2012

  <p>Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra play Prince's <em>Purple Rain</em> and some originals at Terminal 5 this New Year's Eve. Download the track "Want It Back."</p> (article)

• Video Playlist | Best Live Performances of 2012 December 29, 2012

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• Critics Look Back At 2012: The Worst Of The Year (And Some Good Stuff Too) December 28, 2012

  NPR Music critic Ann Powers joins us to look at what topped her her list in 2012, including one very sexy slow jam. Then, we turn the Soundcheck 2012 Music Survey on its head and asks... (episode)

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  • A Dramatic "Climax" and Swans' Comeback: Ann Powers' 2012 Music Survey December 28, 2012

  • Oh, The Agony! The Worst Music Of 2012 December 28, 2012

    Enough about the good stuff! We turn our music survey on its head and ask music critic Maura Johnston and SPIN senior editor Chris Weingarten about the music that made them writhe in ...

  • Producer Picks: Joel Meyer And Gretta Cohn Share Their 2012 Music Surveys December 28, 2012

    Soundcheck producers Gretta Cohn and Joel Meyer share some of their answers to the 2012 Music Survey -- and they nearly come to fisticuffs over K-pop star Psy and his megahit "Gangnam...

• Gig Alert: Lucero December 28, 2012

  <p>Memphis punk/country band Lucero plays Brooklyn Bowl Friday night. Download the track "I Can't Stand to Leave You."</p> (article)

• Critics Look Back At 2012: Auto-Tune, Geezer Rock, And A Dancing Orchestra December 27, 2012

  The New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles tells us about some of his favorite records of the year and shares that his biggest musical disappointment of the year is that "Auto-Tu... (episode)

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  • "Geezer Vitality" and Auto-Tune Disasters: Jon Pareles' 2012 Music Survey December 27, 2012

  • Underwhelming Tenors and Dancing Orchestras: Anne Midgette's 2012 Music Survey December 27, 2012

  • Producer Picks: Katie Bishop and Mike Katzif's 2012 Music Surveys December 27, 2012

• Gig Alert: Dar Williams December 27, 2012

  <p>Singer-songwriter Dar Williams plays at Bell House Thursday night. Download the track "This Earth."</p> (article)

• Critics Look Back At 2012: A Big Year For Frank Ocean December 26, 2012

  Billboard editor Joe Levy, hip hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy and KCRW DJ Anne Litt share their favorite albums, most memorable concerts, biggest musical disappointments and more... (episode)

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  • Frank Ocean, Social Media Phenoms, And Wussy: Joe Levy's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>The <em>Billboard</em> editor and Soundcheck regular gives us his take on the year in music, from Frank Ocean, to social media phenoms, and the long-running rock band called Wussy.</p>

  • A Year For Newcomers: Sowmya Krishnamurthy's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>Hip hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy&nbsp;says<span>&nbsp;2012 was all about newcomers -- namely, the young rapper Kendrick Lamar, and R&amp;B singers The Weeknd and Frank Ocean.</span></p>

  • Gary Clark Jr., Psychedelic Sounds, And Deadmau5: Anne Litt's 2012 Music Survey December 26, 2012

    <p>The KCRW DJ looks back at 2012 -- and shares some memorable releases from dance music producer Deadmau5 to Welsh singer and songwriter Cate Le Bon.</p>

• Gig Alert: Chris Bergson Band December 26, 2012

  <p>Blues guitarist Chris Bergson plays the Jazz Standard Wednesday night. Download the track "Mr. Jackson."</p> (article)

• Gig Alert: The Maccabeats December 25, 2012

  <p>Jewish acapella group The Maccabeats plays B.B. King's Blues Club on Christmas Day. Download the track "Keep Your Head Up."</p> (article)