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Recent New Sounds Episodes

#4913, Electroacoustic Music

Brass rises out of electronic texture in a work by John Adams; vibraphones stretch with 1-bit electronics from Tristan Perich; a violin becomes soundscape in work by Missy Mazzoli.
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#5169, New Releases, July 2026

On tonight's episode, discover new music from Shearwater & Laurie Anderson, Bang on a Can All-Stars & David Lang, Firas Zreik, Kalia Vandever, and more.
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#5015, Guy Won't You Play Your Accordion

Guy Klucevsek, who passed away in May of 2025, was one of the world’s most versatile accordionists. Hear just some of the wide variety of his work, both solo and with friends.
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#5168, String Quartet, Plus...

Hear several examples of the string quartet accompanied by the prepared piano, the bass clarinet, the vibraphone, the tenor saxophone, and vocals with electronics.
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#5012, From Soundcheck: Sam Amidon, W4RP Trio

From the Soundcheck podcast series, hear the cross-genre chamber music of W4RP Trio and the recast folk songs from fiddler, singer, and arranger Sam Amidon.
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Recent Gig Alerts

Sinkane Plays globalFEST at Lincoln Center Summer for the City

Sudanese-American bandleader Sinkane, aka Ahmed Gallab, weaves the sounds of Afrobeat, disco, funk, and soul into his irresistible, dance-ready songs. Sinkane plays the summer edition of globalFEST on Aug. 1.
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The Lone Bellow at 92NY

Brooklyn-bred, Nashville-honed The Lone Bellow brings their sweet vocal harmonies and acoustic sound steeped in folk, rock, Americana, and southern gospel to 92NY on July 30.
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MIZU at Joe's Pub

The New York-based experimental cellist and avant garde composer MIZU plays a live set at Joe’s Pub on July 29, creating music that may contain elements of film noir, psychological thriller, and cabaret.
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Keyon Harrold at Blue Note

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold has a wide and varied range, which includes electronic music, hip hop, Afrobeat, and Jamaican dub as well as jazz. He plays at the Blue Note July 27-28.
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Gracie and Rachel – "Myself Again" (Soundcheck Podcast)

Baroque-pop duo Gracie and Rachel play new songs from their 2026 album called "If We Could, Would We?" in-studio.
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Recent Soundcheck Episodes

Alt-Country Artist Tift Merritt Shares Her New Confessional Songs, In-Studio

After almost a decade-long wait, the Grammy-nominated alt-country artist Tift Merritt returns with her new record Sugar, and performs some of her new songs solo for this edition of Soundcheck.
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Chamber Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Sing New Introspective Songs, In-Studio

Chamber pop duo Gracie and Rachel bring their confessional lyrics, ethereal vocals, dreamy soundscapes drenched in strings, guitars, and synths, back to our studio: this time with Asher Kurtz on guitar and Connor Parks on drums, for this edition of Soundcheck.
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Best of Soundcheck: Marilina Bertoldi, Julieta Venegas

On this episode, revisit our Soundcheck sessions with Mexican multi-instrumentalist Julieta Venegas and Argentine rock 'n' roll icon Marilina Bertoldi.
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Experimental Jazz Artist Zoh Amba Presents Their Brand of Gritty Folk-Rock Music, In-Studio

Multi-instrumentalist Zoh Amba, who is known in the avant-garde jazz world as a standout saxophonist, turns their attention to seemingly new territory that is really a homecoming: gritty, Appalachian folk-rock music.
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Helado Tropical Feels Like 'Summer's Warmth on a Sunday', In-Studio

Helado Tropical is a warm and friendly collaboration between Helado Negro, the experimental pop project of Ecuadorian-American singer/songwriter Roberto Carlos Lange, and Reyna Tropical, which is the work of the Mexican-American musician Fabi Reyna (also of the cumbia band Savila). They play in-studio.
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Funky Afrobeat Brass Band EMEFE Rekindles Old Songs, In-Studio

Jazz-funk/afrobeat collective EMEFE returns after their hiatus with a new album and a special performance for the Soundcheck podcast.
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Tunisian-American Artist and Activist Emel, In-Studio

The Tunisian-born, American-based singer and activist Emel Mathlouthi plays North African-inflected electronic songs, enhanced with tamboras (drums) in-studio.
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Best of Soundcheck: The New Pornographers; Carminho

This week on Soundcheck, live performances from the popular indie rock band The New Pornographers, and the Portuguese fado singer Carminho.
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Folktronica Songwriter Ásgeir Channels His Vocal Heroes, In-Studio

Icelandic folktronica singer-songwriter Ásgeir has some new songs to share from his fifth studio album, Julia.
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Multi-instrumentalist Isaiah Collier Discovers New Creative Avenues, In-Studio

On this episode of Soundcheck, Isaiah Collier leaves his saxophone behind to play our piano and sing his soulful new songs with this band, in-studio.
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Best of Soundcheck: Horsegirl; Sullivan Fortner

Discover two wildly different musical acts with a playful streak on Soundcheck: beloved indie rock band Horsegirl and Grammy-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner. Both perform in-studio.
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Guitarist Marisa Anderson Studies UnAmerican Folk Music, In-Studio

Masterful guitarist Marisa Anderson celebrates the release of her latest album, The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music, with a special solo performance that bridges the gap between the Western tonal system and microtonality, for this edition of Soundcheck.
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Pianist and Story Collector Lara Downes Celebrates America @250, In-Studio

Pianist Lara Downes' latest is a multimedia piece called The Declaration Project and an album of music Hold These Truths- collected stories and music, celebrating America at 250. She plays some of these works, in-studio.
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Best of Soundcheck: Tank and the Bangas, Rodney Crowell

In this special episode of Soundcheck, we highlight some of our favorite live performances and interviews from Tank and the Bangas and Rodney Crowell.
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Dallas-born Folk Singer-Songwriter Anjimile Finds a New Level of Comfort, In-Studio

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Elizabeth and the Catapult Slows Down Enough and Stays Present (In-Studio)

Elizabeth Ziman, who performs as Elizabeth and the Catapult, is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn. She plays new songs from her latest, "Responsible Friend", in-Studio.
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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Discover Common Roots Through Music, In-Studio

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Art Rock Trio Mary in the Junkyard Embraces the Light with the Dark, In-Studio

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Composer and Bassoonist Joy Guidry Transforms via Music, In-Studio

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Latin Dance Duo Ruido Tovar Combines Old Traditions with Modern Sounds, In-Studio

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Paris Paloma Offers Darkly Sharp Pop Songcraft, In-Studio

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Tank and the Bangas Stay Lifted With Playful Tunes, In-Studio

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English Post-Punk Duo Sleaford Mods Spares No Fury, In-Studio

Nottingham post-punk duo Sleaford Mods create minimalist danceable and ferocious rants against elite sleaze and fraud, in-studio.
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Avant-folk Composer Em Spel Sings Beguiling Songs, In-Studio

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The Klezmatics Were Made For These Times (In-Studio)

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Texas Aficionado Ryan Bingham Plays New Songs, In-Studio

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Hiss Golden Messenger's Warm and Earthy Folk-Rock, In-Studio

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Multi-instrumentalist Julieta Venegas Lets Go of the Past, In-Studio

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Gamelan Yowana Sari Brings the Brilliant Bursts of Metal

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Sofía Rei Connects Traditional and Future Sounds, In-Studio

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Indie Rock Songwriter Morgan Nagler Sings Her Unfiltered Songs, In-Studio

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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein Wonders 'Bout Sound and Meaning, In-Studio

Alisa Weilerstein is more than just a virtuoso cellist; she is also a winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, the so-called “genius” award and is a master of connecting music of our time with core classical repertoire. She plays some of her series, "Fragments", in-studio.
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Folk-Rock Trio The Lone Bellow Plays Some Hard-Won Songs, In-Studio

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Texas-Born Folk Artist Jana Horn Weaves a Gentle Atmosphere, In-Studio

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English Post-Punk Outfit Art Brut Doesn’t Seem Like It’s Planned! (In-Studio)

The band Art Brut has been making excitable, eccentric indie rock since their debut LP Bang Bang Rock N Roll was released in the UK back in 2005. They play a gleefully feral set of songs, in-studio.
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Alternative Rock Artist Mike Doughty Reinterprets Musical Memories, In-Studio

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Omar Offendum Fuses Hip-Hop, Poetry, and Arab Heritage, In-Studio

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Soulful Folk Music Composer Annahstasia Embraces Dynamism, In-Studio

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Storyteller Dessa Calls Attention to Current Events, In-Studio

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Julia Úlehla and Dálava Forge Ancestral Connections Via Moravian Folk Songs, In-Studio

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Argentine Singer and Guitarist Marilina Bertoldi Rebrands Rock 'n' Roll, In-Studio

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Weekly Roundup

Weekly Music Roundup: Wolf Alice, Firas Zreik, and Shearwater

This week, Shaboozey’s country concept album, Seun Kuti’s reggae journey, and Shearwater’s mix of art and nature. Also, music by Wolf Alice and Firas Zreik.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Charlie XCX, Dos Santos, and Ghost Hounds

This week, new music from Charli XCX, Dos Santos, and Ghost Hounds.  Also, poet and producer Saul Williams and Ancient Infinity Orchestra.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Nia Archives, Orville Peck, and Orquesta Akokán

This week, new takes on old sounds from Nia Archives, Orville Peck, Orquesta Akokán , and Cinder Well. And Lido Pimienta’s surprise inspiration.
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Weekly Music Roundup: DJ Shadow, Guachinangos, and Radie Peat of Lankum

This week, a new release of an old song by DJ Shadow, and new music from Lankum’s Radie Peat, Jesus Is The Path To Heaven, HUG, and Guachinangos.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Ela Minus, Margo Price, and mary in the junkyard

This week, a well-timed protest LP by Margo Price; mary in the junkyard’s buzzed-about debut; Ela Minus & Nick Leon’s collaboration; plus new releases from Akusmi and Kalia Vandever.
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Weekly Music Roundup: PJ Harvey, Willow, and Phoebe Bridgers

This week, previews from PJ Harvey, Phoebe Bridgers, and Wyclef Jean. Plus Willow goes to Brazil and Son Rompe Pera go to AA.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Dawn Richard, Saul Williams, and New Julius Eastman

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Weekly Music Roundup: Olivia Rodrigo, Leenalchi, and Brazzmatazz

This week, Olivia Rodrigo channels The Cure. Plus, there are global sounds from Leenalchi and Brazzmatazz, as well as a new single from Interpol.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Vince Staples, Zoh Amba, and Beth Orton

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Weekly Music Roundup: Ezra Collective, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, and The Durutti Column

This week, the return of Afrobeat-jazz-funk band Ezra Collective and The Durutti Column; plus drummer Terri Lyne Carrington Trips the Night Fantastic with her band Social Science.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Ruido Tovar, Tyondai Braxton, and Moses Sumney and Kara Jackson

This week, a Eurovision surprise, a Latin supergroup’s debut, and a musical tour of a famous Brooklyn cemetery.
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Weekly Music Roundup: The Strokes, Tank and the Bangas, and Shearwater

This week, indie rock vets The Mountain Goats, The Strokes, and Shearwater offer new tracks, Tank And The Bangas conclude a trilogy, and Laurie Anderson teams up with Sexmob.
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Weekly Music Roundup: The Rolling Stones, Aldous Harding, and Carín León

This week, The Rolling Stones return, so does Broken Social Scene; also, new releases from Aldous Harding, Carin Leon, and Tank & The Bangas.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Gabrielle Cavassa, Cinder Well, and The Klezmatics

This week, Gabrielle Cavassa’s time-traveling sound, Cinder Well’s dark and contemporary folk, and Yiddish Gospel music from The Klezmatics. Plus Latin sounds from David Byrne and Arturo Sandoval.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Modest Mouse, Cocanha, and Punch Brothers

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Weekly Music Roundup: M.I.A. Has a Gospel Album, Reyna Tropical Releases New Single, and Massive Attack Collaborates with Tom Waits

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Weekly Roundup: New Singles from Kelela and Julieta Venegas, and Gracie and Rachel's Third LP

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Weekly Roundup: Anne Hathaway Sings FKA Twigs, Kronos Quartet's Glorious Mahalia, and Adrian Quesada

This week, Anne Hathaway is a pop star; Bruce Hornsby shows his range; and the Kronos Quartet salutes the great Mahalia Jackson.  Also, returns for Adrian Quesada and Elizabeth & The Catapult.
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Weekly Music Roundup: mary in the junkyard, Ruido Tovar, and The New Pornographers

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Weekly Music Roundup: Miles Caton, Nubiyan Twist, and Marisa Anderson

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Weekly Music Roundup: Bruce Springsteen, Anjimile, and Umut Adan

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Weekly Music Roundup: The Charity Compilation "Help(2)", Aldous Harding, and Raye

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Weekly Music Roundup: Gnarls Barkley, Mitski, and Bruno Mars

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Weekly Music Roundup: U2, Genesis Owusu, and Justin Hicks

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