John Schaefer appears in the following:
Ben E. King: No One Hit Wonder, But One Hit Was A Wonder
Friday, May 01, 2015
The singer and songwriter best known for hits like "Spanish Harlem," "There Goes My Baby," and "Stand By Me," died yesterday at 76. Soundcheck's John Schaefer has this remembrance.
Appreciation Versus Ambulance-Chasing: Why the Media Gets 'R.I.P.' Wrong
Friday, May 01, 2015
Soundcheck host John Schaefer posts this short audio essay on the fine line between timely appreciation of an artist's passing...and just getting the story wrong.
Squarepusher, Live On Soundcheck
Thursday, April 30, 2015
The "intelligent dance music" artist performs songs from his latest project, Damogen Furies, in the Soundcheck studio.
Soundcheck’s Tuesday Music Roundup: Goats, Waterbears, And FM Radio
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Soundcheck rounds up music news, videos and songs you should know that just might help you get through the rest of the week.
London’s 12 Most Musical Tube Stations
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
After a week riding London's extensive subway system, Soundcheck's John Schaefer compiles a playlist of songs that reference the tube.
An Exclusive Unearthed Track by Blues Legend Reverend Gary Davis
Monday, April 20, 2015
Reverend Gary Davis, a.k.a. Blind Gary Davis, was an actual blind minister from South Carolina and one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. He recorded this song at WNYC in 1966.
Who’s Behind The Mask? Six Musicians Who Weren’t Who They Were Rumored To Be
Friday, April 17, 2015
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King tells the story Orion, a singer who sounded a lot like Elvis, and wore a mask. John Schaefer rounds up other musicians with mysterious identities.
Why'd We Pick 'Women On The Edge'?
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
This edition of the Soundcheck Stream, called "Women On The Edge," celebrates women who demand, and command, center stage.
Twelve Great Songs For The Frank Sinatra Centennial
Monday, April 06, 2015
In honor of the the 100th anniversary of “the greatest singer of the 20th century”'s birth, and a new HBO documentary, Soundcheck's John Schaefer lists his favorite Sinatra songs.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck Live: The Lone Bellow
Monday, March 30, 2015
1:00 PM
Mon. March 30 1pm| The Lone Bellow visits The Greene Space for a live Soundcheck session highlighting songs from its latest record, Then Came the Morning.
Telmary: Electrifying Cuban Hip-Hop
Friday, March 27, 2015
Listen to the Cuban hip-hop pioneer play in the Soundcheck studio.
Listen: All-Star 80th Birthday Celebration for Terry Riley
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
March 18 at 7:30 pm, Q2 Music presented a live audio stream of Terry Riley's 80th Birthday Concert, live from the Ecstatic Music Festival. Listen to the entire show on demand.
Unlikely Savior For the Music Industry: Your 12-Year-Old
Thursday, March 12, 2015
As the music industry struggled to keep older buyers and fans, it's discovered that tweens are the ultimate renewable resource — as long as the artists sort of act their age.
Now Saving The Music Industry: Your 12-Year-Old
Sunday, March 08, 2015
As the music industry struggled to keep older buyers and fans, it's discovered that tweens are the ultimate renewable resource—as long as the artists sort of act their age.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck Live: Torres
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
12:30 PM
Tues, Mar. 3, 12:30pm | Torres drops by to demo her serious guitar chops and preview her new "space cowboy album," Sprinter, out in May.
Emmy The Great: Elegant Pop And Poetic Wordplay
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Watch the Hong Kong-born, London-raised, Brooklyn based songwriter perform in the Soundcheck studio.
Listen: Bang on a Can People's Commissioning Fund Concert
Thursday, February 26, 2015
On Feb. 26, the Bang on a Can All-Stars presented world premieres of new music by Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Jace Clayton (aka DJ/rupture) and Donnacha Dennehy. Listen to the entire concert.
Where Have All The Protest Songs Gone?
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
When John Legend and Common performed “Glory” on the Academy Awards, it wasn’t just a stirring moment in an otherwise tedious evening: it was a reminder that protest songs still live on.
Why Lesley Gore Mattered
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
The pop singer known for songs like "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me," and later, as an advocate of LGBT rights, died at 68. Soundcheck's John Schaefer has this remembrance.
Hear This Newly Unearthed Gem Celebrating Nelson Mandela's Trip to NYC
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
On the 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison, we dug up a special program Soundcheck's John Schaefer created to commemorate the South African leader's historic visit.
