John Schaefer appears in the following:
New Season: Music
Friday, October 19, 2012
John Schaefer, host of WNYC's Soundcheck and New Sounds, previews some music choices for the fall season, including Soundcheck's own CMJ showcase tonight.
Got a new Fall music pick of your own? What shows and albums are you looking forward to? Post your picks here!
The Greene Space
Soundcheck CMJ Showcase
Friday, October 19, 2012
7:00 PM
The annual CMJ Music Marathon will once again invade NYC from October 16 – 20, 2012 with performances from MNDR, Dave Hill, Debo Band and The Luyas.
Phoning It In: More Songs About Telephones
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
The telephone may no longer be our primary means of communication, but it remains a favorite topic for songwriters.
If I Had A Half-Million Dollars...
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
The MacArthur Fellowships, or "Genius Awards," offer recognition -- and a pile of cash. If you were to win, what would you do with the money?
Lessons From 'Einstein'
Monday, September 24, 2012
The opera Einstein On The Beach hit the stage for only the fourth time in its history. John Schaefer wonders if there will ever be a fifth.
Hava Nagila: The Song We Love To Hate
Monday, September 24, 2012
John Schaefer recalls a vain attempt to keep a wedding music staple out of his reception.
The Master And Margarita, And Music
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Soundcheck Returns Tonight At 9 P.M. ET!
Monday, September 17, 2012
We’ve spent the summer months in the Soundcheck Workshop. Now it’s time to show you what we’ve been building.
John Cage at 100: "City Circus"
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Soundcheck with John Schaefer (2002)
Sunday, September 09, 2012
The Leonard Lopate Show (2002) and New Sounds with John Schaefer (1985)
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Survival Kit with Leonard Lopate (2003) and Around New York with John Schaefer (1995)
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
What would Philip Glass need to survive in complete isolation? Find out on this episode of Survival Kit from 2003. The composer opens up about what recordings he would bring along, including some unexpected selections.
Young Glass, New Sounds
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Top 10 Essential Philip Glass Recordings
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
K-Pop Finds A Breakout Hit
Thursday, August 30, 2012
How Squarepusher Pushes Boundaries Of Sound And Vision
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Singing In The Stadiums: Soccer Has The Most Musical Fans
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Soccer may be the world’s game, but it has a surprisingly American soundtrack.
On-Demand Audio: Steve Reich's Complete String Quartets
Monday, August 20, 2012
Pick 3: New Music From Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear and Janka Nabay
Monday, August 20, 2012
Romney Campaign Hits The Panic Switch, And It Hits Back
Thursday, August 16, 2012
It is happening again: a political campaign uses a song to pump up the crowd - apparently without really listening first. And the band says no way.