Ryan Schreiber appears in the following:
Jay-Z For Musician In Chief
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Jay-Z For President, Hot Pants, Alex Winston In The Studio
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Today on Soundcheck, another installment of our ongoing series Musician In Chief. This time around, Pitchfork's Ryan Schreiber gives his case for why Jay-Z would make a great president. Schreiber also sticks around to give a pick for one band he's looking forward to at this year's CMJ Music Marathon.
Then, singer-songwriter Alex Winston performs live in the Soundcheck studio.
And our own Gretta Cohn talks about the hot pants explosion, both in fashion and in music.
Songs We're Powerless To Resist
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
After today's interview with Dr. Alisun Pawley about her research into sing-along songs, Pitchfork founder and Soundcheck bullpen member Ryan Schreiber was inspired to compile his own list of irresistible songs. Two lists, in fact.
See the lists, and hear the music, after the jump...
Sing-Along Songs And John Darnielle Solo
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
On today's Soundcheck, musicologist Alisun Pawley talks about sing-along songs and why we want to belt out familiar tunes in a crowd. Then Pitchfork founder and frequent Soundcheck contributor Ryan Schreiber gives us his list of five irresistible sing-along songs -- from Al Green to David Bowie and Queen to Weezer.
Plus, The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle delivers a stirring solo performance behind the piano and acoustic guitar in the studio.
Pitchfork's People's List
Friday, September 07, 2012
Radiohead Gets Regal
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Radiohead released the digital version of its eighth album, “The King of Limbs” late last week. Ryan Schreiber, founder of the music site Pitchfork, joins us with his reaction to what the band has called the “world's first newspaper album.” Plus: "Dancing Thom," an internet meme inspired by the band's frontman, Thom Yorke.
The Decade in Rock
Friday, December 18, 2009
Soundcheck's Critics Week series continues today with a look at how rock music has evolved over the past decade. Ryan Schreiber, founder and president of Pitchfork Media, joins us to explain how rock responded to the digital revolution. Plus: Ryan's picks for the best rock albums of 2009.
Rock Music: The Best of 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Pitchfork Media founding editor Ryan Schreiber weighs in the best rock albums of 2007.
Ryan Schreiber's top 10 albums of 2007:
1. Panda Bear, Person Pitch
2. LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver
3. Deerhunter, Cryptograms
4. The Field, From Here ...
Critics Week: The Year in Rock and Jazz
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
