Okkervil River performs in the Soundcheck studio.

The Year In Music: The Worst Of 2013; Top Reasons NYC Ruled; More Live Performances

Soundcheck | Dec 17, 2013

In this episode, Soundcheck host John Schaefer reveals the top two entries on his list of Ten Reasons Why New York Music Ruled the World in 2013.

Also, Sean Manning, contributor to Esquire and author of the memoir The Things That Need Doing, picks the worst music moments of the year.

And more favorite live performances from the Soundcheck studio.

Live in-studio performances heard in this episode:

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