Check out NPR Music for an essay I wrote about Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi Birgisson’s visit to Soundcheck last month. He played three songs from his upcoming album, “Go,” in a stunning acoustic set, two of which you can hear on NPR. (Hear the full session at Soundcheck.) If you can ID any of the [...]
Sagardi restaurant, Barcelona. Pay by the toothpick.
25. Fool’s Gold – Fools Gold 24. Telekinesis – Telekinesis 23. Tanya Morgan – Brooklynati 22. Arctic Monkeys – Humbug 21. White Denim – Fits 20. Mission of Burma – The Speed The Sound The Light 19. Obits – I Blame You 18. Fuck Buttons – Tarot Sport 17.The Black Crowes – Before the Frost…Until [...]
Editors of America: Only you can stop the perpetual “vinyl is back!” story from surfacing once per year in newspapers and magazines across the country. Year-to-year sales increases don’t matter if vinyl’s total market share remains less than 1 percent. I love records. I hate this stupid story. NY Times Detroit Free Press East Bay [...]
December is a time to reflect on the past year: we compile top-ten album lists, spend time with family during the holidays and try to figure out what went wrong with the New Jersey Nets. For me, 2009 was the year I developed an interest in boxing, thanks in no small part to a friend [...]
This was a little crazy: Three hours. Trays full of sliced beef on French bread. Taps flowing with McSorley’s. Sides: pickles, peanuts, salads. Live entertainment. And … an apron. To protect one’s self (from one’s self). The event was delicious and raucous — everything a meal should be. My only complaint — I couldn’t hear [...]
The RZA visited Soundcheck last Friday to talk about his new memoir, The Tao of Wu, and the state of The Wu Tang Clan. He joined us during the station’s fall fundraiser. Public radio colleagues: Make sure to watch to the end. During a pledge break, the RZA opted to sit at our Steinway grand [...]