'Dosa Hunt', Silversun Pickups In The Studio
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Today on Soundcheck: Billboard editor and bullpen member Joe Levy brings us three recent music releases he's excited about.
A mouth-watering chat about dosas, the South Indian crepe that's the subject of a short film called, Dosa Hunt. Yeasayer's Anand Wilder and Stereogum executive editor and the creator of the film Amrit Singh give us the low down on food and the film project.
And Silversun Pickups hit the studio to play songs from its latest album Neck Of The Woods.
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Joe Levy
These Are A Few Of Joe Levy's Favorite Things
Soundcheck regular and Billboard editor Joe Levy joins us with a handful of his favorite new and recent music releases, including some albums that have flown just under the radar, but that he's keeping his eye on.
Levy tells us about two different takes on traditionalism from party band Low Cut Connie and the glam rock Sub Pop act known as King Tuff. Plus, he plays music from from blues/rock guitarist Gark Clark, Jr.
Silversun Pickups' 'Neck Of The Woods,' In The Studio
Silversun Pickups perform songs from its latest album, Neck Of The Woods, live in the studio.
Putting The 'Indie' In Indian Cuisine
A new short film, Dosa Hunt from Stereogum executive editor Amrit Singh documents a quest by six indie musicians as they seek out the best dosa in New York City.
Gig Alert: Roky Erickson
Roky Erickson plays at the Bell House Wednesday night. Download the track "Goodbye Sweet Dreams."
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