Michael Katzif appears in the following:
Hospital Ships Summons A Weird And Sinister Ritual
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Watch a bizarre new music video from the Lawrence, Ks.-based indie rock band Hospital Ships.
Marnie Stern's Living Room A Kaleidoscope Burst Of Color
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Watch the dexterous finger-tapping guitarist Marnie Stern give a glimpse into her colorful New York City apartment and perform an intense, bare-bones rendition of "You Don't Turn Down."
Video Premiere: Air Review, 'Animal'
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Watch a new live in-the-studio music video from the Dallas indie rock band Air Review.
Iggy And The Stooges, 'Ready To Die'
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Hear Ready To Die, the protopunk band's new album, in its entirety.
The Flaming Lips, 'The Terror'
Monday, April 08, 2013
Hear iconoclast psych rock band's latest album in its entirety as part of NPR Music's First Listen series.
Waxahatchee: Heart-Wrenching Intimacy On A Spring Morning
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Watch Waxahatchee's intimate, early morning performance of "Swan Dive" at a bar in Austin, Texas during South By Southwest.
Sigur Rós Gets Heavy With 'Kveikur'
Friday, March 22, 2013
Hear "Brennisteinn," a new song from Sigur Ros' upcoming album.
Ex Cops: Jangling Pop In A Bookstore
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Brooklyn band Ex Cops performs "Spring Break (Birthday Song)" in a funky Austin bookstore during South By Southwest.
Ten Favorites From South By Southwest 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
This year's South By Southwest music festival is over, and there's much to recommend. Soundcheck producer Michael Katzif recaps his favorite moments of the week.
Day Five At SXSW: The Stars Came Out, But I Skipped Them All
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Soundcheck producer Michael Katzif recaps Saturday at South By Southwest.
Day Four At SXSW: Brash Punk And An Enigmatic Pop Voice
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Soundcheck producer Michael Katzif recaps bands from Friday at South By Southwest.
Day Three At SXSW: Waiting In Lines, Finding Calm, And Seeing An Old Favorite
Friday, March 15, 2013
The work of Michael Benjamin Lerner, Telekinesis always is just what I want to hear: big, catchy choruses, memorable guitar hooks, and the chance to see Lerner sing and play drums at the same time.
Day Two At SXSW: From Day Parties To Epic Showcases
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Lucius is instantly joy-making, even before you hear them play, thanks to the band's matching black shirts and yellow pants or leggings. But as soon as you hear the band's catchy songs -- such as "Don't Just Sit There", it's impossible not to get caught up in the band's charming pop songwriting.
Day One At SXSW: Hitting The Ground Running
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You'd think something folky or dreamy might be the best way to ease into five nights straight of music. Instead, Soundcheck producer Michael Katzif saw three vastly different female artists, including a guitar-shredding Marnie Stern, whose debut album is called The Chronicles Of Marnia.
South By Southwest Is Here! Now Who Should I See?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Soundcheck producer Mike Katzif shares a few artists he's looking forward to seeing at SXSW.
Thom Yorke Shows Off His Dance Moves In Atoms For Peace's 'Ingenue'
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Sometimes there's nothing better than a simple and striking dance video, like the latest from Thom Yorke's side-project Atoms For Peace. Set on a stark stage, Yorke and his dance partner gyrate and groove in eerie unison.
Binge-Listening Before South By Southwest
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
In just two weeks, roughly 2000 acts will descend upon Austin, Texas as part of the annual South By Southwest Music Festival. To prepare, producer Michael Katzif is listening to some-1000 mp3s to hunt down new bands to check out. Listen to an ongoing Spotify playlist of bands performing at SXSW.
Hear Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Sacrilege' A Satisfying Anthem, Complete With Gospel Choir
Monday, February 25, 2013
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new song "Sacrilege" may begin as a lean rocker, but it quickly builds tension that finally peaks into a full-on anthem, complete with a soaring gospel choir.
Watch Justin Timberlake's Sleek 'Suit & Tie' Video
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The stark black-and-white David Fincher-directed video for Justin Timberlake's single "Suit & Tie" further recalls the sleek look of classic Hollywood.
Beck Transforms Bowie's 'Sound And Vision' With 170-Piece Orchestra
Monday, February 11, 2013
Beck is no stranger to ambitious musical concepts, but his latest project is something far grander: The iconolast musician has filmed and recorded the David Bowie classic "Sound And Vision" with a 170-piece orchestra with 360-degree audio and film equipment to let viewers feel as if they're there in person.
