Favorites From The Studio: Bobby McFerrin, Jon Hopkins, Eleanor Friedberger, And More

Summary: In this episode: We spin some of our favorite recent performances recorded live in the Soundcheck studio. No matter your tastes, there's plenty of new music to fall in love with: Bobby McFerrin's latest gospel-infused Americana project; Alice Russell's neo-British soul; interpretations of Bach from Ben Verdery; Eleanor Friedberger's 1970's AM radio-influenced rockers; the politically-charged and gloriously noisy Japanther; and Jon Hopkins' stunning electronic tapestries. Plus, we leave our hearts on the floor with some dance pop from Little Boots, and let Friday get a little funky with Brooklyn party band French Horn Rebellion.   Songs included in this episode:   Alice Russell, "Hard And Strong" Alice Russell - Hard And Strong Bobby McFerrin, "Joshua" Bobby McFerrin - Joshua Sam Amidon, "Short Life" Sam Amidon - Short Life Ben Verdery, Bach: Cello Suite No. 4  Ben Verdery - Bach Cello Suite No. 4 Eleanor Friedberger, "Stare At The Sun" Eleanor Friedberger - Stare At The Sun Japanther, "Stolen Flowers" Japanther - Stolen Flowers Yellowbirds, "Young Men Of Promise" Yellowbirds - Young Men Of Promise Laura Stevenson, "Runner" Laura Stevenson - Runner Emily Wells, "Mama's Gonna Give You Love" Emily Wells - Mama's Gonna Give You Love Jon Hopkins, "Breathe This Air" Jon Hopkins - Breathe This Air Little Boots, "Broken Record" Little Boots - Broken Record French Horn Rebellion, "Friday Nights" French Horn Rebellion - Friday Nights