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”It has become clear to me that John and Caryn Havlik’s work is distinct, inimitable, and intrinsically New York—and that this beloved team must stay with us. A show like New Sounds can only be produced by public radio, and specifically at NYPR.” New York Public Radio CEO Goli Sheikholeslami.

Radio host and author John Schaefer has hosted and produced New Sounds on WNYC since 1982, but his time with the station is drawing to a close.

As part of the annual New Sounds Live, Steve Reich will be speaking at day one, and both days will feature the legendary composer’s work performed by Ensemble Signal.

In addition to his full-band shows with The Royal City Band, Josh Ritter added some solo dates starting in late September,

Real Estate’s tour also includes a show at Webster Hall after the New York Public Radio benefit.

Jay Smooth’s long running hip-hop show, “The Underground Railroad,” will end its tenure on WBAI after their hiring of Leonard Lopate, who was fired from WNYC following allegations of “inappropriate conduct.”

Chance broke the news in one of four new just-released songs, and since confirmed it was true in a statement. He bought the site from WYNC, who recently relaunched Gothamist (who also confirmed the news).

Grizzly Bear are headlining a benefit at Brooklyn Bowl on June 21 titled “New York Public Radio LIVE” which is “an evening celebrating all of New York Public Radio’s brands including, WNYC, Gothamist, and New Sounds.”

After getting the plug pulled by billionaire owner Joe Rickets back in November, a consortium of Public Radio stations — WNYC in New York, WAMU in Washington DC, and KPCC in Southern California — have acquired the rights and archives of Gothamist, as well as LAist, DCist and DNAInfo…

Courtney Barnett just finished up her sold-out, three-night run at Bowery Ballroom with Chastity Belt and Darren Hanlon, and you can check out pictures from night 1 here…