John Schaefer | |
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 John Schaefer at Merkin Hall in 2018 | |
| Born | Queens, New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (B.A., 1980) |
| Occupation | Radio host |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Organization | New York Public Radio |
| Notable work | New Sounds, Soundcheck |
| Awards | AMC's Letter of Distinction (2003) |
| Website | newsounds |
John Schaefer is an American radio host and author. A longtime host at WNYC, Schaefer began hosting the influential radio shows New Sounds in 1982 and Soundcheck in 2002, and has produced many different programs for other New York Public Radio platforms. Schaefer is also the author of the book New Sounds: A Listener's Guide to New Music, first published in 1987.