This week saw the latest in US public radio station WNYC's "Soundcheck" series, featuring the story, the talents and the influences of Syd Barrett and Nick Drake.

The show, broadcast on Tuesday evening, has now joined their archive of shows online, giving the world an opportunity to listen to it. You can access the show through their Real Audio link. Entitled "Spirits of a Generation", the programme makers give the following synopsis:

Further to our news item last week, reporting that Pink Floyd's legendary 1979 album, The Wall, is the focus of Stuart Maconie's BBC Radio 2 programme "Critical List", on January 22nd, we have an important update for you.

Further to our recent news stories about NBC's "Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope", which featured a moving performance by former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters, alongside Eric Clapton, we have an update on the possible broadcast on CNBC Europe.

Late last year, a new book was published by Apach Edition in Belgium. Showcasing the rock concert photography of Paul Coerten, the book is his tribute to the rock of the 1970s and 1980s - "the best of his archives". With 80% of the pictures never previously having been published, the book has been released to coincide with rock music's 50th anniversary. There's more than 120 bands and major musicians included, and over 400 images.

Of particular interest to us are a number of rare pictures of Pink Floyd live in Antwerp, during the 1977 Animals tour. And, with thanks to the publishers, we have a selection of these Floyd pictures, and one exclusive shot of Roger Waters that doesn't appear in the book, to share with you. They should give you a flavour of what to expect in the book...

It is a big, glossy and expensive publication, but is it worth tracking down? To give you an idea, read our review through this link, which also has the picture selection.