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Rolling Stone magazine has called Courtney Love "the most controversial woman in the history of rock." Certainly, about everyone has a strong opinion about the former leader of the ba... (episode)
It's that time of year again - when more than a thousand bands arrive in New York to perform as part of the CMJ Music Marathon. Also: you’ve heard how the Internet is helping indie ba... (episode)
The future of the music industry is filled with questions about copyright protection, downloading, and artists' rights. Today, a panel of experts weighs in on the topic. Guests includ... (episode)
Heavy Metal has been a great many things, but it’s never been cool. Never, until now perhaps. We’ll look at the emergence of the Hipster Metal movement. Also: A live performance from... (episode)
Is there a science to making a hit song? A company called Platinum Blue Music Intelligence is being used by some record labels to help determine whether a song will become a hit or no... (episode)
We look at how 100th anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi's philosophy of peaceful resistance -- known as "Satyagraha" -- is being marked this year in musical tributes. Also: tenor saxophon... (episode)
Last week, organizers announced a Long Island Music Hall of Fame, whose first inductees include Billy Joel, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Vanilla Fudge, Mose Allison, and Harry Chapin... (episode)
The World Series gets underway on Saturday, and we explore the surprising parallels between music and sports. Also: a live performance from the New York roots band Hazmat Modine. (episode)
For the past twenty years, the Indigo Girls have combined hard-edged, politically-driven rock with personal, folk-inspired songs. Their newest album, called "Despite our Differences,"... (episode)
She was a pioneer punk rock queen in the 80s. Now the legendary singer Patti Smith has turned her attention to another radical woman: Joan of Arc. Smith explains her fascination with ... (episode)