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Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," an album that is often cited as the band's masterpiece and ranked as the mo... (episode)
The very last prima ballerina in the tradition of George Balanchine is retiring from the New York City Ballet this month. Today, find out what this means for the future of ballet. Als... (episode)
In his new collection of essays, The Boy Who Cried Freebird, music critic Mitch Myers spoofs topics like obsessive record collectors, rock concert decorum, Sixties nostalgia, Deadhead... (episode)
With beach weather here, plenty of New Yorkers are looking to loose those love handles. Today, find out what music can best get your heart racing...and hear about the latest iPod runn... (episode)
Most people either love or loathe musicals. On today's show, we look at why the genre inspires such intense feelings with the author of "What Would Barbra Do?: How Musicals Changed My... (episode)
After thousands of auditions and hundreds of songs, American Idol crowned a winner last night. Today, we hear why the teen queen Jordin Sparks the beat-boxing entertainer Blake Lewis.... (episode)
The rock musical is one of Broadway’s toughest genres. Today on Soundcheck, critics debate the merits of putting rock ‘n’ roll onstage. Later, the songwriter Stew explains how he got ... (episode)
Long after their untimely deaths, songwriters like Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley continue to inspire new generations of fans, and their catalogs continue to grow. Today we look at the r... (episode)
With so many options for music this summer, you might need some help sorting through the hype. Today, our expert panel reveals the season's best shows and best albums. And, find out h... (episode)
As many summer pops series attempt to reach a coveted younger demographic, some orchestras are turning to indie rock bands for their headlining acts. Still others are introducing prog... (episode)