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Radiohead, Isaac Hayes and the Mostly Mozart Festival are among the highlights of this summer's concert agenda in New York. Today: we take you through a selected round-up of the best ... (episode)
How did Blender do it? How did they start compiling a list of music’s creepiest, most repulsive, often genuinely criminal people – and stop at just 25? I don’t know what it is about... (article)
R. Kelly, Simon Cowell, Tipper Gore, and Muzak are on a new list from Blender magazine of "Music's 25 Most Dastardly Villains." We find out what it takes to be one of rock's rottenest... (episode)
I’ve never understood the whole tribute band thing. I also never understood the people who reenact Civil War battles, so maybe this is a blind spot of some sort… But to do someone e... (article)
In the strange world of tribute bands, musicians seek fame by impersonating Keith or Mick, Paul or Ringo. Today, journalist Steven Kurutz dissects the phenomenon and talks about Stick... (episode)
Jazz may be America's quintessential music but you have to go to European countries like the Netherlands, Poland or Sweden to find the more cutting-edge sounds. Today, a Soundcheck Sm... (episode)
Airlines may be charging for checked luggage and cutting back on their flights. But some are adding iPod docks, satellite radio and even HBO shows. Today: why passengers are getting m... (episode)
When I prepared the segment on GIRLS LIKE US: Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon – and the Journey of a Generation for Soundcheck I had no idea that it would resonate with me,... (article)
Before Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon were piped into every Starbucks across the land, they were inspiring women to reconsider their roles in society. We talk with author Sheila Weller... (episode)
Record stores are great. If you already know what you like and what you’re looking for. Otherwise, buying music online has a huge advantage. Old-timers talk about walking into thei... (article)