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Rock musicians often wade into the world of classical music with orchestral arrangements of guitar-driven songs -- and even original compositions. Today: humorist Joe Queenan and Thir... (episode)
Once considered the future of the music industry, ringtone sales are slowing down. Today: a debate about the future of songs used to customize your mobile phone (and annoy your friend... (episode)
September 28, 2009Rocker Warren Zevon, jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and hip-hop producer J. Dilla each made a final masterpiece just before the final curtain. Today: a look at musicians... (episode)
A remake of the 1980 movie "Fame" hits theaters today, centering on a group of talented students at a New York City performing arts high school. Today, we take a look at several real-... (episode)
The Plastic Ono Band was born in 1969 as a collaborative vehicle for John Lennon, Yoko Ono and a group of famous side musicians. Today, Ono joins us to talk about re-launching the ban... (episode)
Children inherit more than genes and mannerisms from their parents -- especially when those parents are musicians. Today, Rosanne Cash debuts The List, an album that explores songs ha... (episode)
Lyricists may be the driving force in pop music, but composers rule in the classical and opera world. Today: A Soundcheck Smackdown debate on whether a catchy melody is more powerful ... (episode)
Earlier this year, Soundcheck took an in-depth look at the health impacts of urban noise in a five-part series called “Sound Off.” We revisit that topic today, in an effort to explore... (episode)
With his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, rapper Jay-Z seems poised for chart dominance in the weeks, and perhaps years, to come. Today, in the second part of a series on durabi... (episode)
Whitney Houston struggled with her voice in a recent comeback gig. Other musicians, like Madonna, Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett, appear to have mastered the art of self-preservation.... (episode)