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To some, Harry Shearer is the voice behind Mr. Burns, Flanders, and other characters on "The Simpsons." To others, he's Derek Smalls in the legendary fake metal band "Spinal Tap." On ... (episode)
Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks talks about the potential of music to treat autism. And: an arts program designed for autistic children. Later: songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, bet... (episode)
The Grateful Dead gave the world Deadheads. Jimmy Buffett has a loyal flock of Parrot-heads. On today's show: find out why certain musical acts - from jam bands to Neil Diamond - insp... (episode)
There’s only one place to buy the new album from rock legends AC/DC – and it also sells lawn mowers and baby clothes. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown on retail giant Wal-Mart's role in ... (episode)
R&B star Usher is launching his own lingerie line. Soprano Renee Fleming has a new floral-scented perfume. On today's show, find out how musicians brand themselves with products -- fr... (episode)
Earlier this week, Soundcheck began polling listeners on a list of 10 innovative music videos handpicked by Blender magazine's Lizzy Goodman. Now, Goodman returns to reveal the result... (episode)
Tin Pan Alley, a gritty 2-block strip of W. 28th Street, was once home to America's leading music publishers and songwriters like George Gershwin, Scott Joplin, and Cole Porter, among... (episode)
Janis Ian scored a hit at the age of 15 with a controversial song about interracial love, "Society's Child." The singer-songwriter joins us to talk about her life and a new memoir nam... (episode)
As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, an unprecedented level of support is being seen from artists. Singers like James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are per... (episode)
Beware, pop tarts. The music-video countdown show "Total Request Live" is ending after 10 years on MTV. Today: why TRL toppled amid a golden age for music videos. Plus: the start of S... (episode)