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Author J.D. Salinger disappeared from the literary world not long after the success of "Catcher in the Rye." But in music, reunion tours and comebacks make it tough to quit. Today on ... (episode)
The Vienna Philharmonic brings its famously polished sound to New York this weekend, but don't expect to see many women on stage. We're joined by Katie Binns, a Vienna-based journalis... (episode)
Health care, education and the war in Iraq dominate this year’s presidential election. Today on Soundcheck, a look at the candidates and their stances on another hot-button issue: fun... (episode)
The New York Philharmonic is making symphonic history with a concert inside North Korea. Today on Soundcheck, host John Schaefer reports from Pyongyang on the Philharmonic’s performan... (episode)
The head of popular music at the BBC caused a stir last week when she said that men relate with music on an intellectual level, whereas women relate on an emotional level. We get to t... (episode)
Veteran photographer Henry Diltz is the ultimate rock 'n' roll insider, turning up at legendary jam sessions, parties, and festivals -- from Woodstock to Monterrey. Today, he talks ab... (episode)
Jonny Greenwood's score for "There Will Be Blood" has won critical praise but it was shut out of Oscar consideration due to a technicality. Nevertheless, the nominees for best origin... (episode)
Muses have fascinated us for centuries, yet they seldom get as much exposure as the artistic geniuses they inspire. From Yoko Ono to Eric Clapton's Layla to Carla Bruni, the first lad... (episode)
The soundtrack to the film "Juno" is a smash hit. But while fans find it cute and charming, some critics believe it's amateur and cloying. Today, two music critics debate whether "Jun... (episode)
The Iraq War, terrorism, and Katrina have all inspired plenty of political music. But many protest songs are purposefully vague, avoiding preachy messages or obvious slogans. Today, w... (episode)