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Our Friday series "Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley" continues with a look at how greed has inspired songwriters and composers. Hip-hop writer Oliver Wang and author Dan Kennedy talk abo... (episode)
With the record industry in decline, aspiring artists are turning to "DIY" financing plans, such as the web sites Sellaband and Slicethepie. A musician posts their music on Sellaband ... (episode)
R&B; singer Rihanna's alleged assault by boyfriend and pop star Chris Brown has triggered a discussion about music content and pop stars as role models. Today: the long history of vio... (episode)
If actor Joaquin Phoenix makes good on his promise to pursue a rap career, he would join Scarlett Johansson, Kevin Bacon and other Hollywood celebrities who have dabbled in music. But... (episode)
Just one out of ten composers in the U.S. can pay their bills through their music alone. That's one of the findings in "Taking Note," a survey conducted by the American Music Center. ... (episode)
Our Friday series "Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley" continues with a look at how gluttony has inspired songwriters and composers. Music journalist Amanda Petrusich and music critic and ... (episode)
The Oscar nominees for best song and score range from the exotic sounds of “Slumdog Millionaire” to the lush elegance of “Milk” and “Benjamin Button” to the colorful “Wall-E” and the ... (episode)
For years, it was hard to find Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center complex. Now, thanks to a dramatic renovation, the concert venue is hard to miss. Join us for a look at Alice Tul... (episode)
The singer-songwriter Morrissey has made an colorful career singing witty songs about heartache and his unrequited desire. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on Morrissey’s music an... (episode)
American culture has produced the riches of gospel, bluegrass, and folk music; it has also spawned Cracker Barrel, Clear Channel and Wal-Mart. Music journalist Amanda Petrusich talks ... (episode)