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For proof that society is growing more narcissistic - look no farther than the pop charts. Today: A new study examines the shift from "we" to "me" in hit songs. Plus: a live performan... (episode)
Finding the right hairdo can be just as hard as finding the right notes. Today: We take a look at iconic coifs in music from the mullet to the mohawk. Plus: power pop from The Lonely ... (episode)
A minimalist giant turns 75 – and he celebrates with a New York premiere. Today: we get a visit from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steve Reich. Plus: a live performance from pianist... (episode)
The artist currently known as Prince isn’t happy about a law that lets musicians cover his songs without his royal blessing. Today: A discussion about that law – and a Smackdown pi... (episode)
Nigerian musician Femi Kuti spent his formative years in a band led by his father, the Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Today: Femi talks about his family’s musical legacy and performs son... (episode)
One of England’s most adventurous songwriters takes a hard look… at England. Today: PJ Harvey talks about her latest album “Let England Shake.” And: Songwriter and guitarist Jason Isb... (episode)
When it comes to staging a comeback in music, not everyone can be The King…Today: the tricky business of reviving a pop career, from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin. Plus: a live perfo... (episode)
It’s not easy being an acclaimed drummer, a late-night TV personality and a Twitter guru with 1.5 million followers. But someone has to do it. Today: a visit from drummer ?uestlove of... (episode)
It reached a new level of smooth—but is it one of our nation’s most significant recordings? Today: a Smackdown debate about Steely Dan’s 1977 album, Aja. Plus: a preview of the one... (episode)
The Library of Congress recently added De La Soul's 1989 debut, "3 Feet High and Rising," to its National Recording Registry. We delve into the history of the landmark hip hop album. ... (episode)