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Rock journalist Neil Strauss discusses "Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead," his tell-all memoir of adventures interviewing celebrities like Lady Gaga, Prince, and Radiohead. And: a ... (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 perfor... (episode)
A recent documentary examines the life and legacy of folk singer Phil Ochs. Today on Soundcheck, we’ll hear about the film from its director. Later on: Appalachian folk gets a Chine... (episode)
Tonight, the American Ballet Theater opens a new production of the Tchaikovsky classic, “Swan Lake.” But the story of ballet is more than just tutus and toe shoes. Today, we discuss... (episode)
Teen brains: hormonal... and hit-predicting? Today: A new study says high school brains might be skilled at predicting pop hits of the future. A neuroeconomist joins us to explain why... (episode)
More than 80 years after it was written, the opera “The Cunning Little Vixen,” makes its New York Philharmonic debut. Today, we take a closer look at the life and work of Czech com... (episode)
The title track on Michael Jackson’s hit album “Thriller” began its life as a very different song - called “Starlight.” Today: the underground past of one of pop’s most-beloved zombie... (episode)
Singer and guitarist Bob Mould helped pave the way for today’s indie-music industry with bands like Husker Du and Sugar. Now, he’s written a memoir. Today: an indie icon talks abou... (episode)
The arrival of summer brings scorching temperatures, much-needed vacations and of course, outdoor music festivals. Today: A survival guide for this summer’s hottest music concerts ... (episode)
She was an heiress who traded her high social standing for a permanent place in New York City’s hippest jazz clubs. Today: The story behind infamous twentieth-century jazz patron Kath... (episode)