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A new book by author Ned Subletteexplores the history of war, slavery, and aristocracy in New Orleans. A new CD by clarinetist Dr. Michael White looks to that city’s future. On today'... (episode)
Summer is winding down. Today, we find out about some of the best music events in the season's final days. Later: Brooklyn’s McCarren Park Pool is set to present its final concert thi... (episode)
With downloading on the rise, more musicians are dropping liner notes from their albums. On today's show: what the loss of lyrics, credits, and informative articles means for fans. Al... (episode)
As bands ranging from U2 to Deerhunter are discovering, music leaks are a fact of life in the record industry. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether leaks are good or bad... (episode)
When the 4,200 Democratic delegates and accompanying media horde arrive in Denver this week for the party's national convention, they'll have an opportunity to sample a thriving music... (episode)
Half the fun of being a pop music fan is forecasting which artists will be the next big things. Today, a look at Paste magazine’s list of 26 artists to watch in the coming months. Als... (episode)
The musical technique known as vibrato is being banned by a conductor at the BBC Proms, England's premier music festival this summer. On today's show: a look at whether vibrato shapes... (episode)
A fascinating and innovative musical career was cut short when Jimi Hendrix died in 1970. Today on Soundcheck: a biographer delves into the mystery surrounding Hendrix's final hours a... (episode)
Bestselling author, neuroscientist and former rock producer Daniel Levitin made a splash with his provocative book This Is Your Brain on Music. He joins us today to talk about his lat... (episode)
This summer, Italy is celebrating the 150th birthday of composer Giacomo Puccini. Today on Soundcheck, find out how his operas became part of American pop culture, in a live report fr... (episode)