"Geezer Vitality" and Auto-Tune Disasters: Jon Pareles' 2012 Music Survey
Jon Pareles' biggest musical surprise this year? "Geezer vitality." The New York Times music critic tells us, "I could have made a top ten list with people over 50. All these people who make albums now...
View ArticleThe Grammy Awards: Contemporary Or Classicist?
Last year, the Grammy Awards belonged to Adele. The young British star picked up six awards, including the trifecta of Album, Record and Song of the Year. But don't try to tell New York Times pop music...
View ArticleJohnny Cash, Forever; Wynter Gordon; Frank Ocean's Grammys Debut
In this episode: The US Postal Service recently announced the end of Saturday mail delivery – but their commemorative stamp program carries on. We talk with the designer of a recently announced Johnny...
View ArticleThe Man Behind The Headband: Who Is Frank Ocean?
Sunday night's Grammy Awards was an evening of unexpected downpours; moving tributes; one very large screen/dress; and a lot of terrible jokes about Twitter. It was, however, not a evening dominated by...
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Five Things You Had to See Online This Week
This week in “Thanks, Internet” — the biggest GIF ever, the "woah-oh-oh" supercut, grumpy David Simon gets grumpy with a cause, Frank Ocean's falsetto returns, and the real deal behind an all-female...
View ArticleRepenting for Slavery, Alien Movies, Frank Ocean's "Blonde"
Coming up on today's show:Yesterday, Georgetown University apologized for its historical use of slavery, and is trying to make amends by offering preferential treatment in admissions to the descendants...
View ArticleWith Frank Ocean's "Blonde," Changing Music Industry Dynamics Are Revealed
After years of anticipation, Frank Ocean has released a new album, "Blonde." "Blonde" has not, however, had a typical rise to the top, released and promoted by its record label, Universal Music Group....
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