The recording industry is cracking down on leaked music – songs that hit the Internet before they’re officially released. Today on Soundcheck: Find out how music leaks start, who's doing the leaking, and what's being done about it. And later, a live performance from pianist Michael Riesman. Plus: Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week.
A Culture of Leaks
In its crackdown on leaked music, the music business is discovering that its worst enemies might come from inside the industry. New York magazine contributor Adrienne Day tells us about the shadowy world of "ripping crews" and explains how journalists may contribute to the problem. And Jonathan Lee of anti-piracy ...
Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week
The Soundcheck staff shares new recordings that are catching our attention.
Marco Benevento, "Invisible Baby" (Hyena)
One half of the Benevento-Russo Duo, this keyboardist has a solo studio debut full of hooks and strange, circuit-bending sounds. It’s both accessible and somewhat avant-garde. (Marco Benevento plays live on Soundcheck on Wednesday.)--picked ...
Marco Benevento, "Invisible Baby" (Hyena)
One half of the Benevento-Russo Duo, this keyboardist has a solo studio debut full of hooks and strange, circuit-bending sounds. It’s both accessible and somewhat avant-garde. (Marco Benevento plays live on Soundcheck on Wednesday.)--picked ...
Michael Riesman
The newly renovated Merkin Concert Hall is marking its reopening on Jan. 21 with a free day-long grand piano marathon. Michael Riesman, music director of the Philip Glass Ensemble, joins us to preview the piece he'll play during the marathon: a suite from Glass' Dracula soundtrack.