There’s only one place to buy the new album from rock legends AC/DC – and it also sells lawn mowers and baby clothes. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown on retail giant Wal-Mart's role in the music world. Also: double bassist Edgar Meyer and Nickel Creek mandolin player Chris Thile are exploring the connections between classical and American roots music. They join us for an in-studio performance.
Guests:
Edgar Meyer
Smackdown in Aisle Four: Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart was the top music seller in the country until recently. But the retail chain is still selling CDs at a steep discount and cutting exclusive deals with artists like AC/DC and the Eagles. In the second of a four-part Smackdown on music buying, we debate Wal-Mart's music power. We're ...
Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile
Double bassist Edgar Meyer and Nickel Creek's mandolin player Chris Thile have joined forces on a new album that explores the intersections between classical and American roots music. The album features 12 original compositions by the duo, which has been performing together sporadically for the past several years. They join ...
Wal-Mart and Music
Wal-Mart has become the 600-pound gorilla in the music business. It is the country’s single biggest seller of CDs (antique silvery round things that contain collections of songs – in the 20th century, it’s how we used to get our music before ...