Making a living has never been easy for subway musicians but some say it's getting tougher. Some buskers have gone as far as to seek out corporate sponsors, while others are being told by the transit police to pack up and leave. Today, we get several views on New York's underground music economy. Also: They Might Be Giants demystify scientific concepts as they perform live in our studio.
New York's "Underground Economy"
Making a living has never been easy for subway musicians but some say it's only getting tougher. Some buskers are striking up deals with corporate sponsors. Others complain that transit police have been cracking down on performers. Today, we get several views on New York’s “underground economy.”
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They Might Be Giants
Are you confused by cosmology? Do you really understand photosynthesis? The brainiacs of They Might Be Giants want to help demystify those scientific concepts and many others, by playing songs from their new album, Here Comes Science, live in our studio.
They Might Be Giants perform an all ages ...
They Might Be Giants perform an all ages ...