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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
  • radio

    Revamping Radio

    Traditional radio operators are losing out to MP3 players and Internet and satellite alternatives. How can an industry that was established in the 1920s and '30s revamp itself and become relevant again? Joining us is Paul Heine, executive editor of Billboard Radio Monitor. Roots rockers The Wood Brothers consist of Oliver and Chris Wood, musical siblings with credentials in blues, soul, gospel and country music. Chris plays bass in the progressive-jazz outfit Medeski, Martin and Wood; singer-guitarist Oliver has performed with blues-rock bands in Atlanta. Together, their new album is called "Ways Not to Lose," and they join us with a preview. And finally, a visit with piano impresario and boxing trainer, Francis Romano.

Radio Heads

A look at the state of terrestrial radio in the wake of MP3s, Satellite and Internet radio alternatives.

The sibling roots rock duo The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers

The sibling roots rock duo The Wood Brothers joins us.
» The Wood Brothers Web site

Music Box

Frances Romano, impresario and boxing trainer, drops by to jab with host John Schaefer.

Best Live Performances of 2008

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

The Year in Music and Branding

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

Noteworthy New York

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.