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Mind Your Music Manners

Friday, July 14, 2006

Reader’s Digest recently named New York one of the politest cities in the world. Soundcheck tests the theory and looks into the “do’s and don’ts” of music etiquette, from blaring ipods on the subway to cell phones at the symphony. Then, the Rogers Sisters, a trio that will be appearing at the Siren Festival on Coney Island, performs their unconventional brand of disco-pop live in the studio. Plus, why students are saying no to free music downloads.

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Just Say No

Colleges, such as USC and Cornell, have started offering students free music download services. Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal explains why some of the students are turning down the offer.

Mind Your Music Manners

Ever had to deal with people blaring their headphones on the subway, loud talkers at concerts, cell phones at the symphony? Syndicated advice columnist Harriette Cole is joined by senior editor for New York Magazine Adam Sternbergh to talk about the changing landscape of music manners.

The Rogers Sisters

The Rogers Sisters, a trio that will be appearing at the Siren Festival on Coney Island, perform their unconventional brand of disco-pop live in the studio.