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Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan (Matthew Salacuse/Matador Records)Your Music, Your Lifestyle
Fans of musicals are least likely to take drugs or commit crimes, while hip hop and dance music fans are more likely to have had multiple sex partners. Today on Soundcheck, we discuss a new research study that connects musical tastes with individuals' lifestyles. Also: Ira Kaplan of the indie band Yo La Tengo on their newest record. And the Americana banjo player Riley Baugus performs live in the studio.
Musical Choice, Lifestyle Choice
Researchers at the University of Leicester have released the results of a study that correlates music listening with lifestyle choices. We'll hear about some of its surprising outcomes with the study's lead researcher.
» The Unversity of Leicester's Musical Taste Survey
Yo La Tengo
Some call "I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass" Yo La Tengo's best record to date. Others have called it over-reaching and self-indulgent. We'll speak with bandmember Ira Kaplan about his thoughts on the indie trio's latest release.
» Yo La Tengo's website
Riley Baugus, old-time banjoist
Riley Baugus is a North Carolina native whose banjo playing pays homage to traditional, Southern Appalachian music. He'll perform live in the studio.
» Riley Baugus's website
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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