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Wal-Mart: Monster or Maverick?
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.
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 joined by Ron Galloway, director of the documentary "Why Wal-Mart Works and Why This Makes Some People Crazy" and Robert Greenwald, director of the documentary "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price."
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on buying music at Wal-Mart
Tell us: Have you bought music from Wal-Mart? Are you an AC/DC fan? What do you think about their deal with Wal-Mart?
(Stay tuned for Part Three: iTunes and Part Four: iPod vs. Zune.)
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 us today with a live performance.
Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile perform tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall.
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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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