Rock's Urban Myths
From Ozzy Osbourne biting off a bat head to Charles Manson auditioning for the Monkeys to the idea that Paul McCartney is Dead – we’ll look at Rock’s Greatest Urban Legends.
The Rise and Fall of Instruments
The ukulele is up, the pipe organ is down. So what moves the market of musical instruments? We'll find out what brings certain strings and drums into fashion and what condemns others to obscurity.
Believing the Hype
In the age of the internet, how do fans discern publicity from hype?
The Kronos Quartet
The Kronos Quartet has been a familiar face in New York lately with various cross-cultural performances. Kronos violinist David Harrington and pipa player Wu Man discuss their collaborations.
Glenn Kotche
Glenn Kotche, drummer for the band Wilco, discusses his new Nonesuch solo album, "Mobile."
Flaming Lips
Rock critic and author Jim DeRogatis discusses his book "Staring at Sound: The True Story of Oklahoma's Fabulous Flaming Lips."