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Songs of 2012 mirror economic struggle
Dec 28, 2012
Pop musicians draw on economic hardship as narrative theme.
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Fishman goes from market stall to musical stardom
Dec 20, 2012
London fish vendor Shahid Nazir sang the praises of his produce so musically that it led to a song, a record deal and Internet stardom, but he might prove a one-hit wonder.
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Health, drugs and rock 'n' roll
Dec 20, 2012
A new study out today confirms what parents already know: Don't let your babies grow up to be rock 'n' roll stars.
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Musicians rally against cuts to web royalties
Nov 28, 2012
A proposal in Congress would let Internet radio sites pay lower royalties.
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A musician on his 21-cent royalty check
Nov 15, 2012
Musician Damon Krukowski discusses the challenges of making a living in the era of Pandora.
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Brian Eno on his new app, Scape, and new album, Lux
Nov 5, 2012
The celebrated musician and composer speaks about his new album and his new app.
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Country musicians often sing a GOP tune
Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.
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'Eminem case' settles digital dispute
Nov 2, 2012
The end of a long-running battle between the rapper's producers and Universal Music could mean a payoff for lots of artists.
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Election issues with a melody: An interview with The National
Nov 1, 2012
Indie rockers The National take a break from a recording session in upstate New York to talk politics and election issues, and perform a version of their economically inspired "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
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Video Exclusive: The National perform 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'
Nov 1, 2012
Listen to a special recording of the election-inspired “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” performed for Marketplace at The National's recording studio in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
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