The Carters' new album is all about showcasing art and love By Kai Ryssdal and Josie FanJune 18, 2018Beyonce/YouTubeBeyoncé and Jay-Z released their first joint record over weekend. What's special about this project?POSTED IN: Jay-Z and Beyonce album the Carters' music video ListenreadDownloadDownload
How to be a composerBy Eliza MillsJune 15, 2018Dave Thompson/Getty ImagesCarter Burwell talks about his job making music for the big screen. POSTED IN: Economy Music Jobs composer film Industry Entertainment ListenreadDownloadDownload
Country roads pose a particular challenge for driverless carsBy Amy Scott and Stephanie HughesMay 07, 2018ANGELO MERENDINO/AFP/Getty ImagesHow do we teach autonomous vehicles to navigate rural roads, where every bump hasn't been mapped? POSTED IN: driverless cars autonomous driving country roads rural roads ListenreadDownloadDownload
Oil prices are on the rise, but some in oil country are feeling left outBy Andy UhlerApril 24, 2018Filipa Rodrigues/MarketplaceIn Midland, Texas, the gap between rich and poor is evident at every turn.POSTED IN: Economy permian basin Midland texas oil country oil prices ListenreadDownloadDownload
The history of the song "Louie Louie"By David Brancaccio and Janet NguyenApril 23, 2018Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesA look at the origins of the song that the FBI investigated for 18 months.POSTED IN: life Music songs history music industry ListenreadDownloadDownload
Cardi B teaches us how she makes money moveBy Kimberly AdamsApril 06, 2018Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Warner Music GroupAlready a hit on the charts, the rapper finally releases her debut album, “Invasion of Privacy."POSTED IN: Music rap cardi b business music industry Taxes income taxes ListenreadDownloadDownload
How to be a lighting designerBy Eliza MillsMarch 23, 2018Insomniac via Getty ImagesSteve Lieberman has designed light displays for Coachella, Lollapalooza and Electric Daisy Carnival. Here's what it takes to do the job. POSTED IN: life how to be a lighting designer edc concerts Music ListenreadDownloadDownload
Music streaming is a tough racket, unless you're Apple ... By Molly Wood, Christopher Olin, Shaheen Ainpour, and Stephanie HughesMarch 21, 2018JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty ImagesMusic licensing fees make it almost impossible to turn a profit in streaming. POSTED IN: Tech spotify streaming Music IPO Molly Wood ListenreadDownloadDownload
The three richest American musicians are all rappersBy Kai Ryssdal and Phoebe UntermanMarch 06, 2018Getty ImagesDiddy, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z built multimillion dollar empires around their music careers.POSTED IN: Jay Z Jay-Z P. Diddy Dr. Dre hip-hop fashion rap music Beats by Dre Tidal apple music vodka Industry companies Entertainment ListenreadDownloadDownload
