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Kid Rock Tells Howard Stern: 'Fuck No I'm Not Running For Senate'
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A GROSS FUTURE
Who Will Live On The Islands Of Trash?
What will the world look like in 50 years? While we don't have a time machine yet, we do have science fiction writers to take us there.
'DON'T EMBARRASS ME'
Harrowing Audio Captures Harvey Weinstein Pressuring Woman He Groped To Come Back To His Room
The conversation between Weinstein and a woman he had groped the previous day — as he pressures her to come to his hotel room while he showers — is difficult to listen to.
THAT BROOKLYN/'80S/PUBLIC RADIO VIBE
Bleachers Performed For NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert, And It's Good
Jack Antonoff is a good musician, so it makes sense that if you put a mic in front of him and let him do his thing you'll end up with something that sounds great. But wow, this is really something.
HEADPHONES ON
Enjoy The Sounds Of Times Square On A Rainy Evening
Normally, we wouldn't wish the foul-odored hell that is New York's Times Square on our worst enemies. But this 3D audio experience is pretty nifty.
YOUR MOM!
On-Air Radio Prank Goes Off The Rails In The Grossest Way
We begin our story with Ariel, a woman who's been casually dating a man 20 years her junior who will no longer return her calls. The GetUp Crew, a morning radio talk show on Boston's Hot 96.9, made a call to the young man in question.
JUST LEND HIM YOUR EAR
Damon Krukowski Will Change How You Listen
“Ways of Hearing,” Damon Krukowski’s new six-episode podcast, makes us think about the act of listening itself, in ways that feel timely and vital.
QUIET... UNTIL THE SCREAMING STARTS
Somehow We Got A Music-Free Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's 'Mother!', And It's A Good Reminder Of Why Movies Have Music
We stumbled onto a version of the "mother!" trailer without music or sound effects, and it's a very good illustration of what a score brings to a movie.
PREPARE FOR MANY BLEEPS
We Finally Have Audio Of The Infamous, Profanity-Filled Anthony Scaramucci Call
Today, The New Yorker finally released audio of the interview between Ryan Lizza and Anthony Scaramucci, an interview which led to Scaramucci's termination as White House communications director days later.
DOESN'T GET MORE JERSEY THAN THIS
Chris Christie Get Called A 'Fat-Ass' And A 'Bully' Live On-Air In His Big Sports Radio Tryout
Christie's last term as governor will end in January 2018 — and given his 15% approval rating, he's likely well past the point of caring.
SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS
Who Decides What Gets Played On The Radio? More And More, It's Listeners
Recent fan-chosen singles from Drake and Future show how even the oldest traditions in popular music are shifting.
IS THE SKY BLUE?
Does Becoming A Scientist Change The Way You Think?
Four important scientists on how their profession shapes they way the view the world.
IF YOU JUST CUP YOUR HANDS TO YOUR EARS...
Listen To How Loud The Sea Is
Our interactive sound map explores the busy marine soundscape, from kayaks to cruise ships.
Spotify is testing lossless audio. Can you hear the difference?
The difference is very difficult to discern
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America’s Unhealthy Obsession With Multitasking Is Driving Its Biggest New Reading Trend
Audiobook listening is growing rapidly, thanks to young, restless Americans who dislike idleness and mono-tasking.
Backstreet Boys Megamash
The Backstreet Boys folks had me create this Custom Mashup Megamix composed of many BSB hits. It plays before each of their "Larger Than Life" concerts happe...
SOUNDS GOOD
Sonos' Quest To Unite The Smart Home With Sweet, Sweet Music
Gadgets like Amazon’s Echo are starting to take over people’s living rooms. They don’t sound or look as good as Sonos, but they’re easy and joyful to use, and so they’re winning.
WE LIKE THE WAY HE WORKS IT
Ed Sheeran Covers 50 Cent, Coldplay And Blackstreet On 'Howard Stern'
Ed Sheeran is a hell of a songwriter, but he can also work some serious magic on other people's tunes.
'THRILL ME TO LIFE'
Evanescence Mashed Up With Sia Is Weirdly Great
You thought you were done forever with both "Bring Me to Life" and "Cheap Thrills," didn't you?
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25 Songs That Tell Us Where Music Is Going In 2017
Blending genres and questions of identity has turned music today into something challenging, complex and enjoyable.
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