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Start Early to Protect Children’s Ears From That MP3 Player
September 21, 2009
Practical ways to get the music turned down—including a free concert
Health - On Parenting
Taking Up Music So You Can Hear
August 19, 2009
Study demonstrates how musical training can offset the deleterious effects of background noise.
Science
Illegal Downloading Costs Grad Student $675,000
August 5, 2009
The Boston University student could have been hit with a much higher fine.
Education - The Paper Trail
Bruce Springsteen's Working on a Joke
June 3, 2009
He's got to be kidding. It can now be said: The Boss's album Working on a Dream is so bad it's funny.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
Earliest Known Sound Recordings Revealed
June 1, 2009
Researchers unveil imprints made 20 years before Edison invented phonograph.
Science
5 Next-Generation Retirement Communities
May 7, 2009
Niche communities cater to boomers' retirement needs and whims.
Money - Personal Finance
Arizona Lost $900,000 on Jay-Z Concert
May 6, 2009
Student leaders attribute shortfall to economy-induced poor ticket sales.
Education - The Paper Trail
Susan Boyle and Small Business
April 23, 2009
You can't ignore social media.
Money - Outside Voices: Small Business
Is Washington Keeping Usher From the Cleveland Cavaliers?
April 22, 2009
Singer Usher has been so busy with his volunteering that he has ignored his hoops team.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Lil Wayne and Other Pop Stars Make Being a "Tween" Mother Tough in an iTunes Age
April 20, 2009
What does Michelle Obama say when Sasha and Malia want to buy Rihanna's latest?
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Susan Boyle's Rocket-Like Rise to Harmonic Hymnal Heaven
April 17, 2009
I'm not obsessed—just thrilled with her success.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Why Singer Susan Boyle, No "American Idol," Is a Big Deal
April 16, 2009
She reminds us how shallow Hollywood's notions of beauty are.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
YouTube Symphony Orchestra Performs at Carnegie Hall
April 16, 2009
It is the world's first collaborative online orchestra.
Money - Luxe Life
Nine Inch Nails' Reznor on the New Business of Music
April 13, 2009
Cutting-edge musician talks about life without a label
Money - Dave's Download
iTunes, Amazon Variable Pricing Also Spurring Price War
April 8, 2009
Tunes now freed from copy protection and limited price choices
Money - Dave's Download
Vudu Adds Pandora Music Streaming
March 16, 2009
Video streaming service adds Pandora's customized music channels
Money - Dave's Download
New iPod Shuffle Uses Voice to Take the Shuffle Out
March 11, 2009
Users can organize songs in playlists in smaller model with twice the capacity
Money - Dave's Download
Beatles Rock Band Videogame to Arrive in September
March 5, 2009
Fab Four's first venture into digital sales is in a music-based game
Money - Dave's Download
Depeche Mode Launches New iTunes Pass
February 24, 2009
Band working with music label and Apple in latest digital experiment
Money - Dave's Download
Funny Video for the Weekend: Red Army Choir Sings Sweet Home Alabama
February 20, 2009
Here's a surreal couple of minutes to send you into the weekend.
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
Music Industry Still Wants to Sell Subscriptions
February 9, 2009
Label execs say downloads alone won't support their business, but issues remain with subs
Money - Dave's Download
Maroon 5: 'Harder to Breathe' Is a Song About Coal. Just Kidding.
January 23, 2009
The band talks about how they're minimizing their footprint at Al Gore's Green Ball.
Money - Fresh Greens
Michael Franti and Family Go Green by Playing Uno
January 22, 2009
The Spearhead singer talked about how he's green at Al Gore's Green Ball.
Money - Fresh Greens
Will.i.am Debuts Climate Change Song and Video at Al Gore's Green Ball
January 21, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas singer was one of several performers at Gore's star-studded ball.
Money - Fresh Greens