Your Music, Your Lifestyle

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Fans of musicals are least likely to take drugs or commit crimes, while hip hop and dance music fans are more likely to have had multiple sex partners. Today on Soundcheck, we discuss a new research study that connects musical tastes with individuals' lifestyles. Also: Ira Kaplan of the indie band Yo La Tengo on their newest record. And the Americana banjo player Riley Baugus performs live in the studio.

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