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The Future of Music is... Merch?

Soundcheck | Sep 14, 2010

Band-related t-shirts, energy drinks and even limited edition mouthpieces have become as common as CDs and MP3s. However, with music sales dwindling, artists are increasingly looking to branded products, including some very offbeat ones. Today on Soundcheck: how merchandise is shaping music. Also, we recap Fashion Week's raucous musical performances. Plus: Imani Winds perform recent works by noted jazz composers live in the studio.

What’s the strangest piece of merch you’ve bought?  Leave a comment.


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