Music

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• The CD Solution

  Still stuck with a massive tower of CDs from the pre-iTunes era? We tell you how to keep the music and lose the clutter.

• The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dad

  Dad getting a little tired of cuff links and ties? We thought so. This year, give him something he'll actually cherish: an unforgettable day with his son.

• Where the Best Unknown Bands Are Hiding

  If you think Top 40 is not so tops and want your tunes to be more cutting-edge, you need to know where to find the best music. Read on.

ExpertQA

• I love to blast my tunes. How do I soundproof my space so I don't get complaints from others?

• I'm really good with the ol' axe (that's guitar, for you non-musical types) and I want to form a band. How do I best assemble a real butt-kicking ensemble?

• My bandmates and I want to record music (our soon-to-be-major-hit songs). We're rich in talent but not in $$$. What are some basics we need to know in terms of laying down some professional-sounding tracks on the cheap?

• I use my MP3 player so often that I’m surprised the earbuds haven’t become permanently attached to my ears. Should I worry about hearing loss? How much music can you listen to before you start going deaf?