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Focuses on the response of the music industry to the AIDS epidemic, particularly since the death of Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Progress of AIDS education; AIDS charities, including LIFEBeat: The Music Industry Fights AIDS and the Red Hot Organization; Involvement of artists in benefits, including those who recorded the single 'What's Going On'; Artists who are afflicted, including Chuck Panozzo of Styx and Holly Johnson; Importance of continuing research, awareness and charitable efforts.

Reports on the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack against the United States on the sound recording industry. Death of sound recording executives in the attacks; Charitable contributions made by music companies following the attacks, including Bertelsmann and Sony Corp.; Halt in normal operations which resulted; Cancellation of events in New York City and elsewhere; Response of radio broadcasters.

Focuses on the Zoe imprint launched by Rounder Records. How the imprint represents a pop music focus, in comparison to the niche genres that Rounder is famous for; Ability of the label to offer the distribution and power of a major label, although it is an independent; Appeal of this combination to artists; Examples of artists that have signed with Zoe.

Reports the return of the United Kingdom-based music band Soft Cell and the release of their music recording 'Cruelty Without Beauty,' on October 8, 2002. Music-related activities of band members Dave Ball and Marc Almond after disbanding in 1984; Reason for choosing an independent record producer; Review of the songs in the album; Description of the band's marketing campaign.

Reports on the release of the album 'Play It Cool,' by Lea DeLaria. Highlights of DeLaria's career as an openly lesbian comic and actress; Comments of DeLaria regarding the album's composition and production; Details of the marketing strategy planned for the album's release.

Presents news briefs related to the music industry as of May 26, 2001. Fiscal first-quarter loss posted by Trans World Entertainment; Honorary doctorates received by Steely Dan band members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker from Berklee College of Music; Commitment of Celine Dion to a three-year concert engagement at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, to begin in 2003.