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Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron

Most of us older than 30 remember mix tapes and the time we spent meticulously curating the perfect collection of songs to introduce friends to new music. The mediums we grew up on have moved to streaming services and playlists, but the sentiment still rings true. Every Monday, Aaron and Brent trade songs to find out what has changed and what will never change. Music is ever-evolving, but the fingerprints of the past are always present. Get ready for a mixtape throwdown for the digital age with Crossing the Streams.

Copyright: © Copyright 2020 Aaron Bevill

Latest Episodes:

Sheryl Crow & Lori McKenna Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

In Episode 94, Aaron and Brent look at two different Grammy awarding-winning singer/songwriters: One from Stoughton, Massachusetts and the other originally from Kennett, Missouri.

Known for writing songs for artists like Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and more, Aaron looks at three songs from the solo career of Lori McKenna.

Starting her career as both a teacher and back-up singer before breaking out with her solo debut in 1993, Brent spotlights three songs from Sheryl Crow.

Timestamps:

05:48) Sheryl Crow - Vh1 Behind The Music - YouTube

(15:58) HAIM cover Sheryl Crow 'Strong Enough' for Like A Version - YouTube

(16:07) Molly Tuttle feat. Madison Cunningham - Strong Enough (Sheryl Crow Cover - Official Video) - YouTube

(16:40) Snail Mail Joins Waxahatchee For Live Cover Of Sheryl Crow’s ‘strong Enough’ - NME

(21:29) The Balladeer on Paste Magazine - Lorimckenna.com

(23:46) Lori McKenna, a Yankee at home in country music’s capital - CBS News

(25:37) How Lori McKenna writes the most devastating ballads in country music - Washington Post

(38:23) Story Behind the Song: Mark Erelli, ‘By Degrees’ - The Boot

(45:10) Sheryl Crow - Home (Official Music Video) - YouTube

(46:43) Inside Sheryl Crow's Country Home With A Recording Studio in a Barn | Open Door - YouTube

(53:33) Lori McKenna - Still Down Here - YouTube

(58:55) Sheryl Crow - Always On Your Side (Official Music Video) ft. Sting - YouTube

(01:16:03) Love Junkies Radio with Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, and Hillary Lindsey - Apple Music

(01:17:10) 2nd SHIFT Concert: Lori McKenna - YouTube

Filling in the Gaps Vol. 3: The Late '90s Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

In their first new episode of 2022, Aaron and Brent kick things off with another edition of the recurrent episode "Filling In The Gaps". For Volume 3, Brent focuses on six songs from the 90s that Aaron missed out on including music from bands like K's Choice, Caroline's Spine,Black Lab, and more. Visit www.crossingthestreamspodcast.com for extended show notes.

2021 Year In Review Special Dec 27, 2021

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For the last episode of 2021, Aaron and Brent unveil their list of the Top 10 Songs they've discovered through each others picks this year. Plus, the guys give a behind the scenes look at the Most Downloaded Episodes of the year, Favorite Episodes from 2021, Episodes Worth Another Listen, their Favorite Episode Companion Playlists, Artists They Want To Cover In 2022, and more.

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You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Christmas Special Dec 20, 2021

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This week, Aaron and Brent welcome back their friends, actor and comedian Ryan King and Nashville filmmaker Aaron Scott, for the Episode 91 "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Christmas Special". For the second year in a row, the guys pick out some of their favorite non-traditional Christmas songs to highlight. Some of the artists discussed include Twenty One Pilots, The Staves, Cheech & Chong, Richard Cheese, and more.

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Albums That Rewired Us Dec 13, 2021

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For their 90th Episode, Aaron and Brent each single out a specific release from a band to examine the "Albums That Rewired Us". Aaron and Brent both pick one album and discuss how it made a definitive impact on how they interpret, consume, and appreciate the artform. Being the first album to feature drummer Phil Collins as lead vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel, Aaron looks at 3 songs from the seventh studio album by Genesis"A Trick Of The Tail". With songs Inspired by literary works from authors like Daniel Quinn and Charles Bukowski, Brent singles out 3 songs from the 1998 Pearl Jam album YIELD.

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Meat Puppets & Mastodon Dec 06, 2021

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Aaron and Brent highlight music from an Atlanta-based progressive metal band who just released their eighth album in October and a brother led group that gained significant exposure from an appearance on MTV Unplugged.

With a style that combines elaborate riffs, complex time signatures, and a melodic range that has earned critical praise over their 20 year career, Aaron looks at three songs from Mastodon.

Formed by brothers Kurt and Chris Kirkwood in 1980, Brent spotlights three songs from The Meat Puppets 1994 album "Too High To Die".

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Movie Soundtracks Vol. 2 Nov 29, 2021

Show notes

In Episode 88, Aaron and Brent return to a topic that they haven't covered since Episode 13: Movie Soundtracks. For Volume 2, the guys each pick three songs featured in their respective film or included on the movie's soundtrack. In anticipation of the film Ghostbusters Afterlife, Aaron spotlights 3 songs from the various Ghostbusters soundtracks throughout the franchises history. Focusing on music from the 2001 Cameron Crowe movie Vanilla Sky, Brent picks out 3 songs from the film despite only one actually being on the soundtrack.

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Taylor Swift & Dermot Kennedy Nov 22, 2021

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In Episode 87, Aaron and Brent highlight two different singer-songwriters, one who grew up in Ireland and another who relocated to Nashville at the age 14. Chosen as NPR Music's first-ever Slingshot fan favorite artist in 2018, Aaron highlights three songs from Dublin's Dermot Kennedy. Currently in the midst of re-recording her entire back catalog to gain control over her music, Brent spotlights three songs from Taylor Swift.

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Stevie Wonder & Samm Henshaw Nov 15, 2021

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In Episode 86, Aaron and Brent look at music from an English singer, songwriter, and record producer and a Michigan born artist who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11. Developing a love for music early in life by learning to play instruments in the church pastored by his father, Aaron highlights three songs by London-based artist Samm Henshaw. Serving as an influence to generations of musicians despite being blind since shortly after his birth, Brent spotlights three songs from the career of Steve Wonder.

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Songs We Hid From Our Parents Featuring Goodbye June Nov 08, 2021

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For their 85th Episode, Aaron and Brent welcome two members of the Nashville band Goodbye June for a special edition of the podcast recorded live at the Vinyl Tap in Nashville. Goodbye June vocalist Landon Milbourn and lead guitarist Tyler Baker join Aaron and Brent this week to highlight "Songs We Hid From Our Parents". Aaron, Brent, Landon, and Tyler each pick out two tracks from their childhood concealed because of the song's subject matter. Plus, Landon and Tyler talk about their upcoming third studio album "See Where The Night Goes" due February 18th.

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