Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron

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American Aquarium & Them Coulee Boys Aug 31, 2020

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In this episode, Brent and Aaron talk about two groups from the Alt-Country scene. Brent brings up American Aquarium from North Carolina. Aaron discusses an Alt-Folk group Them Coulee Boys from Wisconsin.

The Go-Go’s & Lake Street Dive Aug 24, 2020

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In this episode, Brent talks about The Go-Go’s, the first all girl band to write and perform their own material and reach the top of the billboard charts. Aaron discusses the Boston-based band Lake Street Dive and their modern twist on a classic sound.

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Radiohead & Cloud Cult Aug 17, 2020

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In this episode, Aaron and Brent talk about two bands that have paved their own paths with experimental rock. Brent discusses British indie rock legends Radiohead helmed by Thom York, and Aaron talks about a listener pick, Cloud Cult led by Minnesotan Craig Minowa.

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Live & The Temperance Movement Aug 10, 2020

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In this episode, Brent discusses the '90s Pennsylvanian hit makers Live. Aaron talks about the British based band The Temperance Movement. The guys discuss how both bands have struggled to stay together but continued to make music fans love.

The Modern and Classic '80s Sound Aug 03, 2020

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In this tent-pole episode, Aaron and Brent take a look at what made the classic '80s sound special. Brent takes a look at some classic '80s hits from Rockwell, Depeche Mode, and Martika. Aaron brings up three current songs that have been heavily influenced by the ’80s sound. His band picks include MAGIC!, Smallpools, and Phangs.

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Brian Vander Ark & Glen Phillips Jul 27, 2020

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Aaron and Brent take a look at the solo work of lead singers from two standout bands: Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe and Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket. Aaron explores three songs from Glen after Toad’s late 90s hiatus and Brent picks three songs that highlight BVA's work outside of the Verve Pipe.

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Guns N' Roses & The Sword Jul 20, 2020

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In this episode, Brent recruits Brandon Kettle to help try and convince Aaron that Guns N’ Roses earned their place in the pantheon of 80s rock legends. Aaron brings up Austin-based rockers The Sword and their side project Doom Side of the Moon.

Sleater-Kinney & Middle Kids Jul 13, 2020

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This week, Aaron highlights the Australian trio Middle Kids while Brent puts the spotlight on a band at the forefront of the “riot grrrl” movement, Sleater-Kinney. The guys also learn a little Aussie slang for good measure.

Drive-By Truckers & Jeffrey Foucault Jul 06, 2020

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In this Americana genre episode, Brent talks about one of his favorite song writers, Patterson Hood, and his band The Drive-By Truckers. Aaron brings up one of his favorite singer/songwriters, Jeffrey Foucault, as well as his band Cold Satellite’s collaboration with poet Lisa Olstein.

KISS & Stevie Ray Vaughan Jun 29, 2020

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This week, Aaron and Brent try to reach across the aisle and learn to appreciate KISS and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Aaron tries to reconcile KISS's place in rock & roll history and Brent tries to understand how Stevie Ray Vaughan brought blues music back to popularity. Special guest and co-worker Greg Hagewood joins the show as "moderator" and advocate for both bands.

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