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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.

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Latest Episodes:

Hole & Brutus Oct 24, 2022

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Aaron highlights music from a Belgian band who just released their third album on Friday while Brent looks at the career of a Los Angeles band that has gone on to become one of the most commercially successful female-fronted rock bands of all time. Coming together as a group after various members originally started out in a Refused tribute band, Aaron looks at three songs from the trio Brutus. Formed in 1989 after guitarist Eric Erlandson answered Courtney Love's ad stating "I Want To Start A Band", Brent spotlights three songs from Hole.

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Cover Songs, Vol. 5 Oct 17, 2022

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Aaron and Brent return to one of their favorite subjects for Episode 133: Cover Songs.

In Volume 5 of the continuing series, Aaron and Brent pick out cover versions of songs by Britney Spears, Roxette, Steppenwolf, Ed Sheeran, and more.

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Pet Shop Boys & The Midnight Oct 10, 2022

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Aaron and Brent highlight music from two different musical duos: a retro-synthwave group from Los Angeles and an electronic pop band from England. Featuring an American singer and a Danish singer/producer, Aaron looks at three songs from The Midnight. Forming in the early 80s out of a mutual love of electronic dance music, Brent highlights three songs from the Pet Shop Boys.

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Billy Squier & The Strike Oct 03, 2022

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Aaron highlights music from a pop-funk-rock band from Provo Utah, while Brent spotlights a rock radio staple who spawned three consecutive platinum-selling albums within a three years period. Garnering national coverage on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as well as NBC's America’s Got Talent, Aaron looks at three songs from the band The Strike. With a career that featured tours with bands like Queen and an album cover designed by Andy Warhol, Brent looks at three songs from Billy Squier.

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Cartoon Theme Songs Sep 26, 2022

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For their 130th episode, Aaron and Brent welcome back frequent guest, Ryan King, for a nostalgic childhood trip of spotlighting some of their favorite cartoon theme songs. Ranging from high-tempo instrumental openers to the classic sing alongs, the guys each pick out two of their favorite animated themes to discuss and highlight.

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Naughty By Nature & Joey Valence & Brae Sep 19, 2022

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Aaron highlights music from two Pennsylvania rappers who've made a name for themselves on TikTok and Brent spotlights a rap group from New Jersey that formed while all three members attended the same high school. With an old school hip hop sound that draws from influences like the Beastie Boys and Biz Markie, Aaron looks at 3 songs from Joey Valence and Brae. Mentored early in their career by fellow New Jersey native Queen Latifah, Brent features 3 songs from the East Orange group Naughty By Nature.

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Live Albums, Vol. 2 Sep 12, 2022

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In Episode 128, in honor of Brent’s first concert in three years, Aaron and Brent circle back for another volume of a topic they’ve covered once before: Live Albums. Recorded in November 1964 at Chicago's Regal Theater, Aaron looks at three songs from "the greatest blues albums ever recorded", "Live at the Regal" from BB King. Playing their first large-scale concert in Nashville in nearly 20 years, Brent highlights three songs from Pearl Jam's 2003 set from the AmSouth Amphitheater.

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Blondie and MUNA Sep 05, 2022

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Aaron and Brent highlight music from a Los Angeles trio that just released their third studio album in June and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group that rose to fame in New York City in the late 70s. Formed in 2013 while students at the University of Southern California, Aaron looks at three songs from the band MUNA. Getting their name from comments made by truck drivers who catcalled lead singer Debbie Harry, Brent spotlights three songs from Blondie.

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Dio & Ghost Aug 29, 2022

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This week, Aaron highlights music from a Swedish group that incorporates horror imagery, the occult, and Satanic themes into their music while Brent spotlights a heavy metal icon known for his powerful singing voice and for popularizing the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. Fronted by lead singer, songwriter, and conceptualist Tobias Forge, who dons various demonic Pope costumes and is backed by a band of "Nameless Ghouls" hidden in cloaks and heavy makeup, Aaron looks at three songs from the band Ghost. Fronting bands like Rainbow and Black Sabbath before creating his own band in 1983, Brent picks out three songs from the career of Ronnie James Dio.

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Filling In The Gaps, Vol. 6 - 90s Rap Aug 22, 2022

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This week, Brent takes the reins for another installment in the Filling In The Gaps series. Giving Aaron time to focus on moving into his new home this week, Brent highlights all six songs for Filling In The Gaps, Volume 6: 90s Rap. Brent will spotlight music from artists like Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, Above The Law, Onyx, and more.

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