A Mixtape Throwdown for a Digital Age

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.

Episode 83

Murder Ballads

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In Episode 83, Aaron and Brent get a jumpstart on Halloween this week by spotlighting the centuries-old sub-genre of music known as "Murder Ballads". With a storytelling narrative featuring lyrics...

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Episode 82

Elliott Smith & Brian Dunne

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In Episode 82, Aaron and Brent look at music from a Berklee College of Music grad originally from upstate New York and an Oscar nominated singer/songwriter from Portland. With honest and vulnerable...

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Episode 83 is now available! Aaron and Brent get a jumpstart on Halloween this week by spotlighting the centuries-old sub-genre of music known as "Murder Ballads". With a storytelling narrative featuring lyrics detailing events surrounding death and mayhem, Aaron looks at three songs with a more traditional interpretation while Brent highlights three unconventional songs that pay homage to the style and characteristics of the genre. Artists featured include @buffaloco, @warrantrocks, @primusville, @officialskidrow, @markerelli, @jeffreyfoucault, and @thedecemberists. Episode 83, a look at "Murder Ballads", available now at crossingthestreamspodcast.com (link in bio) or download episodes using your favorite podcast provider. #MurderBallads #Halloween #SkidRow #TheWhiteBuffalo #Warrant #TheDecemberists #Primus #MarkErelli #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
Coming up on Monday, Aaron highlights the song "Oh Darlin', What Have I Done" for Episode 83's "Murder Ballad" theme. In 2011, @buffaloco talked about the song in an interview with Best New Bands.com saying the song is about "a very confused man, whom has recently lost his lover. He becomes more distanced and reclusive. Within his disillusionment, loneliness, and loss of faith in God, he begins to kill." Hear more in Episode 83, featuring a look at "Murder Ballads", this Monday, October 25th at crossingthestreamspodcast.com or subscribe to the podcast and download episodes using your favorite provider. #Podcast #MusicPodcast #MurderBallads #Halloween #TheWhiteBuffalo #JakeSmith #NashvillePodcast #OhDarlinWhatHaveIDone #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcasting #PodcastLife
Get the Episode 83 companion playlist now featuring Aaron and Brent's song picks from The White Buffalo, The Decemberists, Skid Row, Warrant, Primus, and Mark Erelli / Jeffrey Foucault. Then, hear Aaron and Brent discuss all six songs in Episode 83 this Monday, October 25th, at crossingthestreamspodcast.com. #Podcast #MusicPodcast #NashvillePodcast #MurderBallads #Halloween #TheWhiteBuffalo #Primus #SkidRow #Warrant #MarkErelli #JeffreyFoucault #Warrant #TheDecemberists #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
Today be sure to get a head start on Monday’s episode by checking out this week’s bands on the Show Companion Playlists. Coming up in Episode 83, Aaron and Brent get a jumpstart on Halloween this week by spotlighting the centuries-old sub-genre of music known as “Murder Ballads”. With a storytelling narrative featuring lyrics detailing events surrounding death and mayhem, Aaron looks at three songs with a more traditional interpretation including “Oh Darlin’ What Have I Done” from @buffaloco, "Sonora’s Death Row” by @markerelli & @jeffreyfoucault, and “Shankill Butchers” by @thedecemberists. Going with more unconventional songs that pay homage to the style and characteristics of the genre, Brent highlights “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” from @warrantrocks, “My Name Is Mud” from @primusville, and 18 & Life” from @officialskidrow. Download, stream, or buy all of the songs on the playlist now and then hear Aaron and Brent discuss them on Monday. Episode 83, a special Halloween edition featuring "Murder Ballads", available Monday, October 25th at crossingthestreamspodcast.com or by using your favorite podcast provider. #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram #TheWhiteBuffalo #MurderBallads #MarkErelli #JeffreyFoucault #TheDecemberists #AppleMusicPlaylist #SpotifyPlaylist
Coming up this Monday in Episode 83, Aaron and Brent each look at three different songs in the "Murder Ballad"sub-genre of music. So what is considered a "Murder Ballad"? Typically, the lyrics in these songs form a narrative describing the events of a murder, often including the lead-up and/or aftermath. Murder ballads are usually moralizing confessionals or cautionary tales in which the murderer confesses to the crime and appeals to others not to follow the same path. A few well-known murder ballads include "Hey Joe" from Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger", and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" by Leadbelly. Find out which murder ballad songs Aaron and Brent pick when the Apple Music and Spotify episode companion playlists come out Friday at noon. Then, hear them discuss all the songs on Monday in Episode 83 at crossingthestreamspodcast.com. #MurderBallads #Halloween #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
This week, Aaron and Brent cover the music and career of Elliott Smith. 18 years ago today, Smith passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 34. Join us in remembering one of the truly great songwriters in our time. #ElliottSmith #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
Coming up this Monday in Episode 83, Aaron and Brent get a jumpstart on Halloween by spotlighting the centuries-old sub-genre of music known as "Murder Ballads". With a storytelling narrative featuring lyrics detailing events surrounding death and mayhem, Aaron looks at three songs with a more traditional interpretation while Brent highlights three unconventional songs that pay homage to the style and characteristics of the genre. Some of the artists covered include The White Buffalo, Warrant, Skid Row, The Decemberists, and more. Get the Apple Music and Spotify companion playlists, featuring all of Aaron and Brent's picks, along with bonus selections, this Friday at noon. Episode 83, a look at "Murder Ballads", available Monday, October 25th at crossingthestreamspodcast.com or download episodes using your favorite provider. #MurderBallads #Halloween #TheWhiteBuffalo #SkidRow #Warrant #TheDecemberists #Nashville #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
This week, in Episode 82, Brent highlights "Needle In The Hay" from Elliott Smith. In 2010, Pitchfork included the song at 27 on their list of the "Top 200 Tracks Of The 1990s" with Amanda Petrusich saying "It's excruciating to hear, but that's part of the point ... Smith's particular brand of confessionalism is so touching that "Needle in the Hay" is triumphant in spite of itself." Find a link to the complete list in this week's show notes section and hear Episode 82 in full at crossingthestreamspodcast.com. #ElliottSmith #NeedleInTheHay #BrianDunne #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
In today's new episode, Aaron talks about how, in addition to being a solo artist, @briandunnemusic is also a part of @fantasticcatband. The group just released their latest single, "Nobody's Coming To Get You", in September. The video for the single was shot as if it's the opening theme song to a 90's-era NBC sitcom. Get a link to see the entire video in the show notes section of today's new episode and hear Episode 82 in full at crossingthestreamspodcast.com (link in bio). #Nashville #BrianDunne #NobodysComingToGetYou #FantasticCat #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
In today's new episode, Brent looks at 3 songs from singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. Earlier this month, Smith was listed as one of the "200 Most Important Artists Of Pitchfork's First 25 Years." Find a link to the entire list in the show notes section of Episode 82. Get the link and listen to Episode 82 now at crossingthestreamspodcast.com (link in bio). #ElliottSmith #Nashville #Pitchfork #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
Episode 82 is now available! This week, Aaron and Brent look at music from a Berklee College of Music grad originally from upstate New York and an Oscar nominated singer/songwriter from Portland. With honest and vulnerable lyrics devoted to introspection, social commentary and political awareness, Aaron highlights three songs from Brooklyn-based musician Brian Dunne. Propelled into the mainstream after director Gus Van Sant featured his music in the film Good Will Hunting, Brent spotlights three songs from the late Elliott Smith. Episode 82, featuring a look at both @briandunnemusic and Elliott Smith, available now at crossingthestreamspodcast.com (link in bio) or download episodes using your favorite podcast provider. #Nashville #ElliottSmith #BrianDunne #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram
Tomorrow in Episode 82, Brent highlights the life and career of the late Elliott Smith. This Thursday, October 21st, marks the 18th anniversary of Smith's passing. In 2013, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of his death, Pitchfork published "An Elliott Smith Oral History" that featured stories from friends, bandmates, and more. Find a link to the entire article in the show notes section of Episode 82. Get the link and hear Episode 82 in full tomorrow morning at crossingthestreamspodcast.com. You can also subscribe to the podcast and download episodes using your favorite podcast provider. #ElliottSmith #Nashville #Pitchfork #OralHistory #Podcast #Podcasts #MusicPodcasts #Podcasting #PodcastLife #NashvillePodcast #PodcastsOfInstagram #PodcastersOfInstagram

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