I've Got Aux

Ally is on aux this week and takes the crew back to 1972 with Jim Croce's "Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)." We talk breakup songs, the relevance of quality music even decades later when removed from the signs of their times, and Croce as a songwriter. Ally also makes fun of Gavin (per usual).

This week, complete our two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "My Blood" from "Trench" and their newest, "Overcompensate."

This week, we start a two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "Taxi Cab" off of their self-titled debut and "Migraine" off of "Vessel." Stay tuned for part 2!

Gavin is on aux this week and chose "Rumble" by Skrillex, Fred Again and Flowdan. This is a bit out of the crew's comfort zone, despite Bella being our elected electronic music representative. Gavin walks us through how he found the song, the gals relay their histories with Skrillex, and we chat about the merging of different genres to create songs like this.

Bella is on aux this week and chose "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The Six. She successfully notes Ally will not like this song, and the crew chimes in with what makes a good Fleetwood Mac inspired song versus a bad one. We also discuss the role of soundtracks in films and if they can be standalone works of art.

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Back Door Man" by The Doors. Ally glosses over Lizard King lore and tries to convince the crew this song is awesome despite The Doors' status. Bella and I also suggest which kinds of protein sources we'd be.

Gavin is on Aux this week and chose "Still Got it Going On" by Young Gun Silver Fox. We talk about nostalgic sounds and what qualifications you must have in order to be considered a "silver fox."

Bella is on Aux this week and chose "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates. We chat about the drama between the duo and what sounds constitute the 80's vibe.

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Don't Wanna Love U" by joe p. We chat about the golden age of indie, how you can tell an artist is going to be good live from their recorded work, and Gavin just really likes that joe p is from New Jersey.

In this special edition of I've Got Aux from last fall, the crew discusses the most recent Beatles track "Now and Then." We discuss the implications of AI becoming utilized more by the music industry, and how it feels to be alive at the release of a "new" Beatles song. Also, Ringo is every mom's favorite Beatle. This episode of I've Got Aux was nominated for an award in the category "Music Feature/Special" with the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards. Finalist placements will be announced at an award luncheon in Lansing on March 18, 2024.

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley. We chat about neo-soul and why soul is needed now more than ever. Ally also fangirls about Daptone Records for half the episode and Gavin learns that some artists he thinks made music in the '60s are from the mid-2000s.

Our first live episode! Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. The aux crew discusses the strangeness of this track on the album as a whole and how Bella used to wake up on school mornings to The Clash.

Bella is on Aux this week and chose "Hope To Be Around (Live)" by Men I Trust. An ambiguous and wildly successful group, the Aux crew debates genre, influence, and career trajectory while chatting about the ethereal sonic elements.

Gavin is on aux this week and chose "California" by The Band Camino. We chat about how music ages alongside us and might just leave us behind in the process. The Band Camino is one of Bella and Gavin's favorite groups, and they chat about what it's like to watch a band change over the years on today's episode.

Bella is on aux this week and chose "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose. It's our first week back on campus and our first episode recorded at the new station! We talk about the track, the role of TV/film in sharing new music, and how music can be "audio furniture" in our lives.

Gavin is on aux this week and chose "Silly Love Songs" by Wings. We chat about the importance of levity and love, the cool music video for this track, and Gav fangirls about Wings for a bit.

Ally is on aux this week and played "Silver Dagger" by Charley Crockett. We talk modern country sentiments, good ole 'Murica, and seductive lyricism.

Bella is on aux this week and played "Shakedown Street." We talk deadheads!

Bella is on aux this week and brought "Follow My Girl" to the table. We chat about the atmospheric vibe of Amber Mary Bain's music and about her strange underground popularity.

Gavin is on aux this week and revisited "Sunflower" by Vampire Weekend and Steve Lacy. We chat about some of the recent problems at Lacy's live shows and concert etiquette.