The Spirit of the Airwaves: 20 Songs Defining the Impact of Radio
My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia · Brian Colburn
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Show Notes
This week, I’m joined by Sherry Thomas—music journalist and writer for The Aquarian Weekly—to curate a 20-song playlist exploring the cultural impact of radio and its role in shaping popular music. Spanning classic rock, hip-hop, punk, new wave, pop, and alternative, these tracks reflect the many ways artists have responded to DJs, AM/FM airwaves, broadcast culture, and the rise of music discovery through the medium.
From rebellious anthems pushing back against corporate control, to nostalgic reflections on late-night listening, hometown stations, and the voices that soundtracked our youth, this episode celebrates radio as the tastemaker, storyteller, and connective tissue between artists and listeners. It’s a deep dive into the songs that captured the spirit of turning the dial—and why broadcast music still matters.
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