This week on Torch and Twang, Me (DJ DC) and DJ Sparrow took the time to play a couple of classic oldies, like Sweet Dreams by Pasty Cline and Lucky Old Sun by Johny Cash. We discused a lot of the history of American Folk and also got into the strange fact that it seems like every single artist from that time died in a plane crash. But, moving away from that morbid conversation we added a new word to our vernacular in the form of “alt-americana” exemplified by our best picks from Wilco and M. Ward. Our playlist is linked, see you next time…
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Torch and Twang 9.2.25
September 2, 2025
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About the Contributors
Dante Chinni-Ianzito, Co-Host of The Progressive Torch & Twang
Outside of his show here at Impact, Dante (he/him) stays very busy around campus. He’s a double major in International Relations and Comparative Cultures and Politics with two minors as well. Beyond that, he spends plenty of time doing nerd stuff like model UN and Dungeons and Dragons. With all that going on, he enjoys spending some time relaxing and listening to a bit of old time folk and country when we can. At the moment, his favorite song lyrics are “Down the sand forever/only music is forever” but ask him in a few days again in a few days and he’ll probably have a different answer for you.
Wren Cueter, Co-Host of The Progressive Torch & Twang
Wren (they/them) is a Junior here at MSU studying English and hopes to go into the bigger music industry some day. Ever since they were a little kid they’ve loved music and has now become a major music collector with over 1200 records on cd. Some of their favorite music is folk music and they’ll defend Bob Dylan the day they die. Come listen into the Torch and Twang every Tuesday 8pm-12am to hear them and their co-host ramble on about their favorite folk and country tunes.