Tonight’s especially chilly Torch and Twang show began unfortunately late, as Tom Izzo decided to play an extra long game of basketball tonight. After apologizing for our late arrival, me and DJ Sparrow kicked things off with some chill tunes by the likes of M. Ward and RMCM. As we went through our show we switched gears from playing some classic trail tunes like Cool Water and Cowpoke (where I was made fun of for my extensive banjo abilities) to going on a short journey through the alt America of the 1970s, 90s, early aughts, and that of the modern day. We closed things off by discovering the album “Absolute Torch and Twang” by K.d. Lang and the Recliners, which after a little digging, we discovered was the original namesake for our show before driving away in a Big Black Car. See you next time ’round the fire cowpoke, I know we’ll be needing the warmth. our playlist is attached below.
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Torch & Twang 12.2.2025
December 3, 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.