Discussion: What’re You Listening To?

This past week, I was on vacation. When asked, the easy answer would be “I didn’t go anywhere,” but that’s not entirely true. We went all over the place; we just never left the state. I’ve mentioned it previously, but even after living here for over 20 years, I still don’t have to go too far to feel like I’m in another country (and depending on how “red” it is, another universe). Go far enough afield and even the radio stations can feel foreign in their own way. Even where we were, there were plenty of choices, including one that seemed purpose-built for Parrot Heads that got lost on the way to living their best (salt) life and wound up on Lake Michigan instead. I like Buffett, but man, I heard more than my share. You would also be (pick one: horrified/surprised/delighted) to know that Bon Jovi is still in heavy rotation in some spots. Miss the Slippery When Wet era? NE Wisconsin’s for you! But! In an era of automated playlists and robo-DJs, these stations feel anachronistic…and like…