The Sounds of WOXY 97X: The Best of 80s College Rock
Did ’80s music suck? Not on Ohio’s modern rock WOXY 97X; what I heard there in ’85 alone was remarkable. Here—in 14 hours across 5 mixes—is how it sounded.
Cincinnati
WOXY’s Moxie: 97X Remembered
Throughout life, but perhaps most profoundly in our youth, we encounter things or people that click on a cellular level—a movie; a book; a group of friends that awakens, challenges or reflects our feelings or worldview in ways that help define our identity. For me, it was a radio station.
“Park and Vine” (based on Ben Folds Five’s “Sports & Wine”)
My brain constantly mashes up songs with things I encounter in the world. This time, Park and Vine, a shop in Cincinnati, receives an unofficial theme song.
Songs that Mention Cincinnati: A Spotify Mix
For my peeps at home and away, here’s a mix of songs that mention Cincinnati, both explicitly and by subtle or casual lyrical reference.