A Very Special Radiothon on This Week’s “Theme Attic” with Guests Judy Banker and Roger Ponder, Wednesday 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by PhilMaq

Every year, the post that I put together with the least amount of tags is the Radiothon Show that takes place on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

That allows me to spend enough time with special guests like Judy Banker and Roger Ponder!
We are planning to do several songs (several???? What was I thinking???) in the studio and that kinda scares me.
I personally am planning two World Premieres of my own material!
A Top 9 at 12:09 Countdown of Phil’s Fave Albums for the week gets things started!
Numbers are pretty good: 2 artist debuts, 5 new releases, 2 World Premieres, 2 unreleased, 14 artists with SouthEast Michigan ties, and 3 singles!
But regardless of all of the bells and whistles of the great music I’m playing, the focus is on raising money for 89.3 WHFR.FM!
We only ask for donations once a year, and I need to do my share. And I’m hoping you (Yes, you!) can help me!
Here’s the phone number: 313- 845-9676 then #1 when connected!
We can take down your info and I will make sure that you get incentive items!
However, you can also go to whfr.fm and donate online! If you do it this way, call in to the number that I posted to let me know so that I can personally thank you!
I do what I do every week for free. A donation to the station helps to prove to me that I may be crazy, but together we are collectively crazy!
Yeah! Music does that to ya!
So, here’s hoping for a GREAT Day!
And any size donation is welcome!
Seriously, please consider making a donation!
So, grab the cookie jar to make a donation, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
The STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!!!
THE STREAMING UPGRADES TO THE STATION MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE STATION BETTER ALL OVER THE WORLD!
You can stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special pleasedonate link to stream it :https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, April 7, 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Tina Ross figures, “While I’m Here,” I might as well top the Fave Albums list this week!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of April 7, 2024

1. While I’m Here—Tina Ross [5]
2. Silver Lining—Wendy Webb [5]
3. Speaking in Code—Tom Curless [4]
4. Don’t Let Me Down Easy—Jay Stielstra Trio [5]
5. Smilin’ at the Future—Jeremy Facknitz [4]
6. I Can’t Stop Looking at the Sky—Bill Price [11]
7. Handclaps and Tambourines—Librarians with Hickeys [2]
8. Jump in the Middle—The Regulators [New]
9. Reason to Try—Shaun Murphy [New]
10.How Can I Say This?—Annie Capps [8]
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New Key Album of the Week: Restless Soul Syndrome—Jon Shain
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, April 7, 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by PhilMaq

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

There’s plenty of musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of April 7, 2024

1. Groundlessness —The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters [ Hall of Fame ] and Friends) with Linda Hicks (Clouds Thick, Whereabouts Unknown) [8]
2. That Ain’t Love —Seth Eric Cutler (Single) [6]
3. Favorite Album Is Blue —Gary Browe (Single) [3]
4. For Sale By Owner —Judy Banker (Bonafide) [3]
5. All the Answers —Dave Molter and Annemarie Picerno with The Soulville Horns (Approaching End of Usable Life)[5]
6. Blue Sky Day—Sigrid Christiansen (Every Moment) [7]
7. Makes Me Happy—Jon Anderson (1000 Hands) [2]
8. Number Nine—Mick Clarke (Bent Frets) [2]
9. Run a Little Faster —Doyle Turner (Single) [2]
10.Moonlight Tide—Janice Jo Lee (Ancestor Song) (New)
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Philbys Return From Spring Break!: Hot 100 Songs of 2023 #60-41 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 10, 2024 by PhilMaq

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2023 Philbys are returning from Spring Break!
Not really.
However, the Philbys are always ready to take to the airwaves!
This Wednesday, the Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2023 Countdown picks up where they left off, #60-41, with host Phil Maq on “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EST!!!
A Philby is my online award for “brilliant musical achievement!”
Not only that, the show kicks off with a Top 9 at 12:09 Countdown of this week’s Fave Albums!
Since I am doing my best to avoid any confusion with who the Philby winners are, this is the only place I will mention the winners in this post.
Any other info for other parts of the show will eventually appear in the comments section.
The Philbys will start around 1:15 PM EDT!
The following Philby winning artists will be featured: Nalani Rothrock (Nalani Rothrock), The Wildwoods (Chloe Pinkman Gose, Noah Gose, Andrew Vaggalis), The Steve Taylor Three (Steve Taylor, Bryan Frink, Carey Weaver), Martin Kohn, Voxanna (Voxanna is playing River’s Edge Brewing Co. Thursday night in Milford, Michigan!)(Elaine Schoendorf, Billy Brandt, Kerry Gluckman, Raquel Salaysay), Sarah McQuaid, The Corridor (Don Tapert, Crispin Cioe), Mike Gentry Music (Mike Gentry), Sharon Tse, Annie Bacon, Matthew French (Matthew French), Luti Erbeznik (Tracy Kash), The Legal Matters (Andy Reed, Keith Klingensmith, Chris Richards), Wendy Webb (Wendy Webb), The Claudettes (Johnny Iguana, Berit Ulseth, Zachariah James), MJ Bishop, The Stone Souls, Kid Gulliver (Simone Berk), The Show Ponies (Jason Hawk Harris), Miesha and The Spanks!!!
Congratulations to all!!!
So, get some snacks ready, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
The STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM
THE STREAMING UPGRADES TO THE STATION MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE STATION BETTER ALL OVER THE WORLD!
You can stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special woohoophilbys link to stream it :https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would so appreciate that! #PhilMaq #TheneAttic #Philby #Philbys #whfrradio

 

 

 

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“Light From the Underground” Goes Above Ground for the Solar Eclipse, Saturday, 10AM-1PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 6, 2024 by PhilMaq

 

 

 

 

 

Normally when I get a chance to sub on “Light From the Underground” I stay in place.
However, on Saturday’s show from 10AM-1PM EDT, substitute host Phil Maq ventures above ground for some musical eclipse action!
Of course, there will also be some moon songs since the instigator is that celestial body!
A Top 9 at 11:09 of next week Fave Songs brings some more fun to the festivities!
Stats are eclipsy good: 3 artist debuts, 9 new releases, 2 unreleased (possible world premieres, 14 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, and 4 singles!
I’ll try to make it worthwhile to tune in!
Songs by artists should include (but are not in chronological order), The Groove Krewe with Jonathon “Boogie” Long Official, The Belle Curves, Jon Shain (Jon Shain)( His new “Restless Soul Syndrome” is on the left in the banner!), Personal Trainer, Kevin Meisel, Gary Browe, Roger Ponder (His self titled album is in the lower right corner of the banner!), Judy Banker, Jeremy Facknitz, Josh Rose Music (Jeremy Facknitz wsg Josh Rose at Trinity House Theatre are appearing Saturday night (Tonight!) in Livonia, Michigan! Josh’s “Foreverland” album is second from the left in the banner!)(Jeremy Facknitz, Josh Rose), Ian McFeron Band (Ian McFeron), Sigrid Christiansen, Muriel Anderson (Muriel Anderson)(Her “Eclipse album cover is just to the left of center in the banner!), The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends, Linda Hicks), Seth Eric Cutler, Dave Molter and Annemarie Picerno, Tom Curless & the 46% (Tom Curless is playing Trixie’s Bar in Hamtramck, Michigan Saturday night (Tonight!)), Deuce Denninger and Jason Heeter, Mark Jewett Music with The Accidentals, Bob Hausler (Bob Hausler), Doyle Turner Music (Doyle Turner), (Amy Dixon-Kolar, Dan Hazlett, Julianne Ankley, Ilene Springer, Memphis Hawk (His “Fear Factory” album cover is just right of center in the banner!)(Steve Phelps), Robert Laroche (His new “Foreverland” album cover is in the top right corner of the banner!), Rod Johnson, E.G. Cooper, Mick Clarke, Jon Anderson, and more!!!
So, bring your protective eyeglasses and some sunscreen, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Saturday’s “Light From the Underground” from 10AM-1PM EST with substitute host Phil Maq!!!
The STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
THE STREAMING UPGRADES TO THE STATION MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE STATION BETTER ALL OVER THE WORLD!
You can stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special lasteclipsefortwentyyears link to stream it :https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would so appreciate that! #whfrradio

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, March 31, 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Tom Curless cracked the “Speaking in Code” message and it resulted in this week’s #1 Faves Album!!!!!

(This is his fifth #1 Faves album: Four are under his own name, and one is with Crossword Smiles (“Pressed and Ironed”))!!!!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of March 31, 2024

1. Speaking in Code—Tom Curless [3]
2. Silver Lining—Wendy Webb [4]
3. While I’m Here—Tina Ross [4]
4. Smilin’ at the Future—Jeremy Facknitz [3]
5. Don’t Let Me Down Easy—Jay Stielstra Trio [4]
6. J. Michael and The Heavy Burden—J. Michael and The Heavy Burden [5]
7. Wake Up Woman—Maddy Ringo [4]
8. I Can’t Stop Looking at the Sky—Bill Price [10]
9. Handclaps and Tambourines—Librarians with Hickeys [New]
10.How Can I Say This?—Annie Capps [7]
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New Key Album of the Week: Forevermore—Robert LaRoche
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, March 31, 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024 by PhilMaq

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

There’s plenty of musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Sigrid Christiansen sings about a “Blue Sky Day” for this week’s #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of March 31, 2024

1. Blue Sky Day—Sigrid Christiansen (Every Moment) [6]
2. Groundlessness —The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters [ Hall of Fame ] and Friends) with Linda Hicks (Clouds Thick, Whereabouts Unknown) [7]
3. That Ain’t Love —Seth Eric Cutler (Single) [5]
4. For Sale By Owner —Judy Banker (Bonafide) [2]
5. Favorite Album Is Blue —Gary Browe (Single) [2]
6. All the Answers —Dave Molter and Annemarie Picerno with The Soulville Horns (Approaching End of Usable Life)[4]
7. Makes Me Happy—Jon Anderson (1000 Hands) [New]
8. Number Nine—Mick Clarke (Bent Frets) [New]
9. Run a Little Faster—Doyle Turner (Single) [New]
10.Black Ice—Donna Herula (Bang at the Door) [5]
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It’s The 2024 Spring New Music Showcase #1 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 3, 2024 by PhilMaq

Spring has been Spring for two weeks now and nobody has the gumption to say that it’s not doing very well.
But that’s OK because weather does not keep Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT from doing a 2024 Spring New Music Showcase #1!!!
If I can fit everything in, it may be the biggest New Music Showcase!
Stats are unbelievable: 34 artist debuts, 38 new releases, 5 world premieres, 3 unreleased, 11 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, and 12 singles!!!
Wowsah yowsah!!!
I will divide the tags into sections, but they will only be an estimate.
I can’t guarantee that everything will fit into those slots, but I will try very hard to stick to them!
However…they are NOT in sequential order. (I often make changes during the show!)
Songs by artists from 12PM-2:09 PM EST should include Blitzen Trapper, Earthquake Lights, Famous Friend, Redolent, Wendy M. Grossman, Eddie Witz and the Most High (Eddie Horowitz), The Silver Lines, néomí, A Carousel Moon, Paul DesLauriers (Paul DesLauriers), Charlie Doesn’t Surf, Grace Morrison (Grace Morrison Hartley), COME CLOSER, The Tourmaliners, Bryan Paul Bell, Steve Howell, Harry Orlove, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2PM-4PM EDT should include Bob Hausler, Super8music (New album cover in the banner!)(Paul Ryan), Jeremy Facknitz (Jeremy Facknitz wsg Josh Rose at Trinity House Theatre this Saturday in Livonia, Michigan!), Maddy Ringo, Billy Brandt (His new album is in the banner!), Harry Dean and the Dusty Boys, DeeCRACKS, Bill Price, Geographer, Tom Curless & the 46% (Tom Curless is playing Trixie’s Bar in Hamtramck, Michigan this Saturday!), The Peekies (Their album cover is in the banner!), Cat Lung (Their album cover is in the banner!), Jay Stielstra Trio (Judy Banker), Wendy Webb, Tina Ross, Librarians With Hickeys, The Cyrkle (Big Stir Records), J. Michael & The Heavy Burden JC Whitelaw, Terry Brennan, Society of the Silver Cross, and more!!!
So, get ready to take some notes, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
The STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
THE STREAMING UPGRADES TO THE STATION MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE STATION BETTER ALL OVER THE WORLD!
You can stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special 2024springnewmusicshowcase1 link to stream it :https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would so appreciate that! #whfrradio

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unofficial Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2023 Countdown #1!!!

Posted on March 31, 2024 by PhilMaq

The Philby Award

 

It’s time to start putting out my Unofficial Philby since the year isn’t getting any younger!

For the uninformed, a Philby is my online digital award for brilliant musical achievement!

Each list will be inverted starting at #100 and then counting forward so that other songs and artists can receive some extra attention, since everyone on this list is a winner!

Also, at the end of each post, a section on submissions will be included!

So, here is the first “Unofficial Philby Hot 100 Songs Countdown List #1!!!:

100.Ride—Instynkt (Single)

99.Head Up—Talia Keys (Single)

98.Anything She Wants—Scott Waters (Vibes for Miles)

97.Is It You?—Li’l Ed and The Blues Imperials (The Big Sound of Li’l Ed and The Blues Imperials)

96.She’ll Never Know—The Needs (You Need The Needs)

95.Only Lovers Left—Taleen Kali (Single)

94.I’ve Just Got to Forget You—Boz Scaggs (Out of the Blues)

93.American Things—Ryan Sims (My Side of the Story)

92.Going On—Underwater Sunshine (Single)

91.Me Shaped Hole—T.J. George with Bill Champlin (Heroes and Legends)

#Philby #Philbys #PhilMaq #ThemeAttic

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Here’s a section on submissions:

I am accepting entries for Philby consideration!

The album selections are made from a sliding four year pool of music.

The pool for 2024 is 2021-2024.

One of the reasons that I use a multiple year submission scale is that just getting music out to the world is sometimes difficult for an artist.

A lot of them are not really wired for self promotion.

Making music is totally different than drumming up interest in it, especially for independent musicians.

Yes, there are promoters that can help with that. And nothing against promoters because they have a role to play. But they cost money, and the artist already had to pay to record the music, and may not be prepared for the process of promoting it.

After looking at how some other independent awards are handled, I figured a four year window allows me enough time to serendipitously run across someone’s music.

I have told this story several times, but I try very hard to listen to everything that is submitted.

Although I work on my list, starting literally on January 1st, using a four year sliding window, I carry over some of what would qualify from the prior years.

So, if you’ve made some music dating back as far as 2020, I will accept that music for consideration.

If you have something older than 2019, send that, too, but identify the release date. I’m always looking for GREAT music.

For the Philbys, I’m looking for full albums.

However, if you only have a single, I’ll accept that, too. Don’t forget that I also have a Philby Hot Songs list, and more artists are releasing singles these days.

But please don’t send me an incomplete album if you have one.

So, please don’t edit for me.

I dislike that and I might not even check out the item. I don’t know why anyone would only send selected songs instead of their whole work of art for consideration.

Please don’t send me links to listen to music. That’s not how I listen to music.  And I probably won’t listen to it if you send me a link to stream it. Either send me the album to download or request my mailing address to send a physical copy.

Every year I say that if your item came out later than May, it may not end up on this year’s list. So it’s possible that submissions entered now may only be considered for 2021. (It sounds so good to think of 2020 being finished!)

However, this year will be totally different than other years. I have not received any where near the amount of releases that I normally do.

It might be an excellent year to send a submission.

I will accept any genre of music. I like a variety of styles, even on the same album!

So, please e-mail your mp3s, and please make sure it is an mp3 only, to phil@philmaq.com.

If you want a physical address or have other questions, please e-mail me at the same address. Because selections will be considered for more than a single year, there isn’t an expiration date at the present.

If you want someone who will actually listen to your music, I am that person.

If you want some recognition for working hard and baring your soul, that might be me, too. I can’t make any promises, but I will listen to your music.

If you are reading this and are not a musician but know someone who is, please forward this to them.

Good luck to all who participate!
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My weekly radio show “Theme Attic,” can be heard Wednesdays, 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It almost always includes a weekly countdown of my favorite albums or songs  and some shows feature two countdowns!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, March 24, 2024

Posted on March 30, 2024 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

A list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Jeremy Facknitz is “Smilin’ at the Future” because he has his second #1 Weekly Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of March 24, 2024

1. Smilin’ at the Future—Jeremy Facknitz [2]
2. Silver Lining—Wendy Webb [3]
3. While I’m Here—Tina Ross [3]
4. Speaking in Code—Tom Curless [2]
5. How Can I Say This?—Annie Capps [6]
6. Don’t Let Me Down Easy—Jay Stielstra Trio [3]
7. Voxanna—Voxanna [9]
8. Wake Up Woman—Maddy Ringo [3]
9. And Southern Star—Mikaela Davis [4]
10.I Can’t Stop Looking at the Sky—Bill Price [9]
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New Key Album of the Week: Sturdy Souls—Helen O’Shea
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