Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 4, 2023


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!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another 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 outstanding 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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The Show Ponies will “stay” at #1 for at least seven days as this weeks #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 4, 2023

1. Someone to Stay —The Show Ponies (How It All Goes Down) [6]
2. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [4]
3. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [3]
4. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [5]

5. Desert Storm Surf —DeeCRACKS (Serious Issues) [3]
6. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [2]
7. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [NE]
8. Paint a Beautiful LifeJulianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [NE]
9. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [NE]
10.This Time Has Come —Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims with Melanie Hahn—Greene (Joe Peters [Hall of Fame] and Friends (Collaboration) [8]
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The 2023 Spring New Music Showcase #3 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Spring is steamrollin’ towards Summer so it’s time for another Spring 2023 New Music Showcase #3 on “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq, from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Music will run the spectrum from folk to metal with country, rock, blues, power pop, reggae, and many more styles in-between!
Of particular interest is a batch of current new singles from artists that I personally know!
Stats are impressive and pretty much as large as they can be for new releases: 28 artist debuts, 34 new releases, 1 unreleased, 1 world premiere, 9 artists with SE Michigan ties, and 12 singles!!!
My, my my!
And there will be a Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Albums!
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!
But…they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists between 12PM-209 PM EDT should include Vanessa Collier, Red Cain, Helena Deland, Jim Roberts and The Resonants – formerly JRHB (Jim Roberts and The Resonants, Jim Roberts), Sea Lemon, Jeff Jolly Band, Mark Winters Music, Damon Fowler (Damon Fowler), Bayonne, Human Drama, Amelia Presley (Her album cover for “Coyote Howl” is in the center of the banner!), Hurricane Ruth, Fritz Hutchison Music Music Music (Fritz Hutchison), It’s Karma It’s Cool (Their album cover for “Thrift Store Troubadours is in the upper right of the banner!)(Jim Styring), Daddy’s Beemer, Don Castor, David Deacon, Softlung, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM EDT Sunny Bleau and The Moons (Their album cover for “Slow Burn” is in the lower left corner of the banner!) (Nicholas Cocco), The Silver Lines, Jc & The Disciples (JC Whitelaw), Steve Taylor (The album cover for “Deja Vudu” is in the lower right corner of the banner!), Second Hand Mojo, Tamar Berk, Barker & Broski (Michael Snyder-Barker is playing Triple Goddess Tasting Roomin Ypsilanti, Michigan this Saturday!), Xposed 4Heads, Tom Curless (Chipper Saam), Larry McCray (His album cover for “Blues Without You” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), Jillian Rae, Doyle Turner, Tony Valentino (His album cover for “Dirty Water Revisited” is second from the left in the banner!), Bevin Luna, Ladyship Warship, Burkhard Lipps-Thelen (His album cover for “Ad Lipps” is second from the right in the banner!), Marian Mastrorilli, The ContraZoom Mixtapes, and more!!!
So bring along a pen and some paper to jot down a few notes, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
OUR 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!
However, you can also 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 sptingnewmusicshowcasetroi Link to stream it :
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!
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2500!!!

I find this number to actually be quite staggering!

I mean, when I was struggling to put my first post together, I would have never thought that I would amass 2,499 more, and then go further.

It’s been a little more than two years since I hit 2000.

Right now, I really don’t want to do more than wave at the mile marker, and then move on.

I sometimes wonder whether it’s worth it.

Does it matter?

I’m not really sure, but then I stop thinking about it and start to work on the next one.

Some things I do know: They help me to organize my Philby information!

And I’ve been able to bring attention to so much wonderful music!

There’s definitely that!

So, on to the next milestone…….!

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I’m Phil Maq and I normally do a weekly College radio show, “Theme Attic” which can be heard every Wednesday from 12PM-4PM ET.

Here’s a link to stream it: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

I’m on the lookout for new music and artists!

Actually, I’m looking for any and all “good music” all of the time!

If you read this and want to send me your music, please send mp3s to phil@philmaq.com!

I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

Another 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 outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!
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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Strawberry Moon” by Ted Hajnasiewicz!!!

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day! 

Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/

I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays, from 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/!

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!”

But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.

Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.

Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!

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Sometimes a song just falls into your lap about a subject.

That’s what happened when I ran across Ted Hajnasiewicz‘s “Strawberry Moon from his “Always Wanting More album!”

It’s a laidback, upbeat song about a Strawberry Full Moon that means a lot if you’re from upper Minnesota: It means Winter is officially over and the wondrous Spring and Summer days have arrived to be enjoyed!

No backsies for Mother Nature!

I don’t really need to say anything more except that The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Strawberry Moon” by Ted Hajnasiewicz!!!

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

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 outstanding 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!

#StrawberryMoon #TedHajnnasiewicz #AlwaysWantingMore #FullMoon #FullMoonTunes

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 28, 2023

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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another 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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Tamar Berk’s “Start at the End” finally ends up at #1 as this week’s Fave Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 28, 2023

1. Start at the End—Tamar Berk [10]
2. Planet A’Go—Go—Xposed 4Heads [8]
3. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [8]

4. The Absolute Error—Mercury Ulia [3]
5. One Year in the Lesser Middle—Tom Alter [7]

6. Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [6]
7. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [2]
8. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [2]

9. Live at the Logan Street Sanctuary—Thunderwude [2]
10.Heart Inside Your Head—Nick Piunti and The Complicated Men [2]
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New Key Album of the Week: Country Goes Reggae—Various Artists
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 28, 2023

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!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another 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 outstanding 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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  • Rochelle Clark’s second #1 weekly Faves Song celebrates the beauty of the “River Jordan!!”
  • This is the second time that May Erlewine’s “River Jordan” has been a weekly #1 Faves Song!! (Lindsay Lou and The Flatbellys took it to #1 in 2014!!)
  • River Jordan” is the first weekly Faves Song to hit #1 by two different artists!!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 28, 2023

1. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [4]
2. Someone to Stay —The Show Ponies (How It All Goes Down) [5]
3. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [3]
4. You Don’t Know —The Rallies (Serve) [7]
5. I Try —Jen Sygit (It’s About Time) [8]
6. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [2]
7. Desert Storm Surf —DeeCRACKS (Serious Issues) [2]
8. This Time Has Come —Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims with Melanie Hahn—Greene (Joe Peters [Hall of Fame] and Friends (Collaboration) [7]
9. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [NE]
10.She’ll Never Know—The Needs (You Need the Needs) [NE]
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The Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #100-81 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

The temperatures are heating up in most areas of the country so it only seems fitting to include some hot Philby entries on this Wednesday’s Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
A Philby is my digital recognition for “brilliant musical achievement!”
The Philbys segment will start at approximately 1PM EDT!!!
The first hour will feature a Top 9 at 12:09 weekly Faves Songs Countdown!
The final hour or so will have even more great music featuring songs about the upcoming Full Strawberry Moon!
Stats for the show are 4 artist debuts, 2 new releases, 1 unreleased world premiere and 13 artists with SE Michigan Ties, and 2 singles!
Artists on other parts of the show will be mentioned in the comments section to avoid any unintentional Philby confusion.
The post from this point on will only be on the Philby section of the show from 1PM-3PM EDT!!!
Songs by artists will include Sydney Sprague, Lady Lark, Dog Sisters (Their album cover for “Unleashed” is on the right in the banner!), Mindi Abair, Mercury Ulia (Their album cover for “The Absolute Error” is third from the left in the banner!)(John Dow Williams), Ben Harper, Zoë Pollock, Petsche/Raines (from the album “We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970 which is pictured second from the right in the banner!)(SpyderPop Records, Big Stir Records), The Karney Band, Thee Oh Sees, Flora ElmColone (Her album cover for “The Idealist” is in the center of the banner!)(Ron Colone), The Needs, Linda Marks (Linda Marks Music Group), Shemekia Copeland, Rob Moss and Skin-Tight Skin (Rob Moss)(His album cover for “Now with More Rockets” is second from the left in the banner!), Thunderwüde (Jason Dennie), Layla Frankel (Layla Frankel), Analea Brown (Her album cover for “Queendom” is third from the right in the banner!), Emily Kinney Music, and The Aesthetics (Their album cover for “Beat This” is on the left in the banner!)!
Congratulations to all!!!
So grab some ice cream, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!!!
OUR 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!
However, you can also 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 letskickoffthephilbyalbumscountdown link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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The Philbys Return on This Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!;Unofficial Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2022 Countdown #3!!!

The Philby Award

The Philbys make another appearance on this Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

However, this time it will focus on a Countdown of the first group of Philby Best Albums of 2022, #100-81!

Therefore, I figured it was time for another Unofficial Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2022 #3!

The list updates will also be in reverse order so that those closer to #100 will get more  attention, too!

I would also like to state that unless a song has appeared on a weekly Faves list, it will NOT show up on the final songs list.

I will also provide submission info at the end of each one of these updates!

Here is the next Unofficial Philby Countdown List!:

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100.Struck By Lightning—The Chats (Single)

99.Maybe Someday—Pkew Pkew Pkew (Single)

98.Big Man on the TV—King Ropes (Way Out West)

97.Weekends—Clifford/Wright (For All the Money in the World)

96.Happy Medium—Katie Pederson (The Landing)

95.Jazz for All Occasions—The Doug MacDonald Quartet (Organisms)

94.Tightrope—Vandenberg’s MoonKings (MKII)

93.You Make Home—Upstairs Party (Upstairs Party)

92.Don’t You Know I Know—New Chums (Shruggin’ Off the Feelings)

91.Mine Mine Mine—The Rosebuds (Sand and Silence)

90.When You’re Gone—Emily Mure (Sad Songs and Waltzes)

89.Strange Vibes—Travis Bowlin (Secondus)

88.Everything That I See You See Better—Eyelids (Single)

87.Refugee—J.D. Dominowski (Echoes: Remembering the Music of Tom Petty)

86.I’m in Trouble Once Again—The Satin Cowboy and The Seven Deadly Sins (Duel)

85.No Drop of Love (Is Ever Wasted)—Valerie JanLois (No Drop of Love (Is Ever Wasted))

84.Ice Jam—The Regulators (One of These Days)

83.You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know—Jehova Waitresses (Route 5)

82.Jigsaw Puzzle—Lee Anna Atwell/Allison Edberg Nyquist/Linda Hicks/Joe Peters (Live at the Delphi Opera House)

81.Listen to the Music—The Alonzo Spirit Band (Cafe Kona)

80.Red Light Kisses—Lake Street Dive (Free Yourself Up)

79.The Tapestry—Ruth and Max Bloomquist (On a Canvas Painted Blue)

78.Everybody Knows It—Katie Pederson (The Landing)

77.Shine—Heather Layne (Single)

76.It’s Only Love—The New Zeitgeist (Myths and Mortals)

75.Chaos in the USA—Tom Alter (Single)

74.Miss Mess—Jay Elle (Ride the Wave)

73.Sing This Song With Me—Dave Boutette and Kristi Lynn Davis (Seven Stars Around the Moon)

72.Ethereal—Zoe Says Go (Space Between the Notes)

71.Tore Down a la Rimbaud—Danette Christine (Eternal Sun)

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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 2022 is 2020-2023.

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 2019, 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 on my website!

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another 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, May 21, 2023

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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another 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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This week, Tom Alter’s “lesser middle” relocates to #1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 21, 2023

1. One Year in the Lesser Middle—Tom Alter [6]
2. Start at the End—Tamar Berk [9]
3. Planet A’Go—Go—Xposed 4Heads [7]

4. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [7]
5. Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [5]

6. The Absolute Error—Mercury Ulia [2]
7. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [NE]
8. Kindness—Linda Marks [NE]

9. Live at the Logan Street Sanctuary—Thunderwude [NE]
10.Heart Inside Your Head—Nick Piunti and The Complicated Men [NE]
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New Key Album of the Week: It Goes Like It Goes—Bunny Barnes
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 21, 2023

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!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another 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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You Don’t Know,” unless I tell you, that The Rallies now have a third #1 weekly Faves Song!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 21, 2023

1. You Don’t Know —The Rallies (Serve) [6]
2. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [3]
3. Someone to Stay —The Show Ponies (How It All Goes Down) [4]
4. I Try —Jen Sygit (It’s About Time) [7]
5. This Time Has Come —Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims with Melanie Hahn—Greene (Joe Peters [Hall of Fame] and Friends (Collaboration) [6]
6. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [2]
7. We Got Soul —Mike Watt and The Secondmissingmen (Single) [2]
8. Faded Rose Prelude/Faded Rose —Joedai Trobairitz and Troubadours with Phil Maq (Joe Peters [Hall of Fame] and Friends) (Beyond Collaboration)[9]
9. Desert Storm Surf—DeeCRACKS (Serious Issues) [NE]
10.The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [NE]
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