Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #4!!!

The Philby Award

The year is getting shorter and my Philby lists are getting longer.

That’s a good thing!

Here is my latest Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #4!!!:

Just like with my Unofficial Hot 100 Songs Lists, the album lists will appear in reverse order until the Official list appears to give albums and artists in the lower slots some of the recognition they are also due!

A section on submissions will follow each Unofficial list!

100.Beat This—The Aesthetics

99.Postcards From the Moon—Layla Frankel

98.You Need the Needs—The Needs

97.The Idealist—Flora Elmcolone

96.The Absolute Error—Mercury Ulia

95.Gonna Be Beautiful—Karney

94.Permission—Lady Lark

93.Maybe I Will See You at the End of the World—Sydney Sprague

92.The Supporting Character—Emily Kinney

91.Now With More RocketsRob Moss and Skin Tight Skin

90. Unleashed—Dog Sisters 

89. Live at the Logan Street Sanctuary—Thunderwude

88.Kindness—Linda Marks

87.Done Come Too Far—Shemekia Copeland

86.Lago Ausente—Zoe Pollock

85.Queendom—Analea Brown

84.We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970—Various Artists

83.Smote Reverser—Oh Sees

82.Bloodline Maintenance—Ben Harper

81.The EastWest Sessions—Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers

80.Watershed—The Belle Curves

79.Relentless—Ilene Springer

78.Oval—The ContraZoom Mixtapes

77.Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship

76.The Legacy of Billy Bob Sr—Barker and Broski

75.A Thin Thread—Phil Yates and The Affiliates

74.September Songs of 2021—Roger Ponder

73.The Space Between Two Thoughts—Memphis Hawk

72.One Year in the Lesser Middle—Tom Alter

71.Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo

70.Better Days—Corndaddy

69.Phil Lee and Other Old Time Favorites—Phil Lee

68.Tanglewoods—The Empty Pockets

67.Earworms—Nick Frater

66.Vivus—John Barron and Rob Emmanuel

65.Novel Noel—Lyn Stanley

64.Digging Deeper Toward the Sky—Bill Price

63.Transitions de Bien—Mary Ann Kirt

62.Turning Stone—Dan Hazlett

61.Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna

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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 2023 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 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, September 24, 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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Things get just a touch better for Windborne with their #1 “Of Hard Times and Harmony” Weekly #1 Faves Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 24, 2023

1. Of Hard Times and Harmony—Windborne [4]
2.
The Claudettes Go Out!—The Claudettes [4]
3.
Lonesome Galaxy—The Volebeats [3]
4. Radiophonic Supersonic—Dave Caruso [2]
5.
Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs—Kenny Young and the Eggplants [5]
6. Banner Day—Signal Flags [2]
7. West Wind—Ian McFeron [5]
8.
When You’re Leaving—Andrew Stonehome [NE]
9. Dockside Saints—Cary Morin [NE]
10.The Word From the Swamp—Beowulf Kingsley [4]
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New Key Album of the Week: Voxanna—Voxanna
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 24, 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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J.C. and The Disciples join the Five Times Club with their fifth Weekly #1 Faves Song!!!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 24, 2023

1. DeceptionJ.C. And The Disciples (Woolly Mammoth and Other Assorted Sweets) [6]
2. Barely Breathing Jillian Rae (Single) [5]
3. Cot Valley—Sarah McQuaid (If We Dig Any Deeper, It Might Get Dangerous) [3]
4. Every Time I Close My Eyes—Nalani Rothrock (The Rock House Sessions) [3]
5. What’s That Sound? (Language Warning)—The Corridor (Single) [3]
6. We’ll Take the Morning—Eric Harrison (Gratitude) [2]
7. Baby Come Back to MeKenny Parker Band (Hellfire) [6]
8. Day’s a Fading—Billy Brandt and The Sugarees (Riverside) [2]
9. Confetti—Sarah Morris (Hearts in Need of Repair) [NE]
10.Dig Me Out —Meisha and The Spanks (Unconditional Love in Hi—Fi) [6]
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The Philby Best Albums of 2022 #40-21 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

 

Another bouquet of Philby “brilliant musical achievement” is revealed on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” hosted by Phil Maq, from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
The digital awards for Philby Best Albums of 2022 will celebrate #40-21!!!
The festivities begin with a new Phil’s Faves Top 9 at 12:09 EDT Countdown of this week’s songs!
From there, the Philby Countdown starts around 1PM EDT!!!
Upon that conclusion, from 2:45PM-4PM EDT, we say goodbye to September and welcome in Autumn, with several servings of coffee songs for International Coffee Day on Friday!!!
Four solid hours of music fun!
Show stats: 2 artist debuts, 6 new releases, 15 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, 3 singles!
IN THIS POST, I WILL ONLY GIVE INFORMATION ON THE PHILBY WINNERS! THE OTHER FEATURED ARTISTS WILL BE TAGGED IN THE COMMENTS SECTION TO AVOID ANY PHILBY “CONFUSION!” AND THEY ARE NOT IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER!
Songs by artists from 1PM-2:45PM EDT will include Andrew Stonehome, Kenny Young and the Eggplants (Their “Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs album cover is in the banner!) (Kenny Young), Spook Handy – Music for all Souls (Spook Handy), Judy Nazemetz (Judy Nazemetz), Signal Flags (Their “Banner Day” album cover is in the, ahem, banner!) (John Giaccone), Beowulf Kingsley (Todd Perkins), The Steve Taylor Three (Steve Taylor, Bryan Frink, Carey Weaver), Laura Rain and The Caesars (Their “Rise Again” album cover is in the banner!) (Laura Rain, George Friend), Ian McFeron Band (Ian McFeron), Cary Morin (Cary Morin, Celeste Di Iorio Morin), Dave Caruso (His “Radiophonic Supersonic” album cover is in the banner!), Tamar Berk (Tamar Berk), Mike Ward: PsychoSongs (Mike Ward, Angela Malisani Ward), The Claudettes (Their “The Claudettes Go Out!” album cover is in the banner!) (Johnny Iguana), Judith Hill, Jonatha Brooke, Billy Brandt (His “The Mission Band” album cover is in the banner!), Edgar Winter, Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues (Julianne Ankley), and The Volebeats Detroit (Their “Lonesome Galaxy” album cover is in the Banner!)!!!
Congratulations to all!!!
So, grab some opera glasses, 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!
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 PhilbyBestAlbumsof20224021 link to stream it
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil Maq Tries Not to Burn His Hands on Monday’s “Hotwax,” Show 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Back in 2016, I started a second show on Monday nights from 8PM-10PM!
I wanted to see how it felt to do an evening show.
The run lasted for a little over three years and 186 shows!
Not bad.
Well, as luck or fate would have it, I will be returning to my own time slot as Phil Maq fills in on “Hotwax” Monday night from 8PM-10PM EDT!!! Or so….
Tonight also happens to be the 7th anniversary of “Prime Time Theme Attic!”
Yeah. Pretty original. But it’s what I do and I did it in the spirit of Saturday Night Live!
I’ve said before that I like to acknowledge the milestones along the way, and I always made reference to it on my current “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays from 12PM-4PM EDT around anniversary time!
I will have the usual eclectic mix of music that should fit in quite nicely on “Hotwax.”
A Top 9 at 9:09 Countdown of this week’s Phil’s Faves Albums will be part of the festivities, as well as songs that feature the number “7” and other curiosities!
Totals for the show are: 6 artist debuts, 2 new releases, 9 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, 2 singles!
Pretty good for 2 hour show!
Songs by artists are NOT in sequential order but they should include Alastair Greene (Alastair Greene is appearing at The Token Lounge on Tuesday in Westland, Michigan! His album cover is in the banner!), Tele Novella, Vanessa Collier (Vanessa Collier is appearing at The Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan this Wednesfay! She has an album cover in the banner!), Memphis Hawk (Steve Phelps), Kenny Young and the Eggplants (Kenny Young), Spygenius (Big Stir Records), Windborne, The Terrys, Dave Caruso, Andy Sydow (Andy Sydow has an album cover in the banner!)(Ellie Tomasso), DIRK KROLL BAND (Marci Feldman), Kathleen DeViewmusic, Cary Morin (Cary Morin, Celeste Di Iorio Morin), Taylor Abrahamse (Taylor Abrahamse has an album cover in the banner!), Gary Browe Music (Gary Browe), Joe Peters & Friends, Roger Ponder, Popdudes, Signal Flags (John Giaccone), The Volebeats Detroit, The Claudettes (Johnny Iguana), Ian McFeron Band (Ian McFeron), Beowulf Kingsley (Todd Perkins), Andrew Stonehome, and more!!!
So, bring your commemorative PTTA 7th anniversary pennants and a Hotwax container, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Monday’s “Hotwax” from 8PM-10PM EDT 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!
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 hotwaxPTTA7 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, September 17, 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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A “Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs” is the perfect creative environment for Kenny Young and The Eggplants second #1 weekly Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 17, 2023

1. Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs—Kenny Young and the Eggplants [4]
2.
The Claudettes Go Out!—The Claudettes [3]
3.
Of Hard Times and Harmony—Windborne [4]
4. West Wind—Ian McFeron [4]
5.
The Mission Band—Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame ] [6]
6. The Word From the Swamp—Beowulf Kingsley [3]
7. Lonesome Galaxy—The Volebeats [2]
8.
 Radiophonic Supersonic—Dave Caruso [NE]
9. Banner Day—Signal Flags [NE]
10.Troubled Times—Mike Ward [2]
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New Key Album of the Week: Lucky Me—Liz Miller
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 17, 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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Sarah McQuaid’s “Cot Valley” gets “inverted” this week with a #1 pinnacle as this week’s top Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 17, 2023

1. Cot Valley—Sarah McQuaid (If We Dig Any Deeper, It Might Get Dangerous) [2]
2. DeceptionJ.C. And The Disciples (Wooly Mammoth and Other Assorted Sweets) [5]
3. Barely Breathing Jillian Rae (Single) [4]
4. Baby Come Back to MeKenny Parker Band (Hellfire) [5]
5. Forget About HimKid Gulliver (Kismet)[7]
6. Dig Me Out —Meisha and The Spanks (Unconditional Love in Hi—Fi) [5]
7. What’s That Sound? (Language Warning)—The Corridor (Single) [2]
8. Every Time I Close My Eyes—Nalani Rothrock (The Rock House Sessions) [2]
9We’ll Take the Morning—Eric Harrison (Gratitude) [NE]
10.Day’s a Fading—Billy Brandt and The Sugaree’s (Riverside) [NE]
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Of Peace and Pirates (But Mostly Peace), and Farewell Summer, Wednesday September 20, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

September 20th is centrally located between Talk Like a Pirate Day and International Day of Peace.

Therefore, Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Host Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT, will feature music about both subjects!
However, since the Pirate Day was yesterday, it doesn’t quite have the energy that it should, so I will only feature a handful of songs.
On the other hand, it seems a daunting task to think that a show about Peace can have an effect…on anybody.
Yet, against seemingly impossible odds, musicians continue to make songs about it.
Because, almost anybody with a “heart” or family or friends want to live without fear.
So, I will continue to do what may be my special talent and play songs that pretty much promote feelings of peace!
And some of the songs are some of the greatest ever recorded!
A Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown will change things up!
And stats are pretty good: 14 artist debuts, 8 new releases, 2 unreleased, 1 world premiere, 10 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, and 6 singles!
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 chronological order. (I often make changes during the show!)
Songs by artists between 12PM-209 PM EDT should include Susie Tallman & Friends (Her brand new “Let’s All Sing!” album is in the banner!)(Susie Tallman Yarbrough), The Gaulway Ramblers, Feature Records with Locksley and Dearly, Eileen Kozloff (Her artwork for “No More War Anymore” is in the banner!)(Eileen Kozloff-Singer/Songwriter), Spook Handy, Ye Banished Privateers, Elements of Friendship, James Kahn (James Kahn), The Sugar Clouds (Their “Merry Isthmus” album cover is in the banner!), David Deacon, Ellen Bukstel (Ellen Bukstel), Jah Sun (His album cover, “Running Through Walls,” is in the banner!), Gathering Sparks, Joy Zimmerman(Her album cover for “Where the Light Lives” is in the banner!), Linda Marks, Jo Philby, Longboat, Gregory Ackerman, and more!!!
Songs from 2:09 PM-4PM EDT should include Signal Flags (John Giaccone), The Claudettes (Johnny Iguana), Windborne, Kenny Young and the Eggplants (Kenny Young), Dave Caruso, The Volebeats Detroit, Sarah Morris (Sarah Morris), Ian McFeron, Billy Brandt, Matthew French (Matthew French), The Invasion (David Roof), Joe Peters & Friends, Michael on Fire, Foundry Town Survivors (Both Michael on Fire and Foundry Town Survivors are playing Wednesday night (Tonight!) at Necto in Ann Arbor, Michigan tonight!)(Ron Colone), Hans Rees and Brittany Rees, Beowulf Kingsley (Todd Perkins), Sarah McQuaid (Sarah is playing Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan this Friday!) and many more!!!
So, grab something to take notes and negotiate with, 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!
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 newmusicshowcase link to stream it :https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
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Tentative 2022 Albums Philbynale Date Set for October 11!; Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #3!!!

The Philby Award

It looks like the final 2022 Philby show dates are set barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #40-21 continues on September 27.

The Grand Philbynale–which is the Top 20 Philby Albums of 2022 is slated for October 11.

With that news comes the next Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2022 Countdown #3!!!

Just like with my Unofficial Hot 100 Songs Lists, the album lists will appear in reverse order until the Official list appears to give albums and artists in the lower slots some of the recognition they are also due!

A section on submissions will follow each Unofficial list!

100.Beat This—The Aesthetics

99.Postcards From the Moon—Layla Frankel

98.You Need the Needs—The Needs

97.The Idealist—Flora Elmcolone

96.The Absolute Error—Mercury Ulia

95.Gonna Be Beautiful—Karney

94.Permission—Lady Lark

93.Maybe I Will See You at the End of the World—Sydney Sprague

92.The Supporting Character—Emily Kinney

91.Now With More RocketsRob Moss and Skin Tight Skin

90. Unleashed—Dog Sisters 

89. Live at the Logan Street Sanctuary—Thunderwude

88.Kindness—Linda Marks

87.Done Come Too Far—Shemekia Copeland

86.Lago Ausente—Zoe Pollock

85.Queendom—Analea Brown

84.We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970—Various Artists

83.Smote Reverser—Oh Sees

82.Bloodline Maintenance—Ben Harper

81.The EastWest Sessions—Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers

80.Watershed—The Belle Curves 

79.Relentless—Ilene Springer

78.Oval—The ContraZoom Mixtapes

77.Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship

76.The Legacy of Billy Bob Sr—Barker and Broski

75.A Thin Thread—Phil Yates and The Affiliates

74.September Songs of 2021—Roger Ponder

73.The Space Between Two Thoughts—Memphis Hawk

72.One Year in the Lesser Middle—Tom Alter

71.Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo

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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 2023 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 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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#Unofficial2022PhilbyBestAlbumsUpdate  #Philby #Philbys #2022UnofficialPhilbys

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Phil’s Faves; Albums, September 10, 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’s Top Album, “The Mission Band,” is Billy Brandt’s fourth #1 weekly album!!!!
(One album was with Serana Verlin!!!!)
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 10, 2023

1. The Mission Band—Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame ] [5]
2.
West Wind—Ian McFeron [3]
3.
Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs—Kenny Young and the Eggplants [3]
4. Meat Bird in Beigeville—Judy Nazemetz [5]
5.
Brother Johnny—Edgar Winter [4]
6. The Claudettes Go Out—The Claudettes [2]
7. The Word From the Swamp—Beowulf Kingsley [2]
8.
Of Hard Times and Harmony—Windborne [NE]
9. Lonesome Galaxy—The Volebeats [NE]
10.Troubled Times—Mike Ward: Psychosongs [NE]
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New Key Album of the Week: Last Chance to Learn the Twist—Graham Parker and The Goldtops
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