Phil Maq Gets to Replace a Few Bulbs on Saturday’s Light From the Underground, 10AM-1PM EDT!!!

Posted on July 8, 2023 by PhilMaq

An unexpected stop at the “Light From the Underground” presented itself this Saturday with substitute DJ Phil Maq from 10AM-1PM EDT!!!
That means there’ll be plenty of new and different music as well as a Top 9 at 11:09 EDT of Phil’s Faves Songs Countdown!
The stats are pretty good, too: 8 artist debuts, 5 new releases, 15 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, and 4 singles!!!
Songs by artists (but not in order of appearance) should include Michael McNevin, The Rifters, Rin Tarsy (Her album cover for “Paradox” is second from the right in the banner! Rin Tarsy Jandernoa), Roger Ponder, Gary Browe Music (Gary Browe), Megan Bee (Her album cover for “Waiting” is on the right in the banner!), Crossword Smiles (Chipper Saam, Tom Curless, Big Stir Records), sparkle*jets u.k., Ben Rice and RB Stone Music (Their album cover for “Out of the Box” is third from the right in the banner!), Your Gracious Host, Underwater Sunshine (Futureman Records), Linda Marks (Linda Marks Music Group), Bad Camper, Steve Madewell (His album cover for “Hometown Blues” is third from the left in the banner!) Judy Banker, The ContraZoom Mixtapes, Michael Snyder-Barker and David Roof), The Heart Collectors (Their album cover for “Timeless Space” is on the left in the banner on the left!), Kelsey Waldon, Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues (Julianne Ankley), Sydney Sprague, Markéta Irglová (Her album cover for “Lila” is second from the left in the banner!), Thunderwüde, Green Denim, Dave and Kristi (Dave Boutette, Kristi Davis), Scott Martin, Jeremy Facknitz (Jeremy Facknitz, Jeremy’s Facknatics), Jeremy Porter (Jeremy Porter), DON ARBOR (Don Arbor), Absolutely Free, and more!!!
So bring a miner’s helmet, get a friend to listen with, and come along for Saturday’s “Light From the Underground” with substitute host Phil Maq from 10AM-1PM EDT!!!
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 anothervisittolightfromtheunderground Link to stream it :
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 2, 2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 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.

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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“The Turning of the Year” means it’s the season for Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra to have this week’s #1 Faves Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of July 2, 2023

1. The Turning of The Year—Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra [3]
2. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [5]
3. The Legacy of Billy Bob, Sr—Barker and Broski [5]
4. Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna [5]
5. Far Above and Far Away—After Blue [5]
6. Phil Lee and Other Old Time Favorites—Phil Lee [3]
7. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [7]
8. Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [10]
9. Relentless—Ilene Springer [2]
10.Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship [5]
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New Key Album of the Week: Love and Rain—Annie and Rod Capps
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 2, 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023 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!

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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Julianne Ankley’s “Paint a Beautiful Life” makes the top spot prettier with her second #1 weekly Faves Song!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of July 2, 2023

1. Paint a Beautiful Life —Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [5]
2. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [5]
3. Boom Boom Boom—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales) [4]
4. Average American—Don Arbor (Everyone Comes From Somewhere) [3]
5. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [5]
6. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [7]
7. Come Alive—Jeremy Facknitz (Smilin’ at the Future) [2]
8. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [6]
9. American Things—Ryan Sims (My Side of the Story) [2]
10.Beautiful World—Dave and Kristi (Seven Stars Around the Moon) [NE]
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Hall of Fame show

Posted on July 5, 2023 by PhilMaq

There’s two new singles on today’s show: the opener is from Gabby and the Gondolas and the closer is from Melina Coolen and Linda Vilela!
The rest is the 23rd Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
The rest will be songs from the legends including Dick Siegel, Joe Peters & Friends, Billy Brandt, and several dozen more! (Just look at the banner!)
So bring along anything you can carry you through, 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 23rdsemiannualhalloffameshow 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! #WHFRradio

 

 

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 25, 2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 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.

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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“Madison and Angelus” and Bevin Luna are all sharing this week’s #1 Faves Album spot!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 25, 2023

1. Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna [4]
2. The Turning of The Year—Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra [2]
3. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [4]
4. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [6]
5. The Legacy of Billy Bob, Sr—Barker and Broski [4]
6. Far Above and Far Away—After Blue [4]
7. Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship [4]
8. Phil Lee and Other Old Time Favorites—Phil Lee [2]
9. Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [9]
10.Relentless—Ilene Springer [NE]
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New Key Album of the Week: Somewhere in West Texas—Al Staehely
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 25, 2023

Posted on June 29, 2023 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!

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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The Legal Matters “Light up the Sky” and the #1 spot on this week’s Fave Songs list!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 25, 2023

1. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [4]
2. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [4]
3. Paint a Beautiful Life —Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [4]
4. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [6]
5. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [5]
6. Boom Boom Boom—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales) [3]
7. Average American—Don Arbor (Everyone Comes From Somewhere) [2]
8. Mona and Her Alpaca—Eve’s Twin Lover (Fable Bait) [2]
9. Come Alive—Jeremy Facknitz (Smilin’ at the Future) [NE]
10.American Things—Ryan Sims (My Side of the Story) [NE]
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Start the Holiday Weekend Early with a New Almost All-American “Theme Attic” Show, Wednesday 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on June 28, 2023 by PhilMaq

The biggest week of the Summer gets started on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
The show will feature a wide range of Almost All-American songs-some serious but mostly fun!
A Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Songs have many that carry on the theme!
Today’s stats are pretty All-American, too!: 12 artist debuts, 8 new releases, 10 artists with SE Michigan ties, 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.
Songs by artists between 12PM-209 PM EDT should include Tom Alter, Tret Fure, Dean Zucchero (Dean Zucchero) (His album cover for “Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided” is in the center of the banner!), Mother Tongues, Jaspar Lepak, Creamery Station (Their album cover for “Story to Tell” is second from the right in the banner!), MIKE ROCKET, Phil Lee, The Social Act, The Salt Riot (Their album cover for “Dead Star” is second from the left in the banner!), Los Lobos, Marian Mastrorilli, Chris Antonik (Chris Antonik), Savage Grace, Tobin Mueller with Woody Mankowski (His album cover for “Prestidigitation” is on the left in the banner!), The Clydes, Mitch Hayes (His album cover for “Gentle Man” is on the right in the banner!) and much more!!!
So bring along a flag to wave, 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 anotheralmostallamericanshow 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! #WHFRradio

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 18, 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 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.

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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Their “mojo” might be second hand, but they have this week’s #1 Faves album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 18, 2023

1. Second Hand Mojo—Second Hand Mojo [5]
2. Ladyship Warship—Ladyship Warship [3]
3. Madison and Angelus—Bevin Luna [3]
4. The Turning of The Year—Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra [NE]
5. Baby, I’m Hollywood—Judith Hill [11]
6. The Legacy of Billy Bob, Sr—Barker and Broski [3]
7. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [3]
8. Far Above and Far Away—After Blue [3]
9. Phil Lee and Other Old Time Favorites—Phil Lee [NE]
10.Travel Light—The Steve Taylor 3 [8]
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New Key Album of the Week: Best of Friends—Sparkle*Jets U.K.
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 18, 2023

Posted on June 22, 2023 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!

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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Donna Herula gets to “see her baby” at #1 this week!`
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 18, 2023

1. Can’t Wait to See My Baby—Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello (Bang at the Door) [4]
2. The Show Is Over—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [5]
3. Light Up the Sky—The Legal Matters (Chapter 3) [3]
4. Paint a Beautiful Life —Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [3]
5. Sunshine—Sparkle*Jets U.K. (We All Shine On: Celebrating the Music of 1970) [3]
6. Boom Boom Boom—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales) [2]
7. River Jordan—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [7]
8. Whistleblower—Luti Erbeznick (Whistleblower) [6]
9. Average American—Don Arbor (Everyone Comes From Somewhere) [NE]
10.Mona and Her Alpaca—Eve’s Twin Lover (Fable Bait) [NE]
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Summer, Weddings, and Graduations on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on June 21, 2023 by PhilMaq

A day that many have been waiting for starts today: The First Day of Summer!
“Theme Attic” with Phil Maq will be up to the challenge on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
In fact, since the Calendar never stops, there will also be some songs about Weddings as well as Graduations!
Congratulations to all celebrating these events in the next year!
A Top 9 at 2:09 EDT will bring an album Countdown to the buffet table!
Stats for this week are: 4 artist debuts, 11 new releases, 1 unreleased, 14 artists with SE Michigan ties, and 2 singles!
Songs by artists between 12PM-2:09 EDT should include Wakey, The West Coast Feed, PARK RD, Harmonious Wail, Librarians With Hickeys, MIKE ROCKET. Sam Corbin, Lord High Admirals (Their self titled album is in the center of the banner!)(Futureman Records), Killin’ Baudelaire, RainCrowd, sparkle*jets u.k. (Their new album cover, “Best of Friends” is on the left in the banner!)(Big Stir Records), Neko Case with Eric Bachmann (Eric Bachmann), The Soonest, Suburban Hifi (Gregory Addington), Roger Ponder, Michael Snyder-Barker (Bark and the Pack), Michael on Fire (Ron Colone), Dave Solo with Sara Gibson, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09 PM-4PM EDT should include Donna Herula (Donna is playing Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan this Friday!) The Steve Taylor Three (Steve is playing at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, Michigan on Saturday!). Second Hand Mojo, After Blue (They are playing Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Shelby Township, Michigan on Friday!), Tom Curless, Ladyship Warship, Bevin Luna, The Surfrajettes (Their album cover for “Roller Fink” is second from the right in the banner!), Jimmy Carpenter (His album cover for “The Louisiana Record” is second from the left in the banner!), Phil Lee, Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra (Their album cover for “The Turning of the Year” is on the right in the banner!)(Jennifer Cutting, Stephen Winick), Annie Capps (Annie & Rod Capps are playing The Ark – Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday!) Barker & Broski, Amy Petty, Judith Hill, and more!!!
So grab some sunscreen, 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 summerhappensonlyonceayear Link to stream it :
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