Bugapalooza 2022, Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by PhilMaq

We may not think about them very often, but they are relentless.

Most of them are always at work 24/7.
The only time we really think about them is if we have an encounter with one–especially if it’s in the house.
What am I talking about?
Bugs, of course!
Why are we talking about them?
Well, it’s time for “Bugapalooza 2022” on this week’s “Theme Attic” with host Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
There are many more insects than humans, and even if most are necessary, some have been the subject of many interesting songs and stories!
We’ll explore some of that “buggy” music, and there will definitely be more bugs than ever this year!
I mean, it’s a four hour show!
However, we will pause for a Top 9 at 2:09 to take a break for the squeamish!
It’s all in good fun!
And the numbers are pretty good for a non showcase week:
6 artist debuts, 2 new releases, 2 unreleased, 9 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!
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!
Songs by artists from 2:09 to 4PM EDT should include brand new unreleased Ben Harper, Rod Johnson, Bill Edwards (Edwardsongs), Lyn Stanley Jazz Recording Artist, Carolyn Wonderland (Her album cover for “Tempting Fate” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), The Armoires, Michael J. Miles, brand new Ann Beretta, Hurricane Ruth (Her album cover for “Ain’t Ready for the Grave” is on the right of the banner!), Johnny Iguana, Rick Hromadka, The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends), WT Davidson, Liz E. Brooks, Joanie Leeds, Odds Lane, Eric Harrison – Singer-Songwriter, Andy Cohen Blues Player, Nancy Wright, Southern Culture on the Skids, Ray Bonneville Music, Jonathan Richman, and many more!!!
So grab a critter catcher, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this special show Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW ANTENNA 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 heebyjeeby link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Phil Maq page!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 10, 2022

Posted on July 15, 2022 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 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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Liz E. Brooks and “Come Summer” is this week’s #1 Faves Album, and it can be enjoyed in any season!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of July 10, 2022

1. Come Summer—Liz E. Brooks [4]
2. Looking for a Perfect Trip—Rod Johnson [8]
3. Turf Wars—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) [4]
4. Incognito—The Armoires [6]
5. Ride the Wave—Jay Elle [8]
6. Gratitude—Eric Harrison [3]
7. London Calling: A Toast to Julie London—Lyn Stanley [2]
8. At King Electric—Ray Bonneville [2]
9. Trippin’ Dinosaurs—Rick Hromadka [NE]
10.Refuge–Sultans of String [NE]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 10, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 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 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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Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame] cannot be held “Down By Love”: It’s his fifth #1 Faves Song!!!!! (The first with Grievous Angel!)
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of July 10, 2022

1. Down By Love—Grievous Angel (Billy Brandt) (Grievous Angel) [6]
2. Heavy Days—Katy Guillen and the Girls (Heavy Days) [7]
3. You’re From Michigan—Ron St. Germain (Single) [5]
4. Roll on Over —Angela Perley and The Howlin’ Moons (Hey Kid!) [3]
5. Harbor Nights—Bob Hausler (Single) [2]
6. There’s Still Time—Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [2]
7. Shake—Mollywop! (Stand Up!) [2]
8. One Summer Night —Carl Caballero (The Wreckage) [2]
9. Stars—Friction Farm (So Many Stars) [NE]
10.Chaos in the USA—Tom Alter (Single) [NE]
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It’s the 2022 Summer New Music Showcase #1, Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by PhilMaq

I am putting some of the last finishing touches on another fantasticly varied show of all new music!
I am referring, of course, to “The 2022 Summer New Music Showcase #1” on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with your host Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
I’m pretty sure that this one will probably be as big as I can push it: 34 artist debuts, 23 new releases, 1 unreleased, and 10 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!!!
I had no idea that I was putting together 34 artist debuts! That is probably as large as I can make that number. But we’ll see over time.
And 23 new releases?
Absolutely crazy!
If you want to hear some exceptional new music, I’ve got you covered!
From folk to metal!
And a lot of styles in between!
Plus a Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Albums!
And even a couple of #MoonTunes to celebrate the Full Moon!
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!
Songs by artists between 12PM-2:09PM EDT should include new All Get Out, new Alisa Newhall, new Ann Wilson (Her album cover for “Fierce Bliss” is second from the left in the banner!), new Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes, Nat Vazer, brand new Linda Marks (Her album cover for “Kindness” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), new David LaMotte, West of Corey, new Layla Frankel (Her album cover for “Postcard From the Moon” is on the right in the banner!), new Deb Wesloh, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Memphis Hawk (His album for “The Space Between Two Thoughts” is second from the right in the banner!), new Tina Ross, Someone You Can Xray, new Phil Henry, Singer-Songwriter, Shane Henry, brand new Maple Mars (Their album cover for “Someone’s Got to Listen” is in the lower left corner of the banner!), new Megadeth. brand new God Is An Astronaut, brand new The Dream Syndicate, brand new Michael Fiorino/ Ensemble 456, The Affectionates. brand new Jordy Searcy with Julianna Zachariou, Coastwest Unrest, brand new James Eugene Russell, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09 to 4PM EDT should include The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends), Liz E. Brooks, Ladyship Warship, Tom Curless & the 46%, Phil Yates & The Affiliates (all three artists will be at Art of Armageddon Beachparty this Saturday!: Phil Yates & The Affiliates // Ladyship Warship // Tom Curless & The 46%), Rod Johnson, Richard Hromadka, new RJ Spängler/Paxton Septet (Their album cover for “Anthem for the New Nation” is in the middle of the banner!), Lyn Stanley Jazz Recording Artist, brand new John McDonough LIVE, Jay Elle, unreleased Billy Brandt, Steve Taylor Acoustic (Steve and Billy are playing Berkley Coffee Wednesday night!), brand new Gregory Dwayne Music, Tom Alter Music, Eric Harrison – Singer-Songwriter, brand new Petrol Girls, brand new Steve Wood (Twin Vision), brand new LC Flowers, brand new Coheed and Cambria, Ray Bonneville Music, and more!!!
So grab a pen and paper to jot down notes, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this special show Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW ANTENNA 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 summernewmusicshowcaselink 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, July 3, 2022

Posted on July 8, 2022 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 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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Jay Elle “Ride(s) the Wave” to #1 for this week’s Fave Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of July 3, 2022

1. Ride the Wave—Jay Elle [7]
2. Looking for a Perfect Trip—Rod Johnson [7]
3. Turf Wars—The Joedai Warriors [3]
4. Come Summer—Liz E. Brooks [3]
5. Bang at the Door—Donna Herula [10]
6. Incognito—The Armoires [5]
7. Two Sides: Side 1—Matthew French [5]
8. Chevy Town—Charlie Walmsley [3]
9. Gratitude—Eric Harrison [2]
10.At King Electric—Ray Bonneville [NE]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 3, 2022

Posted on July 7, 2022 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 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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Katy Guillen and the Girls “heavy lift” themselves back to #1!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of July 3, 2022

1. Heavy Days—Katy Guillen and the Girls (Heavy Days) [6]
2. Down By Love—Grievous Angel (Billy Brandt)(Grievous Angel) [5]
3. You’re From Michigan—Ron St. Germain (Single) [4]
4. Feels Like Summer—Annie Fitzgerald (You and Me and the Sun) [6]
5. Roll on Over —Angela Perley and The Howlin’ Moons (Hey Kid!) [2]
6. Harbor Nights—Bob Hausler (Single) [NE]
7. There’s Still Time—Julianne Ankley (With Love From Lake Huron) [NE]
8. Shake—Mollywop! (Stand Up!) [NE]
9. One Summer Night—Carl Caballero (The Wreckage) [NE]
10.I Would Give Anything—Michael on Fire (Where Dreamers Only Go Soundtrack) [7]
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It’s the 21st Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame Show, Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on July 6, 2022 by PhilMaq

The Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame Show has come of age!
Er. Not really because it happens twice a year!
But that’s ok!
It’s one of two times I allow myself to roam through the archives of the legends in the Theme Attic Hall of Fame and it’s on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT with host Phil Maq!!!
Since each show I do includes new music AND artist debuts, I will lay it out that the opener is Gordonville, USA, and the grand finale is by Victorius!!!
Everything in between will include a super wide variety of artists (one song only!) from The Kingston Trio to The Go-Go’s!
From The Mills Brothers, Mahalia Jackson and Mary Chapin Carpenter to Classic Rock artists like Steppenwolf – Band, Ten Years After – Band, Humble Pie, The Zombies, Carlos Santana, and a batch of classic Detroit rockers like The Frost, MC5, Savage Grace, SRC, and Iggy And The Stooges!!!
I like to dig deep so there might be plenty of songs you haven’t heard before, but there should be enough to keep any avid fan of the legends engaged!!!
So turn the lava lamp on, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this special show Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW ANTENNA 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 betterhalloffame link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Phil Maq page!

 

 

 

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 26, 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 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 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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Donna Herula’s “door” is now also a #1 album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 26, 2022

1. Bang at the Door—Donna Herula [9]
2. Looking for a Perfect Trip—Rod Johnson [6]
3. Ride the Wave—Jay Elle [6]
4. Turf Wars—The Joedai Warriors [2]
5. Two Sides: Side 1—Matthew French [4]
6. Come Summer—Liz E. Brooks [2]
7. Incognito—The Armoires [4]
8. Gratitude—Eric Harrison [NE]
9. London Calling: A Toast to Julie London—Lyn Stanley[NE]
10.Whole Cloth—Bill Edwards [15]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 26, 2022

Posted on June 30, 2022 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 outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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For Annie Fitzgerald, this week both “Feels Like Summer” and “feels like #1!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 26, 2022

1. Feels Like Summer—Annie Fitzgerald (You and Me and the Sun) [5]
2. Heavy Days—Katy Guillen and the Girls (Heavy Days) [5]
3. Down By Love—Grievous Angel (Billy Brandt) (Grievous Angel) [4]
4. Nicer—Mise en Scene (Single) [3]
5. I Would Give Anything—Michael on Fire (Where Dreamers Only Go Soundtrack) [6]
6. You’re From Michigan—Ron St. Germain (Single) [3]
7. Ethereal—Zoe Says Go (Space Between the Notes) [2]
8. Red Light Kisses—Lake Street Dive (Free Yoursel Up) [2]
9. Strange Vibes—Travis Bowlin (Secondus) [NE]
10.Roll on Over—Angela Perley and The Howlin’ Moons (Hey Kid!) [NE]
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