Here’s a post that I submitted to WHFR about my expanding show!
A link to stream the show will follow after the article!:
“Theme Attic” Expands to Three Hours!!!
by
Phil Maq
In addition to the other shows returning to the WHFR airwaves, a station staple is expanding to a third hour.
“Theme Attic,” with DJ Host Phil Maq—now in its eleventh year, will continue to supply its offbeat mixture of eccentric and eclectic Rock, Blues, Folk, Jazz, and too many other genres to mention!
They all get wrapped around a musical subject on Wednesdays from 1PM-4PM ET! The songs will lean heavily on new and/or independent artists, and many will be local!
Some selectively aged “nuggets” will also make an occasional appearance!
Plus, there will most often be some kind of countdown! Tune in for a weekly “Theme Attic” musical sojourn on Wednesdays from 1PM-4PM ET to explore music and styles in a fun and inventive way!
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 2PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
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.
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!”
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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Linda Hicks might be “In the Corner,” but it’s a #1 corner! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 19, 2021
1. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
2. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
3. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
4.Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer 5. Songs For An American Hero—Tom Alter 6. The Darkness and The Light—Mike Ward
7. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
8. Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin
9. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
10.Real Enough for You Now—Ditchbird QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Don’t forget to “like” my Phil Maq Facebook page!
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 2PM-4PM ET!
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:
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!”
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!
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ ShwizZ ride a “Boss Hog” to the top for their third #1 Faves Song!!! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 19, 2021
1.Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II) 2.Don’t Think—Jillian Rae(I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be) 3. Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration) 4. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt) 5. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light) 6.Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland) 7.It’s Happening Here—J.C. And The Disciples (Single) 8. Open My Eyes—Becki Digregorio (Seven Worthies…of the Bamboo Grove) 9. The Warning—Robin Tucker (The Way Out) 10.I Gotta Dance to Keep From Crying—Tom Faia and Kate Miller (Harry’s Place) QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Don’t forget to like my Phil Maq page! Thank you!
Then at 2PM, “Theme Attic” kicks in with a Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown followed by a last gasp summer set. A batch of season changing songs, are followed by a final welcoming autumn set!!!
Grab a comfortable chair, some smelling salts, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 10AM-430PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special No.3 Showcase link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ 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 by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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 2PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
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.
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!”
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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Julianne Ankley and all of her Lake Huron Love are this week’s #1 Faves Album! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 12, 2021
1. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
2. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
3. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
4. Songs for An American Hero—Tom Alter
5. The Wreckage—Carl Caballero
6. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer 7. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74 8. One of These Days—The Regulators
9. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS 10.Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Don’t forget to “like” my Phil Maq Facebook page!
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 2PM-4PM ET!
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:
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!”
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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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 12, 2021
1.Don’t Think—Jillian Rae(I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be) 2.Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland) 3. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II) 4. Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration) 5. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt) 6.Black Patch—Kelsey Waldon (White Lines/White Noise) 7.No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light) 8. Consolation Prize—Jeremy Porter and The Tucos with Jennifer Westwood (Don’t Worry, It’s Not Contagious) 9. Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens(Wrong Side of Right) 10.Never Let You Go—Biltmore (Revolutions and Romantics) QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Don’t forget to like my Phil Maq page! Thank you!
Summer is winding down, but I still have time to squeeze in another “2021 Summer New Music Showcase #3” on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 2PM-430 PM EDT with host Phil Maq!!!
There will also be a Faves Album Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown!
Remember that a New Music Showcase doesn’t necessarily mean something that is “brand new.” It just has to be new to the show.
That being said, every song I play will be for the first time!
There are 17 artists I’ve never played before, 9 artists are from the Southeast Michigan region, and 20 selections are from within the past year!!!
Grab a comfortable chair, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 2PM-430PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special No.3 Showcase link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
Feel free to share!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER)
I would usually follow that by saying that I would eventually start a category for it, but then never get around to it.
Well, now I’m getting around to it!
My radio show, “Theme Attic,” is on Wednesdays 2PM-4PM ET.
I’ll select a song to celebrate and then give my thoughts about it. Nothing really brand new here that hasn’t been done before. But since I have a website, I can collect them and lay out what my own greatest songs are.
Even though I always emphasize new music and artists, it’s always fun to take a short drive through the legendary artists, since they influenced those other artists!
But a song doesn’t have to be old or done by a legendary Theme Attic Hall of Fame member to be thus honored.
I can think of several songs that are only a few years old or less that I could identify as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded.
This will be fun, and hopefully you will join me on my journey!
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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I originally posted “True Heroes” by Singer/Songwriter Eric Gnezda when he released his latest version of it.
Since it had up to the minute significance, I couldn’t resist honoring the song that honored the true heroes in our life.
Originally written to honor those who helped the first responders and everyone who gave their lives on 9/11, it seemed only natural to expand its reach to include all front line workers who were blindly working to attack a disease that could be simultaneously attacking them.
On the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, this beautifully powerful ballad conveys its strongest feelings!
Eric Gnezda‘s best songs explode in your heart as you listen to them!
“True Heroes” is one of them!
It also features the amazing talents of Arkadiy Gips on violin, and Dave Powers on piano!
The song, for me, may now always have a dual meaning, but it won’t mind if the sentiment is honest!
One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “True Heroes” by Eric Gnezda!!!
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 2PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
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.
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!”
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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Carl Caballero hauls “The Wreckage” as this week’s #1 Faves Album! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 5, 2021
1. The Wreckage—Carl Caballero
2. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
3. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
4. Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin
5. Songs for An American Hero—Tom Alter
6. Pirate—Michael Jonathon 7. In the Corner—Linda Hicks 8. Whiskey—ThorNton Creek
9. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer 10.This Is Dolph Chaney—Dolph Chaney QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Don’t forget to “like” my Phil Maq Facebook page!
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 2PM-4PM ET!
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:
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!”
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!
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ It’s alright to think about Jillian Rae’s fifth #1 Faves song!!!!! (and all her other ones, too)!! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 5, 2021
1.Don’t Think—Jillian Rae(I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be) 2.Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland) 3. Never Let You Go—Biltmore (Revolutions and Romantics) 4. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II) 5. Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens(Wrong Side of Right) 6.Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt) 7.Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration) 8. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light) 9. Black Patch—Kelsey Waldon (White Lines/White Noise) 10.Consolation Prize—Jeremy Porterand The Tucos with Jennifer Westwood (Don’t Worry, It’s Not Contagious) QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Don’t forget to like my Phil Maq page! Thank you!
