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23 songs for 2023
Last year around this time I did a list of 22 songs that were released in 2022 that I enjoyed. I got to thinking today of some great songs I’ve heard that had been released in 2023 and thought I’d put together 23 that I’ve enjoyed. A lot of familiar bands I’ve...

Artist Spotlight: Dawson Hollow
Who is in the band?Ben Link, Kyle Link, Aaron Link, John Link and Rachel (Link) Starnes How did you guys meet?At the hospital for each birth 🤣 Tell us a little about your history.We grew up playing music together with our folks. Traveled all over. When we started...

My 100 Favorite Albums of All Time
I recently had a couple of friends do a couple of lists of their 100 favorite songs and 100 favorite albums of all time, so I thought I'd give it a shot. These are the albums that I've gone back to more than any others over the years. They have been a source of...

Top 22 Songs of 2022 So Far
I started looking at all the songs in my most recent playlist that have been released this year and I thought that I would share with you my top 22 of 2022 so far. I tried to write a little blurb about each one, but there were a few that I’ll just let the music speak...

20 Songs That Define Me
On my way home last night, I started thinking about the impact music has had on my life in so many different ways. I started thinking of different artists and specific songs that I could say defined my musical taste and helped to shape who I am as a person. I tried...

Album Reaction: Judah & the Lion Revival
I’ve had the weekend to listen to and absorb the new Judah and the Lion album Revival. I’m not even going to lie, I had a little bit of anxiety as the release day approached. I had no doubt that it would be quality content. Glimpses of that had already come through...

Wait, Is This Song About Me?
Last October I had the pleasure of flying to Utah to see some of my favorite bands play at Superbloom festival hosted by The National Parks. What made this even more special was the fact that I was able to travel with my friends Arbour Season as they were in the...

Artist Spotlight: Arbour Season
Who is in the band?Shane & EmilySometimes: Gianni & Mary How did you guys meet?At an open mic in Florida Tell us a little about your history.We met at an open mic, started playing cover songs at bars a few months later… then got picked up by a college market...

Favorite Christmas Music
For those of you who wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to Christmas music, here are a few of my favorites. Some are old classics and some recent classics. All of them put me into the Christmas spirit. Arbour Season w/ The Octobers: All is Bright This four song...

Superbloom Festival: A Tale in 10 Parts
Pt.1 The Beginning: Back in May, I followed my friends Arbour Season out to Hurricane Utah for Vanfest. I was excited to get to hang out with them in their element, visit Zion National Park, and also hear one of my other favorite bands The National Parks play. I...