Your Next Favorite Band

We were introduced to Social Creatures back during Musikfest, and we stuck around to listen to them which made us late to our broadcast of the daily livestream because they were so good.  A true "Best of the Fest" for 2023 for sure. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Social Creatures is producing music that is both nostalgic and new, both fun danceable and emotionally raw.  Their music includes kill...

This week we are joined by the ever-clever, award-winning, queer Americana artist from Philadelphia - Brittany Ann Tranbaugh.  We have so much fun in this convo diving back to the early years and talking through all of the ups and downs that have lead her to the full-time musician life she is currently leading. Songwriting and performing has always come easy, but this super-talented musician who w...

Are you ready for some hip, cool, under-the-radar blues??  Be prepared to be blown away by the smooth guitar and killer vocals of Shane Guerrette. Surrounded by music his whole life, he picked up the guitar at a young age, and enjoyed early success posting covers of popular songs in his style to YouTube.  However it never felt quite fulfilling and started to write and record his own music.  Which...

In 2023, Ratboys released their latest album The Window, and it was our fav of the year. We also got to see them perform at Johnny Brenda's in Sept last year. So when the opportunity came up for us to interview frontwoman and lead songwriter Julia Steiner we were so pumped! We spend time to hear more about the latest album, how they met producer Chris Walla and how he inspired them to try new...

We are on a roll!!  This past weekend we hosted the inaugural Listen to the Dissonance event, and we are so pleased with how everything turned out.  We'll share some details and thoughts, and a highlight or two. But we'll only take a breath or two before moving on, because we've got to announce the details of the 2nd annual No Planet B Jamboree!  It will be on Sun 4/21 at 2:00pm ET...

Listen to the Dissonance: songs & conversations about mental health is blossoming in to a special event.  Want to learn more?  Tune in to our episode this week as we preview everything!  The music of the incredible artists, interviews with our spotlight organizations Backline.care and NAMI, as well as details about the various organizations that will have information tables for you to meet wit...

Brush away the winter weather with the music of Easy Honey!  This incredible band out of Charleston, SC has the dual sound of fresh indie-rock balanced with familiar feel-good beachy vibes.  The duality in their music continues lyrically, with songs like "Steady In Vertigo" and even their name - since there's no such thing as "easy" honey. We'll be joined by co-frontm...

Oh my how the turns have tabled!  Join us as Phillip sits down with award-winning host of internationally syndicated music interview program World Cafe - Raina Douris, over a cheese plate at Louie Louie in downtown Philly. We'll learn how her "loud voice that carries" and having strong opinions lead her to be selected for a unique opportunity in high school, and it was over from the...

Interested in learning more about the music scene in and around Philly over the past several years? It’s hard to find a more knowledgable nor better teller of the stories than Jesse Lundy. Previously over Point Entertainment , now with Rising Sun Presents , he takes us through his journey to becoming a talent buyer, where he got his start, and how he has the knack of finding the right artist for t...

Happy New Year!  2023 was a great year for us, and we've got some extremely cool stuff planned for 2024.  So let's start things off hot right away! This week we present a completely new type of episode for us - "Behind the Sound".  These episodes will focus on the gear and tech of a band to understand how they achieve their distinct sound.  For our first installment, we sped ti...

Do you hear that rumble that I hear??  Phillip and David join the second line this week and spend time with The Rumble - a beautiful fusion of the swagger of modern bayou funk with Black Masking carnival culture of Mardi Gras.   We were there when they dropped an atomic funk bomb at Musikfest and now they are nominated for a Grammy in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category for the debut rele...

We were blessed to have our Winter WonderJam 2023 headlined by 2 amazing performers and prior guests: Tyler Asay of The Tisburys and Fig for a Kiss.  They even all joined the stage at the end for a heartwarming rendition of "Silent Night". Please enjoy both entire sets here as our gift to you! Thank you to Mike Duck for making everything sound so great, and to Godfrey Daniels for allowin...

Happy Holidays and Merry WonderJam 2023!!  We had spectacular time this year bringing great conversations and music to the stage of Godfrey Daniels and out to the livestream channels.  We've carved up the highlights in to 3 parts, and here is the first one dedicated to the interviews. In this segment, you'll hear from Mike Duck, our sound engineer extrodinaire, who speaks on our host ven...

Grab some hot cocoa and curl up by the fire to enjoy some wonderful holiday jams all submitted by prior guests who've been on the show this past year. 00:02:10 - Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise - "Winter Wonda'land"; "Holiday" 00:09:54 - Patty PerShayla - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" 00:14:06 - 7Horse - "The Warmth of the Season" 00:20:...

Philadelphia-based radio station WXPN often asks listeners to submit top 10 lists for various types of music to be compiled, calculated, and ranked to produce a list of the 885 best, according to those that were submitted. This year, they dedicated that to songs by women. Tune in for the triple collabo when Phillip is joined by Dan Drago of 25 O'Clock Pod , and Nate Runkel of Yo! That's...

What robed goodness!  This episode Phillip and David get to spend time with the frontman and mastermind behind The Polyphonic Spree, Tim DeLaughter. They've just released brand new music that is stunningly beautiful.  The record is called Salvage Enterprise and it is a treasure to enjoy, especially front to back, in order as it was intended.  We'll hear all about that and what it took to...

Do you enjoy watching someone rip solos?  Do you love laughing?  Do you like listening to people who have embraced their Canadian roots?  They you will be sure to love this week's show, when Phillip and David spend time with comedian, writer, musician, actor, radio host, and man-about-town Dave Hill. Dave has just published another stellar book called "The Awesome Game" , his 4th ti...

Gather round the fireplace for some thanfulness banter as Phillip and David are joined by Seth Witcher, who's incredible voice, and dynamic songwriting have him soaring right now.  He's also the perfect guest to join during the week of gratitude as the topic, as he's one of the most humble and grateful people you'll ever meet. Songs of his featured will be "I'm Afraid...

Join Phillip and David as they share the highlights from the promotional interviews  with the 8 local musicians who are a part of the Nashville style "songwriters' in the round" event co-produced with Gerard Longo of Underground Music Collective (UMC) / The Quinn Spinn. This event will take place on Friday November 17th, 2023 at 8pm ET in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest buil...

Join Phillip and guest co-host Dan Drago from the 25 O'Clock podcast as they are joined by the nomadic, socially conscious songstress CLOVER, and her partner Dani Sundream to explore together.  Like so many, CLOVER had just released spectacular new music that was on the rise right when the pandemic hit.  So they took to the road and busked around the country until things were safer.  Now fres...

Boo!  Phillip and David engage in some banter on Halloween - covering a list of top ways to die in 1632, the ungood fate that met our friendly neighborhood praying mantis, and they share a listener suggested song that fits the vibe of the day - "Jazz y Metal" by Claudio Borda. Then...shocker...Phillip saw some live music.  He shares some pics and clips from recent concerts of Loreena McK...

This episode we meet up with Mike Mains while on tour at Ardmore Music Hall in support of the their latest release Memory Unfixed, and sit down for an open, vulnerable and courageous conversation. Phillip explores the Mike Mains & the Branches music catalog and the journey they've taken their listeners on, and where this new record lands.  However the time between when this record's...

This week the tables get turned as Phillip and David get interviewed by "The Quinn" Gerard Longo of ECM Collective on his podcast The Quinn Spinn. Enjoy hearing some of our origin story and more about the upcoming Nashville-style songwriters round event we're co-hosting together in Bethlehem featuring some of the regions most talented artists and musicians. https://nextfavband.com/...

We are so excited to spend time with Kuf and Christine!  Luckily, they'll help us get centered first with some "Intro Mantra" and set the vibe - one of love and positivity. This duo is putting out some of the best music and most unique sounds around right now.  And if you haven't heard the pairing of poetic lyrics and dope beats with soaring vocals and angelic harp then now is...

This is a hold-up!  Now while this group of Bandits only wants to steal your attention and your earholes, you will give it willingly as their music is so incredible with soaring harmonies, stunning orchestrations (of guitar, cello, and a myriad of instruments like accordion) along with touching lyrics - you're sure to get the chills. Bandits on the Run hail from NYC and include Adrian Blake E...