# singer songwriter (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 28 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover singer songwriter. Page: Feed: --- ## [What’s Your Favorite Song About The Days Of Our Lives?](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/whats-your-favorite-song-about-the-328) _2026-08-27 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ This week at WAIM Radio we’re enjoying the final lazy days of the summer and looking back on the days of our lives and what makes them special. What is your favorite tune about the days of our lives? ## [WAIM Radio #136 - Back Home Again](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-radio-136-back-home-again) _2026-08-26 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ This week at WAIM Radio we are celebrating my homecoming from a three week tour of the eastern United States. What is your favorite song about home? ## [Live with Chris Hedden: The Promising Week Ahead In Music On OTBEOTB, What We're Planning On Doing, And Showing Off Some Vinyl!](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/live-with-chris-hedden-the-week-ahead) _2026-08-25 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ Plus taking in a new cat that we got back to its family, Dealing With (Temporarily) Impaired Vision Due To Broken Glasses, And A Nice Weekend Amongst Family! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212681177/ed30d873b7de434d729b7eab9593bd48.mp3) ## [Tour Diary: Kingston, NY](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-kingston-ny) _2026-08-25 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ After a magical night on Cape Ann in northeastern Massachusetts, I set out west for a beautiful night in the Hudson River Valley. ## [Johnny Dell](https://thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/p/johnny-dell) _2026-08-24 · Brian Tremblay Lonesome Cowboy · Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast_ Johnny Dell captures the echoes left behind on empty highways. After 20 years on the road; releasing 6 records in the Psychobilly scene, Dell has traded the speed for a different kind of intensity. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212611981/13feb681dceb3730244ca4c98511038d.mp3) ## [WAIM 176: Kevin Kinney of Drivin’ & Cryin’](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-176-kevin-kinney-of-drivin-and) _2026-08-24 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Today I welcome Kevin Kinney of Drivin’ & Cryin’ into the Sheddio for a chat about getting better at being yourself, presenting instead of auditioning, singing for yourself, and so much more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212279690/3851a46e12075957e1e94db5f8ea56c9.mp3) ## [Tour Diary: Rockport, MA](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-rockport-ma) _2026-08-23 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ After whirlwind day in Manhattan I headed northward to the calm, quiet confines of Cape Ann for a Tuesday night house concert at the home of some friends. ## [Making Mouth Bows & Lagerphones - Part 1](https://thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/p/making-mouth-bows-and-lagerphones) _2026-08-22 · Brian Tremblay Lonesome Cowboy · Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast_ Sounds From Music’s Past ## [Kaeley Jade in our Spotlight Interview (Folk, Pop)](https://soundcloud.com/indigenous-in-music/kaeley-jade-interview-2) _2026-08-22 · Indigenous in Music with Larry K_ andrew@ngaardamedia.com.au clessig@cityofsunprairie chonprod@nnby.ca cowboyrockstarradio@gmail.com dj@daybreakstarradio.com globalcommunityradio@gmail.com jorourke@acpl.lib.in.us clayton.bishop@cklbradio.com [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2386260870-indigenous-in-music-kaeley-jade-interview-2.mp3) ## [Tour Diary: A Sunday Show In Eastchester, And A Monday In Manhattan](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-a-sunday-show-in-eastchester) _2026-08-22 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ I rolled into Eastchester, NY on a Sunday evening for a benefit gig, and then spent Monday in the city exploring museums, parks, train stations, and more than one legendary drinking establishment. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DnqlVumrjFg5) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Edgar Gomez, River Selby, and Hunter Noack (REBROADCAST)](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_330_5e57ef5d-539f-4c73-b2a0-2f9eb71925ea&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.livewireradio.org%2F) _2026-08-21 · Maggie.Gourville@prx.org (PRX) · Live Wire with Luke Burbank_ Writer Edgar Gomez discusses his collection of essays Alligator Tears, which follows his various hustles as a youth in Florida—from being a flip flop salesman to getting fake teeth through a little bankruptcy fraud; author River Selby recounts how they overcame addiction and sexism to become a hotshot wildland firefighter; and classical pianist Hunter Noack performs at Silver Falls State Park in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/330/5e57ef5d-539f-4c73-b2a0-2f9eb71925ea/live_wire_731_Billboard_Podcast.mp3) ## [Giovanna’s Brutally Blooming “Poppy Fields” Takes Us Through The Storm Of Holding On To A Relationship’s Demise](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/giovannas-brutally-blooming-poppy) _2026-08-21 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ The Singer-Songwriter’s New Single And How Breakup Can Lead Us Back Again ## [WAIM 175: Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-175-kerry-alexander-of-bad-bad) _2026-08-21 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Today, I welcome Kerry Alexander of Minneapolis outfit Bad Bad Hats into the Sheddio for a roving discussion that includes making the most of life on the road, running a band as a business, and more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211983879/112925b0a190f1fb2c3e4ef9b7fe1878.mp3) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride Ft. Michael Peloquin](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-08-20/sessions-from-studio-a-andrew-duncanson-take-a-ride-ft-michael-peloquin) _2026-08-20 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt) · Sessions from Studio A_ Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride Ft. Michael Peloquin stop by Studio A to play new songs and tell us about their upcoming new albums. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/08/ad-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [What Is Your Favorite Song About Home?](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/what-is-your-favorite-song-about-5c4) _2026-08-20 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ This past week, I returned home after touring the eastern half of America for three full weeks. What is your favorite song about home? ## [Delving Into The Demolition With Singer-Songwriter AJ Deiboldt: THE FULL INTERVIEW CUT](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/delving-into-the-demolition-with-625) _2026-08-19 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ Topics Of Artistry, The Making Of Deiboldt’s Latest EP, Musical Beginnings, The Future, And Feelings Of Creating Something Entirely Yours Are Just Part Of This Conversation’s Scenery [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211883810/998f037713f6eccbdcaa4b1d30d6f427.mp3) ## [465. Ben de la Cour on Warren Zevon 'Warren Zevon' (1976)](https://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/465-ben-de-la-cour-on-warren-zevon-warren-zevon-1976) _2026-08-19 · My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan_ Americanoir singer-songwriter Ben de la Cour joins me to dive into Warren Zevon's iconic self-titled album that relaunched him as a solo artist after years toiling away as a songwriter and sideman. We talk about how the album served as a sort of re-debut album after the little-heard 'Wanted Dead or Alive', Zevon's Forrest Gump-esque early life and career, the autobiographical nature of the songs,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/myfavoritealbum/MFA_-_Ben_De_La_Cour_on_Warren_Zevon_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=175932) ## [Tour Diary: Brooklyn, NY](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-brooklyn-ny) _2026-08-19 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ After 30 years of playing live music, I made my Big Apple debut on a Saturday night. ## [WAIM #135 - In The City](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-135-in-the-city) _2026-08-19 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ This week at WAIM Radio we’re spending the full hour celebrating the cities of America and beyond. What is your favorite city song? ## [The Salt Cellars](https://thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/p/the-salt-cellars) _2026-08-18 · Brian Tremblay Lonesome Cowboy · Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast_ The Salt Cellars are a Canadian singer-songwriter duo from Maynooth, Ontario. Founded in 2016 by Virginia deCarle (vocals, songwriting) and Rob Bersan (vocals, guitar, songwriting). [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211649858/a09babf5e5d5855c3bb8f2e24c88cc99.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tPj37A5vTstn) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Tour Diary: Coatesville, PA](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-coatesville-pa) _2026-08-18 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ I rolled into beautiful Animated Brewing, in Coatesville, PA, just outside of Philly for a rousing night of craft beer, new friends, and a load of terrific songs. ## Feeding the Senses Unsensored - Episode 152 - Joseph 'Jody' Spence - Filmmaker, Writer, Musician _2026-08-18 · Feeding the Senses - Unsensored_ Joseph “Jody” Spence is an American filmmaker, writer, and musician. He is a three-time Emmy Award-winner whose credits include such artists as Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi, Brandi Carlile and Cheap Trick to name a few. Most recently, he directed and edited three music videos for the legendary Steve Martin, Jackson Browne, and Alison Brown. In addition to his work in music videos and commercials,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/913345/episodes/19436629-feeding-the-senses-unsensored-episode-152-joseph-jody-spence-filmmaker-writer-musician.mp3) ## [Musician blond-noise Is “as well as I can be / right now in Portland, Oregon" On A Churning Ride Of Noise-Based Realism Straight Through The Human Psyche](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/musician-blond-noise-is-as-well-as) _2026-08-17 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ This Experimental New Single From Singer-Songwriter Turned Sound Artist And Producer Isn't For The Faint Of Heart, But Those With Understanding ## [WAIM 174: Singer/Songwriter Laura Veirs](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-174-singersongwriter-laura-veirs) _2026-08-17 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Today, I welcome singer/songwriter Laura Veirs into the Sheddio for a conversation that covers making records with no masters, regeneration after a divorce, and so much more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208554749/89d319968e47ce0b7b82625466737f6e.mp3) ## [Tiger Lewis Is A Freshman Talent On The Rise With New EP Mr. Right Now's Evident Skill And Fluent Flair Still To Be Tapped](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/tiger-lewis-is-a-freshman-talent) _2026-08-16 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ This Southern California-Based Singer-Songwriter's Debut Merges Past And Present Into One Of 2026's Best Releases ## [Midnight Sparrows in our Spotlight Interview (Rock)](https://soundcloud.com/indigenous-in-music/midnight-sparrows) _2026-08-16 · Indigenous in Music with Larry K_ Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Midnight Sparrows in our Spotlight Interview ( Rock) Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K, Tonight we welcome back our good friend Blair Bellerose of Midnight Sparrows. Tribal member of Fort McKay First Nation. On his third visit to our Spotlight, he brings along a brand-new collection titled Arrows Arrows Arrows. Written and produced by Blair, the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2382456012-indigenous-in-music-midnight-sparrows.mp3) ## [The Six Pack Indie Music Sampler Returns With Plenty More OTBEOTB Favorites To Put On Your Listening Radar Screen](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/the-six-pack-indie-music-sampler) _2026-08-15 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ Featuring The Talents Of Nini Camps, The Andes, Asmi Aderay, The Next Movement, Gigi McCourt, & Eric Mann ## [114. Peter Bjorn & John - Twenty Years of Writer's Block](https://meetourmakers.podbean.com/e/114-peter-bjorn-john-twenty-years-of-writers-block/) _2026-08-14 · Meet Our Makers_ In this chat, we get to meet Peter Moren and Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn & John. Unfortunately, John could not join us for this conversation, but we soldiered on! The trio's 2006 album Writer's Block turns 20 years old this year - in fact, its 20th birthday is the very day of this episode's publication! And so in this talk, Peter and Bjorn and I dive into the album that made them an international… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tywgmz555qiisrtm/114_Peter_and_Bjorn_-_20_Year_of_Writer_s_Block8h84m.mp3) ## [Mary Roach, Janesh Rahlan, and Amy Millan (REBROADCAST)](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_330_357b8072-ec24-475d-a4ab-d4d08e5cd833&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.livewireradio.org%2F) _2026-08-14 · Maggie.Gourville@prx.org (PRX) · Live Wire with Luke Burbank_ Popular science writer Mary Roach dives into lab-grown organs, historical nose jobs, and unlikely hair transplants, as covered in her latest book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy; stand-up comedian Janesh Rahlan riffs on learning Spanish as an Indian American growing up in Texas; and singer-songwriter Amy Millan (of the indie group Stars) recites her teenage monologue from Degrassi… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/330/357b8072-ec24-475d-a4ab-d4d08e5cd833/live_wire_730_Billboard_Podcast.mp3) ## [Dear Darcy Frontman Kim Cordle Talks Single "Tonight" And The Band's Upcoming Debut Album (30 Years In The Making)](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/dear-darcy-frontman-kim-cordle-talks) _2026-08-14 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ At Last Brought Into Reality, This May Not Be The Group's Only Chapter [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211211008/ca1f896d1712df8eff11456017d3bd4f.mp3) ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mb3OE88fNHzc) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [WAIM 173: Artist Wayne White](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-173-artist-wayne-white) _2026-08-14 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Today, I welcome artist, painter, and puppeteer, Wayne White into the Sheddio to talk about thrift-store paintings, selling drawings as a first grader, building Pee Wee’s Playhouse, and so much more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208440586/04d0a6b7089de1c9a0dabc482d82495f.mp3) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Evon J. Sams Nonet](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-08-13/sessions-from-studio-a-evon-j-sams-nonet) _2026-08-13 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt) · Sessions from Studio A_ Composer, educator, and saxophonist Evon J. Sams stopped by WNIJ with his nonet to perform at our Studio A Concert Series. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/08/ejs-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Jenn Butterworth at Whithorn](https://www.folkonfoot.com/episodes/jenn-butterworth-at-whithorn) _2026-08-13 · Folk on Foot_ Come for a wild and windy walk in the Scottish borders with the brilliant guitarist Jenn Butterworth. We visit the remote farmhouse where she grew up, the pub where she worked as a teenager, the otter statue commemorating Gavin Maxwell and the ancient archaeological site which dates back to 397 AD and the founding of Scotland’s earliest Christian community. There’s time for plenty of music - both… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66200129e1b2a400121801b1/e/6a79d88c523b3dfcd85425d2/media.mp3) ## [What's Your Favorite Song About A City?](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/whats-your-favorite-song-about-a-097) _2026-08-13 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ I have been traveling from city to city across this great land of ours for more than two weeks on my 'Late Bloomers' tour. What's your favorite song about a city? ## [464. Steven Cockcroft on The Rolling Stones 'Foreign Tongues' (2026)](https://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/463-steven-cockcroft-on-the-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-2026) _2026-08-12 · My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan_ We finally bury the classic 60s rock'n'roll feud as the most acclaimed man in Beatles broadcasting Steven Cockcroft returns to the show to sing the praises of The Rolling Stones and their TWENTY-FIFTH (!) studio album 'Foreign Tongues'. We discuss the incredible hot streak the Stones are on following years of inactivity, the incredible creative stamina of Mick Jagger and his shifting dynamic with… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/myfavoritealbum/MFA_-_Steven_Cockcroft_on_Foreign_Tonues_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=175932) ## [Tour Diary: Baltimore, MD](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-baltimore-md) _2026-08-12 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ As I continued my run northward along the east coast, I made a stop in Charm City where I was treated to a day with new friends, three terrific singer/songwriters, and more. ## [WAIM #134 - Animal Instincts](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-134-animal-instincts) _2026-08-12 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ This week at WAIM Radio, we are taking to the jungle, the savannah, and the sea for an hour of songs about animals. Which animal-centric tune is your favorite? ## [Max D and the Hues](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tophillrecording/episodes/Max-D-and-the-Hues-e3n9l7o) _2026-08-11 · Neil Johnstone/Brad Weston · Top Hill Recording Podcast_ Max Donohue is an emerging singer-songwriter blending the melodic appeal of indie-pop with the energy and authenticity of indie-rock. His EP Mixed Signals reflects the influence of artists such as Harry Styles, Noah Kahan, and indie band The Moss, while showcasing Donohue’s own developing sound and songwriting identity. With a focus on memorable melodies, contemporary production, and emotionally… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11ce6218/podcast/play/124097208/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429668671-44100-2-b071bc7f98b12.mp3) ## [Tour Diary: Falls Church, VA](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/tour-diary-falls-church-va) _2026-08-11 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Wednesday night found me across the river from DC at a one of a kind show that featured old friends, a seafood shack, and a full room on a school night. ## [Kevin Asher](https://thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/p/kevin-asher) _2026-08-10 · Brian Tremblay Lonesome Cowboy · Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast_ Kevin Asher is a Canadian singer/songwriter and independent recording artist originally from Nova Scotia; living in Barrie, Ontario. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210661827/f83a1f141a184bf1cee8826c254dd84e.mp3) ## [His Cradle Was A Covered Wagon, Pointed West: Learning How Espen Langbråten Became The Unlikely Musical Present To Poet Joaquin Miller's Prolific Past](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/his-cradle-was-a-covered-wagon-pointed) _2026-08-10 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ And How The Norwegian Singer-Songwriter's Miller Sessions Readies Their Next Chapter Of The Obscured Author's Story [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210648701/418ecd307d25dd38110e25d1d51c3bcd.mp3) ## [WAIM 172: Queer Country Crooner Andrew Sa](https://whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-172-queer-country-crooner-andrew) _2026-08-10 · Matty C · What Am I Making_ Today, I welcome country singer and songwriter Andrew Sa into the Sheddio to talk about queer country, the haunting call of Patsy Cline, the influence of a trailblazing mentor and so much more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208334083/2b520d8e397dc45c67102c881e95862c.mp3) ## Cyndi Thomson: Return to Country Music, "Eighteen Summers" with Vince Gill, & Protecting Her Peace _2026-08-10 · Jrodconcerts: The Podcast_ Country hitmaker Cyndi Thomson joins Jamie on Jrodconcerts: The Podcast for an open, reflective conversation on her return to music, learning to protect her peace, and the full-circle journey back to songwriting. In the early 2000s, Cyndi made history with her record-breaking No. 1 debut single "What I Really Meant to Say" and her smash album My World. At the peak of her initial success, she chose… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-61f85a28b2724f9bceec1f84/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCMDL9328336055.mp3) ## [Shawnee Kish in our Spotlight Interview (Country, Rock)](https://soundcloud.com/indigenous-in-music/shawnee-kish) _2026-08-08 · Indigenous in Music with Larry K_ Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Shawnee Kish in our Spotlight Interview (Country, Rock) Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and this week, we’re traveling to the Six Nations Grand River Territory. And joining us, we're honored to welcome Shawnee Kish. A powerful voice rising out of Edmonton, Alberta. Bringing us a mix of country, roots, and rock, Shawnee is making waves with her… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377940216-indigenous-in-music-shawnee-kish.mp3) ## [Paul F. Tompkins and Meklit (REBROADCAST)](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_330_2aa147f5-c054-4589-bc0e-0d5fce168efb&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.livewireradio.org%2F) _2026-08-07 · Maggie.Gourville@prx.org (PRX) · Live Wire with Luke Burbank_ Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the road after his (surprise!) coronation as Live Wire's most frequently appearing guest; and vocalist Meklit offers her exquisite blend of Ethio-jazz during a performance of the track "Tizita" from her new album A Piece of Infinity. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/330/2aa147f5-c054-4589-bc0e-0d5fce168efb/live_wire_729_Billboard_Podcast.mp3) ## Episode 339 - Nik Kershaw _2026-08-07 · Straight To Video_ We talk to Nik Kershaw - Singer, Songwriter & Multi-instrumentalist. The 1980s gave us an endless stream of incredible UK music stars, flooding the radio with hit songs that still sound incredible to this very day. Right at the top of that hill was Nik Kershaw whose songs had the unique magic of being incredibly melodic and catchy whilst below the surface were written and constructed on a whole… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1172573/episodes/19608525-episode-339-nik-kershaw.mp3) ## [Chris Ahlman's Santa Barbara Songs Is Singer-Songwriter Storytelling Finery, Clothed In The Beaches Of Prettiest Seas](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/chris-ahlmans-santa-barbara-songs) _2026-08-07 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ As Big Dominoes Of The Music Industry Fall, Indie Talents Like Ahlman Rise On The Realness Of Their Artistic Selves ## [Sessions from Studio A - Smooth Rogers](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-08-06/sessions-from-studio-a-smooth-rogers) _2026-08-06 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt) · Sessions from Studio A_ Smooth Rogers is back in Studio A to play songs from their new album Call It What You Want. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/08/sr-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Dram Fools Wield A Whisky River LP You'll Be Eager To Dive Into Through This Epic, Adventurous, Genre-Gapping Statement That Goes Smooth All The Way Down](https://onthebackedgeofthebeat.substack.com/p/dram-fools-wield-a-whisky-river-lp) _2026-08-06 · Chris Hedden · On The Back Edge Of The Beat_ This Syracuse, NY-Based Band Makes These 17 Songs Into A Tale You'll Want To Imbibe Again And Again ## [CC Trubiak](https://thelonesomecowboypodcast.substack.com/p/cc-trubiak) _2026-08-05 · Brian Tremblay Lonesome Cowboy · Brian Tremblay's Lonesome Cowboy Cowboy Podcast_ CC Trubiak is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Northern Manitoba whose music blends classic country storytelling, folk sensibility, and emotionally grounded songwriting shaped by prairie landscapes. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209818255/b8abdd09696731305b4ce7ac8310ad41.mp3)