Get ready to orbit a unique asteroid belt of sonic influences seldom seen in one place, including punk, hip-hop, rock-n-roll and folk.  But don't be nervous!  We've got Nikki and all her chill pills to help us navigate things....

The ease at which Wilby produces music that is both familiar and brand new; as well as incredibly catchy and addictive is a joy to experience.From the suburbs of Philadelphia, songwriter and performer Maria Crawford has been paving her ...

Who's Erin Fox?  Just a powerhouse of poetically intense lyrics, haunting harmonies, and quirky chord structures that will have you basking spaces that are completely unfamiliar, yet somehow provide the comfort of home.During our t...

Ready for some brand new, ethereal, emotional, multi-layered music that makes you feel like you're taking a long drive up the coast??  Well then you'll love Windser. Join us as we dive in to the full catalog, including the typ...

Tune in as we triple collabo once again (now a semi-annual tradition) to discuss this summer's music festivals and concerts that are sure fire ways to find your next favorite band and shout to the world "yo...that's my jawn!"As is custo...

Tune in as we triple collabo once again (now a semi-annual tradition) to discuss this summer's music festivals and concerts that are sure fire ways to find your next favorite band and shout to the world "yo...that's my jawn!"As is custo...

Tune in as we triple collabo once again (now a semi-annual tradition) to discuss this summer's music festivals and concerts that are sure fire ways to find your next favorite band and shout to the world "yo...that's my jawn!"As is custo...

Tonight we take a moment to reflect, remember and honor some musicians that left us too early.  Recently I learned of Christine Havrilla's passing after a battle with cancer.  And I...

Get ready for the stylings of Zoe (like Joe, not Zoey) Lemon.  She'a a violinist, songwriter, and terrible cook (her words, not mine) with music that is introspective, with layered strings, delicate drums, and warm vocals.Her debut...

When I hear the music of Galen Deery, I would not be surprised if there were 12-28 musicians on stage, including stilt walkers and exotic animals joining in the vibe.  However, the reality is that this is all created by Galen, and the Reas...

One of my favorite elements of having a guest on the show is when they perform live during the episode.  We pull together these exclusive performances and present them to you, calling them the NextFavBand Sessions.  This is the 7th su...

Could you ever imagine collaborating on a large scale with someone you've never met in-person?  And now make that collaborating on music together?  Well that is exactly what this week's guests are pulling off, and quite well I must sa...

Join us as we get everyone ready for the 3rd Annual No Planet B Jamboree!  We'll share music from all 3 performers on the line-up and some additional "sunny" tracks in hopes to root on some lovely weather for the event.We will also...

We've got some unapologetic lady-power Americana!  We saw The Flying Vees open for a band down in Philly and we were hooked within half a song.  Tight harmonies, filthy guitar, and killer keys made for a set that left us wanting more....

We had the honor of being able to sit and "talk at the Diner" with Philly music legend - John Kim Faye!  In addition to being an incredible songwriter and musician, John's wildly funny and an amazing storyteller.With a career that ...

We were excited to learn about Damn Tall Buildings heading in to last year's Musikfest, and they more than exceeded expectations - becoming our "Best of the Fest" and fav find from the line-up.  We were then thrilled when they also agreed ...

Brett (William) Kull is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer from the United States. He is best known for being a founding member of the band Echolyn, and long standing member of Grey Eye Glances. Brett is also an ...

Time to get ready for the Listen to the Dissonance shows happening on Fri 2/28 and Sat 3/1!  In this episode we will share music from each artist, provide info about each of the incredible organizations who'll be at the events, and we will...

Ever want to know what it sounds like to go vintage shopping with a friend who spills all the details about their shitty ex in a distinctive mid-range vibrato?  Well this is the episode for you!Come join as we spend time with Portl...

This week we are in for a special treat as we "hop across the pond" and land in Dundee, Scotland to connect with innovative songwriter, composer and producer Theo Bleak, whose music resonates with a profound sense of place and reflection, someh...

The exciting supergroup Fantastic Cat is so great, we're featuring an episode on each one of it's members.  So with this endeavor, you get 5 nextfavbands!  You're welcome!  They are all that good - trust us.Our second Cat...

This week we jump back to the 1990s to hear the story of The JudyBats with frontman Jeff Heiskell.  This band has an incredible catalog and they reached the charts so you will probably recall a track or two of theirs if you were in your te...

I love when you discover music that just scratches that part of brain that wants to listen.  Cutting edge and fresh, but yet also calling back to that familiar sound of shoe-gazey grunge - Meg Elsier has just released some crazy great musi...

Happy New Year!  We kick off the year with The Hot Mamas - an all-female collective (coagulation?) full of depth and loaded with surprising instruments.  One member describes them as ... if you went to a junkyard and you had a...

Phillip and David tie a bow on 2024 and also look towards some exciting plans for 2025.First, they announce the line-up for Listen to the Dissonance 2025, which is hap...