Sounds Good To Me

My friend Spencer joins me to talk about how where he grew up influenced the music he listens to and how he shares music with his family today.   Featured Songs: My Blinded Heart - Mandolin Orange Misty - Caamp Murder in the City - The Avett Brothers Calling Long Distance - Matthew And The Atlas He's Fine - The Secret Sisters Father Mountain - Calexico & Iron & Wine

Electronic musician FNGRNLS (Zach Shrout) joins me to talk about growing up a metal fan and expanding into other music with an edge as he developed his own craft. Featured Songs: Breathe - HAELOS KKS - Kool Savas Sister Electric - Saint Agnes Exhumed - Zola Jesus Say Hello - Fuzz  

The band Wild Harbors (Chris And Jenna Badeker) joins me to talk about listening to music in the car as kids and stumbling upon new songs in different places. Featured Songs: Can't Help the Way I Feel - Lily & Madeleine Street Fighter Mas - Kamasi Washington I Just Wasn't Made for These Times - Kat Edmonson Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals Season's Trees (feat. Norah Jones) - Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi

My friend and songwriter Carl Wayne Meekins joins me to talk about how he became a Country music fan and how the genre influences his songwriting and his life.  Featured Songs:  Postcard From Paris - Glen Campbell Thought About You - Tim McGraw Don't Forget To Remember - Bee Gees Stripes - Brandy Clark A Better Place - Glen Campbell

Jordan of Apollo LTD joins me to talk about making and enjoying music that hearkens back to earlier days but still feels in-the-moment.  Featured Songs:  Grant Green - Mr. Jukes feat. Charles Bradley Forgive You - Leon Bridges Once In A Lifetime - The Night Game Everyone Acts Crazy Nowadays - Unknown Mortal Orchestra Goodbyes - Jorja Smith Heavy, California - Jungle  

On the Season 1 finale, Ben shares a few songs discovered from Spotify's recommendations based on the songs played during the season. We'll be back soon with Season 2. Happy Listening!

Songwriter and producer Justin joins me to talk about influences from Big Band to Punk and shares some music used in films, television shows, and commercials.  

Organizational consultant Tracy joins me to talk about ambient music and how he uses it as his soundtrack for the workplace. 

Songwriter Paul joins me to talk about choosing music that fits your feelings as we listen to some of my favorite artists who are new to him.

Artist, songwriter, and music producer Caylea joins me to talk about listening as both a creator and fan and how certain music makes her feel emotion.

Music marketer Aubrey joins me to talk about the artist BØRNS and how his musical style and public image complement each other. 

Fellow German-American Matt joins me to talk about how country and '90s alternative music have influenced his tastes, and I try to help him in his pursuit of finding time to actively listen to music in a busy world.

A&R man John Mays joins me to talk about growing up with ‘70s pop and how being a musician and record executive has influenced his listening habits. And John picks a mutual favorite for my “100 Albums Bucket List” selection.

Independent songwriter Alexander Wren joins me to talk about acoustic singer-songwriters and a little bit of soul. And Alex picks my first listen from the "100 Albums Bucket List" poster!

My good friend Alyssa joins me to talk about Dance and Pop music and how they intersect. We get a little nerdy and chat about “The Pop Drop!”