Your Next Favorite Band – Détails, épisodes et analyse

We wanted to share our fav tracks from the year, so we were able to whittle it down to the top 19 according to our earholes.

We decided to provide the one track that we liked the best - which for 2025 is "Never Rest" by Great Grandpa.  The remainder of the list is shared in chronological order of album release date.

Top 19 songs of 2025

• "Never Rest" by Great Grandpa
• “Weird Birthday Song” by Kendall Lujan
• “Abandon” by Windser
• “Eleven Sent (This Time)” by Courting
• “Pleaser” by Wilby
• “Nothing I Need” by Lord Huron
• “catch these fists” by wet leg
• “moody” by Royel Otis
• “Please Don’t Cry” by Kacy Hill
• “God’s Punching Bag” by Barney Cortez
• “Atlas” by CLOVER
• “Rivers” by Daisychain
• “Brand New Day” by Sug Daniels
• “Ain’t Looking Good” by Shane Guerette
• “Way Down In The Valley” by Jesse Roper
• “Legesse Abdi” by Damn Tall Buildings
• “Northgate Way” by Smokey Brights
• “Bad Heart” by Billy Joel Jr
• “The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” by CMAT

Tell us which ones catch your ears!  And what were your fav tracks of the year?  We'd love to hear from you.

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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Join us on New Year's Day as we spend time with long time friend and previous co-host of the show David Moore to revisit the year that was 2025, and preview what we have in store for 2026.

We'll talk resolutions, guests, live events, Musikfest, and much much more (Moore?).

I even share my Top 19 Songs of 2025 and we’ll be releasing a bonus podcast only episode that shares each track. Be sure to check it out!

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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We have such a wonderful treat for everyone this week - we are honored to bring you a fantastic chat with the world renowned cuatrista Fabiola Méndez!

This brilliant musician picked up the cuatro (a classic folk guitar of Puerto Rico) at 6 years old and hasn't put it down since.  She learned to play it from the masters of her country and then it earned her a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she was the first to graduate with the cuatro as her principle instrument.

We'll spend time learning about her musical and personal journey, but also about the history of the cuatro, and also the struggle of Puerto Rico as a colonized land for its entire history.   Fabi is passionate about raising awareness about her beloved homeland, and also the rich heritage is has, and the strong female artists that are from there.

And Fabiola will perform live!  You won't believe that she started out as an instrumentalist when you hear her gorgeous vocals.

And a huge thank you to guest co-host for this episode - Maraleen Shields!

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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 was hailed as being "the future of folk music" did go through a time that she needed to focus on her mental health.  Something that should be applauded and we can all benefit from hearing about.

Back at it and better than ever since 2021, Brittany is on a roll that includes a John Lennon Songwriting Contest win for "Kiss You" and an album produced by Tyler Chester.  Can't wait to see where things continue to progress for Brittany Ann.

Please enjoy our interview with her, including the sharing of recordings of "Kiss You", "The Good In That", and "Can't Wait, No Rush", and she also will perform music live that is both recently released, and no yet released (at the time of this recording).


Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Links

• Website
• Instagram
• Youtube
• Facebook

Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Music

• Bandcamp (Music and Merch direct from the artist!)
• Spotify
• Apple Music

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

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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 was also immediately successful.

Shane's writing and performances are a throwback to a time filled with coolness, and he seems to produce a sound well beyond his years somehow.  He's even had his music featured in a Brunello Cuccinelli & Oliver Peoples sunglass ad.

He's just starting a tour supporting Black Joe Lewis, and will be releasing new music heading in to the spring. 

Links
Website: shaneguerrette.com
YouTube Channel
Spotify Channel

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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 things, and the stories behind some of tracks (can't believe they did "Black Earth, WI" in only 2 takes!). She also shares her passion for album sequencing and how she goes about selecting the order for the tracks on the album.

We also learn more about her story finding her music path, how she met Dave Sagan in college, and how the rest of the band formed across their catalog of albums.

In addition to "Black Earth, WI", we share the official video of "It's Alive!", some video we captured at the Johnny Brenda's show of "Charles Bernstein" (a deep cut off their first album), and close the show out with my fav track off the latest album "Empty".

This is such a fun convo with one of the best out there right now - you won't want to miss it!

Links
Website: ratboysband.com
YouTube Channel
Spotify Channel

Nepco Guitars: nepcoguitars.com

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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 in the Courtyard of The Sun Inn.  And we have a back-up plan should the weather force us indoors - so you can comfortably SAVE THE DATE!  Tune in for more details, and like/subscribe/follow as we continue to reveal more info about the bands who're going to be a part of things.

As a treat, tonight we will share the incredible, 6-song exclusive performance Sean Kelly of The Samples recorded for last year's No Planet B Jamboree.  We've never released it before, so if you didn't tune in last year, or weren't a part of The Samples Fan Page group on Facebook, it wasn't out there for you.  But will be now!  Sean's performance of these songs that all share his passion for Mother Earth and the environment are incredible.  Don't miss it!

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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 with at the event. 

A great way to get ready for the event on Sunday, February 4th at 2:00pm ET in Bethlehem, PA at The IceHouse.

Get details and purchase tickets here.

Listen to the Dissonance will feature live performances from:
- Mike and Shannon Mains of Mike Mains & the Branches
- Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
- Rachel Ana Dobken
- Seán Barna
- Carly Comando of Slingshot Dakota

And spotlighting the services and efforts of:
- Backline.care
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Local organizations with information tables include:
- NAMI Lehigh Valley
- Higher Grounds Music
- Find Yourself & Be That
- Project Healing Hive
- Reset: Outdoors
- Lehigh Valley Girls Rock
- Lovely Little Lotus

Sponsored by:
- Cafe the Lodge
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union
- Touchstone Theatre

And thank you to Tiffany Sondergaard of --ts Brand Elevation for helping us connect all of this

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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-frontman/guitarist Selby Austin, and bassist Webster Austin.  They'll share about their beginnings while at college at Sewanee, the move to Charleston, and where they see taking things now that they're back to a full schedule of touring. 

The environment is very important to them and is often in their messaging and interest, so we spend some time on that since that is a topic of importance for us as well.

Selby will perform their song "Spells" live on the show, and we share some video we captured during their Musikfest set of "Gotta Get Back".

This group has such a fun, infectious vibe and sure to be your #nextfavband!


Easy Honey Links

• Website
  • Merch & music direct from the band!
• Youtube
• Instagram
• Facebook

Easy Honey Music

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Bandcamp

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

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 there.  The pride of Stouffville, Ontario went to to host radio shows broadcast across all of Canada, and then to become only the 3rd host of NPR's World Cafe.

Raina has many admirable and inspiring moments in her career, and she's a great storyteller, so you won't want to miss this one.

Raina Douris Links

• World Cafe
• Instagram
• Facebook

Other Links Discussed

• Pretty Dim Wonder podcast – Raina plays the bartender
• Rain’s World Videos

Text us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...

As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!

If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.

Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!

Let’s catch a live show together soon!

#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival