Grant Pavol follows the tradition of alt-folk singer-songwriters like Sufjan Stevens and Bonnie “Prince” Billy. As “Bones” begins, there is a sentimental haze, like the warm fuzz memories take on as they fade, but Pavol disassembles some of the jauntier elements in favor of of a more experimental sound as we continue…
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Spotify Playlist: Featured on YabYum
Sometimes it takes us a month or two for songs that we’ve featured to appear on one of our permanent Spotify playlists. We decided that a revolving playlist was necessary to not only feature songs in a more timely manner, but also to showcase the variety of music that we cover. We’re now proud to present our “Featured on YabYum” playlist. Make sure to save your favorites because this playlist will update every few weeks!
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3 Chill New Tunes
by Carly Schorman – Bradford Trojan “Meanwhile” Bradford Trojan is both man and band from The Old Pueblo (aka Tucson) who/that released a brand new LP...
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Vicarious King
On this stay-at-home edition of The YabYum Hour on Radio Phoenix, host Garrett Bowers interviews Vicarious King! They chat about King’s new album Live at the Rebel Lounge! as well as his previous EP INFJ, which was recorded on reel-to-reel tape…
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For the Record: ‘Among Horses V’ by Karima Walker & Katy Kirby
I’ve been a fan of Karima Walker before Hands In Our Names dropped, so when I heard about this project I was curious not only about the music that would emerge but about the creation process itself. That’s because her most recent effort is not a solo undertaking, but something distinctly different…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Sam Etling
Garrett is holding down the YabYum Hour fort on Radio Phoenix. As producer, DJ, and host, he’s truly making the show his own. On this edition, he called up Sam Etling of Sore Eyes to talk about his new EP, It’s Really Gonna Suck, for Now. He also has another excellent edition of “Songs You Wouldn’t Normally Hear on the YabYum Hour”. Check it…
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Good Question Pt. 2: Sam Etling of Sore Eyes
I will never pass up an opportunity to interview Sam Etling from Sore Eyes. As an interviewer, I sometimes come up with really great questions that I simply can’t ask. They’re either too personal, or too controversial, or maybe they just don’t work because the people I’m interviewing don’t know, and therefore have no faith in my intentions…
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Album Spotlight: ‘Bunker Stories’ by Brian Lopez
When someone as antisocial as myself is beginning to feel the constraints of confinement, I can only imagine how the rest of the world is feeling. I’m missing live music in particular, but thankfully, some artists seem to be finding workarounds to help us bridge this divide. Brian Lopez is one such performer filling the void left with a live recording. But, unlike many others, Lopez manages to encapsulate the warmth of the live music, the sense of camaraderie, the intimacy of a stripped down set, of complete sensory command, that goes along with the in-person experience on his live collection released in April called Bunker Stories…
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Music Video of the Day: “Minot” by Gregg Garvey
Singer-songwriter Gregg Garvey released his debut solo album, This World is Mind, through Lolipop Records back in 2016 and now the artist is getting ready to launch the follow-up to the release…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
It’s Day __ of COVID-19 LOCKDOWN and Garrett is in full control of The YabYum Hour on Radio Phoenix. Unsupervised and playing whatever he likes, the mutiny of Anna and Bonnie continues. Special Guest: FORMER HOST Bonnie talks Quarantine Life and the one new place she visited in April…
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Spotify Playlist: Kickback Indie Jams
With Spring warming up and getting into full on Summer mode, we complied some new jams for our latest Spotify playlist. From folk and singer-songwriters, to indie...
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7 Rad Music Videos from Singer-Songwriters Around the World
7 Rad Music Videos from Singer-Songwriters Around the World ft. Garrett Kato, Rosa Tu, Joe James Lewis, Zaac Pick, Sara Kays, Martin Baltser, Paddy Dennehy | YabYum Music + Arts | your PHX guide to music everywhere
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