There's real truth to the notion that being in a band is like being in a relationship, for better or for worse. For many of the greatest bands of all time, each member contributes to the chemistry that makes the band so great. Many times band members feel the need to go solo and even though they are rock stars when they're in their bands, as solo artists they are merely one hit wonders. This phenomenon sheds a light on the importance of band dynamics, and the possible limitations of their parts in relation to the sum of them. Our old friend Jeff Axelrod phones in from his home in China with a fun little concept for the pod. Top Ten Solo One Hit Wonders explores these singular hits from artists you know from some of the best bands ever. Picks 10-6 are featured in Part 1.

If you're not following the progress of the reveal of the mega-list that is the ATTT1000, like, follow or just keep an eye on the ever-growing playlist on Spotify and YouTube:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dmYMmJDAAK1B6CxS9msYO?si=2d88833bc0b643e6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TydZ4NAXMic&list=PL2Sj57_93sSc5g3NUhDTwU-_JBMJg385G

At a certain point during Top Ten Two Man Bands Part 1, the conversation with Fernando Perdomo and Michael Collins of the phenomenal two man band Broken Sound sorta went off the rails. Many of our favorite ATTT hangs have this feature as a selling point. The good news is in Part 2, we never ever got back on the rails. It's a rail-less pod, in the best possible way. We can't thank Fern and Michael enough for taking the time to jabber with us about our favorite Two Man Bands. Here in Part 2, we get to the cream of the crop and picks 5-1.

If you missed Part 1, get it here on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-602-top-ten-two-man-bands-part-1-w-fernando/id573735994?i=1000644206788

If you're like us and you can't get enough Two Man Bands, feast your ears on the Top Ten Two Man Bands Spotify playlist, bumper songs included:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74p8qg9ZCVztQzAaBat8Tb?si=7f4c7649c6244b19

Get your earholes on some brand new tunes from Broken Sound! Check out their Bandcamp:
https://brokensound.bandcamp.com/

MIchael and Fern are always up to fun stuff. Find them on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/amichaelcollinsdrums/
https://www.instagram.com/fernandoperdomoguitar/

Before you get yourself in a tizzy over the title of this episode, try to imagine how lame it would be to call it "Top Ten Two Person Bands". No thanks. For our purposes here the word 'man' is a catch-all for everybody, and we certainly did live up to our inclusive credo. ATTT is delighted to welcome back the fabulous Fernando Perdomo and newcomer Michael Collins to the show to help promote their awesome new TWO MAN BAND called Broken Sound, and to chat about what it means to be a two man band in all of its iterations. We also played some great music. Whether or not the conversation went completely off the rails or just slightly off is up to you. Fun times with picks 10-6 in Part 1!

Get your earholes on some brand new tunes from Broken Sound! Check out their Bandcamp:
https://brokensound.bandcamp.com/

MIchael and Fern are always up to fun stuff. Find them on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/amichaelcollinsdrums/
https://www.instagram.com/fernandoperdomoguitar/

ATTT was more than just a little honored to be able to have an epic hang with 2 of the menschiest bass-playing badasses in L.A. David Jenkins and Jennifer Jo Oberle go way back, and they know a ton about the best session cats to ever make their bones here in the City Of Angels. In Top Ten Legendary L.A. Studio Musicians Part 2, we reveal picks 5-1 in our tribute to the the guys and gals that play on the soundtrack to our lives. Hundreds if not thousands of classic tunes are brought to life by the legends we're highlighting here. Respect!

If you missed Part 1, by all means get it on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-600-top-ten-legendary-l-a-studio/id573735994?i=1000642486662

Check out the official Spotify playlist for this episode, featuring all of the songs heard in Parts 1 & 2, bumper songs included:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Df69ZKbUPVl231Ooj8aeU?si=8028cd1a4eed418d

David can be found slinging gear at Truetone Music in Santa Monica or at the Kibitz Room on Tuesday nights, but you should also support his autism charity Wild Honey Foundation and go see their amazing benefit shows whenever they come around!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WIldhoneyfoundation/

Go see Jennifer on tour with Peter Asher this year! They'll be all over the place.
https://www.peterandgordonthesingles.com/#!home|mainPage

The word 'legendary' and the city of L.A. go hand in hand. Los Angeles is where the magic happens for so much of what the world loves, not just in movies and tv but certainly in music. In addition to some all time great homegrown bands, many of the finest studio musicians call this place home. Thousands of chart topping hits have been turned out in the iconic studios of the City Of Angels, and the cats featured in this week's episode played on dozens if not hundreds of them. ATTT is excited to kick off Season 13 with two legends in their own right. Bass playing mensches that they are, David Jenkins and Jennifer Jo Oberle have played on countless sessions themselves and they bring their historical wisdom and amazing taste to help us count down the Top Ten Legendary L.A. Studio Musicians. Picks 10-6 are featured here in Part 1.

David can be found slinging gear at Truetone Music in Santa Monica or at the Kibitz Room on Tuesday nights, but you should also support his autism charity Wild Honey Foundation and go see their amazing benefit shows whenever they come around!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WIldhoneyfoundation/

Go see Jennifer on tour with Peter Asher this year! They'll be all over the place.
https://www.peterandgordonthesingles.com/#!home|mainPage

2023 is officially in the books, people. We can't thank our special guests enough for their tireless work helping us bring the best songs of the year to you. Here in Top TWENTY Songs of 2023 Part 4, Shannon Hurley, David Daskal and Giovanny Blanco showcase their top picks and we round out our mega-playlist in style. Picks 5-1 show off more of the fantastic variety and vibrancy of what turned out to be a great year for music. Enjoy!

If you missed Parts 1, 2 & 3 get them here on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-596-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-1-w/id573735994?i=1000639654800
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-597-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-2-w/id573735994?i=1000640228149
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-598-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-3-w/id573735994?i=1000640897630

Join Giovanny and his music-minded friends on his very active and fun Facebook group - Truck Stop Mixtape:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/517079472512666

David's internet radio station is now available for everyone! Get NO JOKE RADIO here:
https://www.radionojoke.com/

Shannon is always up to something fun and musical. Find out more at her website:
https://shannonhurley.com/

Follow these fine folks on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/shannonsongs/
https://www.instagram.com/therealgiovannyblanco/
https://www.facebook.com/xyzyx

Behold! All of the music heard in Top TWENTY Songs Of 2023 in one fabulous Spotify playlist! 33 songs, 142 minutes of glory:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65Or9H1fVpce2pGBcDUkTv?si=0da18800266b491d

Last but not least, here's the ultimate ATTT listener pick playlist featuring all 183 songs you guys wanted to hear:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Mwlt8ggHm6Q8yvMyCUwDr?si=c8612126d3564a1a&pt=7a7026bd968ca227c83a61af4ae3d31c

There's nothing more LAME than when people say there's no good music being made today. It's a sure sign of laziness and a closed mind. It's also completely untrue! If you don't believe it, listen up. Every year Shannon Hurley and David Daskal help ATTT smack down the naysayers by presenting our TWENTY favorite songs of the year that was. We're normally joined by our pal Linda, but this year we we're delighted to have the irrepressible Giovanny Blanco on hand to round out our panel. As per usual, the conversation goes off the rails by the time we reach Part 3 in our 4-part supersized episode, but the music is stronger than ever. Join us for Top TWENTY Songs Of 2023, Part 3!

If you missed Parts 1 & 2, get them here on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-596-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-1-w/id573735994?i=1000639654800
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-597-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-2-w/id573735994?i=1000640228149

Join Giovanny and his music-minded friends on his very active and fun Facebook group - Truck Stop Mixtape:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/517079472512666

David's internet radio station is now available for everyone! Get NO JOKE RADIO here:
https://www.radionojoke.com/

Follow these fine folks on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/shannonsongs/
https://www.instagram.com/therealgiovannyblanco/
https://www.facebook.com/xyzyx

It's all about the songs, people! No, we can't claim to have heard all of the songs released in 2023, as there was only about a million of them - literally. What we have for you are the standout tracks that crossed our radar this year, songs that we never managed to get sick of. Giovanny Blanco, Shannon Hurley and David Daskal add some mirth to our chat about the best songs of the year., and when this playlist is complete, you won't need another. Part 2 features picks 15-11 in our supersized episode TOP TWENTY SONGS OF 2023. Join us for another look at the musical year that was.

If you missed Part 1, get it here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-596-top-twenty-songs-of-2023-part-1-w/id573735994?i=1000639654800

Join Giovanny and his music-minded friends on his very active and fun Facebook group - Truck Stop Mixtape:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/517079472512666

Follow these fine folks on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/shannonsongs/
https://www.instagram.com/therealgiovannyblanco/
https://www.facebook.com/xyzyx

Lord knows how we make it through another year. Actually ATTT knows how - MUSIC! Of the few bright spots in the year 2023, music was top of mind. This was the year of global superstars and young upstarts, a year of genre bending and legends securing their immortal mark in history. Contrary to the beliefs of those who don't listen, music is always evolving and these year-end episodes are a great way for us to take a good look around to see that there's still consciousness-altering, booty-shaking, masses-inspiring music being made all over the world. Shannon Hurley and David Daskal are back for this program's annual super-sized bonanza, and this year we're joined by our good friend Giovanny Blanco to count down the best songs of 2023. Part 1 features picks 20-16!

Follow these fine folks on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/shannonsongs/
https://www.instagram.com/therealgiovannyblanco/
https://www.facebook.com/xyzyx

2023 was a year. A year for reinventions, reimaginings and reboots. And then there's the music! So many great artists find their footing in how they interpret somebody else's songs and in the year 2023, a ton of legendary and up-and-coming artists went into the studio to record their versions of some of the greatest songs ever written. We've conveniently compiled them for your listening pleasure in TOP TEN COVER SONGS OF 2023. Here in Part 2, we continue our hilarious chat with our good friends Dustin and Candi, and present Picks 5-1 in our definitive playlist.

If you missed Part 1, listen up here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-594-top-ten-cover-songs-of-2023-part-1-w/id573735994?i=1000638176824

Get your earholes on what really matters - the music! Here's the Top Ten Cover Songs Of 2023 playlist, bumper songs included:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6M6Q5pfXeDQavUQ62OQySR?si=e5bb8d85a8b74006

If you feel you need more Candi Bartlett in your life, keep up with her goings on with our friend Noodle in their hilarious podcast Chacharone. It's art and politics, science and pop culture! Check it out:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chacharone/id1328177974

Dustin is out there all over LA gigging with the Kevin West Band. Find out more at:
https://kevinwestmusic.com/

Be sure to bookmark the ATTT1000 playlists on Spotify and Youtube. They're growing all the time!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dmYMmJDAAK1B6CxS9msYO?si=fc7b31ac9c5348a2
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Sj57_93sSc5g3NUhDTwU-_JBMJg385G