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On this episode of Let’s Talk Vinyl, I sit down with singer-songwriter Philip-Michael Scales to talk about his fantastic album Good to Be Here. I first discovered Philip-Michael this past summer at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where his performance completely drew me in. I ended up buying the vinyl directly from him that day — and it’s been one of my favorite new additions to my collection.

Philip-Michael shares his musical journey with me, starting from his early days performing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Donny Osmond, to developing his own soulful sound as a solo artist. He also talks about the surreal experience of having one of his songs played on SiriusXM, which caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres and eventually led to him being featured on The Ellen Show.

We focus on three standout tracks from Good to Be Here: “Be My Own Man,” “Can’t Get Enough,” and “Something Bout You.” Each song showcases Philip-Michael’s knack for blending soul, blues, and emotion into something uniquely his own.

You can find Philip-Michael Scales on all major music platforms, and if you love that warm vinyl sound, Good to Be Here is absolutely worth adding to your turntable.