While John's on holiday, enjoy this rewind 1st of the All-Chicago music episodes. Be sure to vote for Song Surfing in the Chicago Reader Annual Best Of Chicago roundup (finalist in the Best Music Podcast Category!) https://chicagoreader.secondstreetapp.com/og/2d5ff266-dea4-426e-9f27-0a6cdec882c4/gallery/358349083

While John's on holiday, enjoy this rewind of the 2nd All-Chicago music episodes. Be sure to vote for Song Surfing in the Chicago Reader Annual Best Of Chicago roundup (finalist in the Best Music Podcast Category!) https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2022-ballot-voting-nominations/#/gallery/358349083

John's taking a few weeks. Watch the feed for new episodes on Tuesdays. Also, check out the Song Surfing playlists on Spotify and Apple Music!

On this week’s episode, we’ll hear excellent tunes from Madrid, Chicago, Brooklyn, Austin, and Vancouver. Music by GUADA, Swearwords, Renée Catrine, Aaryn M Russell, and Joseph Petric  Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured in this episode.

On today’s episode, it’s all about melody as we hear excellent tunes from the Netherlands, France, Costa Rica, and Boston. Music by Amber Arcades, Erang, Efra Sequeira, and Livinrap Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured in this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and help the show earn a bit of revenue. ...

John's on winter break, so let's enjoy this classic moment in Song Surfing history. On this episode, dungeon synth, diy punk, and flavors of metal. Plus, correspondent Zec makes his triumphant return!  Excellent tunes from Vancouver, Palermo, Lafayette (Louisiana), and somewhere in France. Music By: The Pierce Kingans, Becerus, Radiant Knife, Erang Download codes for Erang's PRISONNIER DU RÊVE are listed below. To redeem, go to https://bandcamp.com/yum Visit the Show Notes Page for links...

On today’s episode, metal from Tel Aviv, punk from Des Moines, and indie rock from Chicago and Kraków.  Music by Deathsiege, More Cheese, Midamerican Elevator, and CBC Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and help the show earn a bit of revenue.  Help the...

On today’s episode, we get eclectic! Excellent tunes from New York City and Milwaukee. Music by Sub Lights, Eric Pan, Pillaging Villagers, Trash Pandas, Kase, and Next Paperback Hero Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and help the show earn a bit of revenue. ...

Congrats to Dan Hall and all of the folks who worked on the documentary Freddie Mercury: The Final Act, which won an Emmy for Arts Programming! Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit Dan's appearance on Song Surfing. On this edition of …with Friends, John talks with film and TV producer Dan Hall about his new Freddie Mercury documentary and his incredible podcast In the Key of Q.  Dan also plays some excellent tunes by some of the independent artists who were featured on his...

Song Surfing is a playlist of independent music pulled from the far reaches of the internet.   On today’s episode, music with twists and turns! Excellent tunes from Madison, WI; Fort Wayne, IN; and Toronto. Music by Excuse Me, Who Are You?, The Velvetheads, and Bekah Simms Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing •...

On today’s episode, John chats with Bri and Kelsey of Skunkweed Juju about their upcoming second and final album, shape-note singing, enduring friendship, and an amazing forehead resonance trick.   Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and help the show earn a bit...

Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit one of our more popular episodes. This episode is also the first appearance of Klock, making it a bit of a collector's item. On this episode of Song Surfing we’ll hear excellent tunes from Madrid; Brooklyn, New York; Mumbai; Slane, Ireland; and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.  We’ll hear a listener submission, we’ll hear about your favorite concerts, and new Song Surfing correspondent Klock will pay us a visit.   Music By: Mala Brava, Minaxi,...

On today’s episode, we’re going to make our second visit to the city of Milwaukee, we’ll hear some amazing headphone listens, and we’ll listen to the return of an incredible duo out of the UK.  Excellent tunes from London,  New York’s Hudson Valley, Los Angeles, Northampton, UK and  Milwaukee Music by Shoobie, North Warren, Party Marty, Joe Adhemar, Photay with Carlos Niño, and Tu-kay & Ryan Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing...

On today’s episode, industrial sounds, a modern percussionist, a listener submission and more.  Excellent tunes from Los Angeles, Zambia, Belgium, Asheville, Chicago, Toronto, and Kongsberg, Norway Music by Rabbit Junk, D'Inverno Limited & Occhi Neri, Children of Zeal, Conrad Merced, Yang Chen, and Todd & Karen Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at...

On today’s episode, the new, the unexpected, the groovy!  Music from Sweden, Northwest Indiana, Vancouver, and Milan, plus correspondent Klock will checks in.  Music by Kloster, BOGOH, Marina Hasselberg, and Telegraph Cabin   Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear some returning favorites and some new voices to the podcast.   Excellent tunes from Chicago, the Philippines, Atlanta, and Milwaukee. Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and help the show earn a bit of revenue.  Help the show!!!...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear music that’s vulnerable, elemental, spiritual, and anthemic.  Excellent tunes from Chicago, Calgary, and Los Angeles.  Music by Sick Day, Moth Broth, Jairus Sharif, & Mark and the Tiger Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates page for more great deals and...

It’s an interview episode today on Song Surfing and you’ve heard our guest before-Ryan Klockner of This August Age, aka correspondent Klock.  Ryan Klockner is a DIY musician who crafts his songs in the friendly confines of his bedroom studio. He has a deep-rooted love of string and orchestral music, having been raised on The Beatles and traditional Classical from an early age.  Ryan’s full-length debut as This August Age, Artifacts, is due out October 1. Visit the Show Notes Page for links to...

Ol' Johnny Boy will be back tomorrow with the regularly scheduled episode. See you then!

Let's sit back, relax, and revisit one of John's favorite episodes of Song Surfing past. See you next Tuesday with a new episode! Ear kittens, a tune from John’s current fav indie album, and the triumphant return of correspondent Zec! Excellent tunes from Los Angeles; New York; Chicago; and João Pessoa, Brazil Music By: Vaguess, Vanessa Silberman, Rezn , Homeboy Sandman, Papangu  Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode Support Song Surfing when you purchase...

On this episode, an interview with Uk-based songwriter and visual artist Elfin Bow! Elfin talks to John about blending art and music, growing up in a strict but nurturing church environment, and finding love through songwriting.  Elfin will also perform live on the show and play tunes by some of her favorite indie artists.   Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and...

On this episode, an incredible acoustic ensemble,  a song about recovering from a toxic relationship, and correspondent Klock will stops by Song Surfing .  Excellent tunes from Chicago, Philadelphia, London, and Southeastern Pennsylvania.  Music by IAMGERALD, St. John's Wort, Elijah McLaughlin Ensemble, Advocaat, The 295, and Keenan Coke  Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing...

On this episode: beats, grooves, and catchy tunes!   We’ll hear excellent tunes from Isle-of-Eigg (Scotland),  London, Chicago, Kyiv, and Silver Spring (Maryland) Music by Pictish Trail with Superorganism, Nathan Graham, ElectroMush, and Shaw Calhoune Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music featured on this episode. Support Song Surfing when you purchase through these affiliate links: • Amazing plugins and loops at https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=songsurfing • Visit the Affiliates...

Song Surfing is a music podcast featuring a playlist of the best indie and underground music from around the world.  On this episode we’ll hear wall-of-fuzz shoegaze, we’ll be astounded by clever word play, and we’ll hear adventurous storytelling songwriting at its finest. Excellent tunes from New York City, London, Chicago, Lakeland (Florida), and Montreal. Music By: Deca feat. Homeboy Sandman, Mild Horses, R3id, Lady Moonbeam, and PRIORS Visit the Show Notes Page for links to the music...