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Pivotal Tracks

Pivotal Tracks

By Ben Croghan

Musicians discuss the song that kick-started their love of music. Released bi-weekly. Produced by Ben Croghan.
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Madison Ray on Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

Pivotal TracksNov 20, 2019

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Madison Ray on Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

Madison Ray on Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

Madison Ray is on the eve of releasing a new album of re-imagined Christmas Classics, titled XXXMAS, pre-order the vinyl now or find links to stream that album and all of Madison's music over on his website.

Intro/Outro music is from the song Familiars by Stubborn Tiny Lights vs Clustering Darkness Forever, OK?

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Contact at PivotalTracks@gmail.com. Like the show on Facebook.

Pivotal Tracks is released bi-weekly.

Produced by Ben Croghan.

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Nov 20, 201920:36
Lily DeTaeye on Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Lily DeTaeye on Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Lily DeTaeye is a harmonica-wielding singer songwriter, her music is made distinct by her engaging lyrics and powerful voice. She released her second full length record, BiTe Back. Find that album and more of her music at her website.

Lily is also at the beginning of #NewSongNovember, where she writes a new song each day during the month of November. Watch the live stream for the new songs, each night, on her Instagram page @LilyDeTaeye, or watch the archives on her Facebook page.

Intro/Outro music is from the song Familiars by Stubborn Tiny Lights vs Clustering Darkness Forever, OK?

Find past episodes and links to subscribe at Anchor.fm/PivotalTracks

Contact at PivotalTracks@gmail.com. Like the show on Facebook.

Pivotal Tracks is released bi-weekly.

Produced by Ben Croghan

Support your local musician

Nov 06, 201919:43
Jessica Villegas on What Ever Happened? by The Strokes

Jessica Villegas on What Ever Happened? by The Strokes

Jessica is an accomplished musician playing bass in the rock groups Foxholes and Major Zero. She also performs experimental cello music under Jess V.


Intro/Outro music is from the song Familiars by Stubborn Tiny Lights vs Clustering Darkness Forever, OK?

Find past episodes and links to subscribe at Anchor.fm/PivotalTracks

Contact us at PivotalTracks@gmail.com. Like the show on Facebook.

Pivotal Tracks is released bi-weekly.

Produced by Ben Croghan

Support your local musician

Oct 23, 201917:57
Katie In on Dreams by The Cranberries

Katie In on Dreams by The Cranberries

Katie is an Iowa-based musician performing under the name Katie Sin as well as a member of the lounge-pop rock band Pink Neighbor, who just released their first full length album, Time Beach Universe.

Intro/Outro music is from the song Familiars by Stubborn Tiny Lights vs Clustering Darkness Forever, OK?

Find past episodes and links to subscribe at Anchor.fm/PivotalTracks

Contact us at PivotalTracks@gmail.com. Like the show on Facebook.

Pivotal Tracks is released bi-weekly.

Produced by Ben Croghan

Support your local musician

Sep 25, 201919:10
Adam Bruce on The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel

Adam Bruce on The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel

Adam is a singer-songwriter from Des Moines, IA. He performs as Adam Bruce with his wife, April Lynn. They released their second EP, Amends, in 2018. He also is the lead singer of the alt-country rock band The New Bodies.

Intro/Outro music is from the song Familiars by Stubborn Tiny Lights vs Clustering Darkness Forever, OK?

Find past episodes and links to subscribe at Anchor.fm/PivotalTracks

Contact us at PivotalTracks@gmail.com. Like the show on Facebook.

Pivotal Tracks is released bi-weekly.

Produced by Ben Croghan

Support your local musician

Sep 11, 201921:10
Introducing Pivotal Tracks
Sep 04, 201901:09