The tracks that made the cut.
Every cycle, up to five songs get featured here with a real write-up on why they held my attention. Everyone who submits gets the collective note. Nobody buys a spot.
Genspin, "Incentive"
Peak-time dark melodic techno that remembers when vocals mattered. Genspin's "Incentive" is one of five October Jukebox features.
Cliff Haines, "Rock My Inspiration"
An anthem rock instrumental that doesn't need a single word to earn its title. Cliff Haines' "Rock My Inspiration" is one of five October Jukebox features.
Doctah Rippah, "The First Shrink"
Cinematic rap about a child star, fifteen shrinks, and the one who told the truth. Doctah Rippah's "The First Shrink" is one of five October Jukebox features.
Ryders of the Sun, "Wave Collapse: The Battle of Evolution"
A musical Turing Test, and the best human and AI collaboration I've heard yet. Ryders of the Sun's "Wave Collapse: The Battle of Evolution" is one of five October Jukebox features.
Cody Gillis, "The God I Invented"
Christian progressive metal that opens an album by kicking the doors in. Cody Gillis' "The God I Invented" is one of five October Jukebox features.
A. Stuart Fisher, "Gettin' By"
Don Henley out of the gate, a little Tom Petty wrapped in, and human lyrics you can hear. A. Stuart Fisher's "Gettin' By" is one of five September Jukebox features.
TETI SR, "Oligarchy"
Smooth on the surface, sharp underneath. TETI SR's "Oligarchy" is one of five September Jukebox features.
Doug Andersen, "Oh Daytona"
Written for a parking lot full of RVs in February. Doug Andersen's "Oh Daytona" is one of five September Jukebox features.
Rickey Keys, "USA 250"
A driving beat, real energy, and a song built to get a crowd moving. Rickey Keys' "USA 250" is one of five September Jukebox features.
Still We Sing, "Broken Glass"
It feels massive, it sounds fresh, and it was written for a reason. Still We Sing's "Broken Glass" is one of five September Jukebox features.
The First Cycle Is Open
Every month I open submissions and listen to every song in full. This first cycle closes September 11 — here's exactly how it works.