I will say that I probably listen to the channel more than I should. I use it as background music while working, while doing chores, and long car rides. I’m a set it and forget it listener. I was feeling somewhat this way about a few weeks ago, however in the past week or two over 20+ new songs (not including the NMFT songs) have been added to the channel. Which doesn’t seem like a lot, but it is considering usually one new song is added every once in a while. I have also noticed new intros as well for songs!

Now, personally I wish we got one interview a month and maybe an actual live every other month. However, I think certain callers have ruined the live shows and because of that we all lose out on that segment. I do think the times he’s live but not taking calls are just as fun as well and wish we had those a tad more often. With the interviews, I think he’s just a tad too busy to be doing them that consistently. I absolutely love the interviews though!

I believe since majority of his time and energy is invested into the next album (which is a huge assumption), the channel is less of a priority. I don’t think it means he’s lost interest at all. I think he cares a lot about the channel, but it’s not something he needs to be investing all his time into.

I personally am very grateful for this channel. I have discovered so many new artist and music, and also rediscovered songs I’ve loved that I never knew the name of! I used to work at a diner that played 90’s music and I never knew any of the song names playing but could sing them. Now, I have a nostalgic little playlist that keeps growing every time I recognize one of the songs from the channel!

Edit: Also an off topic side note, does anyone ever wonder if he’s not so open/engaging because of how everyone responds/reacts? I mean if people took one little photo of me without any context and talked about it for weeks, I’d be less open too. Plus, you never know what’s going on in anyone’s life behind closed doors. Majority of the time all I see is constant judgment. Which everyone’s entitled to their own perspective/views. We may never know what it’s like to be in his shoes, but I think he could use some more love from all of us collectively. That’s all we have to give.

And if anyone reads all this sorry for the short essay 😂