BONUS EPISODE: Year Of October

Year of October is a Nashville-based trio with Kentucky roots and a heavy fuzz rock soul sound. Their 6th album, I've Given You Everything, was released in October and is a bloozey trip that sounds just as rewarding in your living room as it does at a kegger in the woods. Phlecia Sullivan's soulful vocals mingle well with her husband Josh Sullivan's thick but nimble guitar tone and James Varner's thunderous drums. The album's opening track, "Rabid Badger", was The Midlife Critics' #5 song of 2025, so Phlecia and Josh are in good company with your host Burke Wasson and Steve Strait. We talk about the band's creative process, their new album, new music recommendations, their label Watch It Burn Records, and personal likes and dislikes from their audience. Year Of October plays tonight at Bokeh Lounge in Evansville, Indiana, and next Friday, Feb. 27, at The Paducah Beer Werks in Paducah, Kentucky. Support the band at https://yearofoctober.bandcamp.com, where albums, merchandise, and tour dates are available. The band can also be reached at [email protected]. And if you enjoy this podcast, you can donate at the following apps:PayPal at [email protected] at @Burke-WassonCashApp at $BurkeWassonThank you for your support. It means a lot and helps cover monthly fees.