PAID SUBSCRIBER POST ALERT! (Your first Monday morning Top 5)

Here's a look at five great songs by Michigan artists released in 2025.

Some shoes on power lines in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo | Marty Slagter

If you’ve been paying to read this newsletter, you may have noticed your experience has not been markedly different than your non-paying peers. THAT ENDS TODAY!

While I didn’t want to put any of the work I’ve been doing behind a paywall for those who subscribe to Radio Amor for free, I wanted to give paid subscribers a taste of the ole “value add” they’ve likely been craving.

Put simply, I love a good top 5. Always have. They’re great for starting conversations and revealing a small piece of someone’s personality, even if the “of all-time” aspect of the prompt is often a temporary thing.