Rise Up Music Project

Matt Halvorson
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The Rise Up Music Project is a daily podcast bringing you a new song every day. It's a show about music, songwriting, self-examination, art as activism, the creative process, and so much more. Featuring 33 artists dedicated to process over product and the contribution to a greater whole.

  1. 5/2/26: “Road,” by the songplayer.

    1D AGO

    5/2/26: “Road,” by the songplayer.

    Benjamin Goldenhour (the songplayer.) is serious about play, encouraged in chaos, and loves a good ol’ fashioned mistake; he has no idea what he is doing, but that has fortunately never been a hindrance. He lives in the woods somewhere outside Seattle with his novel-writing partner, rock-chewing mutt, and nap-dodging toddler. Listen for his new music on the second day of each month. This month’s recording includes the Mike Antone of MTN EAR. It is about the importance of making the most of it.

  2. 4/30/26: “Fight or Flight,” by Mourning Coffee

    3D AGO

    4/30/26: “Fight or Flight,” by Mourning Coffee

    Mourning Coffee is a goth/folk project out of New Jersey rooted in connection and healing. Their latest release, “A Slow Hearse Leaves Everyone Yearning,” arrived April 23, 2026, and explores the nonlinear process of mourning, transforming deeply personal experiences of loss into an immersive and introspective sonic world. Today’s song considers the idea of love at first sight through a critical lens.

  3. 4/29/26: “crazy world,” by Ian Shuler

    4D AGO

    4/29/26: “crazy world,” by Ian Shuler

    Hi, I’m Ian Shuler, aka Invisible Shivers, a drummer turned songwriter in Seattle. Having just welcomed my first child into this world, I’m excited to explore the next chapter of music: dad songs.

  4. 4/28/26 “Pissing Away In Spain” by Joey Colando

    5D AGO

    4/28/26 “Pissing Away In Spain” by Joey Colando

    Joey Colando is a Chicago-based musician, songwriter, and founding member of the band Estate Sale. Known for his warm vocals, expressive guitar work, and introspective songwriting. He is releasing a new song every 28th day of the month. Today’s song is “Pissing Away In Spain”

  5. 4/27/2026: "Siren Song (feat. Adam SoRelle)" by Josh Jensen

    6D AGO

    4/27/2026: "Siren Song (feat. Adam SoRelle)" by Josh Jensen

    Josh Jensen is a singer songwriter hailing from Seattle, WA. Josh's honeyed vocals and fingerstyle guitar accompany a wide range of what he dubs as PNW Americana stylings that make up his music. Siren Song is a waltz around a world on fire. Originally written last year, this was a dust-off piece that wasn’t only dusted off but shined up - with the help of guitarist Adam SoRelle.

  6. 4/24/26: "Oh Good Boys," by Tara Goldenhour

    APR 24

    4/24/26: "Oh Good Boys," by Tara Goldenhour

    Tara Goldenhour is a social worker who strives to be creative in various forms. She is releasing a new song on the 24th of each month. Her song for today is called “Oh Good Boys.”

  7. 4/23/26: "Taxi Driver Superstar," by Andy Circus

    APR 24

    4/23/26: "Taxi Driver Superstar," by Andy Circus

    Andy Circus is the more spell-able stage name of Aidan Gscheidle, who prefers releasing wabi-sabi voice memos instead of polished, pitch-perfect tracks. He is based in Pennsylvania and usually plays the guitar, not the piano.

  8. 4/22/26: "Numb," by Kenny Darling

    APR 22

    4/22/26: "Numb," by Kenny Darling

    Kenny Darling is a songwriter, instrumentalist and screenwriter from Seattle, Washington. He’s a member of the band Local Liars, and formerly was in bands, Post Harbor, Wearbearcat! The Trouble Starts, Body Electric. Last year he released his first solo EP, “Things Change” which you can find wherever you stream music. When he’s not playing music, you may find him writing screenplays, bumming around movie sets, watching the Mariners alone in the dark or spending time with his family.

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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
25 Ratings

About

The Rise Up Music Project is a daily podcast bringing you a new song every day. It's a show about music, songwriting, self-examination, art as activism, the creative process, and so much more. Featuring 33 artists dedicated to process over product and the contribution to a greater whole.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Halvorson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rise Up Music Project
  • Show Website
    Rise Up Music Project

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