Summary

In this episode from 2015, we dive into how Year of October has grown and evolved, especially with the release of their latest album, Golden Days. Phlecia and Josh Sullivan, who started out making acoustic music together, have really expanded their sound. Now performing as a trio, they’ve moved into a heavier, more dynamic style that reflects how far they’ve come.

We talk about the making of Golden Days, which they recorded and produced themselves, something that marks a big step forward in their creative journey. They also share stories from the road, as their regional touring continues to grow.

Of course, Nashville’s music scene plays a big part in their story too. Felicia and Josh talk about how being surrounded by such a rich, competitive environment has shaped their writing, their performances, and how they work together as a team.

This conversation gives a closer look at the way their music has developed over time, and how collaboration has been at the heart of it all.

What We Wrote in 2015

Phlecia & Josh Sullivan are Year of October, creatively and personally joined together. Originally from Kentucky, the band has been in Nashville for a few years, touring regionally and self-recording and self-producing their two albums thus far. Year of October is outside of our circle within Nashville, and I actually discovered them via Bandcamp!

Links

• Year of October
• Year of October on Bandcamp
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Show Notes

• Phlecia and Josh Sullivan talk about how Year of October has evolved over the years, especially with the release of their latest album, Golden Days.
• The duo, originally from Kentucky and now based in Nashville, share how they’ve grown from an acoustic project into a full band with a much bigger sound.
• We dig into their songwriting process, which has always been collaborative, and that teamwork has played a big role in shaping their current style.
• Golden Days is a big milestone for them. It’s a self-recorded, self-produced album that captures where they are now creatively and professionally.
• They talk about hitting the road and expanding their touring efforts across the region, using this album as a way to connect with new audiences.
• Being part of the Nashville music scene has had a major impact on their growth. They open up about what it’s like to navigate such a competitive and inspiring environment.
• Throughout the episode, they offer a real look at what it takes to build a distinct musical identity, and the hard work that goes into every step of that journey.

Takeaways

• Phlecia and Josh Sullivan of Year of October have come a long way since they first started making music together. Their latest album, Golden Days, really shows how much their sound has grown and evolved.
• Golden Days was completely self-recorded and produced, which gave them full creative control. It also helped them take their music to a wider audience