Ep. 2: Artist Mike Nicholls’ Five Favorite Songs

Choosing your Top 5 favorite songs of all time is serious business, but Umber Magazine founder Mike Nicholls came here ready to make that declaration. In episode 2 of Select Five, Mike goes deep on his five beloved selections—from Marvin Gaye to Wham!—and talks about what inspired him to create Umber, a print-only publication made in Oakland dedicated to the perspectives of Black and Brown people. Plus, Bar Shiru’s musical director Daniel Gahr takes us from the Bay to the U.K. with his two exquisite record picks.

Find out more about Umber Magazine: https://www.umbermagazine.net

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