Im going to spend this week discussing two of the more underrated music channels that we as subscribers are very fortunate to have. Today I am reflecting on Sirius 16 Deep Tracks.

I never paid much attention to Deep Tracks until after the merger and a chance listen to Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour. This show originated on XM and came over with the merged channel.  Dylan talks and spins music for an hour based around a central theme. That theme could be an object of nature, a time, place or feeling. Whatever the theme, it makes for amazing radio that is interesting to hear. Dylan can be heard on the Deep Tracks Mondays at 8 pm, Wednesdays at 11 am, Thursdays at 12 am and Sundays at 8 am, all times eastern.

One of my all time favourite songwriters of all time also has a home on Deep Tracks. Tom Petty and his Buried Treasure show plays a great set of forgotten tracks and eclectic styles. Tom also shares his own personal insights into music and life. Truly a radio trip worth taking.  Tom is heard on Mondays at 11 am, Thurdays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 4 am and Sundays at 2 pm, all times again eastern.

The greatest benefit from listening to Deep Tracks is hearing all of these great classic songs that Terrestrial Radio tends to never play. Not too many singles of the B-sides, but the other songs which may never have received the airplay they deserved. Best example I could give is from a few weeks ago where I heard a Steely Dan track from my favourite Dan record, the first one “Can’t Buy A Thrill”. The particular track was not a single but is a great mellow tune on the second side as it spins to the end of the record.  ”Brooklyn Owes The Charmer Under Me”, is just a kick ass track with great melodies and musicianship. The lyrics paint a story about ones love for New York and its occasional insanity.

Spend a few hours with the Deep Tracks and you might hear that great song catching you by surprise. Enjoy!