Sam Johnson's ideas for a solo record were rerouted and revised due to some great production, some extra time and a willingness to take the risk. The result is Along the Dark Edges of Everything, a hauntingly great record by one of Boston's finest lyricists. As the singer for the band Choke Up, Johnson wrestled with the what, how and why for his solo debut and I think you will find Sam's answers honest and surprising. Enjoy! The Berman Hour podcast is sponsored by NooWave Flow-State-Coffee.Visit <a href="http://www.noowave.co/berman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NooWave.Co/Berman</a> to get 10% off! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/samjohnson_idk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@SamJohnson</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebermanhour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheBermanHour</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/whatwetalkaboutrecords" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@WhatWeTalkAboutRecords</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dividedheaven" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DividedHeaven</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/noowaveco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@NooWave</a> Listen to Sam Johnson <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SGUJqSvuJCb255akfgvC8?si=Qk77T4F-QL6Y4sZ9TlajaQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Listen to Divided Heaven <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/45Td2UMHHMQB21YqcYLXzd?si=IVXRdfoEQ3SR-TMocUOWSA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE.</a> #SamJohnson #Boston #ChokeUp #NorthShore #Podcast #Interview #Thebermanhour #JeffBerman #DividedHeaven #coffee #noowaveSupport this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebermanhour">http://supporter.acast.com/thebermanhour</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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