Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on December 29. He discussed his song “Stop This Train” which was chosen by the 97.9 The Hill music team as the top song of the year. He discussed the writing of that song, and his upcoming solo album. He also discussed a PBS special he is being featured in, the SONARK studios where he recorded the new album, and more. We conclude the conversation by listening to “Stop This Train.”
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