KALX (Berkeley, CA)
- Famous Blue Anorak-Bubblegum Lemonade (Released in 2013, this catchy tune captures the jangly guitar sound of the '60s.)
- Morning World-Teen Daze (A new track that falls somewhere between indie and mainstream pop; its floating-in-space instrumentation meshes perfectly with its vocals.)
- Real June-Seoul (It's good to know that two stations at 88.1 FM, in Columbia and St. Louis, are playing one of 2015's most tuneful, seemingly Beach Fossils-inspired melodies.)
- The Moment-Tame Impala (An ethereal synth-based track with echo-laden vocals that could segue with XTC's "King For A Day.")
- Hand Clapping Song-The Meters (One of many tracks that shows the group's vocal and instrumental consistency.)
- Tin Town-Seals & Crofts (This early Seals & Crofts tune has a Cat Stevens feel. Also recommended: "Gabriel, Go On Home" and "Hand-Me-Down Shoe." I enjoyed the all-1970 theme of today's "Fever Dreams" show.)
- West Dakota Breezes-Chuck Suchy (Lyrically, the tune shows an appreciation for rural life, and the balalaika adds poignancy to this tune that has an otherwise old school country feel.)
- Far East Blues-Hap Palmer (There's an impressive blend of cultures in this instrumental; the tune has an unusual blend of prog rock, easy listening strings, and Indian music influences. I was surprised to learn that this is considered a tune for kids.)
- New Slang-The Shins ("New Slang" pulls off the impressive trick of setting not-so-upbeat lyrics to a sing-along arrangement.)
- Sweet Lorraine (Live)-Martin Taylor (A pleasant guitar melody that would have sounded equally at home on a Chet Atkins, Earl Klugh, or Joe Pass album.)
- I'm Beginning To See The Light-Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis (A hipper, jazzier arrangement of the tune than you generally hear.)
- Sunndal Song-The Apples In Stereo (Lyrical reassurance that someone still cares.)
