KCSN (Los Angeles, CA)
- Someday, Someway-Marshall Crenshaw (Tight, infectious guitar and vocals; this is how rockabilly music should sound. This tune's hook never wears out its welcome, as far as I'm concerned.)
- Swallowed By The Cracks-David & David (A cautionary tale about living too much in the moment; if you like the feel of "Welcome To The Boomtown," this will likely appeal to you. I'd be curious to hear John Mellencamp cover this.)
- Santiago-Preservation Hall Jazz Band (A pulsating stew of dominating brass from "So It Is," released in April.)
- Airborne-Cut Copy (A brand new dance/electronic number, seemingly pulled out of the '80s.)
- Fly Me To The Moon (Live)-Diana Krall (A smart choice for a concert finale; Krall and her band have room to stretch out here. Everyone has ample space to show off their chops. Krall's confident, husky take on the vocals serves the song well.)
- Livin' In The Hills-Northern Roots (One of the most gratifying aspects of listening to stations all over the country is discovering local bands I might never have heard otherwise. That was the case here. This is some appealing jazz-tinged reggae with a memorable piano hook.)
- Stargazing-Michelle Blades (Indie rock with just enough dissonance; the spacey, haunting vocals and strummed guitar made me wonder what I'd hear next.)
