KDHX 88.1 FM
- Tomorrow Night-Shoes (Shoes have a way with a power pop hook; "Tomorrow Night" and "Too Late" are two of their best examples of this. I always welcomed the chance to play this on KCOU...)
- The Ballad Of El Goodo-Big Star (...and this, as well. This is a melodic ode to perseverance and staying true to yourself, complete with sing-along chorus.)
- Leaning On You-Haim (The guitar sound brings Lindsey Buckingham to mind. The Haim sisters have an appealing acoustic, matter-of-fact approach to their lyrics and instrumentation here.)
- Vibin' In Time-Alex Parchment (Released in April, this upbeat trumpet melody with strong bass underscoring is one of 2020's smooth jazz standouts.)
- From Dream To Dream-Benny Golson (Golson's warm tenor sax sound makes this reflective piece ideal for a late night playlist.)
- Ottorino Respighi: Pines Of Rome (Sinfonia Of London/John Wilson, conductor) (Announcer Tom Sudholt praised the nuance and quality of this new recording. Its crisp sound leaps out of the speakers, making me take note of the shimmering winds in the first movement and mighty brass sound in the last movement. I've raved about this piece before, so I was pleased to hear the station play this rendition for the first time.)
