Eight of the better tunes I've heard today:
KWNK (Reno, NV)
- Velvet-Tree Theater (A sensation of throbbing, conveyed via guitar in an interestingly chill way.)
- El Despertar-Los Darts (For the first 15 seconds, the piano intro made me think Carole King was about to start singing. Then, the instrumentation and vocals made me think I was hearing a traditional bossa nova tune. When the electric guitar made its presence known, I realized I was hearing an intriguing blend of rock and bossa nova. This is about as cool as lounge music gets.)
WBFY (Belfast, ME)
- Black Orpheus-Dave Giegerich, Marcy Marxer & Ralph Gordon (This appealing guitar interpretation could segue with the Lawson Rollins tune, "Bossa Nova California.")
- Hard Times (Come Again No More)-Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Sincere, earnest vocalists convey Stephen Foster lyrics that are all too appropriate for too many people.)
- The Swift/The Swallow-Crowfoot (I thought of the Celtic band Solas as I listened to this impish yet sorrowful instrumental.)
WCCR (Williamsburg, KY)
- Dueling Banjos-Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell (It's nice to hear that there's still an outlet for this fun, call-and-response hit from 1973.)
WFSK (Nashville, TN)
- Back To Your Heart-Lindsey Webster (A pleasant, easy groove paired with confident vocals.)
- Church Picnic-Ben Tankard (An inviting smooth jazz keyboard groove. The marimba and celestial sound effects enhance this steady midtempo melody.)
