Let's shine a light on some noteworthy low power FM stations. Here are some of the better songs I've heard this morning:
KCUG (Omaha, NE)
- Finished-Tamela Mann (With faith and perseverance, you can achieve a lot. Mann's powerful vocals sock this point home.)
- The City (Live)-Commissioned (These strong vocal harmonies paint an appealing picture of an afterlife in which one's pain is lifted.)
KPOV (Bend, OR)
- Children Of The Night-Cassandra Wilson (An honest accounting of loneliness, set to an invigorating percussive backbeat.)
- Can't Find My Way-Phil Collins (This is one Collins song I haven't played enough. These are good, somber lyrics for dark nights of the soul. The song's feel is similar to "Can't Turn Back The Years.")
WMNH (Manchester, NH)
- Two Lane Highway-Pure Prairie League (Heading home for Thanksgiving? This is a good driving song. This deserves more airplay, as does "Can't Hold Back.")
WQSV (Staunton, VA)
- Solitude-Coleman Hawkins (Pure class. Warm saxophone tone with violin and piano accompaniment to complete the atmosphere.)
- Soul Lament-Kenny Burrell (Captivating downcast guitar.)
WXNA (Nashville, TN)
- No More Pennies-Starcrawler (These vocals and guitar are meant to be turned up. I like that there's enough variety in this station to include indie rock like this...)
- Take 'Em To The Moon-Rebirth Brass Band (...and this powerhouse, fit-for-Mardi-Gras instrumental in the same show.)
