Today's standouts:
KMUN (Astoria, OR)
- Guess I Started A Band-Slippers (Fun, upbeat indie power pop, released in April.)
- Good Friends Call Me E-Eliana Glass (The melancholy piano playing, vocals, and downcast lyrics on this March release make this compelling jazzy, rainy day music.)
KNBA (Anchorage, AK)
- Time, Be My Friend-Dar Williams (Doesn't everyone make this bargain with the universe to be more attentive, caring, or committed in exchange for more time?)
KSJN (Minneapolis, MN)
- Dan Wilson: Van Nuys (Dan Wilson, piano) (A brief, thoughtful piano piece fit for a farewell. The last chord reverberates effectively, letting the farewell vibe linger.)
WACC (Enfield, CT)
- Can't Slow Down-Almost Monday (Rhythmically strong indie rock with effective vocal leaps in the chorus.)
WBGO (Newark, NJ)
- Bright Moon-Quincy Jones (An impressive blend of rapid saxophone, drums, and bass.)
WWHM (Sumter, SC)
- Double Dutch Bus-Frankie Smith (I remember hearing this often on KMJM in 1981. Its beat and nonsensical rhymes don't leave a listener's mind easily.)
- Caribbean Queen-Billy Ocean (Among Ocean's '80s hits, this one holds up best rhythmically and vocally.)
