BEST in SHOW
Think of BEST in SHOW as a kibble-sized version of radioUNLEASHED. Each week, we’ll search the kennel high and low and select one sonic purebred to highlight here. It might be a yummy new tune, an under-appreciated old bone or an old dog’s guilty pleasure.
Bill Withers – Harlem/Cold Baloney Live at Carnegie Hall
Welcome to this week’s final Best In Show with “Harlem/Cold Baloney” from Bill Withers. This was his encore song from Live at Carnegie Hall recorded on Oct 6th, 1972. Known as one of the best concert recordings from the 1970s, it capitalizes on Withers’ trademark melancholy soul sound while expanding the music to fit the room granted by a live show.
Bill Withers – Harlem/Cold Baloney Live at Carnegie Hall
Welcome to this week’s final Best In Show with “Harlem/Cold Baloney” from Bill Withers. This was his encore song from Live at Carnegie Hall recorded on Oct 6th, 1972. Known as one of the best concert recordings from the 1970s, it capitalizes on Withers’ trademark melancholy soul sound while expanding the music to fit the room granted by a live show.
Omni – Courtesy Call
Our Best in Show this week comes from recent Sub Pop signees, Omni. These guys are obviously fans of the post punk era, and with “Courtesy Call” are reminiscent...
Zero 7 – Swimmers
Our Best In Show this week features UK duo, Zero 7, with “Swimmers“, their second single of the year after taking a break of several years. Have a listen...
Kamaal Williams – Strings (ATL)
We’re changing direction for this week’s Best In Show. DJ Kamaal Williams brings us his progressive house interpretation of classic dance track, “Strings of Light,” with “Strings (ATL)“. Check...
Steve Lacy – Playground
We head west to Los Angeles for this week’s Best in Show – “Playground” from guitarist Steve Lacy. The subtly funky tune can be found on Steve’s debut album...
Sports Team – Fishing
Our Best In Show for the week is from a London-based band that has seemingly come out of nowhere. Sports Team comes roaring out of the gate with new...
Marco Benevento – Let It Slide
Our latest Best In Show goes to Woodstock homeboy, Marco Benevento. “Let It Slide” is the title cut from Marco’s latest album available now from the Royal Potato Family...
Mercury Rev feat. Norah Jones – Okolona River Bottom Band
In keeping with this week’s cover songs theme, we bring you our latest Best In Show (and their second for the year) – “Okolona River Bottom Band” by Mercury...
(Sandy) Alex G – Hope
This week’s Best In Show is from Philadelphia native, (Sandy) Alex G. “Hope” is from his latest album, House of Sugar, and to paraphrase one of the YouTube comments,...
Devon Gilfillian – Unchained
We’re headed to Nashville for our Thanksgiving week Best In Show selection – “Unchained” by Devon Gilfillian. The song is a preview of what to expect from Devon’s debut...