Poolside | NTS

Poolside on NTS delivers sun-soaked soul for lazy afternoons. The selection leans toward obscure 45s and B-sides from the 60s and 70s. No dusty academic vibe here. The hosts play these records because they love them. You'll hear Ann Sexton's 'You've Been Gone Too Long' next to a deep cut from The Futures. Curtis Mayfield's early solo work appears alongside forgotten gems from the Daptone vault. The pacing is masterful. Slow jams build into upbeat stompers then settle back. It avoids the obvious hits. That's rare in soul radio. The atmosphere is relaxed but never boring. Each hour feels like a…