The Association has been played over 20 times on NTS, first on 24 August 2014. The Association's music has been featured on 29 episodes.

The Association is a pop band from California in the folk rock genre. As of 2012 they are still playing with a constantly rotating membership but which always includes at least one original member. They are best known for their popularity in the 60s, when they had numerous hits at or near the top of the charts. They are known for tight vocal harmony, influenced by The Hi-Los and The Lettermen.