2012 has come to an end, and it was decidedly less epic than the Mayan calendar predicted.  Ce la vie.  Well, at least we have a vie to ce la.  While another disastrous prediction awaits the US population at the close of our calendar year, at least we have a few days in between to celebrate with loved ones.  But when that love turns to annoyance, why not take the time to read this list of my favorite 40 albums from 2012.  Another solid year of music is in the books and I’m left craving anything and everything that 2013 will have to offer. Continue Reading

NOVEMBER 2012

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis | Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz)
2. Blueprint | Takin’ It
3. Brother Ali | Only Life I Know
4. Why? | Distance
5. How To Dress Well | & It Was U Continue Reading

OCTOBER 2012

1. Menomena | Plumage
2. The Mountain Goats | Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1
3. Why? | Strawberries
4. Pinback | Denslow, You Idiot!
5. Divine Fits | Like Ice Cream Continue Reading

SEPTEMBER 2012

1. Mumford & Sons | Holland Road
2. The Avett Brothers | I Never Knew You
3. Two Gallants | Willie
4. Fang Island | Sisterly
5. mewithoutyou | Cardiff Giant Continue Reading

JUNE 2011

1. Cults | Abducted
2. Ty Segall | Girlfriend
3. tUnE-yArDs | You Yes You
4. The Wombats | Jump Into The Fog
5. Foster The People | Helena Beat Continue Reading

Given the fact that everyone is equipped to whistle, it’s a wonder there isn’t more whistle-driven music out there.  One possible explanation is that while it is relatively easy to whistle for the sake of making noise, it is very difficult to whistle for the sake of making decent music.  The former usually results in a ragged and bleating distress signal used to get the attention of a: Continue Reading

Instead of updating my Top 10 Tracks from a previous post I figure these additional 10 are worth a listen of their own.  And really….how are you going to limit it to just 10?!  If you’re behind the times, check out these songs for a dose of awesome. Continue Reading