Best Songs of 2015
Our writers and editors chime in with their personal favorites from the past year.
Andrew Brandt
2015 was the year Josh Tillman came to everyone’s a...
Best Songs of 2014
100. Lowell “I Love You Money”
Summer love songs are grade-A bummers because summer love, come December, is dead—by definition, it only lasts the s...
Favorite Albums 2013:
Artists’ Choice
Andrew Mills, Barbarian
San Diego, CA
10. Earthless, From the Ages
9. Parquet Courts, Light Up Gold
8. Tropical Popsicle, Dawn of Delight
7. Foa...
Favorite Albums 2013: Madison Business Picks
Brandon Clementi
Man About Town, Majestic Live
10. James Blake Overgrown
James Blanket delivered a lush and warm follow-up that magical...
Our Favorite Albums of 2013
Andrew Brandt
Senior Writer
10. This Routine is Hell Howl
9. Daughn Gibson Me Moan
8. Speedy Ortiz Major Arcana
7. CHVRCHES The Bones of What Y...
Best Songs of 2013: 10-1
10. MØ “Waste of Time”
I don't quite know how she does it, but MØ somehow manages in "Waste of Time" to make romantic desperation sound, dare I s...
Best Songs of 2013: 40-11
40. Vampire Weekend “Step”
Vampire Weekend's "Step" is pretty magical. Ezra Koenig's velvety voice introduces the track backed only by a bass...
Best Songs of 2013: 70-41
70. Son Lux “Lost It to Trying”
During the first time through the thrilling and volatile"Lost It to Trying," I experience a pang of guilt paired ...
Best Songs of 2013: 100-71
100. Nothankyou “Oyster”
Nothankyou's "Oyster" was a pleasant surprise in a year that seemed dominated by well-established artists. The duo of Ol...
Best Songs of 2013: Honorable Mention
As we put the finishing touches on our year-end list, here are some of our favorite tracks that just missed the cut. We'll be back tomorrow through Tu...
Best Songs of 2012: 10-1
10. Chairlift “I Belong in Your Arms”
"I Belong in Your Arms" is an unabashed love song inspired by Chairlift's current relationships (not with each ...
Best Songs of 2012: 25-11
25. Mikky Ekko “Pull Me Down” Nashville indie-pop singer/producer Mikky Ekko seems to have found his muse for his latest single. Produce...