Favorite Songs of the Year: Stars – The Theory of Relativity The first time I heard the song, I was so sure this would be a smash hit for Stars. Well, for me, it was.
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https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js Favorite Songs of the Year: Me and My Drummer – Don’t Be So Hot 2012 was the year my partner and I finally found a wedding date and started to plan for real. So this year-end-list couldn’t be complete without a good love song. This tune by Me and My Drummer is a particularly wonderful one. There …
Favorite Songs of the Year: Fiona Apple – Every Single Night I should leave this blank. I haven’t found the appropriate words to describe what I think and feel when I listen to Fiona Apple’s great 2012 record The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More …
Favorite Songs of the Yeah: Speech Debelle – Sun Dog London-based rapper and songwriter Speech Debelle came to my attention through the cover story on her in Germany’s feminist pop culture magazine Missy. Her story intrigued me, and thanks to Spotify (finally available in Germany!) I checked out her 2012 record Freedom of Speech. By the …
Favorite Songs of the Year: Best Coast “The Only Place” This summer, I needed something to soothe my nerves and my fernweh. Best Coast’s sparkling summer anthem to the best coast was perfect for the job.(Source: http://player.vimeo.com/)
Favorite Songs of the Year: Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built” Japandroids are a force of overamplified nature. I was so lucky to see them live this summer at the Obstwiesenfestival and it was – intense. One drummer, one guitarist, half a dozten amplifiers and a gazillion pedals. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Favorite Songs of the Year: Watsky- Wounded Healer (Deer Tick Sample) The Roots, Jasiri X, Speech Debelle, Watsky: I think I listened to more ~ hip-hop this year than in the last 5 combined. I discovered Watsky through his verse as Shakespeare in the hilarious Shakespeare vs. Dr. Seuss Epic Rap Battle of History (also a …
Favorite Songs of the Year: John K. Samson – “When I Write My Master’s Thesis” John K. Samson is a fantastic songwriter and head of one of my all-time favorite bands, The Weakerthans. He released a good solo album this year – Provincial Road – but for some reason, it didn’t get so many spins …
Songs of the Year: Jasiri X – #10FRISKCOMMANDMENTS 2012 was the year I discovered podcasts for myself. I found a new favorite: This Week in Blackness Radio hosted by Elon James White feat. L. Joy Williams and Aaron Rand Freeman. Progressive politics, pop culture, black culture and pure awesome. “The media you want to hear, …
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