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Music lists - What is on our shuffle . . .

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Coming soon in 2024: Jak Thomas, COIN, Wild Pink , Melts,  JW Francis, Manic Street Preachers, W.H. Lung, Sasami, The Pineapple Thief, Hinds, Housewife, Torres, Futurebirds, ANIMA!, Coldplay, Gold Connections, Foster the People, Kaitlin Butts,  Dawes, Deer Tick, Disclosure, Empire of the Sun, The North Country, Johnny Blue Eyes, Kasabian, Billie Eilish, Lawless, Amos Lee, Morgan Wade, Runner-Up, Last Dinosaurs, Zach Bryan, Videoclub, Wilco, Shovels & Rope, Wade Bowen, Beachwood Sparks,  Flatland Cavalry, The Weather Station, Will Butler, Water From Your Eyes, Wild Rivers, Caleb Caudle, Everyone Says Hi, Jack White, Future Palace,  David Gilmour, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, MJ Lenderman, Videoclub, Linkin Park, Almost a.m., Men I Trust, Hippo Campus, Goth Babe, Anna Shoemaker, Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters, Jill Andrews, Casandra Jenkins, Loma, GIFT, Good Looks, Better Joy, The Airborne Toxic Event, Mindy Smith, Oceanator, Deep  Sea Diver, The Waeve, Karen O & Danger Mouse, The Head and the Heart, Hozier, Timothy Brown & Beck Pete, Beabadoobee, Jamie xx & Robyn, Tommy Prine, St. Lucia, Smallpools, Yarn.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Pretty ViciousThe StrutsRock tune with some outstanding keys in the last minute!
CaliforniaThe Courettes (feat. La La Brooks)A throwback to 50/60s and of course, Camera Obscura.
StarbursterFONTAINES D.C.Have to admit this is a pretty rockin' tune.
The SunshineInfinity SongA lovely, lovely song.  Vocal harmonies and acoustics.
FreewayNight CapAn upbeat alt-rock indie tune. Sometimes you win/lose.
WreckagePearl JamActually a perfectly listenable little rock tune.
Last of My KindJason Isbell & The 400 UnitA reboot of a classic. Yellowstone.
Don't You Want To Sleep With Someone Normal?Love Fame TragedyThere is always a place for songs like this.  Right?
ColdReactorEverythingEverythingNo spaces. That's there deal.
shantySlowdiveReboot from 2023. Their ambient synth sound is great.
Will Anybody Ever Love MeSufjan StevensSad? Yes.  Sometimes sad songs say so much.
Bliss Arab StrappCan't get over the accent. It is so awesome!
Morning ZooRatboysThis sounds like it could be a Shovels & Rope song. Nice.
Party CrashersTony XenosApart from the great last name, a nice folk/rock tune.
SatisfiedAbby HamiltonThe pedal steel is lovely on top of everything else.
BoysEllurWe think it rocks and it is fun for the college years.
Train Full of GasolineDucks Ltd.This album is so good.....
Us Against the WorldLittle LiesEvery Song literally sounds like Fleetwood Mac
Dead On The MoneyStarsailorThey are back with a new album. Very nice rock tune.
Day All The Lights Went OutJames Vincent McMorrowEvery playlist MUST end with a song like this.


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hot girls in hellLØLØTaylor Swift with a little more edge (and F-bombs).
Tiny MovesBleachersFun tune that reminds us of wanting to Wang Chung a little tonight.
Beautiful People (Say High)The Black KeysThe triumphant new album, "Ohio Players."
Big Time NothingSt. VincentCreativity abounds yet again. Let it wash over you a few times.
Care Hana VuIt's a heart wrenching folk song accentuated by deep guitar and bass riffs.
LotusInfinity SongDon't miss out on these guys.
AnandaStrand of OaksBrilliant artist and song writer changes it up. Take a sonic journey.
Good TogetherLake Street DiveCan you imagine spending a night with a light cocktail and live listening? Exactly.
Holding On, TogetherSavoir AdoreThis feels like youth sports carpooling.  A little.
AprilLocal NativesThis song is a masterpiece. A little Vampire Weekend; a little Tame Impala.
JackedHeartwormsGoth new wave noire. Love it.
The Hardest PartWashed OutGA sonic machine has 5-6 genre (chillwave) defining tunes. This is another.
HeartlessNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsIf it did not seemingly come so easy to them....
bloomSjowgenJust a very lovely song
DiscountAgent blåMelodic with dark and sinister overtones that definitely strikes a mood.
Flowers By The RoadsideThe Felice BrothersWhen they just do their thing, there is almost nothing better.
Naked And AliveMilky ChanceThey don't do much to change it up, but it is so addictively chill.
Eyes Closed Imagine DragonsSo truly Imagine Dragons. And that's cool.  Too bad.
IntermissionBonomiBetween Chaos and Chaos. Take an intermission and play this.
Sun GirlJulia HolterMusic Professor keeps the avant garde sound alive.


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Stella The BegoniaRubblebucketImpossible not to love this song. Impossibly fun baritone sax....Toth talent abounds.
BroadviewSlow PulpAlt rock music with folk sensibility.
Idle HandsSlow HollowsIt is not downtrodden but it is melodically somber.
When It RainsSavoir AdoreWhenever they have something new, we pounce on it.
HomeBat For LashesOddly fits perfectly fine in an alt-folk genre-centric playlist.
Born In The MorningNoelle & The DesertersGreat and very refreshing honky tonk country tune.
faceplantLOLOVery up beat straightforward Taylor Swift pop.
HeatTove Lo, SG LewisNot just for spin class, but it will do for that as well.
Party At Monster LakeStrand of OaksIf you recognize this as Strand of Oaks, you are amazing.
SEVENmeija and Hand HabitsInteresting how it builds and fuses some twang guitar and sax into the mix
Every Time the Sun Comes UpSharon Van EttenUtterly amazing song.  That's all.
Then and NowDarksoftSoft and melodic.
Don't You ForgetStarwolfSpanish guitar transitions into a contemporary Spyro Gyro mix. Enjoy.
Burial GroundThe DecemberistsThey are back and just as refreshing as ever. Truly.
All That For NothingJohn GrantSpeaking of refreshing. Never ever predictable.
The Living ThingMonsters of FolkA reissue with some new songs. Very nice.
Your ApartmentWallowsMaybe the best from their latest.
Tumblin DownBonny Light HorsemanAn extraordinarily talented ensemble of musicians led by the Fruit Bats dude.
The Cravingtwenty one pilotsNo reason to thumb one's nose just because they are "popular."  It is a good tune.
Wide Open HorsesJames Vincent McMorrowProlific?  Yes. Consistently good?  Yes.


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ProjectionsNight TapesWhat would it be like to have a conversation with her?
Keep GoingGusterTremendously consistent sound. Love it.
SweetJobi RiccioPure, authentic, country folk-rock. She is very good.
Anywhere But HereSilveradaA Teamster's treasure for sure.  Just fun road trip sounds.
Loaded FunMake FriendsShifting gears to a Silversun Pickups sound with a few nice twists.
big, if truemaxime.You ever feel like strutting into a deep house nightclub party.....?
CoastingTen FeRediscovered tune recalling early '90s and Springsteen-esque Americana.
Frog In Boiling WaterDIIVLove the cliché, but also like much of the album.
CardinalKacey MusgravesEvery song is viable for anyone's playlist, but this is particularly for a Virginia playlist.
ShellEthan TaschIt sounds like something from the early 2000s. The banjo... a nice touch.
Hugging HorizonsLightheadedDialed back vocals does not ruin the tantalizing and whimsical experience.
Special TreatHello MaryThe psychedelic guitar sounds permeate your bones!
All You'll Ever BeThe NativeTransforms into an old school rock song.  That's very much needed these days.
Don't Forget MeMaggie RogersWe won't.  She is a wonderful breath of fresh air.
Calling After MeWallowsCan't quite figure out what they want to be, but we dig it.  Solid alt-rock, indie sound.
Look Around (With Maggie Rose)The MavericksGreatest mix of sound we've heard in years.  A must listen. The whole album.
NeverenderJustice with Tame ImpalaWhat you would expect.  Fun and upbeat.
Always SidewaysLightheadedIf you like the first song on this list, you will enjoy the second.
The WishRa Ra RiotThe Magnetic Fields comes to mind.
Shiloh (James River Version)Night BedsThere should be a Tennessee River version... A nice acoustic folk song.


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Mood RingDehdNostalgic, 50's-like soft punk rock. Whatever that is.
Plastic PyramidOmniInteresting avant garde sound with some time changes and counter vocals.
EchoesRachel SumnerLovely folk Americana. This is the best off her new release.
Who Will You BelievePernice BrothersA sound so true and honest.  We've missed these guys. Great tune.
Politics of LivingBig Black DeltaAn unleashing of sound and composition for true connection of 80s to the 21st Century.
ExodusClose TalkerLo-fi but not dull. A great lyrical and sonic build with piano and percussion. Interesting.
SonPalaceEthereal acoustics.  Lovely song with meaning for someone dear.
Doing It Again Babygirl in redFollow-up release to a tough to beat first album. It's cool.
You're GoldenThe Polyphonic SpreeThe piece begins with the piano and finishes with some horns and nice touches.
Ice Cream PianoVampire WeekendA dynamic album.  The F-bomb is unnecessary, but the rest fills the ears.
DollyGeowulfMaybe we just can't get enough of this Australian alt-folk sound. It is awesome.
Day Old NewsLo MoonOld wooden rocking chair, with a smooth mint julip on a hot summer afternoon.
By The End Of The NightOld 97'sY'all will be whistling by the time this great tune  is over.  Enjoy.
Look To The East, Look To Th WestCamera ObscuraProgenitors of a generation of sound from the U.K.  As compelling as they were in early 2000s.
Cosmic Backseat EducationBlitzen TrapperOne of the last real southern rock bands left. Mr. Isbell would approve.
Life IsJessica PrattThe indie rock intelligentsia adore her. It is kind of nostalgic.  A good listen.
Literary MindSPRINTSYour would not be off if you mistook this one for a Grace Potter rocker.
LuckyAbby HamiltonYou just want to sway along and belt it out with her.
Country KidThe Avett BrothersOne of the best live bands of all time. Easily.  Add this one to the catalogue.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
NosebleedsMisterWivesGreat alt-pop tune. When she sounds annoyed by the tickets, it is the best.
TarkovskiBodegaTake me to the zone!
So Long, LondonTaylor SwiftThere are several gems to be sure. This is one.
EuphoriaSavoir AdoreLooking for love in all the right places.  This is off of a great little EP.
GonePillow QueensStill Rockin. We got into them from their lives performance on a late show during COVID.
VesselBig Black DeltaOnce you wind us up, it is tough to let go. Very talented band under the radar.
Sweet TalkIron &WineHe was getting too sweet.  This album is much, much better.
MeantHovvdyPitchfork loves it. The sound is great, but our favorite is their last release.
Falling ConsciouslyUnknown VagabondDiminutive, but builds nicely into lovely, finger picking guitar
Now We're Getting ThereWalter the ProducerComing into some Tame Impala.  Just a little upbeat ensemble of sounds.
CarolineBaby Rose & BADBADNOTGOODThis is like a late 60s nostalgic R&B tune. Beautiful.
Say!TOLEDOWe won't hold it against them (being from OH). Signs of talent here.
What's Going On With Ordinary PeopleThe Reds, Pinks & PurplesCan't resist the songwriting. His voice is like a folkish Psychedelic Furs vibe.
Hold Yourself UpThe Polyphonic SpreeThere are layers of composition going on here.  Enjoy.
Turtleneck WeatherJW FrancisMy oh my. If Dylan had more groove. The "uhhh" is so cool.
Pop Goes PopCamera ObscuraA dream pop band that defined a mid 2000s era. Irresistible.
Hard Luck & CircumstancesCharley CrocketMagnificently authentic country voice. This genre is winning the air waves.
DreamsHana VuDoes not take long to get hooked. Upbeat and "alive."
Violent TimesSt. VincentFormerly part of the Polyphonic Spree. Like it or leave it. Talented.
Wild To Be Sharing This MomentEmily BarkerOne of the finest songwriters of our time.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
CapricornVampire WeekendThis may be the album that has us back.
BackslidersSarah Shook & The DisarmersJust a really great Americana sound. Thoroughly enjoyable
Money Rain DownBig Black DeltaStumbled upon this in a live performance YouTube video. AMAZING!! Talking Heads?
May NinthKhruangbinSo chill. So good.  So relaxing.
Where'd All My Friends Go?The Greeting Committee & FlipturnOk, we may be going overboard here with Flipturn, but they're damn good!
Second GearIlliterate LightAnother really great tune off their latest EP. Enjoy.
I Don't Need That AnymorePernice BrothersRemember these guys from the early to mid 2000s? They are back and sound great.
A Moon Behind the CloudsPhosphorescentUnbearably good from start to finish.
Good StuffBnnyGive it a few measures. The songwriting and accompaniment really comes nicely together.
Waiting A LifetimeLo MoonReally full sound with several voices making a nice alt/rock package.
The DreamStill CornersNever disappointing and always has something unexpected.
From Dark to LightnessClose TalkerThis the kind of band you check what's playing and say, "huh, that's good."
Weak, In Your LightNation of LanguageHow did we not include this last year?  No idea. It's very, very good.
Bleach PalaceNew single with a different, edgier sound than their last release.
DustineEmpty CountryDylan-inspired post punk folk rock revivalists.
Too Muchgirl in redEvolving as expected. Could be simple, but it is effective and a great listen.
Never Going HomeMaggie RogersNot just another voice in the musical maze.
Where The Road GoesOld 97'sThese guys rock.  Just so solid. This album is broad and one of their best.
HalfwayFlipturnThe keys and his voice carry this tune the whole way.


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Say No MoreReal EstateModern day America- the band with great hooks and a very relaxing modern tone.
Reasons To Stay AliveKaiser Chiefs"I Predict a Riot" stadium thumpers are back for their 8th.
BoredWaxahatcheeAlso an amazing song from her new album.
A World Is WaitingSlow HollowsVery interesting combination of pedal steel and some twang, but dark and apocalyptical.
Make It Feel Like the GardenEliza & the DelusionalsThe background musical accompaniment to the chorus is phenomenal.
It's TimeA Place To Bury StrangersSomewhat discordant, but it grows on you because it feels fresh and new.
Sad DiscoflipturnA bit different from the EP, but just as enjoyable.
Killer Not a LoverIlliterate LightGreat new song off their new EP. Really builds at the end.
apartment402maxime.There is something commendable about a tune that reminds us of days past.
CrazingNewmoonVery fuzzy. Chords upon chords. Cloud gazing.
WorrymindDeathsportNew wave, dark pop.
When The Laughter StopsYard Act feat. Katy J. PearsonIt's a very smart and a bit satirical at times. It is a fun listen.
Jade GreenKacey MusgravesNot even one of the best ones on the new album, but very nice.
EvelynBear's DenThis song evokes a feeling of another band. A bit of Coldplay clocks but that's not it.
Vampire EmpireAdrianne LenkerAt some point one has to cave and admit she can write some tunes.
MetamorphisisInfinity SongAmong best new band discoveries of the year for us. Really, really good stuff.
I Don't Say It, But I Feel ItThe StavesHow often is that so true! If you don't know the Staves yet, you should.
OrbitJW FrancisAn upbeat song that you can move along with on a hot summer afternoon.
PaperweightThe Secret SistersGreat song.  Americana.  There is some edge to it and great songwriting.
Wild DaysSam EvianJury is still out on this dude, but interesting. Not just another run of the mill rock tune.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Run AwayMISSIOGreat tune. These are just rock songs.
FantasneezeBombay Bicycle Club & Matilda MannVery catchy and whimsical. "I do; I do; I do."
shroomsCoral MoonsIf others have a good time and want to share in song? Ok.  Love, "she's a little self-absorbed."
Change Your GodA Place To Bury StrangersVeteran New Wave hypnotics.
Right Back To ItWaxahatchee (feat. MJ Lenderman)Easily the best song of the year. Nearly perfection.
LipMama ZuPosthumous release. Sad, but a great song.
Walk These StreetsCollins BeachHas sort of an English feel to it not unlike Paolo Nutini (a la "New Shoes")
PoppiesFlipturnSort of addicted to this EP.  Each song builds and they are just lovely.
I LiedhousewifeThis is a modern day teen movie theme song.
Man on the MoonHotel FictionJust a nice feel good tune.
Soap Slow HollowsA little fuzzy and lo-fi but has an old Red House Painters feel to it.
Modern GirlBleachersSaxophones right off the first downbeat sets the tone. We didn't start the fire...
AdelineShane Smith & The SaintsAmericana/Country. In the Stapleton school of real country.
Nice Town (Original)Metronomy and Pan AmsterdamThis is like "nnnn...19, 19" from the 80s but then lets the trumpets kick in. Love it.
No Safe & SoundJuly TalkNew single from a great Indie band. They feed off one another really well.
SwayKacey MusgravesShe is back with the songwriting and her sweet spot. Refreshing.
HomesickNoah KahanWant to hate this dude, but we can't help but get into, "I'm mean b/c I grew up in NE!"
Can't Believe We're HereJ MascisToo much like Dinosaur Jr.? Maybe, but he is still a very talented dude.
DoubtSlow PulpThis may be getting a lot of play as part of the maudlin music of the university station.
The PainAnother SkyAnother refreshing and rock'n sound that's very hard to pin down. Give it a try!


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Magicmeija and JAWNYNot what one would expect.  Gently rock'n and gently pleasant.
HighlandsMiddle KidsJust great songwriting every time.
AnywhereSeasideA driving Pop song with some Garbage overtones.
On Our Way To The RaveDucks Ltd.So not our jam, but the tune is subtle and really nostalgic. (substitute your "__" for "rave").
Didn't Want ToSan FerminBest song off of their new album. Subtle horns and great songwriting.
AlibiHurray For The Riff RaffProbably one of the hardest working American Folk artists out there.
Mother NatureMGMTGreat song.  Wonder though if they are trying to become musicians now? Interesting.
ChancesGrouploveLove how angry this tune is.
WillowBombay Bicycle Club & Lucy RoseThe song sort of feels like you are trampling through some willows.
ShowtimeCatfish & the BottlemenStadium romper. Bad words, but it is kind of funny and works just fine.
Somebody NewReal EstateThis band has captured the feel of 70s songwriting. Not quite Yacht Rock.
Did I Love You (Like I Promised To)FlipturnOff of an amazing EP.  The voice; the composition; and the build. All excellent.
HawkmoonHurray For the Riff RaffTwo on the same mix.  Just been spinning this record for weeks.  Very listenable.
St. LouMatt Pond PA & Alexa RoseAbsolutely wonderful song.  May be the best one off of the new EP. Mostly Alexa.
Dream JobYard ActOk, may not be for everyone, but tough not to rock to the cockney grooves.
Forever TogetherSTRFKRWe love these guys because they are consistent. Whimsical and musical.
BajaGoth BabeKind of wish we could live in the mountains and make great tunes from a van too.
Kicking Up DaisiesYumi ZoumaDid we mention this EP is awesome?
Love To Walk AwayThe VaccinesContemporary visuals and everyday life in an alt-rock format
Paper CranesGrizfolkNew single picks up as it goes. A nice relaxing groove.


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The Main ThingDucks Ltd.Canadian version of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever. Melodic, Beatles-based.
Spinnaker DaysGoth BabeSlacker new wave rock for today. Great melodies and fused sounds.
In My HeadNewDadUnexpectedly great tune along the guitar rock, female voice genre.
Liquid GoldThe RubensSimply one of the catchiest tunes so far this year
Radio (feat. Sharon Van Etten)Margo PriceA lovely and fun little country-rock song.
AnnaLunar VacationKeep forgetting to stick this on a mix.  Just pure nostalgia, Similar to the band, "Ivy."
Side Eye RollsMatt Pond PATom Petty, and WILCO.  Enjoying this EP immensely.
Weird EnvironmentSan FerminOne of our fav favs. 
DramamineMiddle KidsLast album was a MASTERPIECE.  New one is so far so good. 
Any Given DayThe HolyFast paced shoegaze rock. The lower end is well represented. (bass clef).
be okayYumi ZoumaSome bad words, but one can understand. Very good tune.
WARZ0NEStand AtlanticA little edgy.  That's ok.  We need some edge sometimes. (it is a 0 in the title)
Something You NeededFlipturnGreat band from JAX.  That's right, JAX. This EP is gorgeous. We listen cover to cover.
How Does the Horse Go Home?Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia ConoverA question work asking. 
Water UndergroundReal EstateIs this not the best 70s songwriting of the 2020s? Yep. Awesome.
gravity (alt. version)SAD DADThis version is just irresistible. Floating not to the ground, but on the ocean.
All You'll Ever CatchRemo DriveA strange one, but some good points made, actually.
WafflesCayucasThis is what's in my head every time we eat waffles and could never quite place it.
driftingNight TapesThere is a little groove in there. Worth a listen for a quick pick-me-up.
Azalea Blackberry SmokePure gnawing southern rock.  This one is a bit sweeter but still has a punch.


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So Many PlansBeirutThe Magnetic Fields' sound. The horns and relaxing build is all...
Rattle My HeartIlseySound of a heartbeat transforms into a song that feels like sharing a drink with an old friend.
Suburban SolutionsWild NothingPure 80's sound complete with electro-funk talk-singing. Simply awesome.
Desert MileYumi ZoumaOne of the best songs of the year from the New Zealanders.
HunterJess WilliamsonA masterpiece off of her new album.
Discount De Kooning (Last One Standing)The VaccinesSurprisingly perfect in some ways.  Thoroughly addictive for sure.
As You AreDay WaveOh, the yearning is so well heard on this tune.
Reckless ChildMilky ChanceUnmistakable groove.  It sort of washes over you.
The BeachjunodreamA familiar sound, played from the evening deck of your favorite beach house.
Guess You KnewWax OwlsVery nice folk/rock song.  Goes great with a late afternoon, Sunday drive.
CrocodileGoth BabeAnother from his full album.  There are many good ones.
Down, down, downMATILDA LYNAdmittedly odd voice at first.  Finishes warmly and leaves a lovely aftertaste.
Someday BestDolores ForeverLove this tune!  Eat the friggin pasta!
Imagining EverythingMatt Pond PAEmphatically recommend this EP.  Care was taken.
Gold RushStella ExplorerNeed to check the Euro beat box every now and then.
IrisFuture IslandsSimple, yet consistent and soulful in a way.
Jealous MoonSarah JaroszPhenomenal.
Read The RoomThe SmileRadiohead.  Very good.  Maybe not quite as good as the last.
Right On TimeChatham County LineA bit more accessible Americana from the band's latest.


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Someone ElseIlseyBeautiful soliloquy of heartbreak and new beginnings.
Girl SupremeΣtellaThe band name is pronounced "Stella" with the sum sign. Yes, a Greek based artist with Swedish alt-rock sensibility.
Section 52 (Morning Sun, I Built The Stairs)The Polyphonic SpreeMakes our hearts blush with the nerdy sonic brilliance. Care was taken.
Dial ToneWild NothingGet over the unnecessary auto tune. They can sing just fine and the song is great.
Make WayProtomartyrArt rock.  There is a punk rock aspect, but love how it comes right at you.
Uncertain CountryGreat Lake SwimmersEarly "Band of Horses" vibe and maybe a little "America." Excellent.
KPRYumi ZoumaNew Zealanders have a great sound
bellaEKKSTACYThe belle of the maudlin music of the university station.
Holiday HouseBeach HouseFrom 2023, but it is amazing. Hypnotic.
Say It Like You Mean ItSleater-KinneySome may say they've changed for the worse. We say, much more accessible.
Night VisionKiwi jr.Sort of a combination of "the Terms," and the "Lemonheads."
No CaffeineMarika HackmanGood advice. Very good niche singer-songwriter.
Fun PoliceSwoonAwesome find from 2018ish.  Before the current alt-punk surge.
This Is Gonna HurtDirty NiceYes, from the soundtrack of our lives.  Too good to isolate.
HeadlinesIslandsAnthem for a person's eventful day and for the signs of the times.
Weird Goodbyes (feat. Bon Iver)The NationalNormally not so big on them, but they really nailed their last two albums.
Lunar EclipseThe VaccinesReally great upbeat, rockin' album.
No More TragediesThe Natural LinesJust a really enjoyable album. Subtle instrumental builds. Love the discreet keyboards.
Chasing SpiritsJess WilliamsonShe is kind of off the charts talented and versatile. This is from her latest. Enjoy.


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Life In The TimeBen HowardSoulful, meaningful singer-songwriter.  Love this.
A Gun In Every HomeWings of DesireA manifesto on the world of what's completely unnecessary.  Great sound. Great song.
Space InvaderThe NationalFrom their second album of 2023. A great year for the National.
IntheskateparkSquirrel FlowerFor Ro Ro. Post punk tune captures the mindset a young skatepark dude.
Powdered SugarThe Boxer RebellionNot sure what exactly they are getting at, but it is a great sound and looking forward to the full album.
EvidenceLo MoonSuch suckers for simplicity of structure, but complexity of sound!
CURSEDALIASA very strange tune. Love it.  Mix it up.
Always/NeverSTRFKRA revealing acronym for a band name. Their tunes are refreshing like the Charlatans U.K.
I only I sing about food RunnerA little white lie for the name of the song does not take away from the listening enjoyment.
Not My FaultMISSIOAlways thought these guys were just skateboard punks. Not true at all.
I'll Be HereColbie Caillat & Sheryl CrowSuch a nice song. Nearly flawless.
SpiritThe KillersAnyone else think these guys are better than when they first started?!
ChildrenWhoMadeWhoNot a trace of Angus Young with these guys. The pulsating high fret bass line is awesome.
Bluebird SingingJohn Vincent IIIA singer-songwriter of the highest caliber. Enjoy.
My Love Is A LonelinessSan FerminPlay it over and over.  Melodic and addictive.  Can't wait for their 2024 full releae!
LaurenHolly HumberstoneSo promising.  She has a series of single releases that are exceptional. This is like those.
Reflecting EverythingMapacheYou fly into town on a business trip somewhere.  Not a big town. Mapache is playing.  Go see it.
The SunJosephTitle track off of their 2023 album. It is good. Really, it is.
Tennessee On YouLarry FleetWe are probably Larry Fleet fans now.  Lol, seriously.

THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES 2023 (something new- discoveries/overlooked songs until the very end of the year in the order they were heard)

SONGARTIST
Cactus PeopleMega Bog
Summer (feat. Jim James)Steady Holiday
The WildGabe Lee
TitanicStella and Redinho
Won't You Give Me One More ChanceTurnpike Troubadours
I Think I KnewThe Church
Abandon All HopeEthan P. Flynn
MoreRachel Bobbitt
Heating's OnThe Pale Blue Eyes
It's AliveRatboys
IndigoBeach Lab
When It's GoneBlonde Bones
Silver MoonBoy & Bear
I Am MineBeta Radio (from 2014)
HungersiteGoose
Horse To WaterTall Heights (from 2016)
Every Day Like The LastWye Oak
GlisteningFlipturn (from 2020)
SuburbiaKrooked Kings (from 2021)
Me & My SunshineMotel Radio
A Good ThingClaud
Days Move SlowBully
I Let The Plant DieAlicia Clara
Abandon All HopeEthan P. Flynn
This Is Gonna HurtDirty Nice


ALBUMARTIST
WeathervanesJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Time Will Wait For No OneLocal Natives
Remember Never BeforeJuly Talk
Living In A HazeMilky Chance
Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way AgainLydia Loveless
A River Running To YouFruit Bats
The RecordBoygenius
The WaeveThe Waeve
1988Lori McKenna
As GlennButch Walker
Life Is InfiniteWings of Desire
Formenta IIMetric
The Natural LinesThe Natural Lines
HeatherheadGenerationals
Everything Is AliveDarlingside
The SunJoseph
Become (EP)Beach House
HoldWild Nothing
I Want It All Right NowGrouplove
At The RoadhouseThe Paper Kites
Cracker IslandGorillaz
A Cat Is In The RainTurnpike Troubadours
BunnyBeach Fossils
Laugh TrackThe National
The First Two Pages of FrankensteinThe National
Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?Lana Del Rey
Uncertain CountryThe Great Lake Swimmers
HinterlandJealous Of The Birds
Versions Of UsLanterns On The Lake
Strange DiscipleNation Of Language
HadselBeirut
Love LinesLP


SONGSARTISTS
new body rhumba (from the film White Noise)LCD Soundsystem
Wide EyesThe Big Moon (from 2022)
HoldJuly Talk
Thinking About YouBeck
Roll Away (Like A Stone)Butch Walker
Not Strong EnoughBoygenius
Me PersonDeathsport
Wings of Time (From the Motion Picture Dungeons & Dragons)Tame Impala
AmnesiaM83
GeometryRubblebucket (from 2022)
LovestruckGeowulf
Hang The CedarMorningsiders
RunningWings of Desire
The Likes Of UsLanterns On The Lake
Tropic Morning NewsThe National
When We Were CloseJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
CicadaTemples
Mary Magdalene In The Great SkyThe Loyal Seas
A Scene That Will Never DieThe Natural Lines
Not NewThe Bright Light Social Hour
OilGorillaz (feat. Stevie Nicks)
PsychosJenny Lewis
State of FlightBoy & Bear
Nervous SystemJoseph
Retributions Of An Awful LifeHeartworms
DummyPortugal, The Man
Radar ManGenerationals
I Was A LineDamien Jurado
Kill Me AgainThe WAEVE
Come Fetch My Soul!Sun Years (Feat. Jess Williamson)
Desert SnowLocal Natives
Feeling For YouMilky Chance
BarbaricBlur
Damage Gets DoneHozier & Brandi Carlile
SaltHalf Moon Run
White HorseChris Stapleton
Hockey SkatesKathleen Edwards (from 2003)
Bug Like An AngelMitski
Tryin'GROUPLOVE
Heartbeat HighwayCannons
Dial ToneWild Nothing
Holiday HouseBeach House
Morse CodeJealous Of The Birds
CloserIlliterate Light
alifeSlowdive
FeelLydia Loveless
Good Night's GoneThe Paper Kites
No More LiesThundercat and Tame Impala
Who Would You Be For MeMetric
Section 45 (Wishful, Brave, And True)The Polyphonic Spree


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Skipping Like  A StoneThe Chemical Brothers (feat. Beck)Unmistakable Beck intro transitions into an M83 staple.
GoldenLPGreat songs top to bottom.  The voice reaches a different level.
HeadlightsWild NothingFirmly entrenched in the indie/pop royalty short list. 
Turn The World OnBombay Bicycle ClubEveryone is supposed to have at least one of these songs on their lists, right?
Life on PauseStrabeThe sound of this band is so enjoyable.  The music perfectly complements the vocals.
SuckersMetricThis is Metric getting back to their sound. It rocks, but is also interesting.
Swimming Like FlyingGreat Lake SwimmersOne of the greatest true contemporary folk-rock bands or our time.  There is some Stephen Stills. 
Tryin'GROUPLOVECan a modern indie-pop band have some crunch to it.  You bet. Enjoy.
Meant To BeWilcoThere is humility in their music more than ever before.  It is simple and just very good.
Slowly Spilling OutSaint MotelIt is a pop song.  Not overwrought with anything. Just straight at you sound and harmonies.
White HorseChris StapletonNot thrilled with the MNF gig, but hey, it is a living and this song proves he is one of a kind.
The One Who Loves YouWalker LukensWhen you get to the chorus, you don't see it coming.  It's like Hall & Oats jumped in.
Get EnoughSun June"The Beatles getting back together. Gotta give the people what they want!"  Great song.
WC BronxBlack MekonNeed some guitars back in the music world.  Oh, and maybe some "needles on the record."
Nobody EverValley QueenPerhaps the allure of this song is that it reminds you of another song and you CANNOT place it.
Big Songbirds Don't CrySupervioletFingerpicking guitar becomes an addictive listen, but do little songbirds not cry either?
My Dad And His TruckJosh Abbott BandShamelessly and unapologetically soliciting a truck commercial.
Do The Right ThingLydia LovelessThere is not a bad tune to choose from. In fact, this one is exceptional.
Eliza I SeeDarlingsideAt first you want them to rock a bit more, but then you realize they do what they do just fine.
BloomBaronessObligatory homage to a metal group that does not feel the need to be so darn guttural. 


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The LiftawayWALK THE MOONEnergetic and a dead ringer for an old Saybia song.
Deep End (Paul's In Pieces)The NationalA great one off of their second album of 2023.
Burn It DownLPWe love LP's beats and songwriting sensibility.  The pitch is just a little shrieky.
Heartbeat HighwayCannonsAgain, there are songs for car commercials. Driving late at night through "somewhere cities."
Who Would You Be For MeMetricGetting back to contemporary life anthems.  This is incredible. "saddest tune on the sixth of June."
Carolina Rolling ByMipsoAn Americana heartbeat of life song.  Enjoy the rolling hills of "Carolina" out of your car window.
RunawayLydia LovelessThis album is a masterpiece.  It's just good old fashioned songwriting. Oh, and she can sing too.
alifeSlowdiveEvokes the 80's underground music mastery- New Order, Echo and the Bunnymen, etc.
ZenoGusterA pandemic gem.  Reliably Guster.
JeanHovvdyOne of the quintessential examples of 2020s indie music.  The good parts anyway.
Section 45 Wishful, Brave, And True)The Polyphonic SpreeSonically lovely, compositionally complex and the build to the end is worth the journey.
The WonderingHiss Golden MessengerSolid folk-rock singer/songwriter makes an album about his family. Lovely.
Astral PlansBad SunsChanneling some of the Milky Chance formula.  Upbeat and catchy. 
HadselBeirutAmid a world of chaos at or near its eponymous region, this album is refreshing.
Notting HillThe World of BirdsCatching onto this band one single at a time.  So far very nice.
May I ComplyHeartwormsAll over the full album release whenever that may be.  Dark counterculture vibe.  Exactly!!
Bigger Than ThisMe Not YouBrooklyn band cannot seem to put out a bad album.  Started out as Little Daylight and grew!
WeightlessBig WreckGreat rockin tune with slight echoes of a melodic Chris Cornell. 
bike againRunnerFor some reason we've been coveting this grass roots banjo picking band's tunes all year.


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Just the OnceMetricRarely is part 2 of an album as good as the first.  This is great!
Turning Onto You (HNNY Remix)First Aid Kit & HNNYAn amazing song made even better.
80's BabyJill AndrewsOf all of the 80s songs out this year, this is the loveliest.
Love On Your SideDandelion HeadHonestly, it is the alto sax at the end that does it.  Gorgeous.
FlailingIsletIs it because it is in seven?  You are damn right! Geddy would approve.
Six O'clock NewsKathleen EdwardsThis is how we found "Hockey Skates." It may be her best album. (2003)
FlameLeisureA great driving tune. (It has a beat to it)
RockstarThe StrutsSo, the Struts rock a little.  In the old howling genre. It's a little silly, but we like it.
Attack of the Ghost RidersMO & The RaveonettesWhat a fun song.  You have to be in some kind of mood to write a song like this!
June's Stolen CarThe Paper KitesA little rockin tune from them. Very good.
GhostLydia LovelessMay be our favorite album this year. At least at this point.
At Least I TriedSun RoomA pulsating punk tune. Picture the average 20 something dude with no responsibilities.
Let Me Down EasyDaisy Jones & The SixWe're just suckers for a fake band with Elvis' granddaughter.
EvictedWilcoJust another knee slapping good Wilco tune from Mr. Tweedy and co.
No CaliforniaIlseyAn upbeat pop tune of a more sophisticated order.
WreckedLightning DustEveryone should love these guys.  They are really well thought-out compositions.
Two Beer PlanLarry FleetLove this dude.  Yes a bit trite, but it is very fun and that's ok, right?
HelloGROUPLOVEThey are sort of yelling at us, but this album is easily their finest, most diverse work.
Taste The SunThe Pale WhiteWe have this sweatshirt (not joking)
Southern StarBrent CobbGreat song.  The album is a little blah.  But he is a magnificent songwriter/producer.


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CloserIlliterate LightSlight sense of desperation anchors the sound and lyrics in this one. Nice.
New GoldGorillaz (feat. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown)A little suspicious of anyone who is unwilling to admit they are at least cooooool.
SnowmanBlonde RedheadA great listen since "23." The completely unnecessary background  "whoop" is awesome!
80's MovieMorgan Wade"When Harry Met Sally" So nostalgic.
Cannonball The World of BirdsUtterly addictive.  The boys enjoying rocking back and forth at the chorus.
AnimasBirds of PlayWhile keeping with the winged creature theme, a completely different sound here.
Hockey SkatesKathleen EdwardsFrom 2003. A recently uncovered masterpiece.
Evening Star SuperchargerSparklehorseAn irresistible posthumous masterpiece.
Bugs Like An AngelMitskiThe resounding chills from the choral unity is worth every listen.
Blue Over BlueThe ClienteleOne of those bands, either you are in or you are out.  A lovely tune.
Sole ObsessionNation of LanguageThe urgency moves this tune right along and even incorporates the album title in the lyrics!
FeelLydia LovelessHas all of the same musical sensibilities of the best singer songwriters of our times.
Good Night's GoneThe Paper KitesAnother lovely tune showcasing the songwriting chops.
EucalyptusThe NationalOne could be forgiven for getting tired of these guys, but NOT this year.
Hit Me Where It HurtsLala LalaIt has to rock a little, right?  It does and is perfectly enjoyable.
AwayPacificaOk, it is much like the others, aka, Wet Leg, but it is still fun for the times.
New YorkThe KillsRefreshingly rockin'


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A Little Bit FurtherTouristThe slow build of the synths is really the best part
What A SummerMapacheThis is very reminiscent of an early 70s folk singer/songwriter (pinka a pinka moon . . .)
VaporizedSea LemonJust a nice little alt/indie tune with a subtle blending of sounds. 
Back on 74JungleA refreshingly soulful throwback to music that made you get up and move!
ParadiseLocal NativesEasily one of the best and most enjoyable listens of the year.
A Cat In The RainTurnpike TroubadoursStory telling with a relaxing sound.  Country, but thoughtful country.
1988 Lori McKennaTo go back 35 years.  Maybe one of the most fun years ever.
I Live in Small TownFlyying ColoursOne of our favorite new albums.  Just very fun.
Ends in WhyLogan MizeA little bit hillbilly, but it is good, OK country.
Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean BlvdLana Del ReyThe title track from her new album is kind of a masterpiece.  Hate to admit.
HorizonsGus DappertonJust a very good pop song.  You know, it transcends the status quo.
Don't Fade OutCut WormsAn old soul in the form of a modern folk rock artist.  A very good listen.
Morse CodeJealous of The BirdsIrresistible songwriting in the backdrop of a great diversity of sounds.
$20BoygeniusStill think Phoebe adds the crunch to the bunch, but are great trio all the same.
Run To The MoonBeach FossilsDon't do drugs, but the landscape still resonates. A great tune.
SaltHalf Moon RunAlways a bit too lovely, but they have some edge like the Boxer Rebellion.
Time Is A LightTemplesSpiraling circles give way to sonic congruity not unlike the Animal Collective.
Mister BurnsKytesA very bouncy tune. A big pop sound, yet soulful.
See The World By NightFruit BatsA brisk night with a fire, stargazing and feet up on a nearby tree stump.
Un Deux TroisMunyaUnbearably addictive as soon as it starts


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Desert SnowLocal NativesThey incorporate 70s songwriting with 80s and contemporary sensibility. Very nice.
My Grandma Says We Have No FutureCari CariThat must have been said by all grandmothers at some point since the dawn of time.
Lose YourselfOrmistonLove the goofy background talking.  It's like nnnnineteen, nineteen from the 80's.
Lionel RichieThe Jack MovesLet the funky groove pour all over you! A little Justin Timberlake going on.
Ballad Of The Texas KingCut WormsWrite a 60s-like song, and add piano, pedal steel, brushed percussion, and light guitar.
The Coyote & The CowboyColter WallYeah, ok, so a country folk ballad.  Totally old school.  Dude is still only in his 20s.
The Town In Your HeartLori McKennaOne of the greatest songwriters of this generation.
Meeting the MasterGreta Van FleetStill holds the title of best/worst Pitchfork review!  Awesome overblown 80s rock
BarbaricBlurBack with a great song.  No surprise the guitarist is behind much of the goodness.
SourEchosmithGets sufficiently rockin' to make it very worthwhile
Let It RideRyan AdamsBlast from the past from the movie, Lucky You. Very good tune.
Kill Me AgainThe WAEVEBlur guitarist's joint venture with Rose Elinor Dougall is a masterpiece.
Eutropius (Give Me Lies)GenerationalsMight be the best tune of the lot from their latest.  70s horns and sounds give way to "acceptance."
All The Lights In The CityDarlingsideA more diminutive sound highlights the voices and the excellent songwriting.
Things That Never ChangeRandy Rogers & Wade BowenIt takes a moment to build, but just pure country fun.
My Entire LifeSUSTOAll this while, we thought this was just a surfer dude.  Folk/rock excellence. 
IYKYKNew WestHave to listen to the song to find out, which is really cheesy. A "sweet" song. 
Everything SingsSavoir AdoreOne of our favorite bands from the teens.  a very clear, straightforward indie tune.
DemiseCafuneSomething about the percussion makes this pop tune rise above the rest.
Damage Gets DoneHozier & Brandi CarlileFantastic tune off Hozier's latest.  Tough to top this one.


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Lie In The SunJack RiverAs summer wanes and fall enters, this is a nice upbeat song longing for the warm sun.
Feeling In YouMilky ChanceThe greatest chorus of the year.  Completely and utterly addictive.
Death WishJason Isbell & The 400 UnitA lesson in tragedy avoidance.
Summer of LuvPortugal. The Man (feat. Unknown Mortal Orchestra)Short and sweet summer tune for the masses.  Absolutely fine.
NYELocal NativesThis is one of at least a half dozen must listen songs off of their latest.
MidwestVacationsA lovely pseudo breakup song if that makes any sense.
mile endmaxime.Avoid a band with a period at the end, but the song oddly works.
Your GhostSan FerminOne of the best bands of the last decade. Hoping for more next year.
Nothing But Love SongsRandy Rogers BandMissed this one last year.  Just a great ole country song.
Bring The RainWax OwlsHas to be Canadian, right?  Piano, songwriting, composition. L.A. Oh well. It's great.
When Everything Was LostPalaceWill never figure out this band. Americana at times and Indie at others.
Wrong Side Of The RiverMyron ElkinsOne of the young country artists who sounds 20 years older. Real country.
Don't Let Me DownGus Dapperton & BENEEAlright.  Somewhat indulgent, but bumps nicely.
AllGROUPLOVEOff of their new album.  There's clearly some angst. Love it.
Love InventionAlison GoldfrappThere is no quit.  Could be one of her best albums even with Goldfrapp.
Everywhere I Go I Bring The RainCaroline RoseMiami is an amazing song. This one is also very good.
BioluminescenceGoth BabeGreat name for a song. Like all the others, makes you want to be there.
like I doNightlyThis is in the Hippo Campus vein.
Dreamin's FreeCaitlyn SmithAbsolutely.  A great life anthem.
On The RunRobert EllisQuite lo-fi.  That's ok. It is still a very good listen.


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Living In a HazeMilky ChanceTheir formula is simple but thoroughly enjoyable and upbeat.
If You InsistJason Isbell & The 400 UnitSo distinctively him and them.  May be the best of the lot.
Everyone's Moving Out EastHalf Moon RunA ponderous tune, which may be their thing.  Very nice.
Silver GirlSpoonSame ole train carrying Kennedy? Nah.  Btw, Spoon is awesome.
Radar ManGenerationalsBest tune from their new album. Has a 70s feel to it.
The Likes of UsLanterns On The LakeFlorence and the Machine, just a little more rockin'.
Once In A LifetimeDeer TickLatest from their latest.  Bluesy Americana.
OdysseyBeck and PhoenixThey sound great together. Let's hope Beck has a new one on the horizon.
I LoveDawesSort of a lullaby accounting for a great collection of relatable memories.
Evergreen Wye OakFrom a couple of years ago, but merely an oversight.  Great tune.
kissesSlowdiveA revival of sorts.  We may succumb to the album if all are this good.
GummiSamuel NicholsonA nice folk-rock song perhaps centered around a certain genre of gummi.
Easy LovePacific AvenueSpiraling colours.  It rocks nicely.
DummyPortugal, The ManIt may seem silly at first, but man is it catchy.
Blame BrettThe BeachesWe once had a neighbor named Brett.  Not so common anymore.  Might as well blame him.
EffortPearlaSuch a sucker for emotionally laden tunes that are really well written. (Angel Olsen?)
Come Fetch My Soul!SunYears (feat. Jess Williamson)Chamber folk rock blossoms into a very listenable duet. Peter Bjorn. Late model David Bowie?
Don't Fade AwayBeach FossilsWe broke down and got this album. Probably because of this tune.
OpenWater From Your EyesDifferent is beside the point.  Creative as well.
Benadryl SubredditL.S. DunesRo got stung 7 times on the way... Guess what came in handy! This is a rock tune.


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Ace Up My SleeveLord HuronFrom the Starling Girl Movie.  Great folk-rock tune.
KidThe RevivalistsAmericana and folk-rock joins together for a fun tune.
Valley of the OceanSaultThe thing about this unnecessarily mysterious French band is they have some good songs!
Retributions of An Awful LifeHeartwormsOh man this is so goth, new wave, punk... good. Go the whole way.
Help MeKytesSpoon.  If you like them you will love this.
DrowningThe WAEVEThis is the album you hope everyone appreciates, but know some won't. So good.
Dirt DiamondGenerationalsSomeone would have a hard time convincing us there is anything wrong with this tune.
Beginner's LuckJealous of the BirdsBest one so far off her latest album.  Initially has an oddly CSNY feel.
Save The WorldJason Isbell & The 400 UnitSo many good songs it is difficult not to just put the whole album in a mix.
AlcoHalf Moon RunA lovely new tune.  Great harmonies and a mix of well crafted sound.
Nothing MattersThe Last Dinner PartySelect the "clean" version.  It does not matter.  It is perfectly fine to admit you kind of dig it.
Unsocial MediaDeathsportDo not let the name of the band deter you.  It is upbeat.
Inside OutsideThis Is The KitAn artist you just want to love so badly.  This is a very good taste of her music.
LowlifeYUNGBLUDDon't ever get too down on yourself. Sometimes, it sounds kind of fun.
Suffer MeNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsStill not sure if we are worthy.
Little Bit Of SunSemisonicClosing Time! Yep, the same dudes.  Great new one.
Dance With EverybodyDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors & National ParksAlright, it is was it is.  No pretention at least.
James HoskinsDamien JuradoWho framed Roger Rabbit? Nope the other Hoskins who took news hostages.
Macon If We Make ItLuceroI don't know what is historically worse Rt. 16 or I-75.


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State of FlightBoy & BearA trend towards Manchester Orchestra abounds, but this is very nice.
BurnoutSmall MillionThe oohs and ahs capture a wonderful sample from a very good album
Nervous SystemJosephJust a simple old fashion indie-pop tune. Thoroughly enjoyable.
It All Comes BackFruit BatsCan this dude make a bad album or even a bad tune? Nope.
PsychosJenny LewisSo sinfully addictive. A must for your playlists.
American DaughterBeach HouseI'm sorry. They defy musical genres. Composition and songwriting matters.
MiraclesAmanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters & PodsongsLike an old friend and a bottle of good bourbon. Simple and good.
This Isn't HelpingThe National feat. Phoebe BridgersMay be their best tune in years.
AnywhereEllurConsistently great songs.  Looking forward to another full release.
Middle of the MorningJason Isbell & The 400 UnitMany tunes are like this, but none of them are this. Right?
Tiny Helicopters (jackLNDN Remix)Sugar NovaPure fun and indulgence.  The drop goes full bass. Unusual.
RunningWings of DesireMay be the best song on the mix.
What Are The OddsDeath Valley GirlsThis is like punk rock music that's like accessible.  It's like, cool. 
YoungerKytesThis band has a new release of a small collection of great songs.
Live, Learn, DieLavinThe song title is so very true.  Interesting song.
Something Like ThisChet FakerJust a funky little dance tune for the deck or firepit.
SmogIndigo De SouzaYes, okay.  An interesting musician and that is good enough for us!
MiamiCaroline RoseYikes, a little dirty at the beginning, but a powerful, emotional tune.
BarleyWater From Your EyesAlright, alright.  Completely discordant and off time.  Absolutely love it!!
Looking GlassDeath and VanillaPossibly too atmospheric, but enjoyable and relaxing.
Out of Control (Bad Boy 2)Dragon Inn 3Written for a movie maybe, but it builds nicely and the sax is so 80s.


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FreedomJadu HeartA perfect blend of Goth Babe and the Manchester Orchestra
Tropic Morning NewsThe NationalBest new tune off their latest. Fairly addictive.
Mary Magdalene in the Great SkyThe Loyal SeasThere is something very special about this majestic folk-rock gem. Kick back and enjoy.
Cicada TemplesAwesome return for the psychedelia masses. It really is about cicadas btw.
A Scene That Will Never DieThe Natural LinesGosh, this beckons notes from the early 2000s, i.e. The Perishers, Dawes, etc.
When We Were CloseJason Isbell & The 400 UnitMore of a straight-up southern rock sound for this record.  Excellent.
Alone in the MountainsGoth BabeI have to imagine traveling around in a camper writing songs and chillin in the Rockies is fun.
homecomingNew WestVery simple sounds weave a pastoral backdrop to someone's anxious return.
GoldenMilky ChanceThese dudes have it figured out.  It is modern and fresh, but not trite or faddish.
Let's Make A Mistake TonightTennisA clean rinsing of indie music sound.  Nothing fancy, but crisp and enjoyable.
See Me NowNiko RubioShe has a very nice voice with some jazz overtones.
Your Love (After Dark Remix)Future UtopiaJust an extremely relaxing, soothing tune.
Not NewThe Bright Light Social HourSurprisingly, one of the best songs of the year.  The chorus just stays with you. In a good way.
dry newsNightlyThis song gets right into it.  Really just a pop song, but no excess.
Kick in the TeethHippo CampusA thinking person's band.  An effort at a country-indie tune.
FireworksJosephWe love this band.  Great songwriting and an even sound.
OilGorillaz feat. Stevie NicksOne can always find something enjoyable about a tune with backing vocals from Stevie!
Get It BackWilder WoodsA little tough but tender, but not too much.  Voice is much like Amos Lee.
Idol; Re-RunWestermanNew record is slightly less melodic than the last, but we enjoy his distinctive sound.
Dorothy BayTiny RuinsA slightly discordant tune that draws you in inexplicably. A good listen.


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History ChannelThe National ParksA combination of Manchester Orchestra and The New Pornographers.
Let The Light InLana Del Rey Feat. Father John MistyA decidedly different sound for her. Showcases her songwriting in the Angel Olsen style.
I Was A LineDamien JuradoProlific?  Yes.  This one is an absolute gem.
Watching the CreditsThe BethsA new one -off single from the New Zealanders.
Out of Your MindMisterWivesUpbeat every time.  Looking forward to the new album this summer.
I'll Never Need Anyone More (feat. Raul Malo)The ShootoutsJust an easy-going, real country tune with sufficient pedal steel.
TroubleThe Big MoonA friggin' great record.
Are You Okay?Arctic LakeNot necessarily distinguishable from very many voices, but it is a very good song.
StoneThe PathStarts with a nice, rolling alternating thumb on the acoustic guitars. Lovely.
Gonna Go to JapanScoobert DoobertAs fun a song as it might seem from the title and artist name. Catchy.
Flood IntoFazerdazeSubtly a very well crafted and composed indie tune.
Burning SunflowersThe Reds, Pinks & PurplesDistinctive sound may speak to some and not others.  We love it.
The WayManchester OrchestraA somewhat lo-fi release stretches their catalogue nicely.
Heya YahaMapsCompositional genius' new album. Enjoy the sound.
TonightPhoenixThe entire album is . . . .quite good.
Rushin' River ValleyFruit BatsStill rockin' his Shins roots.  Another good album.
Loving YouCannonsA thumper.  The beat is uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable.
Yippie Ki YayHippo CampusA great High West bourbon, a good movie quote, and a very nice tune.
Maestro (Tears Don't Lie)Wilder WoodsFurman football player/musician is not half bad with the Nathaniel Rateliff sound.
Angel OlsenHolding OnNew EP is probably the remains of her last masterpiece.


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AmnesiaM83New album.  Sounds like Washed Out meets Tame Impala meets Girl in Red.
Daily NewsBartees StrangeHas a My Morning Jacket sense of anticipation.  Very nice.
Another Quiet Sunday (Keep Moving On)MelttBegins like the National and transitions to a heavier, somewhat fuzzier build.
TacomaFruit BatsOff the latest record from a Folk-Rock genius.  It is really good!
Wings of TimeTame ImpalaA lo-fi Muse (Knights of Cydonia), sounding tune turns into a straightforward rock song.  Really.
Lights Light UpFenne LilyOne can be forgiven for wanting to adopt Big Thief 's great sound.
I Don't Know What You See In MeBelle & SebastianA very poppy song for them, but that's just fine. Very fun.
The Last OneFirst Aid KitA really nice love song.
SunshineNiko RubioAnother lovely little folk-pop song with subtle strings and guitar strumming.
Season 2PhoenixThis album is a masterpiece of pop culture.
No ReasonSunny WarLovely.  Makes you want more from her.
To Be Yours (feat. Claud)ODESZAMix it up.  You won't find an easier song to blast out and provide a kick start to the day.
Morning In The SunRubblebucketIndie-Art Rock. Absolutely infectious.
Me PersonDeathsportNot the most uplifting song (nor is the band's name), but still thoroughly enjoyable.
Not Strong EnoughBoygeniusOne of the best songs of the year
cherry stemsmaxime.Dark Nouveau indie-rock.  It is kind of cool sounding.
SpoiledSoftcultAs you are watching all those other kids with the Fast Pass hop ahead of you in line....
Cat And Mouse With The LightThe New PornographersWe will never get enough of this magnificent collection of voices and players.
You're On Your Own, KidTaylor SwiftAddictive tune off of her latest.  She's touring big time this summer!
StrangersNickel CreekA lively tune from their new masterpiece.  Good to have them back.


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Fade AwayRest for the WickedBrit/Aussie Alt-Indie tune with familiar guitar tunings. Black Keys? The Bravery?
I Will Be The Sun for YouSally DigeFlorence & The Machine.
Oak HillToledoLo-fi, but still rich in sound and textures. Pinegrove with more polish.
In Our BloodRedlight KingStadium rock with most assuredly no stadium.
GeronimoYoung FathersReally interesting and addictive song making one nostalgic for Wes Studi.
Pollen SongTennisReally fun and thoroughly appropriate song for the Spring.
LovestruckGeowulfThey sound so much like Imaginary Cities. Hard to resist the goodness.
ThornsYum YuckHas a Connor Oberst feel, but then evolves into a blissful sounding folk-rock tune.
GeometryRubblebucketSmart, fun, indie-art-rock. The horns are great. The vibe is great.
OverChvrchesWho would have thought simple, straight-forward hooks would be so much fun.
Ghosts AgainDepeche ModeA new one from the New Wave greats.  This is really fresh and a nice listen.
GlowSilver SpringsA little fuzzy at times, but the voices come through nicely.
Bless My SoulRusty TruckAmericana. Love it like you love Old Crowe Medicine Show. (If you like that sort of thing).
Best Face OnEllurWelcome to the world of 90s Brit-pop/rock. This one builds and builds...
Cracker IslandGorillaz (feat. Thundercat)Consistent and upbeat collection of head bopping tunes. This one has some Earth, Wind, and Fire.
adiosJAWNYThe head bopping continues. This time driving down the strip and waiving "adios."
InfatuationFuture.ExboyfriendJust a very fun song with a lovely voice and plenty of sound.
RepeatJuly TalkAnother tune from the Canadians who interchange their voices brilliantly.
The NightLadytronElectronic melodies.  Very interesting to see (and hear), how it all comes together.
Can't Be By MyselfLowswimmerA lovely sort of love song in the Bon Iver style.  It finishes perfectly with soft trumpet accents.


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Too Drunk To Drivehey, nothingGreat tune for those of us who've been there...
Love And MotownSweet TempestOne of the most addictive songs you will hear all year. Relaxing and groovy.
SavannahThe Spring StandardsOne of our favorite bands because of "Queen of the Lot."  Great song from a couple of years back.
u don't kno meYot ClubSong titles appear to be like text messages.  Ok.  Love the sound. Minimalist punk/indie music.
Pana-VisionThe SmileThe thing is, not all of the songs are great, but none of them are bad.
I Don't Give AAnima!Also addictive.  Also groovy. And, thoroughly enjoyable.
GOSSIPManeskin feat. Tom MorelloIf you've ever seen the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame the last 10 yrs.  This is all about Tom Morello. :)
I SawYoung FathersAlong the lines of "Shame," but rocks a little easier.
InfatuationSG LewisA new album.  Many, many good songs. A very upbeat and fun listen.
Surfing in IcelandGoth BabeIt is hard not to wonder what that might be like? Reliably nice song.
Heaven BendsIlliterate LightWow.  This sound covers everything.  Really enjoy the diversity. And, it rocks!
Black HillsEVNTYDWould love to rumble around South Dakota one of these days listening to this tune.
When You Stop July TalkThis band falls somewhere between Of Monsters and Men and the Head and the Heart.
champagne tearsFaerieA very tweedy song with horns and doo-whops. Never cry over champagne.
It's Not Just Me, It's EverybodyWeyes BloodJoni Mitchell called and wants a chance to record songs with today's technology.
There Is No DoorJadu HeartAnother well crafted indie-rock tune.
A Quiet VoiceRhyeSounds falsetto, but may not be. A truly lovely song and a lovely listen.
Thinking About YouBeckSeems like another masterpiece might be on its way soon...!
Big LoveH.C. McEntireOut of sheer respect. A brilliant songwriter.

DUNNY BRUSH DIVERS (FEBRUARY 2023)

SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Feel This No MoreDeath Valley Dreams80s British Noir Goth/New Wave.  Interesting.
My Very BestThe Big MoonOne of the very best albums of 2022/2023.
HoldJuly TalkAn absolutely fantastic tune. Listen to how they introduce the voices and sounds... Enjoy.
The SameThe SmileA great Radiohead album.
You Say My NameThe Heavy HoursWe enjoy this band.  Reminiscent of the Lumineers.
Love And MotownSweet TempestThe keys open up with a "Chromatics" like sound. Really good after the drop.
The NegotiatorButch Walker70's station wagon rock.
An Old TuneAnima!Just fun, upbeat, running, or exercise tunes, with melody and synths.
Misery Remember MeLadytronElectronic music with indie integrity.
QuotidianEVNTYDOther than needing to buy a vowel, this tune fits perfectly in the late 2000s.
BlameJadu HeartAnother new tune from the British psych duo.  Good mix of genres.
k-townFaerieFor some reason this reminds me of my niece's Fantasy Football team.
I walk this earth all by myselfEKKSTACYOn the regular rotation for the maudlin music of the university station. Dig it.
Love Proceeding (Macroblank Remix)BADBADNOTGOOD (feat. Arthur Verocai)Always initially reluctant with a name like that, but it is Jazzy.  Mix it up.
FleezYeah Yeah YeahsYeah, ok.  This album is really solid.
Taking Over The SunGoth BabeDunno if this dude will ever release a proper album.  May not need to. Great.
Cahooting The MultiverseWild PinkVery good song writing. A little lighter on the sounds, but a lovely tune.
GOOD TIMES (Elephant Talk Remix)JungleAn amazingly soulful and upbeat tune with a new remix. Just go for it.
Grey VeinsL.S. DunesNo screaming.  Just a rock song. Refreshing.


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Another Changemore*Sounds like the band Wanderlust from the mid '90s.
Whatever Fits TogetherSkullcrusherGreat name for kids' headphones. Odd name for an acoustic/shoegazing folk band
Paths In The SkyMetricSo reliably Emily Haines. That voice!
FlowersLissieA lovely song.
Roll Away (Like A Stone)Butch WalkerDead lock for the Jackson Brown sound. Doctor My Eyes!
Timelapse CloudsReuben And The DarkOne of those songs where the title represents the vibe.  Cloud gazing.
ArtefactPhoenixThey are just so groovy.  Always an easy listen.
Hang The CedarMorningsidersThe Head and the Heart with some horns. Awesome tune!
The RoomThe OriellesOk, a little art-nouveau in the Rubblebucket bucket.  Nice.
There'd Better Be A MirrorballArctic MonkeysFull credit for a completely different sound. Brit-rock turned late 60's Bond film backdrop.
Edge of the EdgePanda Bear & Sonic BoomThe Beach Boys. Completely refreshing and nostalgic.
Wide EyesThe Big MoonThis album is really great. Care was taken.
Out Of My HeadFirst Aid KitThey have gotten better and better. Can't find a bad tune on this one.
You Will Never Work In Television AgainThe SmileRadiohead works just as well, but I guess we'll call this band, The Smile.
Northern AttitudeNoah KahanAcoustic finger picking folk music where the voice and lyrics are great.
New Body Rhumba (from the film White Noise)LCD Sound System"I need a new boddie.  I need a new boddie!!" A favorite of Ro Ro's.
Going Home to a PartyJW FrancisIt is like having two Phoenix tunes in the same mix.
Permanent RebellionL.S. DunesNOT for everyone, but man it is so fun to scream sometimes.


ALBUMARTIST
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You Big Thief
Small WorldMetronomy
SidelinesWild Rivers
Once Twice MelodyBeach House
Kali Yuga Kama SutraWesterner
Big TimeAngel Olsen
Life Is YoursFoals
SurrenderMaggie Rogers
As I Try Not To Fall ApartWhite Lies
Laurel HellMitski
Wet LegWet Leg
Uncanny ValleyCoin
Endless RoomsRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (C.F.)
We've Been Going About This All WrongSharon Van Etten
Present TenseYumi Zouma
Blue RevAlvvays
Modern FictionDucks Ltd.
WeArcade Fire
ShoalsPalace
Cool It DownYeah Yeah Yeahs
Lucifer On The SofaSpoon
Here Is EverythingThe Big Moon
Earth WorshipRubblebucket
FormenteraMetric
PaliminoFirst Aid Kit
Blue SkiesDehd
I Walked With You A WaysPlains
Things Are GreatBand of Horses
This MessArlo McKinley
Alpha ZuluPhoenix
Cruel CountryWilco
Every Shade of BlueThe Head & The Heart
Expert In A Dying FieldThe Beths
Will of the PeopleMuse
A Light For Attracting AttentionThe Smile
Night RoamersSarah Shook & The Disarmers


SONGSARTISTS
The OverloadYard Act
Take My Heart (I'll Take Yours Too)The Heavy Hours
ValentineSnail Mail
In Need Of RepairBand Of Horses
Things Will Be FineMetronomy
WastedThe War on Drugs
WeathermanWild Rivers
WildSpoon
Under the Rolling MoonDucks Ltd.
I Don't Want To Go To MarsWhite Lies
Ride Or DieHippo Campus
EverythingHovvdy
Little ThingsBig Thief
Unconditional IArcade Fire
More or LessWild Rivers
Lie With MeIn The Valley Below
Where the Light Used to LayYumi Zouma
No ChoiceTame Impala
2amFoals
All Comes CrashingMetric
Unnecessary DramaBelle & Sebastian
SynchronizeMilky Chance
Miles and MilesMe Not You
All About YouThe Knocks (feat. Foster the People)
It Doesn't Change AnythingSarah Shook & The Disarmers
The Way It ShattersRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
PortaSharon Van Etten
ClarityVance Joy
I Don't Have Control SometimesSunflower Bean
ShotgunSoccer Mommy
Alpha ZuluPhoenix
Am I Really Going to DieWhite Lies
AvalancheButch Walker
Anywhere With YouMaggie Rogers
All The Good TimesAngel Olsen
Simulation SwarmBig Thief
Stealing Dark From The Night SkyArlo McKinley
Goodbye Mr. BlueFather John Misty
Here Ever AfterRed Hot Chili Peppers
Brad PittCOIN
MistakesSharon Van Etten
the angel of 8th ave.Gang of Youths
Many MirrorsAlvvays
boyThe Killers
RestlessWesterner
Chasing the SunLissie
Strange ConversationsLet's Eat Grandma
EleanorHot Chip
Cherry BlossomRubblebucket
Expert in a Dying FieldThe Beths
Simple GlyphsWild Pink
Ready To RunFirst Aid Kit
BurningYeah Yeah Yeahs
Problem With ItPlains
Edge of the EdgePanda Bear & Sonic Boom
SuperstarBeach House
DaydreamingThe Big Moon
Just Before The MorningLocal Natives


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Melt Through The FloorsRubblebucketTrumpet and Tenor Sax pervade this Art Rock masterpiece. Wait for it (chorus).
Winter SolsticePhoenixThis is classic Phoenix. Tough not to like (as hard as we try)!
MeteoriteAnna of The North & Gus DappertonAn Indie Pop Song.  A good collaboration.
Woman on the MoveMore*Another nice single release from this formidable indie rock/folk band.
Left the CityBetter LoveRinger for Nothing But Thieves
Question...?Taylor SwiftA teeny bopper tune.  I now imagine every song with an acoustic guitar.
LifetimeSG LewisSo good.  Just an R&B-like soft dance tune.
Unholy AppetiteBarrieTis the season for overeating!  Cool song. Dig her sound.
AfterworldPhantom YouthThe Cure-like tunings with straightforward vocals. Very good.
JuliaVox ReaEveryone knows someone named Julia. So, this is for all of the Julias.
Kool AidRoyel OtisPhoenix vocals set to the War On Drugs music.
Children Of The EmpireWeyes BloodBeloved by the Indie universe.  Not ready to anoint her, but a lovely voice.
See You Better NowWild PinkHis lyrics are really salt of the earth. Observations brought to musical life.
Blue HeavenPublic Service BroadcastingRock'n tune with some awesome German sprinkled in.
MEMORYWhitneyLaid back Indie tune.  It is jazzy, but also melodic.
I Was NeonJulia JacklinWe love her sound.  This is off her latest album.
Choose A LifeWings of DesireRefreshingly different! Some bad words, but really great sound.
Strange Mornings In the GardenThe Loyal SeasLovely, whimsical tune for the holidays.  A winter garden, perhaps.
The Centre of Me (Is a Symphony of You)Tim BurgessA bit cheesy, but love the Charlatans U.K.
Easy On Your Own?AlvvaysMuch played on SXMU and it is very good, but the album has many.


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TVISurf CursePost punk rock classic.  Awesome kick at the 2:00 mark.
Billie ToppyMen I TrustTunings sound like a Wet Leg tune is coming, but takes a nice turn.
What The HellBlue ColorsSong about The 500 Days of Summer, if you've seen that movie.
Chasing The SunLissieGorgeous tune off her latest album. Will add to collection of "Sun Songs!"
Simple GlyphsWild PinkBest lyrics of the year: "I'm not supposed to be here; I'm just showing up every day like Cal Ripken Jr."
Snow On The BeachTaylor Swift (feat. Lana Del Rey)From the latest album. Her life experiences seem much more challenging than ours.
Nothing PersonalWesternerThere are so many different sounds off this album.  Falsetto turns into John Grant
Misery MountainThea & The WildFor one of those surprisingly tough hikes you weren't counting on...
Falling Apart (Right Now)WilcoA spectacular small venue album.  Folk/country through and through.
Spitting Off The Edge Of The WorldYeah Yeah YeahsMost played release off their latest.  A really solid album
Burlesque Desert WindowTrampled By TurtlesIf the Fleet Foxes went a little more folksy, this might sound like them. Great song.
DaydreamingThe Big MoonWaited long enough.  Wow, what an album.
See MyselfCassiaA bit more slacker rock than Jamaican-me crazy stylistically.
Ready To RunFirst Aid KitWonderful song from their latest. This could be their best album.
CocoonJadu HeartThe second of two single releases this year.  Maybe a shout out to Steve Guttenberg.
One NightBroken BellsAnother good tune from Danger Mouse and the Shins.
MoveThe Lone BellowLove this band and always will.  This album is a little more precious than others.
Folly[British] Sea PowerA very modern Psychedelic Furs sound.  Very nice.
ClearDehdPost-punk simplicity that is completely accessible.
New WaysBear's DenSounds like Bruce Hornsby's piano with vocals from Real Estate or the Sample's, Sean Kelly.


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SaturdaysBroken BellsThe Shins are fine, but there really is a great dimension added.
YesferatuWesternerL.A. band that has captured our attention.
Just Before the MorningLocal NativesAn easy going, drifty tune. Very relaxing and full of great sound.
Expert In A Dying FieldThe BethsWhether we felt this way about someone literally or figuratively, this is a very fine tune. 
Stick SeasonNoah KahanFun finger picking tune along the lines of the Lumineers.
Hold My HandWild Pink (feat. Julien Baker)Lovely.  Alright?! (In the Joan Cusak from School of Rock voice)
Cherry BlossomRubblebucketSell crazy right here.  The second half of this song is perfection.
BurningYeah Yeah YeahsThis is an amazing song.  Retrospective or something.  Dunno.  Amazing.
Too Bored To RunRyan AdamsWe know. But, man, can he write a good song every now and then.
October Passed Me Bygirl in redAnd, so did November. . . Time flies. Nice tune.
ATKBonoboAlright, let's kick it up a notch.  Pure fun.
Where Are You?New River Slim (feat. Vance)Listen to this one. Isn't it kind of cool? Really late 60s, early 70s.
I ShimmerJadu HeartSort of hooked on this band for some reason. This tune is hazy.
HurricaneThe PlainsA Jess Williamson collaboration. Very well done.
I Promise That I'll Try To Give You All My LoveSunbeam Sound MachineLove this tune.  It is not at all anything like you would expect.
Stereo DriverQR&B tune.  No idea what stereo driving entails, but hey.  It's all good.
Belinda SaysAlvvaysThis is what they do.  They write about characters and it sounds so swell.
We Can't StayWild LoveStraightforward indie rock. Pronounces "stand" very indie-like.
Weird GoodbyesThe National (feat. Bon Iver)Frustrating to admit this is a very nice tune.
Gary AshbyDry CleaningAll the indie rage for some reason.  Spoken word.  I guess kind of cool?


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AvalancheButch WalkerClassic 70s style folk rock music your Dad told you about.
WrongsideMisterWivesGreat band.  This one sounds a little like Middle Kids.
boyThe KillersThis might be their best song.  Great bass and keys once it all kicks in.
The Shiny OneBig GirlThis could be a more country Stevie Nicks tune.
SwimGiant Waste of ManThis is a ringer for The Airborne Toxic Event with a good vocal mixture.
Fast LaneCousin SimpleJust power post modern punk pop rock. Whatever that is.
The DaysPianos Become the TeethActually has some Morrissey tone to it, but far more rock'n.
Du Ar FinBlack Light White LightThis is kind of psychedelic with a French twist.
American TeenagerEthel CainA lovely tune that's about what it's called.
Static DreamPENDANTSlightly overwrought with sound, but very interesting 80s-like song.
We Don't Know What Tomorrow BringsThe SmileIt really is just Radiohead by another name.
in the wake of your leaveGang of YouthsAnother one from a very good collection of tunes.
Sucker PunchThe Big MoonWow.  What an amazing album.  This is one of many.
VolcanoThe Moving StillsColdplay or Phoenix at the chorus, but also has its upbeat distinctiveness.
AlbatrossIngrid and the MinistersMaybe an a lot more rock'n Ingrid Michaelson?
Moving OnForeign AirThis could easily be just an over the top Head and the Heart tune with horns.
Want WantMaggie RogersThis is her Florence & the Machine track from her latest album.
Waiting OutsideBig WildNice chill wave tune to which you can dance.
New GoldGorillaz (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown)It is so very hard not to dig these guys and what they do.  Enjoy.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
RestlessWesternerA little like Hovvdy. This song is magnificent
strawberry chainsawJAWNYThere is no much unique here, but for what it is, it is a good straightforward indie rock song.
Swan DivesDear BoyGreat sound.  Somewhat precious, but worth a listen.
Wherever We GoThe BrevetWhere did this tune come from?  It is great.  It is pop/folk/rock for everyone.
Lost & FoundNOVA BLASTFuzzy guitars and British fog rock.  It is a good change of pace.
Noise in the ForestRipeIt has some horns and some good hooks in the chorus.
El JardinThe Black AngelsThe only band that dares to be a true modern rock and roll band.  No b.s.
CleanPale WavesLatest from the British goth pop band. It is not trying to be anything than what it is.
Head In the CloudsThe BethsProbably New Zealand's most popular band at the moment.  For good reason.
Wet ClothesDear BoyVery nice song and simple sound. It is not too rock'n but it is upbeat.
WolfYeah Yeah YeahsThis album is absolutely excellent.
REDNECKERHardyJust really very funny.  Need to be in your truck. (From a couple of years ago).
Color of HeavenBienI am guessing from the Quebec Province?  Voice sounds like the lead for Imaginary Cities.
Many MirrorsAlvvaysAnother top album. Not unicorns, (see, e.g. Camera Obscura), but they are refreshing.
Just To Be KindBoy & BearSo many bands with "bear" in their name. Yet, this one has their own sound. Dig it.
Ur MumWet LegBad words.  Just so we are clear.  They will never have a better album than this. Right?
CaliforniaThe Bonny Light HorsemanGrammy winning folk/rock supergroup featuring dude from the Fruit Bats.
the angel of 8th ave.Gang of YouthsHas to be one of the most underrated albums of the year.  Give it a listen.  Great song.
Coming TogetherSatsangStraightforward contemporary folk/rock music. Enjoy.
BrokenHot ChipYears of great indie/electric tunes, hard to resist the latest. Has a Jens Lekman feel.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Fear That Closes The HeartPartnerPat Benatar. Plenty of guitar and plenty of hooks.
OutlierMelltDark droning 80s New Wave Rock. Very interesting.
Brad PittCOINSurprisingly infectious song. No chance you'll get this out of your head after a couple of listens.
MotionsCassiaEnglish band with a Caribbean tinge.  Strangely very cool. 
SidelinesPhoebe BridgersA great new single. Not depressing, but not exactly a chin-lifter either.
LonerDay WaveA good beat to this polished pop-indie tune. They do not miss much.
BonesSoccer MommyThis song is as good as "Shotgun."  A bit more subdued, but a great listen.
SidetrackedCirca WavesPre-release, one presumes, for their upcoming new album.  It has a Phoenix sound at the chorus.
Dog Eat DogTommy LefroyPowerful female vocals accompany lush guitars. Enjoyable.
Life is YoursFoalsAs noted, they lost their minds on this record. But, it is absolutely awesome.
Where I'm GoingTriptidesI guess we really like these folks.  The English in them comes out in this tune.
Anywhere With YouMaggie RogersAnother great song off a very balanced new record.
KaraokeCass McCombsOff of his latest album, which is fine.  This is one of the best songs.
I Don't Want Nobody Who Wants MeWesternerThis band is a find. This record has 5 or six awesome tunes.
A Lifetime to FindWilcoIf all of Wilco's albums were like this, we would not complain.  Shows their roots and their great.
Empty NestSilversun Pickups"Panic Room" band pushes out another couple of cool tunes on their latest.
Ghosts (How Can I Move On)MuseA ballad.  Yep. Brother can stick the ivories.
Lie For MeWax OwlsThe voice slightly resembles Amos Lee, but the composition is also very rich and enjoyable.
Come Along, RowanRachel SumnerI like this album so much, I bought the t-shirt. Bluegrass.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Here to ForeverDeath Cab For CutieSXMU did not need to bring him on to explain this song. Listenable.
Stay SoftMitskiFirst couple of chords and you are waiting for "Come on Eileen!" It gets better quickly.
Renegade HeartsInterpolA great new tune from Interpol's latest. Such a brooding voice.
ShotgunSoccer MommyDespite the cliché (ish) band name, continues to put out great, well written tunes.  Love it.
On My KneesRufus Du SolReminds me of trying to defend the 20 something hockey players in the D league.
Tend to the ThornsWilliam the ConquerorDespite the profound band name, they have a very accessible and Hold Steady-like sound.
Anything Can HappenMore*Cannot think of the band, but the sound is familiar.  Excellent!
Nietzsche On The BeachDC GoreWith a song name like that, one's normal nihilism just takes over. 80s-like British New Wave.
Driving SouthGoth Babe and Blood CulturesTrying to take over the 21st Century Yacht Rock mantra?  This is a relaxing chill tune.
Better CoastPlastic PicnicSonically dreamy.
Light of DayODESZA (Feat. Olafur Arnalds)Uplifting electronic music for the background to whatever you want. Family slideshow?
So Many DaysTriptidesNot nearly as trippy as you might think.  It is like 90s folk rock. If that ever existed.
That's Where I AmMaggie RogersWe love this album. So many tunes to sing to.
This Mess We're InArlo McKinleyChris Stapleton also comes to mind.
BedrockWild RiversIf you ever find an easier band to listen to this year. . . Thoroughly enjoyable.
Problem With ItThe PlainsA nearly perfect Americana song from a Katie Crutchfield collaboration.
kidsgodzOnce it gets going, you get it.  It is chill rock and a fun listen.
Hollow MoonJosh RouseGreat song.  Simple recipe, but well executed.
Eyes Wide ShutMt. St. Helens Vietnam BandIntrigued by the band name and the need for the song with that title. Pretty cool.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
BloodPete YornEither a "Lola" or vampire like moment. A really cool song.
Swing (Roosevelt Remix)Jose GonzalezSimply irresistible for the Peloton dryland workouts.
Solid GroundVance JoyThis is The Head and the Heart and the Lumineers.
My EchoRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverMelodic, structured, but very simple Australian guitar rock. Awesome.
Stealing Dark From The Night SkyArlo McKinleyLovely.  Real Americana/Country music in the style of Sturgill Stinson et al.
With YouNightlandsDavid Hartley's Band.  (Bassist for The War on Drugs).  Great and very different sound.
Miss SundownPink MountaintopsA little British Psychedelia for your afternoon commutes!
Simulation SwarmBig ThiefFrustratingly incredible.  Probably the best album of the year.
ParadigmThe Head and the HeartThey've gained a little more production, but the songwriting is still very much there.
Cold HeartElton John & Dua Lipa (PNAU Remix)Pure fun.  Have to give him credit for being open to it. ($$ helped too)
Morning BlueGiant RooksAn acoustic pop song with many layers of vocals and other assorted sounds.
As Innocent Looking As CandyNight MovesA crusty ole blues/rock tune with some nods to Tom Petty.
Goodbye Mr. BlueFather John MistyOn a list for 2021. Now on the 2022 record. No one does nostalgic like this dude.
Joke In There SomewhereDawesTalk-singing folk music. Sucker for the weird sounds and lyrics.
StrandedStarcrawlerPost punk rock that is thoroughly listenable.
Tired of Loving YouSan FerminRandom new single from one of our favorite bands.
GoldThe Lone BellowNice song off their newest release.  They have a very inviting 70s soft rock vibe.
Desert SnowLocal NativesAnother new single from another one of our favorite bands.
On & OnSuperorganismShe works so hard, we just had to give a listen.  Thoughtful pop/rock.
North of the BorderParklandLow-key folk rock with sufficient pedal steel.


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SynchronizeMilky ChanceSounds like a very hip Coldplay 
DandelionAnna of the NorthA lovely and infectious tune from a nice voice.
1993Mosa WildInteresting take on an interesting time period.  The best thing you've ever seen."
Cure For Me (Vintage Culture Remix)AuroraThe remix adds some ambiance to a great voice.
Pillar On The Bridge Of YouBodegaResembles a raw Ramones sound.  Oddly relaxing.
By The RiverPi Ja MaThis song is all about the underlying standup bass and harp.
Blue HoursBear's DenThis is along the Reuben in the Dark and Manchester Orchestra genre. Nice.
I Don't Have Control SometimesSunflower BeanGreat song off their latest. We have become fans of their varied sounds.
How You RunAmos LeeOne of his best songs of all time.  A tremendous voice.
AngelicaWet LegA whiney, deplorable song that is awesome.
Age of AnxietyArcade FireBest effort in years.  This one is a little prog, but builds very nicely.w
Hearts & MindsPillow QueensSaw them on a late-night show. They rock.
Bad TattooAlex AmorCan't think of anything worse thing than being described as a bad tattoo.
Am I Really Going To DieWhite LiesSounds like Franz Ferdinand at their best.  A really great tune.
WaitAir WavesThere is something about the hesitancy and the sax in this song. Very cool.
Slow SongThe Knocks (with Dragonette)Just a good old fashion dance tune.  Nothing fancy.  We dig it.
Strange ConversationsLet's Eat GrandmaThere's actually some nice acoustics and great vocals in this tune.
GlorylandOld Crow Medicine ShowHard to ever resist these guys.  From their latest album.
Soundtrack to My HeartbeatOne1evenJust a piano.  That's it, and yet it kind of rocks. From earlier in the 2010s.
Running With the HurricaneCamp CopeControversial Australian folk/rock band. Great howling!


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Wake UpYoung The GiantFrom the band that brought you, "Cough Syrup." A bit like The Silversun Pickups.
Big TimeAngel OlsenAnother great Americana song.
WormwoodYum YuckA nicely polished indie rock song.
Coming Like A StormReuben and the DarkReliably good sound and songwriting in the Manchester Orchestra style.
ProblemzJungle70s/80s R&B dance tunes. Really fun.
I Believe in YouMore*So far, we've loved every song they've put out.
Beleaguered LandSea FeverNew single following debut album from last year.  Modern New Wave/Alternative.
WindowDehdCapitalizing well off their unique sound. Simple, but the songwriting is there.
Astral HummingLo TalkerThe successors to Roadkill Ghost Choir! Great sound.  Similar to original Head & the Heart.
AlivePolicaWe love this sound from this Minnesota band.  Deep synths give way to powerful vocals.
'til The EndPete YornBest album in years.  Care was taken with the songwriting.
KismetMichael Head & The Red Elastic BandUndiscovered to us until recently.  Very nice acoustic rock, with a rich sound.
ParliamentsThank You, I'm SorryGrowing up, Parliaments were everywhere! Strangely nostalgic song.
PharmacistAlvvaysSome Camera Obscura at the heart.  Less polished, but the story telling is stellar.
Call Me HomeSASAMIDon't fear the album cover!  Think a folkier Florence and the Machine.
Here Ever AfterRed Hot Chili PeppersOur favorite from their new touring album.
The RodeoThe SnutsA staple of the British indie scene. It has some roaring moments.
False DichotomyMetricFrom their latest album and best album in years.
Crest of the WaveFoalsAnother from one of our surprisingly favorite albums of the year.  It is just all so catchy.
Feel It (Claptone Remix)Crooked ColoursThere is nothing wrong with getting a little bump in your step in the morning.
W.I.F.I.WildernessWhen I Fall In (W.I.F.I).  This is just a pop tune. We will miss our Tinkertot.


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A Lot of Finding OutBig NothingThe first guitar lick sounds like Bryan Adams and then gets much better....
Bad LoveDehdPost-new wave, post-punk.  Whatever category one wants.  Irresistible in its simplicity.
LoverPalaceSimilar to Real Estate and Local Natives.  Really nice composition.  A lovely song.
Grand Final DayDucks Ltd.Recall your last final exam at some point in your life.  Cool soundtrack for that moment.
Comes in WavesDawesBest tune off the latest album.  Dawes is as Dawes does. 
RubyHovvdyThey have two "V"s in a row.  Must be good?  It is. Well-written song.
SunburnSylvan EssoAnother one of those bands that you don't want to like, but end up loving.  It works.
Back to the RadioPorridge RadioOne of the more underappreciated bands.  "All Tomorrow's Parties," comes to mind.
Fire Escape in the Sea(British) Sea PowerIf you fast forwarded the Psychedelic Furs into this decade, they might sound like this...
Hurts (But It Goes Away)The Head and the HeartIt is a fun song and the music is great (esp. the piano), but is this really them?
Dive DeepRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverOur favorite Australian guitar rock band of this century.
Alpha ZuluPhoenixThey own their sound.  "Whoo, ha, singing Hallelujah..!"
Black SummerRed Hot Chili PeppersTouring this year! There are a couple of great new tunes off their latest two albums.
Hurts to LoveBeach HouseNo one can make a church organ purr like Beach House. Incredible song.
Like Exploding StonesKurt VileTakes slacker rock to a new level here.  Very funny, but also a good listen.
Over For RealNiko RubioThere is something about this artist that sets her apart from the sounds of the day.
All About YouThe Knocks (feat. Foster The People)Just really enjoyable and uplifting tunes.  There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Don't Fight The FeelingBorn RuffiansMore directive than its REO Speedwagon (Can't), predecessor. Sounds a bit like Simple Minds.
All the Good TimesAngel OlsenShe is starting to fall into the category of, "are you kidding me?" Uber-talented singer-songwriter.
Good TimesJungleA very talented group of artists. Fun to listen to their tunes.  Enjoy.


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Whose Side You're OnMore*One of our favorite new hard to find bands.  Somewhat psychedelic folk rock.
Nobody But Me The Knocks (feat. Cold War Kids)"Until I find someone to share it with, who cares?" Upbeat singalong tune.
MistakesSharon Van EttenOne of the best tunes of the year and our youngest's favorite.  We can all relate.
The Foundations of DecayMy Chemical RomanceLong awaited return.  Crunchy and epic guitar rock.
MaelstromMeltsEnglish drone rock music that sounds like it is part of a scene from Edward Scissorhands.
Call Out My NameThe Spring StandardsSubtle horns and acoustics that build to a Caribbean tune from a John Candy movie.  (You know the one).
In FlightSunflower BeanGreat, easygoing tune from a band that is never quite perfect.  That's what we like about them.
UniverseThe Big DrinkFinger snapping intro transitions into a Spoon-like classic.
Apple Tree BluesCaampIf I ever had the VW van no one has (or needs), this would be blaring!
CDMXLast DinosaursVery succinct synth-pop is similar to COIN and quite fun.
Who Are WeJeff CormackIntriguing and subdued indie tune that gets fuzzy at times. Relaxing
StonedTomberlinGood expression of her experience. Slightly depressing, but with a hopeful sound.
Exit SignTeenage DadsThe Strokes called and want their sound back. We love the Strokes.
KafkaCarter VailThoroughly listenable, if slightly delicate, indie tune that carries a great upbeat sound.
Night SoupEnengis (feat. Sju)Not sure this could have been done without Sju.  This is mood music for chillaxing.
SpidersBear's DenManchester Orchestra.  If you like that band, you will love this sound.
FloraPinegroveIt is like someone is pulling his vocal chords while he strums along, but it all works so well.
DrownGeowulfLock for the Canadian band, Imaginary Cities we miss so much.  Love this.
At The End of The DayWallowsJust when you've pinned them down, they come up with a distinct sound!  Great tune.
I Got ThisSarah Shook & The DisarmersOne of the best songs of the year.  It is sooo addicting.  Give it a listen.


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The Way It ShattersRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverSwinging guitar rock from Down Under.  Love it.
Within You, Within MeMelttLaid back and subtle pop/folk. It is nice.
AnythingSharon Van EttenThinking her collaboration with Angel Olsen had a very positive impact. Great album.
Love Me Till U Hate MeNiko RubioAll the songs we've heard have been fun and really good.  That's all.
SuperstarBeach HouseIt may be the intricacy of the underlying sounds, but it is so good.
Lie With MeIn The Valley BelowFor a one off tune, this one is awesome. Sing along.
Wet DreamWet LegGot it.  It is filthy, but, just turn a blind ear. Very catchy.
cant celebrateYot ClubNo apostrophe?  The underlying, droning beat is fantastic.
Need AnyoneThe StrandsThese guys are good at just mixing sounds together for a great, up beat tune.
Miles and MilesMe Not YouOne of their best tunes ever.  Straightforward rock tune with good lyrics.
White BuffaloCrown LandsYearning for a modern prog rock staple. Very sorry. They even use, "sands of time."
Unconditional IArcade FireNot sure yet how this album all fits together, but this a great song.
Close Enough To Drive HomeStereophonicsIt is just a rock song.  Sometimes that's very refreshing.
Loneliness On The RunMetronomyReally diverse collection of tunes on this record.  Simple and very catchy.
Nikki Go SuddenPink MountaintopsRock song that has some My Morning Jacket qualities.
SunshowerS. CareyFrom the Bon Iver style.  A lovely song.
Storm Around the World!!!Possibly one of the most underrated bands.  A little T.V. on the Radio.
RosewoodMorningsidersThis sounds a lot like the way Lumineers used to sound.
elasticMiloeThe style is a bit like Westerman.  Not vocally, but just the 70s vibe.
Feel Another DayNight MovesHonestly, the Little River Band comes to mind.


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All Comes Crashing DownMetricTheir best album in years.  It rocks with Emily Haines' voice.
The MottoTiesto & Ava MaxYou will have a head tic for the rest of your life, but irresistibly addictive.
Mona LisaYumi ZoumaThere is a big run on Mona Lisa for some reason this year.  This is a lovely tune.
More Or LessWild RiversGet this record!  "First person you loved, last time you used algebra."
Sleep TightHolly HumberstoneGreat collection of singles from her. Looking forward to more.
Q4Father John MistyInsufferable, but just too good to resist.
July 4Modern DietWith the holiday so near, it fits well.  Very beach/surf oriented.
Flower of BloodBig ThiefProbably the best album of the year.  Folk rock with exquisite songwriting.
PostmanToro Y MoiVery fun/funny song.  Just really enjoyable. "Did I get a letta?"
Watching You GoLet's Eat GrandmaIt just somehow all works.  Sounds like Scottish electronic folk music?
Reasons To RunOld Crow Medicine ShowMan, so refreshing to just hear a good old fashioned folk song. 
Blood In The SnowTotally Enormous Extinct DinosaursThis one is a little strange with the atmospheric vocals, but nice ambiance.
Unnecessary DramaBelle & SebastianAn awesome song.  Whoever is crunching the harmonica must be smoked afterwards.
Ice Night We're HavingBand of HorsesClassic BoH southern rock tune.  There are some bad words.
NovaNavah Sea, Phil SimmondsAnother tune that is great to have in the background while working in the yard.
Take Her Off Your HandsMidlandIf only it were that simple!  Great (funny) little country tune.
I Think I Hate It HereboyishLured by the Hippo Campus song title for the band name.  It is a fine tune.
HiraethFejka (feat. Kim Van Loo)Pure relaxation.  Sometimes you just need to close your eyes and chill.


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Where The Light Used To LayYumi ZoumaThis is as good as the Japanese Breakfast album from 2021. Very melodic.
New RomanceBeach HouseSounds woven together over entrancing vocals. It just works very well.
No ReasonBig ThiefThis song is just excellent. Carefully orchestrated music matched beautifully with thoughtful lyrics.
MeanwhileMidlakeThis one takes us back to where it also started with Midlake in the mid 2000s.
LightsBand of HorsesSimple, clear, and fun.
Hold Me TonightMetronomyThis is another masterpiece from a great new album.
Perfect WordAmanda Ann Platt & The HoneycuttersWonderful lyrics.  A great sound and a beautiful voice.
Love Letter (feat. The Knocks)ODESZACould work well with a Mazda commercial.  Not a lyrical masterpiece, but love the vibe and the jam.
Million WaysSally ShapiroMore from your resident Euro ski resort mainstay.  We actually find this supremely relaxing.
Too Late NowWet LegObnoxiously dirty, but you know what?  It is a good tune. 
Hard Drive Gold (Maya Jane Coles Remix)alt-JRight out of the gate, you are thumping.  What have they done?  It's very cool.
I Need You (Grimoose Remix)A Place to Bury StrangersThere are times when one wonders whether a "remix" makes a tune better.  This is not one of those times.
Be By Your SidePillow QueensThis song totally rocks. By the second third of the song, you are ALL in.
Then You Might SeeCalexicoMost accessible tune from the new album.  These guys are so awesome.
ChangesThe Happy FitsA little bit upbeat and poppy, but uplifting and ready for summer to arrive.
Leave NowRobin KesterSort of creeps up on you from underneath, but her voice is somehow comforting
I Can't Get EnoughKatmazOne of those songs that is addictive. "Help me, I seem to be stuck in a loop..."
Killing MeCOINThis is a very fun band that mixes it up more and more.  This is from their new album.
Pyramids In The CloudsMelody's Echo ChamberThis very art prog.  In French for most of it.  It is different and for that, we are thankful.


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Things Will Be FineMetronomySo much care is given.  Wonderful album.
PretendSoonerI guess it is the different builds and lifts, with the lush guitars. Nice tune.
ForeverStereophonicsThese guys make great, straight ahead rock songs. The chorus us perfect
In The Eyes Of Our LoveYumi ZoumaA lovely song from a great new album.
Play It SafeWhitehorseFrom 2021.  A folk/rock sing along.
Great ConfessionAmanda Anne Platt & The HoneycuttersGreat storytelling and a beautiful voice. Big fans.
Summertime SongMe Not YouStraight up alternative tune from Brooklyn band that began as 'Little Daylight.'
The StormDori FreemanA very talented singer/songwriter of the Kathleen Edwards and Jill Andrews genre.
Bethel WoodsMidlakeBack with another mellow jazz/art rock album. Feudalism is back!
CuriousFranz FerdinandNew song off of their recent collective. They are fun.  They just are.
Can I Get ItAdeleAwesome song. Her voice is somewhat criminal.
Missing ItWallowsA little louder, but they work some composition in too.
It Doesn't Change AnythingSarah Shook & The DisarmersDunno what it is, but that voice..!  So addictive.  Great tune.
Next HighMansionair & Kim TeeJust a good knee thumper with some good hooks.
Blue Camp CopeAustralian folk/rock. 
Around AgainHovvdyVoice somehow makes you feel like you are right there.  Very pleasant 70s style.
Drink at Sharlane'sStreet Hockey CampA seaside shanty for swaying on a windy afternoon.
Only In Your EyesMelttMelody builds to the end with synths and guitars wrapping the lyrics nicely.
Far RiderStill CornersHas to be a dark country movie theme song from a Lynch, Tarantino, or Coen Bros. movie.


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In Need Of RepairBand of HorsesOff of the new album.  This is lounge chair folk/rock. Great tune. 
As I Try Not To Fall ApartWhite LiesThis is a great a song.  Rockn', but also completely accessible.
MasqueradeBeach HouseMaybe one of their most complete works yet.  There is a lot going on with this double album.
There Must Be More Than ThisPlastic EstateIf you are a Depeche Mode hater, you will not like this band. 
Silvery (Shade Or Shadow) Lo TalkerA little bit War on Drugs.  So, that's cool.
It's Good To Be BackMetronomyIf you take a risk on no other new music this year, take it on this. Spectacularly addictive.
Always ThereDucks Ltd.Play this out on your porch/in your yard.  Your head will move up/down.
The Only HeartbreakerMitskiThis is one of the best albums of the year.
Stubborn HeartWild RiversThe next one by this band is as good as the one before...
EverythingHovvdyModern 70s vibe.  This one sounds like something out of a Nick Hornby book.
Harmonia's DreamThe War On DrugsIf you like classic WOD, this is it.  A complete folk song that builds into a great rock song.
2amFoalsWant so badly to hate this, but you find yourself grooving right along.
FlushThylaVery Pale Wave, but they make all of the different sounds work.
Love Me Til I'm GoneNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsThere are bands that make you feel like you are not good enough to listen. So good.
Semi ProHippo CampusThis is probably the best song off the new album.  It is pop music, but it is cool.
Wound Up TightTalliesMuch more pent up energy here. A little more reverb and a little more rock'n.
Shame on YouPalaceMidbeat.  There is a forlorn feeling somehow. Very nice.
New LightThe Reds, Pinks and PurplesThis band is not vibrant.  Sort of lo-fi, but it still has a very bright and optimistic feel.
Astral JacketSpoonSo completely different from them.  Love it.


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Ride or DieHippo CampusHooked on this band ever since "Boyish".  This is a great tune.
Little ThingsBig ThiefOfficially and completely onboard with this band. How to write a folk tune in 7 that sounds cool?
Pour The Light InThe Reds, Pinks and PurplesA folkish Psychedelic Furs. Pressing nostalgia.
Once Twice MelodyBeach HouseMore to this album than this song, but this song is really good.
Running AroundGoth BabeVery consistent.  Thoughtful arrangements.  Good lyrics and a great listen.
FadePalaceSongs run the spectrum: rock, folk. upbeat, midbeat and melancholy. This is a good one.
DominoShovels & RopeFeel like we owe it to this band to blast their tunes.  They work very hard.
WildSpoonOne of the best songs of the year.
No ChoiceTame ImpalaOff their B-sides.  This is a grade-A Tame Impala tune of you like their sound.
BeverlyFlash CardsGuitar strumming, story telling about a gal named Beverly.
I Don't Want To Go To MarsWhite LiesLove this song.  It is a rock song. They kind of have a point?
Beach BoyBENEESort of slacker pop/rock.  Completely frivolous, but a thoroughly enjoyable listen.
Worry No MoreAmos LeeBest tune since "Windows Are Rolled Down."
Kissing LessonsLucy DacusGrunge/folk.  If that is possible. Another great tune from Lucy of Virginia. 
King of SwedenFuture IslandsSucker for these bass heavy indie stalwarts.
No Dreams of FayresTalliesThey sound like a modern day, The Sundays.  This song is absolutely lovely.
Always On My MindBig NothingThis has a 90s folk tinge to it.  If that never existed, then maybe Big Head Todd? (Great album cover)
Pop CandyAstraThere are synths, but it is really good.  Surprisingly rich sound and song about doing bad stuff.
South By SomewhereThe Band of HeathensVery underrated band.  They are not southern rock, country or folk, but maybe all of the above.


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Out of ReachPlastic Estate80s New Wave bliss.
Old SkinThe War On DrugsBuilds very well. Still one of the best albums of this year.
Cutting CornersLunar VacationUplifting Brit Pop-Rock.
GaslightSoftcultGreat background arrangement and lyrics.
AlaskaPinegroveSwift moving folk/rock tune.  They have a very mature and unique sound.
18 CigarettesDucks Ltd.Really great tune, but are cigarettes really still a thing?!
Love Me MoreMitskiThis appears to be a carefully arranged and well thought out album.  Love this song.
Hold On TightA Place To Bury StrangersStarts out very LOUD, but stick with it and it all makes sense!
WeathermanWild RiversThis is an absolutely wonderful song. Best of the year so far.
ValentineSnail MailCaved in to a really good
Chaos Space MarineBlack Country, New RoadWant to love them because they are different, but they may be trying too hard.
3ThylaDunno why, but love this English band.  Not too derivative. She can sing.
CANDUThe Rural Alberta AdvantageThis band is a little Family of The Year and The Head and the Heart.  Very good.
What, Me Worry?Portugal.  The ManThey can probably do no wrong.  It is funky, fun, and as usual, just different enough.
PortaSharon Van EttenTough to top that masterpiece with Angel Olsen last year.  This is great though.
Mona LisamxmtoonIntrigued by this artist.  Mona Lisa is making a comeback...
Sister SaturnStrand of OaksOk, maybe the last one off the In Heaven album.  Need to just get to a show!
CutieCoinDon't like a little thump in your jump?  Coin is not for you. They're great.
My BabeSpoonA new one of their latest album.  Could be one of their best.
Prester JohnAnimal CollectiveNot what we expected.  A little Indie/Prog folk tune. Very Modest Mousesque.


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Short on LoveRonjo VAwesome nostalgic tune.  Folk/rock genre
CarbonStrands of OakStill one of the best albums of the last couple of years.
The OverloadYard ActA very fun alt/punk and spoken word style.  Worth a listen.
Running AwayCate Le BonBest from avant garde indie artist. No relation to Simon...
Pearl in the PalmW.H. LungA synth charged rock tune. Great for walks or a run on a heavily wooded trail.
Under the Rolling MoonDucks Ltd.Bass heavy Brit Indie-Pop band.  Melodic in a Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever way.
Occasional RainThe War on DrugsArguably the best tune off their late 2021 release.
IodinePinegroveThis band is for rainy days in your college dorm room.  Excellent.
Forget About YouSally ShapiroWhy Euro-Electronic tunes?  They are fun and so very euro-ski lodge cafeteria. Take your beanie off when eating! 
Loveland PassLionlimbHas a little Joe Jackson vibe.  The piano really drives the harmony.
Every Shade of BlueThe Head and the HeartWe'll see how the rest of the album goes.  This is quite good.
House of MirrorsSoftcultA little fuzzy, but the voice is clear and the whole tune is thoroughly enjoyable.
Wreck Cut LooseSingle Girl, Married GirlAn old fashioned country tune. By the end, the metamorphosis is complete like the band name.
Take My Heart (I'll Take Yours Too)The Heavy HoursSuper great tune.  Really tough to get it out of your head.
This TimeMakthaverskanThe band name just rolls off the tongue. Kraut rock at its finest.
BrightsideThe LumineersThere are some good tunes and this is one of them, but otherwise latest is a little blah.
Won't Stand DownMuseThis one is a little heavier than normal, and a little less Freddy, but still awesome.
MoldLunar VacationGreat album.  Great sound; great voices; great melodies.
Today We're the GreatestMiddle KidsLast one from easily the best album from 2021. 


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LeadingBest CoastA little indie punk, e.g. Letters to Cleo
Hey BabyThe Cactus BlossomsCalifornia Country, if that is a genre.
Change My MindAnna ShoemakerThis is just really good.  A couple from her recently are very good.
Whiskey Me AwayJason AldeanA little cheesy, but still fun.
PaprikaJapanese BreakfastOne more from one of the best albums of 2021
Moment (Amperland, NY)PinegroveA new album coming shortly.  Very nostalgic sound.
Built to LastSea FeverDifficult to describe.  Modern noir New Wave.
RamonaJukebox The GhostFun song from "schizophrenia"  song-writers.
Kid FearsJason Isbell & The 400 Unit (feat. Brandi Carlile & Julien Baker)Lovely.
WastedThe War On DrugsAnother really consistent, well-arranged album.
InfernoThe Felice BrothersYou will have no doubt when you hear a Felice song. Americana narrative.
SlipstreamStrand of OaksPhenomenal album.  Song reminds me of a motor home for some reason.
I'm On Your SideNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsBest viewed and heard live, but an outstanding album.
SurefireWilderadoManchester Orchestra.  Very tight alt/indie sound.  Lyrical and full sounding.
Before You Gotta GoCourtney BarnettJust so cool and so slackin', man.
Reap A HurricaneThe HellacoptersStraight up old fashioned guitar rock.
New Eyes Looking BackRobert FrancisCannot get too much of this dude. It is folk music but sort of more than that.
You Live My DreamSan Fermin (feat. Wild Pink)One of our favorite bands.  Incorporating all sorts of sounds.
Only LoveTycho and Benjamin GibbardAn interesting turn for Gibbard. Dig it.
Fall, Fall, FallOZWALDAmericana-ish.  Somewhat Bon Iver, but without the falsetto.


ALBUMARTIST
Today We're The GreatestMiddle Kids
HeavenStrand of Oaks
IgnoranceThe Weather Station
JubileeJapanese Breakfast
Blue WeekendWolf Alice
The Million Masks of GodManchester Orchestra
The FutureNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
if I could make it go quietgirl in red
I Don't Live Here AnymoreThe War On Drugs
Home VideoLucy Dacus
Screen ViolenceChvrches
In These Silent DaysBrandi Carlile
Pet ParadeFruit Bats
A Billion Little LightsWild Pink
We Will Always Love YouThe Avalanches
The End Times Vol. IRobert Francis (2020)
The Golden CasketModest Mouse
How Long You Think It's Going to LastBig Red Machine
WilderadoWilderado
RecklessMorgan Wade


SONGSARTISTS
The DandelionOracle Sisters
The StepsHaim
Interstellar LoveThe Avalanches
All Of This Is TrueMelpo Mene
BeautifulHey, King
QuestionsMiddle Kids
Not Dead YetLord Huron
Rabbit HoleCherry Glazerr
Liberty BellDarkside
LonerDehd
Feuds With GunsThe Besnard Lakes
Wilder DaysMorgan Wade
Who You AreWhite Cliffs
Tried to Tell YouThe Weather Station
Hump the BeachKalbells
Handsome WifePillow Queens
Feel Good (from YES DAY)Saint Motel
Keel TimingManchester Orchestra
Fool's LuckMidland
If It HappensWe Were Promised Jetpacks
Save Your TearsThe Weeknd
Right ThereCassia
Run ToPale Waves
The Deeper EndPalace Winter (feat. Jason Lytle)
Space GirlFrances Forever
The BalconyFruit Bats
ParadiseRobert Francis
Be SweetJapanese Breakfast
How Not To DrownCHVRCHES & Robert Smith
Hold Me Close Hold Me TightCrystal Cities
GalacticanaStrand of Oaks
Locus LacedSleigh Bells
If It Wasn't For TrucksRiley Green
Burn OutLuisa
Sagittarius SuperstarCoin
Weekend RunUnknown Mortal Orchestra
Planes In The SkyJames Vincent McMorrow
George Strait SongsLogan Mize
On & OnHalf Moon Run
How Can I Make It Ok?Wolfe Alice
Hot & HeavyLucy Dacus
Russian RouletteEric Church
Bad DreamCannons
BLACKOUTTurnstile
Like I Used ToSharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen
The First DayVillagers
Walking At A Downtown PaceParquet Courts
PhoenixBig Red Machine
ChangeThe War On Drugs
Folding LinesSea Fever
Face Down In The MomentNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Some People Stay In Our Hearts ForeverMiddle Kids
MercyGenerationals
The Walls Are Way Too ThinHolly Humberstone
Open Me UpGeowulf
You Can Have It BackWild Pink
The Worst of ItWilderado


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Wake Me UpFoalsPumped Up Kicks sound.  Thoroughly enjoyable.
Write A List of Things to Look Forward toCourtney BarnettSlacker Rock!  So cool, man.
Right On TimeBrandi CarlileA little Elton and Taylor in there?
Your EyesAPRESo much 80s these days.  It is amazing, but sounds great.
TeardrinkerMastodonYep.  Don't care.  They are awesome
PenlopSaint EtienneLove this band.  This is a little different, but dig it. Interesting.
Party In My MindDolores ForeverCruise ship disco song. Want to bit the bottom lip and get out there.
Fallacy ActuallyNight MovesStarts a little Psych Rock and then goes full Americana. It is nice.
Ego TripFreedom FryThe Beatles.  Actually feels like the dude is going on a physical trip.
Her EyesOk CowgirlIt starts out blah and then just love it.  Great voice.
Jimi & StanStrand Of OaksAbout his cat and Hendrix in heaven. Pretty cool.
Jazz On The AutobahnThe Felice BrothersIn your face Americana.  The narrative might not be for everyone.  Love it.
HowlYumi And The WeatherA little fuzzy.  Very funny.  Hair is....growing on my face..."
Where Our Future BeginsThe Steel WheelsBlue Grass.  Straight up.  Either you are in, or you are out.
Changed for the BetterWevalStrange sounding keys that somehow sort of works.
Just For LoveBullyHas a slight Pretenders feel to it.  Will sound great live.
FloridaWild PinkWon't even realize how long this song is.  It is great.


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Folding LinesSea FeverAn interesting mix of backgrounds and collaboration in this band. Modern New Wave AWESOMENESS!
All MineNiko RubioA good find.  Interesting song writer and not confined to a particular genre.
Let It Kick InFranc MoodySo cool and so groovy.  Let it kick in baby and relax.
The Right Thing Is Hard To DoLightning BugSlow and yearning and then a very hopeful song. Lovely.
Back to OzSufjan Stevens & Angelo De AugustineInsufferable Stevens occasionally.  Chicago is an amazing song.  This is very good.
Where to NowHippo CampusHooked on this band ever since their song, Boyish.
I Don't Live Here AnymoreThe War On Drugs (feat. Lucius)Thought no way this album could be as good as the last.  Might be wrong.
Empire BuilderTyphoonPinegrove.  1/3 chords over and over somehow works just fine.
Face Down In The MomentNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsAlmost annoyingly awesome singer/songwriter.  So much sound on this album.
HertzAmyl and the SniffersAussie punk rock.  It is really great.  Really.  It will grown on you.
Open Me UpGeowulfOne of our favorite new bands (at least new to us).
Hyperlandiadeadmau5 (feat. Foster the People)First minute, ...?  Then, it shifts into a groovy, synth heavy pop tune.
WiltSloppy JaneAmericana tune.  Holds up nicely.
SunbathersStrand of OaksThere are at least 7 amazing tunes on this album.  This another one.
I hate PeopleDeathsportBass heavy.  Not the greatest sentiment, but it is actually a very cool tune.
Parallel Love AffairBig ImageLove how they get right to it!  Just pure indie/pop.
PatchValley PlaceA bit more nuanced, with 80s new wave guitar tunings.  Interesting artist.
You Can Have It BackWild PinkAmazing tune with stand up bass.
Drive 8Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit (feat. John Paul White)Thank you!


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InappropriateRiverPrefer not to think of this as creepy as it might be.  Catchy tune though.
CasitaGoth BabeSimply breezy and whimsical.  This dude has a knack.
Horses At NightStrand of OaksClose your eyes and imagine a pasture at night with horses grazing. Lovely feel.
CertaintyBig ThiefOn the fence overall with this band.  Many accolades.  This is song is nice.
For Real NowPeople YearsReally progresses into a nice keyboard driven indie tune.
FLAG (Feel Like a Girl)Coach PartySo punk rock.  Like early Juliana Hatfield.
Real ThingBleach LabLovely song.  Tint of the Sundays in there.
True LoveHovvdyKeeping in the spirit of bands with double "v"s.  A little lo-fi, but nice lyrics.
OkayPorchesTry an estimate how many times a day we use this word in the title.
GumThylaLove this band and looking forward to album in January. 2000s New Wave.
BreatheGlass EchoesVery textured and layered, which means heavy synths.  Still a very interesting tune
MysteryInner WaveStarts out a little Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon, then gets groovy.  Dig it.
Secrecy Is Incredibly Important To The Both of ThemYves TumorWe just like the title. It is actually like militant 80s new wave on the Flock of Seagulls train.
Love SongAngus & Julia StoneNot an original title for a song, but a very sweet tune.
Hold OnCertain AnimalsGreat tune.  Definitely feels like a song you've heard before.  Elvis Costello?
Planes In The SkyJames Vincent McMorrowHe is a musical genius.  The album, eh...This song is awesome.
Am I Just Gonna Stand Here (While You Take My Girl)WhitehorseWe say, no. If you think she is worth it, fight for her!
Fixed GearSnarlsAlt/Pop, guitar driven song indicative of the times.  Catchy.
UneasyMetronomy (w/ Spill Tab)So, this band is very interesting.  Kind of diggin' Metronomy. Try them!
AttemptFar CaspianSinging may be a bit gentle, but fits the lo-fi sound.  It's nice enough.


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Too Good (Unknown Mortal Orchestra Remix)Arlo ParksIt is the keys that makes this a UMO remix and worthwhile.  Very nice song.
Fat ChanceWe Were Promised JetpacksAwesome Scottish band with another great tune.
You Never KnowHeartless BastardsWe just love this band and its lead singer.  She is so good. Americana.
simple timesKacey MusgravesHard to follow up a perfect album. This is a little Taylor Swift
Sick!Anna ShoemakerLong lost relative?  Actually dig it.
JackieYves TumorAlmost too cool for school, but this is actually a pretty cool song.
Somewhere in ChicagoStrand of OaksAbsolutely great song and a great album.  Really.
This Kinda DayMild OrangeA very fine story and while not terribly upbeat, sonically it feels upbeat.
NightingaleMorningsidersAcoustic and sweet, but not too sweet. Some good texture there.
During the HeatwaveYum YuckDefinitely good for July and August. Just could not get to it.
I've Been Over ItGeowulfImpressed with this duo.  Going to try and soak up as much as we can.
MomentsEllurVery clear and confident sound.  Could be a good modern new wave band.
RenegadeBig Red MachineThis has Taylor Swift as part of the collaboration.  It is very good.
LetterDehdFeatured in the I Used To Go Here soundtrack (2020).  Great album.
Hall of MirrorsLet's Eat GrandmaThis young duo can write songs and will eventually incorporate some instruments. Matter of time.
MercyGenerationalsGreat song.  One of the best of the year. Just really catchy.
Mama WerewolfBrandi CarlileAnother good album. Not as pumping as the last, but thoroughly enjoy it.
JuanitaSturgill Simpson (Feat. Willie Nelson)Back to basics and that is just fine.
Under FireDjango DjangoThis is a headphones song for doing something around the house.  Great bass at about 4:10.


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Little WrenBackyard Tire Fire"You might be a redneck if your band is called..." Still, a nice song.
PsychicThe Goon SaxGoth rock and a little post-punk Ramones.
George Strait SongsLogan MizeWaiting for that snare drum pop at about :40!  Awesome pickup truck driving tune.
Built to LastRobert FrancisQuietly has made some of the best albums of the last two-three years.
The BeachWolf AliceThat awful movie with Leo? Maybe.  Great, diverse album.
Deep In LoveBonny Light HorsemanA collective featuring dude from the Fruit Bats.  Lovely song.
PunchlineJade BirdNeko Case.  Just a little more melodic.
SwimmerA Great Pile of LeavesInteresting song that reminds you of a nice trip to the river or to a lake for the weekend.
You Got a FeelingCavemanA bit new wave.  Very clear vocals and a lush chorus. Great song.
Like I Used ToSharon Van Etten & Angel OlsenTurns out to be one of the best tunes of the year.
PeachFuture IslandsThese guys keep it simple, but it works very well. Love the bass in their songs.
As I RiseFruit BatsBanjo/Mandolin based Americana.  A lovely tune.
ShellstarDeafheavenNot for everyone because they are a "metal" band, but they are just prog dude. Try it.
Operations Never MindJames McMurtryMay not be the best off this album, nor his best album, but he is a good storyteller.
The First DayVillagersStarkly out of tune at first and then emerges into a wonderful horn and piano backed soliloquy.
Good GirlsCHVRCHESThis is another good one, more like their other releases.  (Some bad words there...)
PhoenixBig Red MachineThis one has the Fleet Foxes dude.  Really, pleasant song and a great collaboration.
Say GoodbyeThe Brook & The BluffLike a great old 70s song from like Dan Fogelberg or Bread, only it has a bit more complexity. 
Waste My TimeThe Moving StillsAnd, right back to the 2020s sound. Hoping this is about watching political shows.


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Living ProofThe War on DrugsLovely new tune from the new album.  Cannot wait for the rest.
AfterglowCharming LiarsThought it might be just one liar, but it is plural.  Very fun song.
Cherry Flavored Stomach Ache (From the "Last Letter From Your Lover")HaimGreat idea to describe the origin. Groovy.  A little Paul Simon.
I Know The EndPhoebe BridgersReally great song from 2020, apart from the last 20 seconds.
Don't Start NowThe Heavy HouseSounds a little like Melissa Ethridge, which is just fine.
Hollow (Do You?)GeographerA little Hot Chip musically, and the Neighborhood vocally. Good guitar.
Really GreatThe ConnellsFlashback.  Saw these guys in 1990-92? Still good.
Higher Power (ZHU Remix)ColdplayMaybe their worst album, but this song is ok.  Other remixes work also.
99 To The MoonSaid the Whale"I love you to the moon and back again!" Strings oddly work.
Locust LacedSleigh BellsPart of the maudlin music of the university station. Love the crunchy guitar! Awesome.
It's All HappeningSaint MotelUplifting pop tune.  They make great movie songs.
Missing PieceVance JoyA little Lumineers and the Head and the Heart.  Great song.
Animals in the KitchenDylan CoxAcoustic guitar picking with plenty of accompaniment.  Clearly a talented dude.
All. Right. Now.SatsangSo, this is Country with a big C.  Turnpike Troubadours.  Love it!
Life This WaySpace SummitGet the feeling this dude is writing songs for the crew of the next lunar landing.
EventuallyChiiildSo many (i)s?  Just very different and a good, groovy listen.
GoldenZella DayThere is almost a Donna Summer feel, but it is still contemporary and not disco.
BlackoutTurnstileAccessible song from stage jumping band. Has everything for a Rock song (crunchy at 2:37).
Shimmer Like GoldJill AndrewsUber talented singer songwriter from the Everybody Fields.
Alive
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Not for the end of a movie.  Somewhere in the middle or near the end.


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7 SecondsPorridge RadioA 2020 hackney tune that is irresistible.
YurnodaloneGOSTOInteresting phonetic take on a song title, but a groovy little tune all the same.
Daylight Lone WavesLock for a Coldplay tune. Only this is slightly better than their current album.
A Cowboy Knows HowFlatland CavalryGreat listen if a little stereotypical. But, man, maybe they do know how.
At It Again (Again)Slow PulpShe sings with a loud whisper.  The tune builds with some guitar picking. Lovely.
Where Did The Time GoThe PageantsA little bit like a rock'n song by the Sundays from the 90s.
Bird ScooterKrooked KingsSome crooked words, but imagine skateboard dudes need to get some fresh air!
Uno MasHi FriscoReliably groovy tune if you need something while stirring the gravy.
On Our WayThe Wandering HeartsA declaration, not a description.  Thoroughly enjoyable.
More Than A Woman Bee Gees & SG LewisAnother sample that's faithful to the original.  The tune is a classic.
Do Not DisturbRyan AdamsThe Hotel Bar is Closed.
Weekend RunUnknown Mortal OrchestraWant to hate this song, but it is contagious. Hum the days of the week.
MagicPolo & PanAnother classic tune.  Good rendition.  For when you can't pay attention.
rom com 2004Soccer MommyA very nice tune that might otherwise get lost in the SXMU shuffle.
Stacking ChairsMiddle KidsProbably top 5 album of the year.  Maybe higher.  Another nice song.
Only LonelyActorsNew Wave 80's?  Yes, absolutely.
Save MeEliza & The DelusionalsLove this band for no good reason.  A little Pale Waves.  A little Pat Benetar.
I Won't Get It RightCut WormsFolk tune that has some complexity.  Some George Harrison there.
The LimitDarksideDark.  Strange. Falsetto.  Awesome.


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Bringing Me DownMilo GreeneThese guys are so good.  Wonderful variety of music. 
ShrugLunar VacationLooking forward to this album coming out in few months.
Help Me DownWilderadoGreat album, from a band and sound that we really enjoy.
I Am Who I Think You Think I AmLiilyChanneling Idles a little more than we'd like, but appreciate the heavy sound
The Sun Hasn't LeftModest MouseAnother great tune from this very distinctive group.
Glory Strums (Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Runner)Hiss Golden MessengerProlific, but always puts out a great collection of folk/indie songs.
First TimeLucy DacusImpressive album from VA native.  This one is lush.
SmileWolf AliceA little bit edgy but really balances out the album. 
Must Be A CopHusbandsSounds like the Animal Collective at first, but includes string instruments.
If it Wasn't For TrucksRiley GreenLove this song so much. It is funny. Sweet in a Tennessee sort of way
Burn OutlùisaOne of the best songs of the year. We promise!
Rhetorical FigureJohn GrantSo strange.  This is like the Cars a little.
Last Day On EarthbeabadoobeeHave to include a band with a name like this in the mix.
Lots of NothingSpacey JaneVery balanced sound. Americana, but with many pop hooks.
GalacticanaStrand OaksPossibly the best album of the year and certainly one of the best songs.
It's So Quiet, It's LoudRyan AdamsOne of the better ones from this album.
Same BoatZac Brown BandThis might take after a certain song called Chicken Fried?
GoodbyeLPSo, it is Euro-Indie-Pop Modern. Pretty cool we think.
ColoradoMilky ChanceProbably enjoying some brownies in the hotel.
Walk Me To The RiverMisty RiverThis is a great little Americana song.  Enjoy.


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Slide TackleJapanese BreakfastA lovely metaphorical tune for soccer parents everywhere.
StayIsrael NashSounds very much like a nostalgic Hiss Golden Messenger.
How Can I Make It Ok?Wolf AliceDiverse album. This one is sonically lo-fi until the middle and builds well.
Birthday PartyRightfieldUnexpectedly laid back 70s sounding birthday tune.
Time We TakeWindsEnjoyable Brit Rock sounding song.
Hold Me Close Hold Me TightCrystal CitiesLittle bit of a Coldplay feel from the early 2000s, aka Manchester Orchestra.
Rose Pink CadillacDope LemonA little funky and has a little groove to it.  Very cool.
GLY Catching Flies (Hot Chip Remix)"I'm going to love you like nobody loves you, come rain, come shine.."
How Not To DrownCHVRCHES & Robert SmithEasily the best song of the year.  Not even close.
It's A Good Day (to fight the system)ShungudzoSome songs are  easy to love.  Adele with the Pink Floyd ladies backing.
Coming HomeThe Haunted YouthDreamy and thoroughly enjoyable sound.
Head OnJose GonzalezLovely acoustic along the Pinegrove tradition.
Serotoningirl in redGave in.  This song finally grew on us. Great album too.
On & OnHalf Moon RunMight add this as one of the Best of Year.  Great harmonies.  Very nice.
Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My HeadTorresGreat rock'n tune that is what it is.
Solar PowerLordeHard not to find yourself singing along with the chorus eventually!
Chaise LongueWet LegApparently, that is what they call them in the U.K.  Great tune.
How Dare You Want MoreBleachersFeel that way every time we make pancakes.  Great saxophone.
Sad Lonely GrooveMazey HazeThe sound is exactly like the artist's name. It IS actually groovy too.


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Without Your LoveThe Paper Kites (feat. Julia Stone)Album is full of interesting collaborations.  This is really lovely.  Good songwriting.
Bed HeadManchester OrchestraProbably the most popular from this album.  They are really good.
Therefore I AmBillie EilishI know, but it is a little irresistible  Just listening to it makes you feel cool (and 19 maybe).
LimboRoyal BloodSoft spot for these dudes.  They've got some rock n roll and it is also catchy.
Mountain Crystals Luminous Kid (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)Magnetic Fields sound.  Totally.  Sounds like French horns in the background.  Cool.
Intro- Really Gotta RunWeak SignalA little Ramones and the Lemonheads going on here.
Down the LineRobert FrancisUnder the radar, maybe.  Highly, highly recommend getting all you can from him.
That DressThe Pale WhiteAnother good rock'n tune that has a touch of the Silversun Pickups.
Isn'tThe Night CaféLiverpool band. "But I can't stand you now."  A little mean!   Still a good, lyrical song.
PleaseJessie WareThe chorus has some 80s Pointer Sisters to it.  It's awesome.
AwaySchool of XReally grows on you.  Not necessarily complex, but it really has a lot of nice sounds (sax esp.)
We Are BetweenModest MouseDunno how these guys keep doing it.  One of those bands you know when you hear it.
Arizona StarsThe Accidentals"Accidently" stumbled upon these guys from 2017.  It is really nice folk rock.
Be SweetJapanese BreakfastHooked ever since, "Essentially."  Not as much bass line here, but great album.
Dawn PretendDamien JuradoWe have all of his other stuff, not about to give up now.  Interesting.
Mine ForeverLord HuronIt's like a Quentin Tarantino movie tune crashed into Fleet Foxes and pooped this out.
UnsubscribeKeen DreamsIs it the shoes or favoritism?  Nice clean indie sound
Ritchie SacramentoMogwaiSomewhat atmospheric, but also a little rock'n. Impressive.
YOUEliza & The DelusionalsAustralia's 2021 version of Ireland's, the Corrs.  It's nice.
Time (You And I)KhruangbinDefinitely a mood tune.  A little droning, but hard not to kind of sing a long a little.

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Talking WallsumaStarts out a little sad and dispassionate until the lyrics begin to resonate
PalmsGus Dapperton w/Channel TresA really cool song about someone reading someone's palm.  Tres props Shirley Temple!
Parking LotThe Weather StationAnother great one from a really nice album.
WavepoolHailaker, S. CareyBon Iver sound for sure, but more accessible and with diminutive horn sounds.
Hot & HeavyLucy DacusThis album is a step up top to bottom.  This song is hopping.
Heat AboveGreta Van FleetOne would be forgiven for a small chuckle, but it is actually a great rock'n tune.
Russian RouletteEric ChurchThis is the best song off his latest album.  Great summer tune.
Save Your TearsThe WeekndA little annoying how talented this dude is, right?  Awesome song.
PostcardSmall Black"This is where we live.  Nothing we can do about it"  Love it.
Peeling PaintSerynEvery now and then these guys re-emerge.  Always a little different.  Rock'n folk genre.
If It HappensWe Were Promised JetpacksScottish band with a great sound.  Fun song and very appropriate for the times.
Keel TimingManchester OrchestraOne of Atlanta's finest contemporary bands.  Best song off of their latest. 
Blood on My HandsThe Phoenix FoundationMood music for a psycho killer movie.  Maybe.
NeverlostThe DumesA very rockin' tune.  Hard not to start the head banging a little.
He Said She SaidChvrchesThis album is going to phenomenal.  Pop music, but it is really enjoyable.
Right ThereCassiaOur youngest sings this song constantly!  It is needless to say very catchy.
Over and OverTijuana CartelThere probably really is a Tijuana Cartel . . ., but this is upbeat and keeps the ride or run going.
BirminghamRyan AdamsWhy do some musical geniuses have to be a-- holes. We do like this song.
.girl in redYes, that is the name of the song.  Dig it.


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Just What You WantGrouplove (feat. Dani Miller of Surfbort)So punk rock.  Does not sound like Grouplove at all!
ChallengerToledoA combination of Lord Huron and Family of the Year
Run ToPale WavesA Brit Pop anthem.  She can belt it.
PurplepinkKalbellsVery trippy, but give it a chance.  It is kind of cool.
Living in the DarkThe FratellisLove their sound.  Fun and upbeat hooks.
StoryHalf MeasureBig Country 80's sound addressing different era problems.
Sylvia, the Cup of YouthThe NatvralChvrches called and want their "v" back. Acoustic Americana.  Nice.
Sinking FeelingWavvesLove the dark guitar sound before the lyrics (bad word). Noir pop
Fire For YouCannonsSong from 2019 that has legs. Has a little Chromatics sound going on there.
Blue JeansAnorak PatchVery, very early B52s mixed with like the Dead Kennedys and Sleater Kinney. Dig it.
Calling OutIs TropicalBand with a nice sound.  Composition is quite busy. Syncopated percussion with keys.
Family FarmThe Hold SteadyThey have to be absolutely wonderful live.  All of that brass and talk singing?  Sounds great.
Circle the DrainSoccer MommyLeftover but not forgotten from 2020.  Starts out Taylor Swift and a little Avril Lavigne.
Into the BlueThe Joy FormidableNew album is probably a must get for this year.  This is a great song.
Safe and SoundThe SoundsAll right, super Euro, but it will bring a smile. Spread your arms out at "Hello, hello..."
Karaoke SongSaint SisterWe've all been there, sort of.  Love this little song.
Hurt A FlySquirrel FlowerElla Williams from Boston.  Best line ever: "took it too far again, followed you home again..."
Fool's LuckMidlandOne of the best songs of the year. Seriously.  Really fun.  This is an all play.
Cosmic FeelingFlamingosis70's faux orchestration.  So awesome!
ParadiseRobert FrancisThe best parts of Jason Isbell (Southeastern).  Really talented singer-songwriter.


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The Deeper EndPalace Winter (feat. Jason Lytle)70s soft rock brilliance. From Danish/Aussie band's 2020 follow-up album.
Hump The BeachKalbellsRubblebucket singer gives a really fun tune.  The flugabone is awesome.
LossThe Weather StationFlorence and the Machine a little, but just a really great sound.
HelplessCavemanChorus sounds like an old Blondie song
Some People Stay In Our Hearts ForeverMiddle KidsA lovely song.  Sad in some ways and hopeful in others.
Expressing What MattersDisclosureSome bad words.  Sampling is the thing these days and Boz Scaggs rules.
Follow YouImagine DragonsThis is MP's mix after all.  Loves these guys.
Bad DreamCannonsSorry.  Just dig the keyboard synths.  Not going to win any lyric writing awards.
Eagles Below UsFruit BatsAnother great one from the new album. Chicago folk/rock singer/songwriter.
HypotheticalsLake Street DiveFrom their latest.  Need a ticket to the see the Dive Live.
Cradling Mother, Cradling WomanFleet FoxesOk, we lied.  Another one from their latest. Finally on CD.
One Last TimeLPAny chance this tune is NOT playing in some German ski resort's cafeteria right now?
TomorrowPale WavesPure British Noir Pop. Just catchy, simple and fun.
PendulumJealous of the BirdsSuper broad-spectrum artist.  This might be her best song yet. (great bass)
Northern AirMorgan WadeLittle saucy and rock'n country artist. We're enjoying this album.
Texas SunKhruangbin & Leon BridgesAn erstwhile addition, but man is this so good.  Has to be on multiple soundtracks.
All That's Left BehindGreerFor a bunch of California dudes, they've got some songwriting chops.
We Go OnThe Avalanches (feat. Cola Boyy & Mick Jones)Another sampler, but it's so good: "we go on, hurting each other..."
Highway MileDark TeaA very familiar sounding folk tune, with some nice brass accompaniment.


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Who Are YouWhite CliffsNot sure why we like this song so much, but we do.  It is just really cool.
Feud With GunsThe Besnard LakesCanadian prog bliss.  What instrument is that?! Like they are pressing a quail over an over on the head. Awesome.
SkinMarriagesEmma Ruth Rundle again. A little heavier.
The BalconyFruit BatsFrom the new album, which is quite good btw.  Folk/Rock/Americana.  Folkier version of The Shins
Mystery RoadStill CornersDark and mysterious like the title suggests. Memories of David Lynch's Lost Highway?!
An Ocean Between The Waves (Live)The War on DrugsCannot wait to see them live.  Reminds me of another band that hits every note with perfection live.
Every Once In A WhileCut WormsLaid back Americana.  A nice change of pace.
Half A HumanReal EstateSo these guys, Dawes, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, etc., reliably good lyrics and catchy tunes.
AtlanticThe Weather StationDid we mention this album is really good and accessible to all listeners?
Family FriendsWild PinkNew album.  Much needed throwback to songwriting and composition.
Dark DaysYard ActSpoken word in the Arctic Monkeys' style.  Very catchy and very interesting.
Beside YourselfThe Phoenix Foundation (feat. Fazerdaze)A little psychedelic, but not too bad. Thoroughly enjoyable actually.  Fazerdaze is our jam.
New DayNight BeatsTo be clear, 100% opposed to the title of the album, but this song is really good.
MOREMansionairDig these guys.  It is a bit of a thumper, but fun for outdoor listening!
Open up the heavensJade BirdShe can just flat out write a song and sing.
DesireDehdGreat, distinctive, dark sound.  Slacker rock/punkish, but also lyrical.
CoastlinesWallowsThese songs are throughly enjoyable.  Just hope they get back to basics soon.
SunlightYunoThis is a re-release of a really great song.  Just uplifting and nice.


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CoffeeSylvan EssoFrom 2014. Can sense the genius to follow.  This is very catchy.
QuestionsMiddle KidsUnquestionably one of the best albums of the year. This and RU4 Me among the best tunes.
How Come?Stray FossaLaid back.  For those contemplative moments.
All You've Got Is EveryoneSaintsenecaThe same chords as Winter Breaking. Lemonhead level simplicity. "All tomorrow's parties.."
Tried to Tell YouThe Weather Stations One of the best of the year.  Much more accessible album this time.
Half SilencesLomaVery thought provoking, hushed tune.  Works with the title.
LonerDehdSlack-rock evolving.  Sounds like she is yodeling a little.  MP digs it. 
Sagittarius SuperstarCoinA shift to a little more rock'n tune for them.  Alternating duet. A nice song. Wait for it.
Not Dead YetLord HuronSorry, this is a must have.  Absolutely awesome tune.
MotovunBlue CanopyThe build is really cool and it still maintains balance. Synth heavy, but good vocals.
Make It ThroughBarbarossaWhat was the name of the German military operation against the USSR in WWII?  Cool tune.
MinotaureInitiatesKnowing this is a little different. Dig it because it has guitars!!  Ok, 80s outcast band guitars.
It's All The SameKO1Shift right back to clean lines... Begin young people theme.
FriendsPromSo, imagine sounds in young people's heads when they are interacting these days. Maybe this?
Stole Your CarGENEBad words.  But, after all, must be a reason she stole the car.
Teenage Headache DreamsMura Masa & Ellie Rowsell & Wolf AliceAfter about the 1 minute mark, this song really becomes fun and cool. Ok, end young people theme.
Violet BlueWinterFuzzy. Heard on a SBSW site and thought it stood up very well live.
Oversharers AnonymousWild PinkThere really should be an outreach group such as this. A little folksy.
Run ForeverEmma Ruth RundleHerein begins a series featuring this artist in all of her various projects.  Obsessed a little.


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The StepsHAIMFor some reason they remind us of the Dixie Chicks, which is ok.
long story shortTaylor SwiftA little more poppin' tune from the latest last minute release.
Interstellar LoveThe AvalanchesNot generally a sampler fan, but throw in the Alan Parson's Project? ("The sun in your eyes makes some of your lies worth believing...") AWESOME!
Leave BehindEddie the WheelA little older song ('17) that is really good.  Good message and love the synth.
KindRubyHard to find.  Has this little Spanish guitar accent to it that's really great.
White SandsStill CornersJust have a listen.  Thunder storms in the desert?  Dunno, but really nice.
CavingNational ServiceAlmost has an 80s- Big Country meets Simple Minds- feel to it.  Then comes back to today.
Someday, SomewherePalaceFor love, long lost.  Sad, but also hopeful.
ObviousLoomsVocals are few, but this is really about the tune. Has a Hold Steady vibe.
Your DevotionY.O.G.A and SebastiAnThat is not a typo.  It is a lyrical electronic song. We tend to turn it up outside!
LostJulius AbelPurely atmospheric.  If you don't dig that while doing chores, etc., may not like this.
Liberty BellDarksideGlad it is making the rounds as part of the maudlin music of the university station. 
Straight to the MorningHot Chip (feat. Jarvis Cocker)Fun song that's like an intro or outtake to a bad Short Circuit movie
Where You Find MeThe NotwistLove the always unique and fresh sound of these guys. A new one.  Very good.
All Of This Is TrueMelpo MeneBest song on this mix
BeautifulHey, KingBright, fun, and upbeat. It is a folk-pop tune.
Wilder DaysMorgan WadeGreat find.  Great country tune.
Just Like YouWhite CliffsAll washed out!  Yes, some of that, but it works very nicely.
Quiet Air/GioiaFleet FoxesOk, might let this album go after this, but man, so good.


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willow (lonely witch version)Taylor SwiftSo very witchy :)
ChangePale WavesU.K. Goth Pop band.  Pure indulgence.
Lake ErieWild PinkNew album coming soon.  Very good tunes.
Wanna Be My Daddy?Mystic PeachNOT for everyone, but dig it.  It is heavy and rough (ruff). Refreshing in a way.
In This HouseSan Fermin & Nico Muhly & Attacca QuartetFavorite band. Pretentious a little?  Maybe, but they've got serious cred.
Buddha & PenelopeAll Things BlueSimilar to Sylvan Esso it seems. Enough dynamics to keep it interesting.
The DandelionOracle SistersSo chill and groovy.  You won't even believe it.
HideawaySouth of FranceThe Dandy Warhols meets The Cars from 1983.
a mistakeLokoy, Emilie OsteboMiddle Kids with a little less grunge to it.
WallflowerGoldfingerPresidents of the United States of America a little?
Rabbit HoleCherry GlazerSurprisingly one of the best songs so far this year.
The Divine ChordThe Avalanches (feat. MGMT & Johnny Marr)Awesome resurgent CD.
West Coast SunThe Glaser BrothersDead ringer for Third Eye Blind
Sunset By PlaneAnamanguchiA blend of very diverse sounds from a band whose whole deal is that.
Joy Of My LifeChris StapletonAlright.  So obviously tear jerkery, but too bad.  Love it.
SentimentalEliza & The DelusionalsJust fuzzy and rock'n enough that they will break though soon.
I'm Not My SeasonFleet FoxesJust a little lullaby.  Simple, but lovely.
WakingFuture IslandsImpossibly awesome.  Voice, keyboards, and a whole lot of rhythmic bass. That's it.
California FreeSimon XOHave not been there in 30 years. We'll take their word for it.
Free If We Want ItNothing But ThievesSongwriting alt-pop.  Not bad and a little rock'n.


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Winter BreakingSaintseneca
EchoesLola Marsh
SofiaClairo
Dark StarJack River
Keep ItThe Still Tide
PhasePinegrove
4AEMGrimes
Fear of FailureSea Wolf
Is It TrueTame Impala
Freedom (Yeah Yeah)!San Fermin
Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
Not FineMe Not You
Brooklyn Bridge To ChorusThe Strokes
Be AfraidJason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Late NightTennis
She's ThereRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Count On MeThe Lone Bellow
For the First TimeBest Coast
GridlockButch Walker
I Don't Want to Be Here AnymoreThe Airborne Toxic Event
The Way I Know HowRobert Francis
And It's Still AlrightNathaniel Rateliff
Better RunBADTALKERS
ChemicalsSG Lewis
bad idea!girl in red
ConfirmationWesterman
ForcesJill Andrews
House On FirePlants and Animals
Real Love SongNothing But Thieves
Riding SoloHinds
NovemberReal Estate
Right DirectionNiterunner
ConfettiVita And The Woolf
Double TroubleWill Ferrell, My Marianne, Tiesto
Options OpenKathleen Edwards
SunblindFleet Foxes
Good FightLori McKenna
Impossible Weight Deep Sea Diver (feat. Sharon Van Etten)
DownCommonwealth Choir
Your ManJOJI
Come Give Me LoveFirst Aid Kit
It Ain't EasyDelta Spirit
IdenticalPhoenix
MoneyWidowspeak
Starting OverChris Stapleton
DionneThe Japanese House (feat. Justin Vernon)
Around the CloudsPlanet Loser
Making SenseDelta Spirit
Lemon SmileBuel
ruegirl in red
R U 4 MeMiddle Kids
KyotoPhoebe Bridgers


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A Perfect DayCut Copy
DandelionCarolina Story
Tailor MadeThe Northern Belle
I Go To My HeartThe Avett Brothers
The DreamLori McKenna
Do You Really Wanna Know?Sea Girls
FeetVita And The Woolf
Good EnoughJuly Talk
A/B FuturesLand Of Talk
this is me tryingTaylor Swift
Lion of LoveErik Mjones (Eurovision)
Everybody KnowsThe Naked And Famous
Do You Want Me NowThe Beths
TroubleFather John Misty
Me & MayTrace Mountains
Unfamiliar SunTwin Peaks 
27The Howl & The Hum
CaptainNicole Atkins
Never A LowGengahr
LandscapesZoon
MaggieSarah Jarosz
CabinThe Secret Sisters
Sorry NowJill Andrews
Take Me BackHinds
Falling ThunderRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Friendly Fire Fretland
Carry MeThe Airborne Toxic Event
Dreaming ManRobert Francis
Pure LoveHayley Williams
6ft Middle-Age American ManButch Walker
Only ChildrenJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Feel It All (and Nothing)Eliza & The Delusionals
Lonely For You OnlyBrian Fallon
Morning LightThe Lowest Pair
Station to StationChatham County Line
Deep DreamSTRFKR
All Eyes-For Their LoveOther Lives
Eternal SummerThe Strokes
EchoesTennis
Better NowDelta Spirit
Feelings FadeKathleen Edwards
Reckless DesiresWashed Out
The HungerSan Fermin
I Went Up, I Went DownSea Wolf
Like In The MoviesLola Marsh
In Light of UsHoney Harper
DreamingThe Dustbowl Revival
You Real Estate
The Static AgeWolf Parade
NorthClairo
ConfessJack River
I Will Not Return As A TouristBoniface
So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth (Art Mix)Grimes
I Need A TeacherHiss Golden Messenger
Seeing RedBest Coast
BaddiesLanterns On The Lake
Thought And PrayersDrive-By Truckers
Neon SkylineAndy Shauf
Glad I'm GoneThe SteelDrivers
Children Of The Sky...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Hold OnDarling West
MavisNathaniel Rateliff
It Might Be TimeTame Impala
MomentPinegrove
Little Bit SweetThe Wood Brothers
I Can Feel You DancingThe Lone Bellow
Sun Will RiseMe Not You
FrequencySylvan Esso
I Only See You With My Eyes ClosedReckless Kelly
Neither NorMoses Sumney
Mr. MotivatorIDLES
AM/FMRandy Rodgers & Wade Bowen
Love is BetterWild Pink
Born in a WarFuture Islands
Call Your NameCirca Waves
Lookout NowTwin Peaks
Night TrystNarrow Head
I Know AloneHAIM


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What About that DayJenny O. A soft, gentle and lovely tune.
Yours. To BeTim BurgessCharlatans lead singer with a more Americanesque sound.  It is very nice.
Sad CowboyGoat GirlInteresting sound.  It has a driving, anticipatory feel to it.
SharpenerCavetownAlso a softer sound from an interesting band
Jungle SkiesBlack FoxxesSong that builds but is not exactly uplifting.  Still pretty cool sound.
LongPorridge RadioProbably rests on the punk side of the ledger, but there is enough lyrical harmony.
I Don't Know ManMagic BronsonQuite a different sound, that's neat and thoroughly enjoyable stadium banter.
Runaway Sylvan EssoBest song off their new album.
Didn't Fix MeDawesSort of a woe is me reality tune, but it is very good.
Man's WorldMarinaLet's just say I don't blame her!
The Adults Are TalkingThe StrokesNever take songs too literally, but in this case, it is just so appropriate.
The ProblemAmanda Shires (feat.  Jason Isbell)Great tune.  If Chris Stapleton can do it, why not them more and more!
Sad HappyCirca WavesReally great song from a band that is hard not to enjoy even if you don't love it all.
Open RoadYum YuckTakes a while to get there, but it gets there and is very cool.
Hard To ExplainDust In The SunlightA duet of a different sort.  Lovely, but not too lovely.
Yellow Brick RoadThe World of BirdsJust a great laid back tune for the road or the yard.
Young Man's GameFleet FoxesThis is probably the most diminutive of the tunes, but it is still very good. 
Cool For A SecondYumi ZoumaZoom Zoom!  Adult contemporary, only it is not really.  Good tune.  Nice melody.
Blank SlateGreater StillInstrumental- Atmospheric, but completely great.  Love to play it over and over again.
This Ain't My TownRandy Rogers & Wade BowenClassic country.  No pretense at all.


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Lemon SmileBuelHard to believe, but this song is so addictive.
Making SenseDelta SpiritAwesome tune.  One of the best of year.  Modern 70s rock.
TampaSmall BlackA lovely song.  Cascading landscapes.  Not Tampa, but somewhere that does maybe.
A Long Way Past the PastFleet FoxesMaybe the favorite because of the subtle horns (and the not so subtle harp).
Waiting on DesignWestermanThis dude has a sound.  Another good one from this album that also has  "Confirmation."
Salt Lake AlleyGoing DownSounds a little like someone is holding his nose, but the sound is familiar.  Can't quite place it.
I Think You're GreatAlex the AstronautAlmost feel like you are in the studio with her.  It would be fun to see this one performed.
Give You What You GaveSimon XOWell crafted and well arranged tune from someone who can sing.
Around the CloudsPlanet LoserThis song is just a keeper.  When the acoustic guitar kicks in, hooked.
Mariana TrenchBright EyesSometimes want to scratch those bright eyes out.  This one is good though.
broken peoplealmost mondayThis is a flat out pop tune that will have you moving.  Guaranteed.
Forgotten NamesThe Reds, Pinks and PurplesThe Psychedelic Furs get a little twang to them.
Edge of the Horizon Groove Armada (feat. She Keeps Bees)Guess this artist has been a thing for awhile.  Good collaboration.  Indie/electronica.
KyotoPhoebe BridgersAnother lock for a Grammy nomination.  SXMU loves it. It is actually pretty good.
SouthwarkYumi ZoumaSo, there is this kid on H's hockey team... Belt it out with her, John!
For the SkyHaertsGerman band out of Brooklyn.  Dig them.
The Wall & INation of LanguageIt is a New Order vibe, but with 21st Century sensibility.
two queens in a king sized bedgirl in redCompletely sold on this artist.  Latest single for the holidays.
Don't Let Me RunBlitzen TrapperLove this gruff Americana Rock.  A good one from their new album.


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See You When I See YouCarolina StoryClassic Americana.  Soothing and familiar.
VisitorOf Monsters And MenSound is the same, but it has been the while.  Refreshing still.
Like Breaking GlassCut CopyNew Order.
SomewhereHauskeySlacker indie.  Pretty cool tune.
The Great DivideThe ShinsReliably and predictably good.
ShakespeareTroi IronsCatchy if a little bit trite.  Edgy indie pop.
JaraFleet FoxesOne of the favorites.  It has a little old school Toad the Wet Sprocket to it.
Statues in the Garden (Arras)Local NativesThis band is predictably unpredictable.  A nice change in time signature. That downbeat!
Queen of the DesertGrizfolkGruff folk rock.  A nice change of pace.
Little PainRooftimeOk, so, not the song of the year, but it is a fun listen.  There's some composition there.
Float Into SpaceGlass CavesDeclarative stadium alt-rock with some indie tinge. Not bad.
Lonesome On My OwnReckless KellyWe love this Americana band.  Album packaging is over the top, but they can play.
Metal VioletsJadu HeartEdgy, but also thoroughly indie.  Dig their overall sound.
GroundsIdlesThese dudes cuss a lot!  Unnecessarily so, but that's ok.  It's their thing.  Interesting still.
A Good Song Never DiesSaint MotelGreat EP.  A reliably fun band to keep the feet moving and the head bouncing.
R U 4 Me?Middle KidsOne of the bands out there from down under. One of the best songs of the year.
Last Summer In a Rented RoomThe Reds, Pinks and PurplesPsychedelic Furs?  A lock, right?  It is a little chill as well.
Your ManJOJIVery cool song.  Dunno if it is a one-off. Prolly be a Grammy nominee.
bonne n clydemaximeThis one is completely frivolous, but we found ourselves swaying to it at Bear Belly II.
BeachesJesper RyomAtmospheric.  If that is needed, highly recommended for playing in the background.


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Acting My AgeThe AcademicHas a more harmonious Strokes sound
Can I Believe YouFleet FoxesThe album is a masterpiece.  The kids are listening to this one a lot on SXMU
It Ain't EasyDelta SpiritIf the keyboards at the latter 1/3 of this song don't do it for you, nothing will.
Other Side of HeavenRobert FrancisReclama from early single release in 2019.  Just more emphasis on how good this album is.
Starting OverChris StapletonAlbum is ok.  This song is a masterpiece. 
ruegirl in redThis sound may endure.  There are some bad words, but a great tune.
WeedsHandsome GhostNice acoustic guitar and songwriting.  Enjoyable kickback song.
Heat WavesGlass AnimalsU.K. band with an L.A. scene (I think).  It is a cool song.  There's some vibe.
Hurting on PurposeWhethan (feat. K. Flay)Debating whether this is one of the best of the year.  It is close. (Smoking is bad for her and she knows it)
ForeverNicole AtkinsGreat song.  Fun to sing to.  Fun to have playing in the background anywhere.
IdenticalPhoenixDunno how this band does it, because we don't want to dig it, but we dig it.
ConfettiVita And The WoolfYes, this too is one of the best of the year.  Sounds like bad choices were made here as well.
You're Not AloneSemisonic"Closing time; one last call for alcohol..." Yep, those dudes are back.  Not bad.
Time To Walk AwayWashed OutAtlanta's Tame Impala.  Just good, laid back tunes.
GeminiThe Northern BelleWe love this song.  There's a "and the cat came back the very next day.." vibe but the chorus is lovely.
Untitled #4 Avett BrothersAlbum best enjoyed live. A little lo-fi.  Fine, just better with the whole experience. Great tune.
RUNAWAYhalf aliveStarts out a little too pretty if you will, but evolves into a fairly good composition.
In The MirrorDemi LovatoFunny movie, but this song is actually really, really good.
GoldenThe ScoreEvery now and then, have to find a stupid rock song.  That's all this is. Imagine Dragons
Wasn't Born to FollowYo La TengoReally great song.  Been around for awhile but still doing it.  Great EP.
California GirlCayucasOk, so it is the Beach Boys.  It is really nostalgic and enjoyable.


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ForeverSea GirlsSounds like an early 2000s song from a movie.
Good FightLori McKennaOne of the really great songs of the year.
LemonadeCirca Waves feat. Alfie TemplemanMaking the best out of lemons is a popular theme this year. Nice song.
Wind in My Sail*repeat repeat"we don't have to agree.."  But, we can all agree about a few things.  Super song.
Fade AwayYoke LorePerfectly enjoyable pop song.
MaestranzaFleet FoxesDon't be surprised if every playlist has a song from this album.  It is soooothing.
DionneThe Japanese House (feat. Justin Vernon)The sound is a little fuzzy, but one of the best songs of the year.
Impossible WeightDeep Sea Diver (feat. Sharon Van Etten)Also one of the best of the year. "Impossible' to get out of one's head.
Red Western SkyMuzzLead singer for Interpol, so a little dark, but it is very cool.
Permanent ManiacGraeEasy to overlook, but has enough interesting sounds.  Worth a listen.
SurrenderWill ButlerSounds a bit like Arcade Fire, but has a little more cache.
Long LiveFlorida Georgia LineAin't no C. Stapleton, but it is a plain old fun song.
Come Give Me LoveFirst Aid KitLovely song.  Also, one of their best.
Let's LoveDavid Guetta and SiaWon't be on a Pitch Perfect soundtrack, but it's good.  A little 80s Pointer Sisters.
ParaphernaliaTemplesIrresistible.  Not completely spirally 60's colors, but it is really catchy.
Who Do You Think You're Talking ToDawesNew album is fine enough.  This is one of two standouts.
Crystal CavingDarlingsideSo, this band has some CSNY harmonies going on, but it still sounds modern.
Living Up To Let You DownInto it. Over it.On its face, probably least favorite on the mix, but actually grows on you.
Past The SunBig Mother GigThe Hold Steady called and they want their 2009 sound back.  It's still cool.
MoneyWidowspeakInteresting band.  Great song.  "Money doesn't grow on trees," man.


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Flowers on a GraveBushYes, their back! It's not bad, actually.
Elaborate AttractionsMoreStarts out with a muffled bass guitar and then evolves very well. George Harrisonesque
Just Because I CanLissieShe is consistently very good at mixing up her sound.
Material LifeLightning DustBig fan.  A little prog and a little Stranger Things, but awesome.
What You Gonna Do???BastilleThey will fade, but for now, perfectly fine tunes.
Ferris WheelSylvan EssoN.C. band is very cool.  They dig the mini moog.
SunblindFleet FoxesAs close to a perfect album as we've heard since The War On Drugs and Jason Isbell.
A/B FuturesLand of TalkUnderrated songwriter.  This is a good sample.
UltramarineThe ZolasVery listenable and catchy pop chorus
SaltEssie HoltStraight forward and then maybe not.  Really addictive series of sounds.
Do The Dial Tone!!! Chk Chik ChickLooking for something different?  This is it.  Love it.
PsychonautMr. GnomeSuch a great name for a song.  Right?
Moments/TidesGoth BabeNot mind blowing and not for everyone, but could be a car commercial soon.
Falling Asleep At the WheelHolly HumberstonePiano builds with anticipation, which contrasts with the song.  It gets there.
Infinite MirrorBig SearchWonderful little tune.  Americana and not plodding.
Options OpenKathleen EdwardsSo great to hear her voice again.  Great song too.
When We Were YoungBenedictThis is similar to the Boxer Rebellion.  We dig it.
Unusual Mating RitualThere is some soul here and it is just a really nice listen.
Look Me in the EyesHalf Moon RunIt has a tinge of CSNY, but also quite modern too.
HeadspinHi FriscoOne of the best songs on the list.  A little hazy and fuzzy, but the voices are nice.


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Hold StillThe SolaristsSense of urgency.  A little rockin'.
Can I Call You TonightDayglowSomewhat ethereal dream pop tune.  Maybe that's the point.
ParadiseKowloonLaid back?  Yes.  Very good also for beachfront star gazing.
Dancing With the BeastGretchen PetersAmericana master.
Lost In The CountryTrace MountainsA soothing song for a road trip through distant towns.
The Only Boy Race Left On The IslandThe Howl & The HumGood tune, even if it is not clear what the boy racer is doing on the island.
Right DirectionNiterunnerLove it.  80s vibe with a contemporary voice.
Sunday BestHandsome GhostSounds a little like Bon Iver.
Johnny Sarah JaroszAnother good one.  A very energetic album.
PreachSaint MotelLate summer frivolity.  Perfectly fun.
No Time For Love Like NowMichael Stipe & Big Red MachineNot spectacular, but good to hear that voice again in something new.
OblivionAustin SiskDig the dude's hair.  Member of Ambrosia? Surprisingly very fun.
Vibrant ColoursZoonOne could be forgiven for not stumbling upon this one.  Good though.
Governess ShadowJuly TalkWell-composed, raw, Scandinavian sounding band.
FlyingLast DinosaursGood hooks to mix things up.
ResistThe Winter PassingVoice is startling at first, but eventually grows well on you.
Fallin' RainFather John MistyLovely remake.  Voice is great despite a somewhat insufferable stage name.
Budapest (feat. Shy Boys)STRFKROff their new album.  On the steady XMU rotation
Still ThinkinMy Morning JacketSometimes difficult to resist a little MMJ.  This is sufficiently different.
Toy SoldiersSilversun PickupsYes, a remake of Martika's '80s original.  Give it a B.


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Kids In DrovesVelvet StarlingsOasis meets the Temples. Spirally color spectrum with some guitar and melody.
DownCommonwealth ChoirMore of an edgier 90s alternative sound.
Slow DownGone WestJust a really good country-ish, summer listen.
The Things We DoFoster the PeopleThe voice treatment thing fades quickly into their great upbeat sound.
Down at the So and So on SomewhereThe Fiery FurnacesThis song will really grow on you.  Very unique and addictive.
For SureFuture IslandsBack and just as fun and energetic as before.
Real Love SongNothing But ThievesMay not be the new album's single, but it is really great at the chorus.
House On FirePlants and AnimalsWelcome back.  A much more accessible tune. An unmistakably lost Arcade Fire sound.
AugustTaylor SwiftA lovely new album.  Back to her songwriting talents.
ConfirmationWesterman70s singer/songwriter feel.  Dawes/Real Estate. One of the best of the year.
Jump Rope GazersThe BethsCould be the best song off of their new album.
I Don't Want To Be Here AnymoreThe Airborne Toxic EventGreat, balanced album with guitars!  Screaming chorus actually works.
In SeriesNoble OakMany sounds going on here.  Lovely song.
Letting Me DownMargo PriceEasily her best song yet.  Not honky tonk at all.
The Way That You LiveSonic BoomImagine a film.  Character leaves his/her brownstone to take on the day...
Time Moves OnPhantom PlanetRich indie sound that moves swiftly.
Back TogetherJill AndrewsVery catchy and one of the best from her latest.
Heavenly Maybe GengahrFunky groove is thoroughly addictive.


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The Way I Know HowRobert FrancisBest album so far this year. Feels good and sounds good. Great songwriter.
ForcesJill AndrewsFrom the latest album. Probably one of the hardest working artists out there.
GridlockButch WalkerAbsolutely awesome song.  70s vibe, but also just really good.
Have Another BeerFretlandNice sound and also a perfectly sound sentiment.
Come on OutThe Airborne Toxic EventSubtle intro transitions into a very rockin and melodic tune for the times.
BoundSmall ForwardMulti-instrumental piece with acoustic touches, pleasant voices and harmonies. Great.
Swimming PoolEliza & The DelusionalsThe new Aussie sound that's catchy.
OverseasJason Isbell & The 400 UnitGreat guitar.  Great song.
Lonely ArcherNightjacketGreat voice with a diminutive background that paints a certain landscape.
She's ThereRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverThis band is simply refreshing.
AeroplaneGreerThe lyrics and singing make this song.  Dude can sing.
I'll Be GoneSarah JaroszHard not to sing along to this one after a listen or two.
Hand Over My HeartThe Secret SistersVery melodic and a great arrangement.  Always been a fan.
Until I Found A RoseThe Howl & The HumDespite finding the rose, it is a very enjoyable tune and a very good sound.
Better RunBADTALKERSOne of the best songs of the year.
Dying To BelieveThe BethsGuitar riffs remind of early 2000s teen movies.  It's cool.
The Last Great American DynastyTaylor SwiftFinally.  Back to where she belongs.
Double TroubleWill Ferrell/My Marianne (Tiesto)Very funny.  Great movie.
Riding SoloHindsActually, a really, really good song .


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TogetherSiaNever heard of it-the movie that is. The song is fun.
21 DaysBrian FallonGood tune, but why draw such a hard line on the # of days?
Over YetHayley WilliamsStarts out a little weak and then there is this incredible chorus riff.
Flyover StateButch WalkerKid Rock with profanity.  It's funny, but also not bad for the middle of summer.
AliveEliza & The DelusionalsA very addictive song, reminiscent of Best Coast.  Very catchy.
It Gets EasierJason Isbell &The 400 UnitNormally, would not dig such a personal trial tune, but dig this one.  Very good.
bad idea!girl in  redSome artists don't use caps.  Great tune.  Will be in your head all summer.
Imagine SoSmall ForwardA chillaxing tune.
Tell All Your FriendsMagic BronsonA token stadium rock song for the summer mix.
Dear BabeTravalleyWait a minute. RBCF called and wants its groovy guitar sound back!  Still very good.
Walk the LineJadu HeartDon't sleep on this band.  Really cool.
CarelessLunatic Wolf"Careless just won't cut it anymore."  Fun, classic indie rock song.
Pringle CreekEllisLovely song, but not too cute.  Plus, Pringles are awesome.
In My EarWorry ClubAnother chillaxing 70ish rock tune. Seems to be the 2000s trend.
Ode To FireJealous of the BirdsStarted out a little punk band.  This is not that all.  Classic indie rock tune.  Great.
SituationsThe HailsAnother chillaxing 70ish rock tune. Seems to be the 2000s trend. Very listenable
RunningRalph CastelliA slightly rockin pop song.
First TimeRobert FrancisOne of the best albums of the year.  Dude killed it on this album.
All These EngagementsThe Airborne Toxic EventBelieve it or not one of the best rockin' albums of the year.  Good expanse of tunes
Saint CeciliaThe Barr BrothersThis song really grows on you.  I think these guys have a spell.


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NovemberReal EstateOne of the best and most balanced albums of the year.
Too Late BabeThe Lowest PairWonderfully well-paced, folk/country song with finger picking and great harmony.
Comme Des Garcons (Like the Boys)Rina SawayamaAlways very happy when they provide the translation in the title.
End SummerGoth BabeDude has a very interesting sound.  Relaxing.
Slow Ride ArgumentDrive-By TruckersHas a Hold Steady vibe.  Great song.
WestfjordsSan FerminThis is a must have album for the year.  Just ridiculous.
Brooklyn Bridge To ChorusThe StrokesReally fun song.  Funky, yet rock'n.
Sweet Green & BluesTreetop FlyersFrom 2018.  English alt/folk band that could be today's CCR.
Bathroom FloorBrother MosesLike curling up with an old record...Great songwriting.
AwakePlastic PicnicTakes a while to get going but gets there with a decent guitar riff.
Amo AmoCantaA nice relaxing tune for the poolside or hanging outside.
ChemicalsSG LewisRarely does a tune like this make best of the year.  Awesome chorus.
Good Bad TimesHindsHuh.  Dig this album.  A little different.
Disaster CasterPlanetHear a little of that sound from the Pet Shop Boys in the voice.  Cool.
SundayMarsicansTough to categorize.  Bluesy alt/indie rock & roll (Ben Foldsish?)
Time StandsNathaniel RateliffJust one of the best artists working right now.
Does Anybody Out There CareMe Not YouConsistently great, listenable songs.
Prisoner of LoveThe Undercover Dream LoversYeah, I don't know.  Just for chillaxing
CautionThe KillersWe all know them.  Not bad at all.
kate's not hereGirl In Red & The TurningFrom the Turning movie.  A very lovely voice.


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Limo SongJack RiverAgain, from 2018, but this is what a limo song should sound like.
FreedomSan FerminOne of the Best Songs of the Year and very good timing for this month.
Break It DownSea WolfDifficult not to love the groove of this song and this band.
Late NightTennisThey nailed this album.  Another good one.
Here They ComeHamilton LeithauserRough beginning blossoms into a fantastic song.
Give It AwayMelissa WeinsteinDrive with the windows down along an ocean seascape anywhere and blast it.
rock bottomMisterWives"I fall just get to get back up." Great pop tune.
Saturday MusicThe BerriesA little bit like the Clientele, and that is just fine.
After YouPolly ScattergoodA little sad, but incredibly lovely.
Lightning RidersAWOLNATIONFor stadium rock, this one is thoroughly enjoyable. Imagine Dragons
Blinding LightsThe WeekndLyrical, melodic, musical.  Not much to dislike here.
You and IPale LightsOrville Peck meets Calexico.  It's nice.
Different LightBest CoastThe Bangles and the Pretenders meet an early 2000s high school movie soundtrack. Awesome.
Bad DecisionsThe StrokesIt actually does sound a little like Billy Idol, but a little groovier.
Also a ButReal EstateAnother subtle indie masterpiece.
Hey, Hey, IOther LivesHighly anticipated new album. Great, diverse sound.
Dear StrangerSTRFKROff their new album.  The Charlatans U.K.  Mellow but not at all dull.
Red ShoulderSquirrel FlowerHave to throw a tune in from a band named Squirrel Flower.  It's rockn' and not bad.
Leave This WorldChatham County LineUpbeat American folk stalwarts.  Great new album.
ShakingHazel EnglishReliably melodic.  Really nice song.


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BallroomJack RiverGreat new Aussie band.  This one from 2018.  Has a Metric and Alvvays vibe.
Swamp SongSan FerminVery quickly becoming our favorite album of the year.  Can you dig the baritone sax a little?
PenelopeThe Dustbowl RevivalWhat life must be like if you fall in love with a girl named Penelope.  Kind of cool.
Fear of FailureSea WolfSlightly melancholy, as always, but thoroughly listenable.
Strawberry LiteHoney HarperWeird, but it is a refreshingly light and simple sound for the right mood.
Give Me Some TimeLola MarshChanneling some Adele and that chick that tried to go to rehab and failed.
Is It TrueTame ImpalaJust when you thought there could be no more from the lounge rock genre.  A gem
Some Kind of DrugLilly HiattHeard this one off of Twangville and it just stuck.  Great real country
Cool Bikini CoolSchwarze FiktionDIIV.  If you like a slightly noir indie sound, you will like this. 
PotionsDay WaveWon't blow your socks off, but nice and melodic.
Everything & MoreGengahrVery interesting indie tune.  Well arranged.  Care was given.
Need Your LoveTennisSurprisingly outstanding album.  Just catchy.
TryingCavetownA lovely aspirational tune
Bury Us AliveSTFKRThe name of the band is not STFKR, but this is PG-13.  Great band
Dreaming That I'm Not In LoveStay LunarThe protagonist from a John Hughes movie wakes up and heads to school.
Evening SongPhishEntire catalog, love maybe half a dozen.  This new one may be one of them.
Driving With A GhostLand of Blood and SunshineA little punk rock/a little Dead Kennedy's, but there is nice melody.
She Was the One That Got AwayGloom BallonOlder song that makes you laugh.  You will hum this for days.
ManiacsThin LearI think this sounds like Marianne Faithful.
Too LateWashed OutAtlanta's Tame Impala. Amor Fati is a masterpiece.


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Starting AgainDay WaveStraight forward indie/pop song. 
Running Out of SpaceThe Stone FoxesNot thrilled with album cover, but the sound is very nice (The Head and The Heart)
Keeping UpBonifaceRobbie Williams.  That is who this reminds us of.  A pop sensation that the Germans will love.
Later FlightJack RiverAll in on this Australian band. Just good.  Not complicated.
Cars in SpaceRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverThis band is so cool, which is somewhat annoying, but they are very refreshing.
Everything Has ChangedBest CoastThis is a must get album.  Lots of good stuff on there.
4AEMGrimesGigglee great tune.  If you can't jump around to this, what are we doing?!!
Can't Help ItDarling WestEverything after the first four measures is perfect.
St. Vulgar St.Twin PeaksAgain, the Felice Brothers when they are hitting all of the right notes.
This is Not a DrillLanterns on the LakeMaybe a little Prog, but dig it.
Bags ClairoCatchy pop song.  We've relented a little.
Against the DayWolf ParadeAlways been a little eh, but this is a really good tune.
YouReal EstateIndie rock royalty at this point.  Thoroughly listenable.
Cheap RegretsThe DistrictsModest Mouse and other sort of complex, dark Indie comes to mind.
SunflowerDizzyUpbeat.  I mean the name of the song is Sunflower.
Six Days in JuneThe FratellisConsistently great songs.  This is another.
Deciphering DreamsAmanda ShiresDefinitely not boxed-in anywhere.  This is really good.
Just ImagineSonic BoomToo long, but it is still worth it.


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Wash it CleanThe Lone BellowThe songwriting is quite good.
The AlarmistPinegroveListening is like having an old friend around.
On TrackTame ImpalaProgenitors of this sound.  Some of it is outstanding
Not FineMe Not YouNice new tune from Brooklyn-based indie mainstays.
And It's Still AlrightNathaniel RateliffOld school, real country.  Really good.
Crimson TideDestroyerThankfully, don't think this has anything to do with the University of Alabama.
Cry Over NothingThe Wood BrothersAmericana.  Have to be in the mood, but they are real musicians.
Make It LastDarling WestThis is their best album (1-6 or so are all really nice tunes)
Something Like This...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of DeadAn alt-rock band from the early 2000s.  A combination of good sounds. 
Mama Says NoThe Steel DriversInstrumental, but the song title says it all!
Things I DoAndy ShaufProbably Canadian because it is inexplicably catchy.
Armageddon's Back In TownDrive-By TruckersA little Springsteen going on.  Still really enjoy this band.
RunnerTennisPrevious stuff, just alright, dawg.  Kind of dig their latest.
You'll Miss Me When I'm Not AroundGrimesWant to go out on a limb for an album this year?  This is it.
My WingHiss Golden MessengerTypically, reliable singer-songwriter stuff with some punch.
GhostsBonifaceYeah, very upbeat and a little pop, but care is taken.
Swimming LessonsLanterns in the LakeMaybe a little Kate Bush meets Bjork, meets Of Monster and Men.
For the First TimeBest CoastA really, really good album. Like Alvvays. If you like those tunes.
ValentineCoinTame Impala-esque but more lyrical.
Be AfraidJason Isbell and the 400 UnitI'm sure the new album will be great.


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Hit the Bell With Your ElbowChadwick StokesOutlaw alt/folk tune.
Dark HeartTunngWell-arranged electro/pop song
DeleterGrouploveGet out the door and throw this on the run mix.  Yikes!
UnnaturalThe Pale WhiteA rock song.  Can you believe it?
Brand New ManBrooks & Dunn feat. Luke CombsOne of the few tolerable Grammy nominated songs.  Country.
Stay ForeverWhethan (feat. STRFKR)From a hipster movie and protagonist goes into a club with this blaring.
Bad GuyBillie EilishGuess this is what the kids are listening to!
PhasePinegroveReally great song.  Reminds us of College.
Keep ItThe Still TideAbsolutely great song.  A bit Kacey Musgrave.
Paper CupReal Estate (feat. Sylvan Esso)This band is a more progressive version of Dawes
Able ArcherStroke 9Yeah, I don't know.  Fun song is all.
Dark StarJack RiverVery good Australian band
SunseekerThe Naked and FamousUh oh.  A little worried where this album is going, but ok.
Native TongueMy Kid BrotherLocal Leesburg band.  Not bad rock n roll.
Hey MaBon IverOk, maybe another tolerable Grammy nominated song.
Darkness and ColdPurple MountainsI think I am starting to have nightmares about this song.
fever dreammxmtoonFolkish pop song.  Really nice.
CawfeeTwin PeaksFelice Brothers.  If you like them, this is it.
Riding a WaveLove Fame TragedySings the song title a lot, but otherwise a good alternative Brit anthem.
Are You Gonna Be OkayStay FossaA chill pop song that's perfectly enjoyable.
Victor's BeltJaialaiSome good stand-up bass going on there.  Dig the whole thing.


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GuessHalfNoiseMovement and some very cool funk to essentially an alt/pop song.
Lost and FoundChadwick StokesIndy Folk Band.  Has a Lumineers feel with some edge.
Across the PondMystic PeachDark alternative rock with angst.
SofiaClairoResisted the hype, but you know, it is actually quite good.
Winter BreakingSaintsenecaHow to describe?  Lovely. "Tearing up the Taurus you got off your folks."
Right Track/Wrong ManYumi ZoumaVery chill, but something to sing along to.
Blank PageKlangstofRadiohead circa 2004.
Los AngelesRobotaki feat. Maiah ManserIf it is featuring someone, you know it moves and it does!
To The GroundDeath Cab For CutieBen Gibbard is exhausting, but dig this tune.
EchoesLola MarshIsraeli/NYC based band.  Great new album.
MonstaBENEE - STELLA & STEVEA little bit of a "monster" theme in this list, but these songs are cool.
magicaloveIsaac DelusionNot great, but it is funny.  Dude is whining in the shower or something.
A New ManJosh RitterGetting any Jason Isbell in there?  Umm... yeah.
MonstersBrother Sundance (feat. Ella Boh)Awesome monster song!  Lock for Imagine Dragons.
Uneventful DaysBeckMorning Phase album changed entire perspective on Beck.
Good LuckBroken BellsDanger Mouse, man.  How does he find that groove!
Every HeartbeatGrace PotterAn enormous talent and lovely voice
MonacilloArgonaut & WaspEnjoyable hide and seek tune despite initial falsetto.
Count on MeThe Lone BellowTerrific alt/folk band.  Please come to D.C.!


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LongshotCatfish & the Bottlemen
Weird WaysStrand of Oaks
Your WayJai Wolf
Are You Bored Yet?Wallows
EverydayWeyes Blood
Chin UpYoke Lore
ImpossibleC Duncan
Far From HomeLadytron
Fast TalkHouses
Blue WingsWild Nothing
Forget AboutLast Dinosaurs
LandscapeFuture Generations
Endless LoversThe Night Cafe
RoadsRose of the West
StyleFoster the People
PatienceTame Impala
Love Me AnywayP!nk feat. Chris Stapleton
Boat AccidentKeunig
Tomorrow Never ComesHoney Harper
Turn to HateOrville Peck
Real ThingMiddle Kids
I Get No JoyJade Bird
(Jogging)Jetty Bones
You Need To Calm DownTaylor Swift
Devoted ToLightning Dust
The FoolSpiral Stairs
Hand of GodLower Dens
FingerprintzSpiral Stairs
EssentiallyJapanese Breakfast
Record CollectionKaiser Chiefs
I've Been Wrong BeforeGenerationals
Special AnnouncementThe Felice Brothers
the endMisterWives
Tucson TrainBruce Springsteen
AnewHollow Coves
Running WildPalace
Life In the CityThe Lumineers
Running Through HellThe Head and the Heart
Desperate DanceIn the Valley Below
End of the WorldDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors
AlligatorOf Monsters And Men
Frightened By The SoundJustin Townes Earle
Drawn AwayFruit Bats
Natural DisasterHalf Moon Run
All MirrorsAngel Olsen
Ice Cream PartyModest Mouse
WashLiily
The Eye and the TwitchMystic Peach


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Your LightThe Big MoonMetric comes to mind, slightly.
The Eye and the TwitchMystic PeachBe prepared to rock! Very cool.
In SeriesNoble OakExact opposite of Mystic Peach.  Chill rock, but nice.  Along the lines of Ivy.
Go GetterArgonaut & WaspGreat tune.  Impossible not to rock one's head back and forth.
inner RiverReuben And The DarkIt's like their mission is to compose the perfect song.
PhasesKeaneRemember these dudes?  Still doing it.
Remember To BreatheSturgill SimpsonAlbum is just alright, dog.  This is a really good song though.
About Your RecordThe Persian Leaps"I know about your record."  Kind of dig that part of the chorus.
TendernessJay SomSuper chill rock, but it is essential for some reason.
Champion of the WorldColdplayWe used to wait with great anticipation in the 00's.  Good song, but c'mon dudes.
AnewHollow CovesMinimalist, landscapes, and then builds to a decent rocker.
SaintsSan FerminGreat collection of artists.  This tune will grow on you.  Love the irony.
You're Either On SomethingTemplesOddly catchy.  Psych/Rock.
The RunnerFoalsA rock song about running, so makes it interesting.
Swim For Your LifeThe Pale WhiteFun and upbeat song.
LatelyMetronomyDecided this is a very interesting band that can't exactly be pigeonholed.
In Light of UsHoney HarperStrange dude, but the tunes are really good.  This is another one.
I DriveLower DensYet another great song from this album. 
Marry Me Just For FunAmasonA little groovy tune that is upbeat and thoroughly enjoyable.


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FelicityThe Night CafeStarts out like something from the Unforgettable Fire and nestles into a nice mood tune.
Our Little WorldCounty Line RunnerSounds so familiar, but had not heard of him/them until this year.  Great sound.
The ChainThe HighwomenDecent cover.  New album, eh.
FingerprintzSpiral StairsOne of the best songs of the year. "Your fingerprintz...are...all over this!"
Always ThereGreta Van FleetHouses of the Holy, but still good.  "You're a woman in a dream..."
NeedleMiddle KidsHonestly ,cannot find a bad tune from this bunch.
You Could've Told MeYour SmithHas to be one of Paste's Best of What's Next artists.
C Sections And Railway TrestlesThe Avett BrothersThis album seems to have stirred up a raucous.  Care nothing at all.  Good tune.
Lucky PeopleLower DensDid we already mention one of the best albums of the year?  It is.
Colossus Of RhodesThe New PornographersStill doing it well.
Soundtrack SongThe LumineersSounds like he is singing through one of those playground beacons. Still good though.
HeavenlyCigarettes After SexDude's voice is a little unique, but "the maudlin music of the university station," wore me down.
The BeamTemplesPicture spiral colors from Austin Powers + the Beatles.
MoonlightSaid the WhaleA dreamy "moonlight" song that is actually upbeat.
the endMisterWivesInteresting mix of soul/pop and alternative sound.  It's very good.
ARAWAElectric YouthMix it up.  Very chill and relaxing.
Tucson TrainBruce SpringsteenDon't care.  This is a very good album and a great song.
Two SenseThylaAnother new English band that is finding an identity.
Skin GameDIIVPronounced, "dive." They have their own sound.  It is gothy.
No More PenniesStarcrawlerA little rockin'.  Song about looking for some coinage.


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EssentiallyJapanese BreakfastAsk yourself, "how's the opening bass line in this song?"  Say no more.
StrangersCity and ColourDude's voice is slightly too high, but this is a rock song and it is good.
Running Through HellThe Head and the HeartGreat song. 
In Between PlansYour SmithSurprising, really awesome.  Diggin this band. "Rolling quesadillas."
Record Collection Kaiser ChiefsRockin' stadium rock that you will be singing in your head all day.
The FoolSpiral StairsOne of the best albums of the year.  Seriously.  It is really, really good.
Small SpacesCassiaYeah, a little calypso.  You know, like on the street with plastic pails for drums?
Keep Me In MindNight Moves70s throwback.  Little River Band with more twang.
Hand of GodLower DensThis is one of the best albums of the year.  Truly great.
Foot of AfrikkaSambassadeurSoothing.  Dig it.
MercyGrizfolkIrresistibly catchy.
SickVivian GirlsRock/punk sound that is very palatable. 
You Need to Calm DownTaylor SwiftThis song is perfect in so many ways.  The album?  Eh.  Needs some real instruments.
Drive OnAnterosA fun and upbeat sound from a relatively new English band.
Running WildPalaceThis song is not unique, but it is easy to sing along to on road trip or a run.
Special AnnouncementThe Felice BrothersI don't know who Charlie Parker is, but this song makes me want to be him (maybe?)
WarsOf Monsters And MenFeel so much anticipation before the chorus hits.  It's a cool song. 
Spring SnowVampire WeekendGood song.  Still deciding whether that weird auto-tune like sound is annoying or cool.
Life In The CityThe LumineersActually, for an ok album, this song is quite nice.
I've Been Wrong BeforeGenerationalsOne of the best songs of the year.  The guitar sounds great.


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Apple TreeAnother Sky"An extension of yourself..."  Somewhat atmospheric, but really cool.
RockstarYonakaTremendous exercise song.  Bring it. (There's a muffled bad word)
Gone for GoodSmilesA little depressing, but every now and then there is cause for self-reflection.
HeavyFuzzy SunAnother heavy heart song, but not dark or sad at all.  Lovely.
MonstersSophie and the GiantsDig this band, but tough to get tunes in the States for some reason.
We Belong TogetherVampire Weekend Feat. Danielle HaimA little too cute on previous albums.  This one is a bit different.
It's LateA Beacon SchoolA very melodic electronic song that is kind of groovy.
Big BuildsMellow GangThey are mellow, but a little rockin' too.
UndertowMikal CroninThis dude rocks.  That's a real guitar!
Great ConcernsLust for YouthAn unapologetic 80's New Wave band. Great.
Not FineMe Not YouOfficially a cult fan of this band derived from Little Daylight.
Frightened By The SoundJustin Townes EarleNew album?  Obliged to purchase.  Great tune.  A little Van Morrison[y]
Melody of LoveHot ChipThey've entered sort of the Indie Hall of Fame.
FuturewhenyoungReally fun, energetic band.
Here Comes the NightBig SearchSong builds and builds and crashes like a ship is sinking.  Cool.
Go WildFriedbergA little groovy, but also a little blend of rock/pop going on.
BreezeJermango DreamingThere's some thumping going on that is fun.  Dream pop.
New WavesJunius MeyvantNo question, a talented dude.  Highly recommend a listen.
Goodnight Little EmpireMadonnatronAre they serious?  Yes, yes they are.  Dig it.
I Found OutThe Head and the HeartOk.  A little goofy, but it is catchy and perfectly fine.


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Salted Caramel Ice CreamMetronomyFor a song about a flavor of ice cream, it is very good. 
NYC (Sing It Loud)The SherlocksUplifting pub tune for some.
Harmony HallVampire WeekendTheir best album.
End of the WorldDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsA lol instant anthem. Ironically upbeat.
Desperate DanceIn the Valley BelowInfectious. Even if unclear the circumstances under which it is desperate.
Real ThingMiddle KidsA little rockin' Aussies. This is a great EP.
Time Won't Go SlowlySnow PatrolJust might transcend Grey's Anatomy.
Hi, I'm Waiting*repeat repeatThe perfect coed song from an early 00s movie.
I Get No JoyJade BirdScream from the top of your lungs tune.  Great.
Devoted ToLightning DustSounds like the Stranger Things intro song.  It is awesome.
RestlessMoon TaxiOdd, but a great song to vacuum with. Very cool instrumental bridge.
100 Times OverCassiaIt's got some calypso in there, but not sure why.  We kind of dig it.
AlligatorOf Monsters And MenLove it.  Don't care if it seems trite.
Turn to HateOrville PeckLone ranger dude with a stich. Aside from all of that, a great tune. 
Plant TreesChappaqua WrestlingSo, remember the Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever? Those dudes with more chill.
CloserSea GirlsNot a significantly distinguishable English Indie/Pop band.  Good song though.
Call Your MotherAnterosJust think the name of the song is cool.  Actually, a great sound too.
Dream Would BreatheFruit BatsAbsolutely love this band and everyone else should.  Close your eyes and listen.
One Trick PoniesKurt VileSlacker rock rules!


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PlanetsThe Infamous StringdustersBlue Grass/Americana turned Astronomers. 
DarknessPinegroveGraciously simple, but can imagine this live in a small venue.  Very nice.
This Song Reminds Me of YouJai WolfGreat record.  This is an instrumental. Create your own visuals.
Tu Es BelleStarwolf"I hope you like Jazz Fusion."  It is very chill.
WeightingThe Black LilliesLast year's record.  One of this year's best rock/Americana tunes.
The WayHaertsGreat Deutch/NYC band crooning away.
Safe and SoundYoke LoreCar commercial, right?  A little delicate, but a nice song.  Just bring it, dude.
The AnimalsLadytronFun album.  Not as dreary as previous, but fairly dreary.
Just ReflectingMapsBrilliant artist.  Great record.  This song is perfectly representative of the album.
I'm not where you areMarika HackmanJust a really cool song.
Exit MadnessRose of the WestObscure, but very interesting.  There is some bass lines from the Cure in there.
Windy CitiesBlac RabbitSound intended to remind us of "windy cities."  Not a bad take.
Good Old DaysShovels & RopeYep, this is a must get record for this year.
Left Behind the Gold (feat. Txtheway)CardsNormally, would not like this, but it works even with I dare say "auto-tune?"
ME! (feat. Brendon Urie)Taylor SwiftRipe for another Ryan Adams upgrade if he can ever get his [blank] together.
AstronautCity and ColourRocks a little and that is good enough for us.
FlowersRa Ra RiotBy the time you hear this song, you will love it.
A Lingering LoveFruit BatsNot every last song on a play list is a throw away.  Definitely not here.


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When Am I Gonna Lose YouLocal NativesGreat falsetto  and indie tune crashing the maudlin music of the University station
Into The Shape of Your HeartWintersleepA little bit Rockin' and a little bit chill.  Great album.
UFOFBig ThiefPitchfork, etc., may be making a bit too much of this album.  Cool song, though.
Somewhere in BetweenKyle DanielMaintain one of the best Country album releases of the year.
The Future Is HereSleater-KinneyEasily one of the most overrated bands ever.  This one is finally tolerable.
Beliefs and PrayersMiddle KidsFollow-up album from Aussie rock band.  Very cool.
People Need A MelodyThe Head And The HeartSome say they sound different.  Don't think so at all.  More polished?
The Way I FeelKeaneStill no guitar?  Still enjoyable.
Hyperspace BluesStrand of OaksA little psych-rock.  Dig it.  Amazing record.
Tomorrow Never ComesHoney HarperAmusingly 70's-like.  That's ok.  Dude is strange.  Don't care.
It Doesn't Matter WhySilversun PickupsRockin' tune from "Panic Room" progenitors.
Walk Me HomeP!nkTotally in on the voice.
Just LifeJaguar DreamsBest new band initiates.  Builds. Wait for it.
Laws of the UniverseToro Y MoiImpossible to resist. Exercise tune.
Deepest LightThe Get AheadSome soul and R&B here, mixed with some Americana violin. Works.
Stay HereThe World of BirdsGood little pop-tune with an easy sound.
Summertime HighHalf the AnimalRoaring summer tune.
Slow MotionSavoir AdoreVery pleasant and relaxing sound that is not slow at all.
Drawn AwayFruit BatsA great band.  Makes you want to get outside or roll the windows down.
Mirror MasterYoung the GiantUpbeat and fun tune from "Cough Syrup" dudes.


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Blue Sky DrugsIn the Valley BelowDead ringer for the Great Northern.  If you like them, you will love this.
Fuel On The FireBear's DenHarkens back to Mike & the Mechanics a little.
Running Scared (Desert Song)The StrumbellasNice, upbeat jingle that thoroughly sounds like the Strumbellas.
Beagle TheoryThe ResonarsGreat tune from NM nomads. Beatles and some psych rock.
Missed ConnectionThe Head and the HeartOf Mice & Men, The Strumbellas, The Lumineers.  Still quite good.
TetheredVersingThis song makes one smile: "we're tied together!"
Devil May CareSon VoltAmericana stalwart still has some interesting tunes.
Both SidesMapsThe Postal Service, the Helio Sequence... soothing and lush.
When I AwokeTothHas to be a TV commercial?! 
RubyStrand of OaksThere's more.  This is another great one.
Love Me AnywayP!nk feat. Chris StapletonAbsolutely lovely.
LonelyDrugdealerThe Beatles with an inauspicious name.
Strands AlignNight MovesTom Petty from the "Don't Come Around Her No More" era.
Carry Me HomeShovels & RopeAmericana romp.  Absolutely excellent!
OblivionsThe NationalChose to incorporate other artists on new album.  It's good.
Quiet HeartJoyous WolfPure modern rock excess.  If you need a break and miss Soundgarden.
StrangersEstronsNever heard of them.  Dig it.  A little Courtney Barnett going on maybe.
Tropic of CancerMinor PoetSort of a fun summer song to help refresh your tropics geography.
All You Ever (Live)Amanda Anne Platt & The HoneycuttersOfficially addicted.
Old MeBetty WhoAustralia's P!nk.  Independent release.


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Your EnemyThe Beta MachineMultiple voices that's a little rockin' and a little retro.
The Way We Say GoodbyeCirca WavesThis is actually a very lovely and enjoyable song.
Final FiresStrand of OaksCould play this song over and over and over again.
Ice Cold PoolWallowsThis is another great album.  Different sounds throughout
The WeekendInterpolRich, dark sound continues.  Just different.
GloriaThe LumineersIt is definitely the Lumineers.
Chin UpYoke LoreIrresistible.  Sounds a bit like Head and the Heart
Millennium PeopleLittle CubThe lyrics are strange, but the sound is fun and extremely addictive.
Don't Give Up on Me NowKyle DanielGenuine Chris Stapleton-like country.  Really good album.
RoadsRose of the WestGreat tune.  A musical accompaniment to a midnight city drive.
Saw LightningBeckDistinctly Beck.  Very fun.
The Long Way HomeJohn Paul WhiteCivil Wars dude has a really good album out.  This is nice.
Lack of LoveFriendly FiresYep, this an exercise song on steroids.  It's awesome!
The Bottom of ItFruit BatsOne of the best bands in the last 15 years.
Forest FireWintersleepNew album from one of the most underrated Canadian bands ever. 
BorderlineTame ImpalaJust chillaxing!
StyleFoster the PeopleThis is one of the best tunes of the year.  It is not earth-shattering, but it is season-defining.
The Great Pixley Train RobberyCass McCombsThis is again hard to categorize, but it rocks and is also a folk tune.  Awesome.
Don't Do Me Like ThatJ. MascisTribute to Tom Petty.  Good job.


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Won't HappenTen FeGroovy little indie song that has a very catchy chorus and guitar line.
(Jogging)Jetty JonesSubtle and surprisingly distinctive.  Love that  the title is in parenthesis.
Weird WaysStrand of OaksBest song of the year on so far the best album of the year
EverydayWeyes BloodNot a 100% sold yet, but this is a very fine, edgy tune.
VtrThe Twilight SadSolid Scottish band that flies under the radar a bit. 
Your WayJai Wolf feat. Day WaveGreat album.  Played regularly as part of the maudlin music of the SXMU station.
Drowning in the SoundAmanda PalmerShe probably tries too hard to be provocative when her voice stands on its own.
He Follows MeFRONTPERSONEvokes a reflection of memories of one's long lost dog.
Poly BlueJessica PrattNot sure what the big whoop is.  This is ok.  Has some Feist in it.
ImpossibleC. DuncanOne of the best songs of the year
Far From Home LadytronAbba goes a little goth. 
Only WaterTEENA little like School of Seven Bells.  A bit more upbeat.
HireGirlpool90s grunge rock.
Are You Bored YetWallowsA really nice album.  Diverse. Impossible not to have this in one's head
Young and ImpressionableThe Wild ReedsThe greatest Americana band to almost suck.  They do have some great songs. 
Elastic DaysJ. MascisDunno.  Digging some J Mascis.  Got to be in the mood.
PatienceTame ImpalaThis is just simply wonderful.  Impatiently hoping for an album soon.
ComeLost Under HeavenThis playlist is great with the possible exception of this, but needed some rock.


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Blue BellGolden DazeA bit hushed like Bon Iver and some CSNY, but lovely and relaxing.
WorkMillionyoungA pure exercise song that's literally for people who work all day. Funny.
Last CenturySustoLove Susto.  They are just a bunch of dudes, man. Great rockin' tune.
In the CapitalRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverAll of the best things about Dawes, Phish, the Clash, and Grizzly Bear.
There You AreRobert EllisDude's probably lost his mind, but it is well arranged and thoroughly enjoyable.
Dylan ThomasBetter Oblivion Community CenterBright Eyes gets an improvement.  A surprisingly refreshing album.
Sleeping VolcanoesCass McCombs One of the best of the year.  Not pop hits, but all distinctively good.
Forget AboutLast DinosaursThis is a great band.  Love this song.  Sing it over and over again.
Love In the WinterRomanticaNot the band you think they might be.  Mostly folk/songwriter.  This a very nice song.
Into The BlackChromaticsOne of the best covers.  Simple, but the sound works.
Love Gone WrongLula WilesDid not want to, but love this song.  It is light and fluffy Americana with standup bass.
AlibiMansionairThis a pounding gem mostly because of the siren sounding anthem.
ChancesDidoHer best in years.  "I won't go down with this ship," a little.
When the Summer EndsSavoir AdoreA good summer anthem.
Kiss ItGoldenStatesMostly a fast-paced exercise song, but it has a dark side and some baritone sax in there.
The Utmost WayIsbellsSuppose it could be an Isbell family tune, but it is not.  Not bad.
Are You Like MeNew DialogueShout it out loud anthem.  Fun song.
NineLiilyTwo (i)s in Liily.  Say no more.  Rockin'  like Billy Squire at the end.
The WolvesMandolin OrangeConsistently solid.  Same on this new album


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Love You So BadEzra FurmanSo anxious, this one.  Has some Elvis Costello to it.
The ImperialThe DelinesAmericana.  Easy listening.
TimebombWalk the MoonA little bubblegum, but it is fun enough
Blue WingsWild NothingOne of the best of the year.  Modern, upbeat, and yet also nostalgic.
Numb Without YouThe MaineRockin' in the 2019 sense.  There's a bad word.
The Other SideJukebox The GhostReliably fun and upbeat tune from the band that brought us "Schizophrenia."
As Often As I CanFrankie CosmosAs much as one may want to, hard to resist the basic, raw songwriting talent.
Fast TalkHousesLove this tune.  So good.
I Was an AstronautBrand New FriendVery fast-pace pop song, basically.  It is fun.
Wear the TreadsNightseasonT.V. on the Radio, a little.
Easy Way OutLeisureGet your feet moving, but not frivolously.  There's some reggae in there. 
This is Where You LeaveFairmontThis is something from a hip whiskey bar somewhere in the southwest.  Dig it.
GiantCalvin Harris & Rag'n Bone ManIt is what it is.  It is really catchy, and the brass section works.
Two HeartsRukhsana MerriseA nice, relaxing and disarming sound aka Adele.  Lovely.
BloomSavoir Adore"Know Love"  Cheesy band name, but won over ever since their song, "Dreamers."
Boat Accident KeuningOne of the best songs on this list.  It is like an 80s rock song.
Driftwood SeatMighty OaksBut, the maples want more sunlight, man. Good alt/folk, upbeat Americana.
HumanMolly SarleAcoustic guitar gives way to a story about "I wonder if.."
Air Runs OutThe Wild StateUpbeat alternative that has all the striations of sound.
FrailJust Like HoneyNice album that has good songwriting and authentic sound.


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Guiding LightMumford & SonsWe dig it.  Nothing wrong with this album. 
Formless and NewRubblebucketAbsolutely great and interesting band.  This is from 2018.
Be Good to MeMilo GreeneCannot figure this band out.  Very diverse, crosses multiple genres.
How Long?Rolling Blackouts Coastal FeverJust the coolest, easiest, post/punk, but not at all insufferable Aussie band.
No RootsAlice MertonThe whole car will be shouting this, even if you don't want to.
WaikikiThe Essex GreenPut your knitting project down, switch the tv from GOT, and imagine Hawaii?
New York Has A Lump In Her ThroatJealous of the BirdsWe are totally sold on this artist.  Great range of music.
GirlBrand New FriendA very fun song.  Back and forth vocals remind you of bad teen movies.
Runaway GirlKakkmaddafakkaYeah, the band name stinks, but the song is pretty rockin'.
Pressure to PartyJulia JacklinProbably an Aussie too.  Honestly, really good.
DreamsJaguar DreamsOne of the best covers we have ever heard, seriously.  Get this one.
Pass the HoursMormorLaid-back and probably not remarkable, but the eventual falsetto is cool.
Endless LoversThe Night CafeOne of the best of the year.  A good, relatively new band.
EggshellRunnnerYep (3 n's).  Sounds like a band we know, but just can't think of it.
When it Hurts YouThe Paper KitesFrom 2018.  Still a nice, smooth sounding band.
PennyThe HoneycuttersOld one, but love this song!
People ChangemachineheartGreat voice meets a decent piano build and then transitions into a full sound.
WaterOhmmeInterested to know their influences. It is thoroughly interesting.
La La La LaBusiness of DreamsBright and lo-fi, but there are always days where a chorus like this reigns true.
Into the SunMandolin OrangeBlue-grassy


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Birthday SongAmanda Anne Platt & The HoneycuttersJealous of the set list! They were in D.C. soon after, but missed it.
Alone But Not AloneGreat Lake SwimmersJust really good alt-folk songwriting.  Kick-back and head to the lake house.
Not RunningThe BethsThis is the age of the Aussie invasion.  90s teen movie genre is back!
Don't GoGusterVestiges of the 80s synth pop, but still reliably Guster.
Give A LittleMaggie RogersDiverse and edgy enough to allow her voice to come out.
We Appreciate PowerGrimes feat. HanaAnthem for probably some ESPN televised sports match.  Pretty cool.
She's KeroseneThe InterruptersSort of like the Mighty, Mighty Bostones or the like.
Give Me Back My ManOhmmeLate 70s, early 80s New Wave/Punk Rock.  Early B-52s, The Cars (Panorama)
VideogramsThe Twilight SadReally dig this Scottish alt/rock indie band.
LandscapeFuture GenerationsFrom 2018, but absolutely delightful.
Flight Of FancyInterpolAlways seem to start midway through the song.  Slightly dark and mysterious.
Comeback KidSharon Van EttenStarts off one way and takes you a completely different way.  Very good.
Last GoodbyeClean Bandit feat. Tove Styrke & Steffon DonIt's got a little reggae/calypso thing going on.  Dig it!
Crisis FestSunflower BeanLove how edgy it is and the howling lyrics.  It is catchy.
TurnThe Night CafeNearly perfect.  Very polished and soothing.
PlainsDeerhunterBradford Cox, right?  A nut, but at least he does his own thing.
See MeTalosHas a little Moby quality to it, although slightly more diminutive.
Funny BusinessAlice MertonShould be a Summer release, but there is enough goodness here to sing along.
LongshotCatfish & the BottlemenStadium anthem that is really, really good.  Putting rock n's roll back into the 2010-19s.
New MoonSteve GunnEveryone is a Steve Gunn fan this year.  This is a fairly interesting tune.


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SkywritingThe YearlingsOne of Twangville's top picks.  It is really great songwriting alt/folk.
Loading ZonesKurt VileHow does he do it?  Brilliant record.
Grow Into A GhostSwearin'Falls into the rock/post punk category, which is normally blah.  Dig this.
Blue LipsBear Hands (feat. Ursula Rose)Edgy talk singing by ole Ursula.  It is funny!  But, also cool.
TroubleTalliesUnsurprisingly Canadian (probably).  So, there's a bass line and it is good.
Let Me Down EasyBlackberry Smoke (feat. Amanda Shires)Pretty close to perfect.
Walk BackwardsPapercutsHard working one-man (basically) band.  Has glimpses of Psychedelic Furs. 
ShelterBroken BellsDifferent sound from the Shins and in some ways refreshing.
Endors ToiTame ImpalaNot much else compares.  We just need more! (this is from about 2012)
Diamond In The RoughAmanda Anne Platt & The HoneycuttersSuch a talented, wonderful voice.
SurrenderWintersleepHoping for a full release following this single.  Great, consistent alt/rock band.
SalvationThe StrumbellasPop music that has the Lumineers at heart.  Fun song.
Black and BlueSavoir AdoreInto the Dido category.  Nice and melodic.
Down On The KnuckleThe DecemberistsThey always do this.  Follow up a mediocre LP with a brilliant EP.
Someone Else's ProblemWe Were Promised JetpacksA very good record.  Missing the Frightened Rabbits a little.
Trouble Letting GoThe Avett BrothersJust want to see them live each time.  That's all.
SpoonfulGrizfolkExcellent, clean sound.  Multiple voices.
Opposite MiddleRyley WalkerPhish and Dawes' amps crashed into each other
Forever FallingArthur/Buck Impossible not to get this.  It's ok.  Arthur is better.


SONGSARTISTS
ThrowbackJim James
Easy AlamedaLast Of The Easy Riders
Me Oh MyThe Honeycutters
Are You All GoodBreathe
I See The WhiteJess Williamson
33chantsDavid August
My Heart Is FreeTift Merritt
It's All Part Of The PlanPunch Brothers
The Life You Choose (live at the Ryman)Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Extraordinary LoveErika Wennerstrom
Walk Like A ManRuen Brothers
Deadbeat GirlDay Wave
Lost HighwayLusts
Why Even TryHippo Campus
NaturalImagine Dragons
Naturally Pretty GirlsElle King
Mountain's ShadowMutual Benefit
Die HappyMetric
Girl Of The YearBeach House
Happy PeopleLori McKenna
Through WindowsWild Nothing
Such a Simple ThingRay LaMontagne
PatriciaFlorence + The Machine
Someone In The DoorwayBen Howard
Stay DownDawes
Let the Sun InWallows
People Give InManic Street Preachers
Oracle of the MaritimesNeko Case
The Feeling Of FreedomRiver Whyless
Howlin' HeartRichard Edwards
All Or NothingReuben And The Dark
Never Say DieCHVRCHES
Without ApplauseHorse Feathers
Let Her GoFamily Of The Year
Doesn't Even Matter NowLake Street Dive
PleaseMiddle Kids
Life Is Good On The Open RoadTrampled By Turtles
Hey LoveNight Flowers
How It IsOkkervil River
Secret Of LifeLord Huron
Space CowboyKacey Musgraves
Show Me The SunBelle & Sebastian
JoinWye Oak
Everybody's LonelyJukebox The Ghost
What Am I Gonna DoLissie
FuturesDarlingside
HideoutS. Carey
Love (Won't Take Me Back)The Silver Seas
Take Your TimeVance Joy
Empty ArmsCaleb Caudle
Witch BottleStick In The Wheel
Open Sky (Bell)Red River Dialect
Eyes Wide AwakeCalexico
One Thing Left To TryMGMT
King Of BonesBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club
To Live A LifeFirst Aid Kit
Most Of AllBrandi Carlile
Feel The Love GoFranz Ferdinand
BlockadesMuse
The BallroomPalace Winter
When It HurtsThe Paper Kites
How Long?Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Be Good To MeMilo Greene
Formless And NewRubblebucket
Guiding LightMumford & Sons
One More TimePale Waves
Blame It On LoveDavid Guetta
Love You So BadEzra Furman
Hang Out At The GallowsFather John Misty
I Shall Love 2Julia Holter
Trouble In BohemiaJealous Of The Birds


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Always AscendingFranz Ferdinand
End of the World With YouCalexico
The TidePale Waves
Get OutCHVRCHES
Don't Let Me LoveDream Car
Cassette MemoryRoadkill Ghost Choir
EverafterMe Not You
Stuck With MeThe Neighbourhood
On and OnJaniva Magness feat. Rusty Young
Once In My LifeThe Decemberists
MistakeMiddle Kids
Starcrossed LoversThe Fratellis
Good SignSilver Seas (feat. Thad Cockrell)
MainlandRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Love Is A Wild ThingKacey Musgraves
You Worry MeNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
KissPale Waves
Bitter MindFamily Of The Year
SandcastlesNight Flowers
Heart In TwoReuben And The Dark
Loving Is EasyRex Orange County (feat. Benny Sings)
Plastic SkeletonsJealous of the Birds
Deep Burn BlueThe Paper Kites
OscillationWild Nothing
Lucky OnesIsrael Nash
TimeErika Wennerstrom
Hanging InWe Were Promised Jetpacks
On the Corner Where You LiveThe Paper Kites
Roman CarsBuffalo Tom
Annihilation SongRubblebucket
Falling Into MeLet's Eat Grandma
Loading ZonesKurt Vile
CemeteryCoin
Hail MaryFacing New York
Young At HeartMilo Greene
Take Your TimeVance Joy
Leave It AloneAmanda Shires
Big LoveShe Wants Revenge
Dark SpringBeach House
The SpotYour Smith
Lost The FeelingThe Saint Johns
All The SameFuture Generations
Sad MagicRoadkill Ghost Choir
Mean SomethingJaguar Dreams


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Hail MaryFacing New YorkNot a metaphor. Absolutely awesome, fun song.
Big LoveShe Wants RevengeSoft Cell!  It really is a great listen.
CemeteryCOINFriggin great song. Yeah, it won't blow your socks off, but it is fun.
Golden Hippo CampusPaul McCartney snaps into the 21st Century.
Mean Somethin[ ]Jaguar DreamsDunno why they left the (g) off.  Does not hurt the song.  Catchy and upbeat.
Worst NitesFoster the PeopleSounds like Foster the People.  If you like that, you will like this.
West CoastImagine DragonsMP loves these dudes.  We tolerate.  This one is actually pretty good.
An Evening DreamingRuen BrothersRoy Orbison meets...  Interesting sound from some yesteryear.  Takes you off guard.
Slip AwayMumford & SonsIt is good that they try to change their sound!  It's not bad at all.
The Dark SideMuseDon't change your sound ,Muse.  Queen fans need the therapy!
All The SameFuture GenerationsVery interesting blend of synths and beats with good melodies. "I saw you today!"
My Bloodtwenty one pilotsYeah.  Not usually into this, but it is interesting enough.
On The Corner Where You LiveThe Paper KitesLovely song.  Play it over and over again.
Desperate ManEric ChurchImpossibly catchy tune.  The rest is just alright dog.  EC is great though.
The New DayGreta Van FleetLaughed for 7 minutes at the Pitchfork review of this album. As if?!! Treat yourself.
New HistoryMutual BenefitDelicate, simple, warm, diminutive, melodic.  Yet, somehow there is plenty of sound.
Young At HeartMilo GreeneCan't figure this band out.  This song is one of the best of the year.
Heavy ThoughtsLustsStraight 80s New Wave (New Order, etc.)
Paper ManRay LaMontagneElton John.  Not even veiled at all. Lol.


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Lost the FeelingThe Saint JohnsLate 70s, early 80s radio play.  Irresistibly catchy.
Lucky OnesIsrael NashFolk/Rock genius.  Great tune and no relation apparently to Graham.
Leave It AloneAmanda ShiresStands on its own.  Appreciate the distinctive sound.
OscillationWild NothingOne of the best songs of the year.  Very upbeat and full sound.
Roman CarsBuffalo TomCross of folk/pop and U.K. Stadium rock song throughout.  It works. Great song.
Breath In, Breath OutMelody's Echo ChamberChanges tempo several times.  That's ok.  Makes it very interesting.
AnnihilationRubblebucketAn absolutely addictive song.  Really unique, interesting and refreshing.
Moments Like TheseThe AmazingJust listen.  Entrancing.  It could be from 2016 or 17.
TimeErika WennerstromBrilliant songwriter.  Really, really love this one.
SevenMen I TrustTried to eschew, but could not.  Very groovy.
There's A HoneyPale WavesGreat debut album.  It is pop music, but has enough of an edge.
Underline The BlackMetricThis is one of the best off of the new album.
The Bug CollectorHaley HeynderickxThere's a bad word, but still dig it.  We all digress, don't we... .
Dark SpringBeach HouseThere's only one Beach House.
Spoil With The RestRyley WalkerNot sure what the big whoop is with this guy, but this song ain't bad.
Too High NowWill CourtneyNot new, but very good still.
Hanging InWe Were Promised JetpacksWill have to do to replace their countryman.  This song is one of the best of the year.
In a RiverRostamRefreshingly upbeat tune.  Summer mischief.
FallingMansionairVery nice tune.  Balanced with a beat and a simple message.


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AutumnNo Kind of RiderStrange.  Eerie, but also quite interesting.
High In The CountryBrent CobbMore Alt. Country than knee smackin.  Is it Hi (exhale) or High (nice views)?
GhostSister SparrowVery upbeat and not Game of Thronesy.
Loving is EasyRex Orange County (feat. Benny Sings)Bad words, but oddly soothing.
Plastic SkeletonsJealous of the BirdsDon't like Garage Punk bands.  Love this.
Deep Burn BlueThe Paper KitesOne of the best albums and songs of the year.  Lovely sound.
Idea of YouDave Matthews BandYep, it is them alright.  It sounds very good.
See You at the MoviesJ. MascisA liberated Dinosaur Jr.  Very good.
Now or Never NowMetricLatest is very good.  Not their best, but better than their last.
Young LoveFrontpersonSounds like you are about to meet up with your significant other at the county fair.
Feed The FireDawes70s lounge music.  Very enjoyable.
Slow BurnKacey MusgravesEasily the best album of the year.  Easily.
Funeral SingersSylvan Esso (feat. Collection of Colonies of Bees)North Carolinian experiments with synth work very well. Less synths here.
Letting GoWild NothingAwesome full sound on this new album.
HungerFlorence + The MachineGive her credit for being somewhat the Benetar of this decade along with St. Vincent.
Buried AliveMe Not YouStill waiting on a proper record.  Last two EPs are really great.


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Something HumanMuseFreddie Mercury keeps it going!
Don't Be HidingMiddle KidsEasy to sing along to this Aussie band.
ResolverNight FlowersHas the feeling of the "Sundays." Soothing.
Your Ghost The DecemberistsDilly, Dilly.  A little.
EschatonDarlingsideHelios Sequence meets the Postal Service. Builds nicely.
Little Dark AgeMGMTThis has to really grow on you.  It is an interesting album.
People Get OldLori McKennaLovely nostalgic story.
ForeverCHVRCHESJust a very fun album.
A Woman Who Can't Say NoRichard EdwardsGreat change of pace singer-songwriter.
There Was This GirlRiley GreenHowling country.
Blue GirlChromaticsEver since the movie, "Drive," dig this band.
Control (Secretly Sorry)(Holy Ghost Remix!)JR JRThis is for exercise, almost purely.  Pretty cool though.
An Air Conditioned ManRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverSome say early REM; some say it's got some the Clash. Very good.
Just Dumb Enough To TryFather John MistyInsufferable.  Yet, dude can sing.
Come Back (Left Behind)Palace WinterReally like this band.  Simple, but full sound.
Falling Into MeLet's Eat GrandmaWhy?  Because of:  "You Got This." So awesome.
EmeryS. CareyBeautiful composition.  Another lovely sounding album.
What the Moon DoesBen HowardSomewhat ethereal album.  Worth the listen.


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SimplifyYoung the GiantBy the band that brought you "Cough Syrup."  Rockin'
Heart in TwoReuben And the DarkMaybe slightly too sweet, but good sound nevertheless
PeaceLissieBack somewhat to her folk roots, which is nice.
DianeJukebox The GhostGroovy song about a girl with that name.  Catchy.
These Are My FriendslovelythebandMade for a commercial, but it too is very catchy.
Mistakes We Should Have MadeDawesActually think this a really great album, contrary to most.
The SpotYour Smith"All I want to do is have some fun." Right?
Imagine ThatMe Not YouLove this Brooklyn band.  Formerly, Little Daylight.
Not The OneMikky EkkoProbably Finnish, but still has an accessible sound.
MiracleCHVRCHESVery good album, full of enjoyable, uplifting tunes.
Percy FaithDamien JuradoEnigmatic, uber talented dude.  This tune is fun enough.
Right DirectionThe Silver SeasUsually a Guster sound. Different. Songwriter/Producer for Kacey Musgraves.
HumilityGorrillaz (feat. George Benson)Never figured out the whole cartoon character thing, but dig it.  George Benson!
The 710The Essex GreenPut down my knitting project and cranked this  one up.
It's Only RightWallowsMinimalist Indie sound that captures you gradually through the chorus.
ElectrifiedJust LoudNot that loud. If you don't like Foster the People, you won't like this.
ApolloSt. Paul & The Broken BonesLike Lake Street Dive, difficult to pick just one groovy tune.
Dylan & CaitlinManic Street PreachersHas an Olivia Newton John and John Travolta feel to it.  Cool.
BoundersFlauralSilly bass line at the beginning.  Then, the Austin Powers thing kicks in!
Fulton County Jane DoeBrandi CarlileCome to My Window!


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Wonder WomanKacey MusgravesCrazy great album.  Fun song.
Summer FeverLittle Big TownPure summer pop. Beach music
KissPale WavesThe Cure's guitar meets Belinda Carlisle sort of..
Best FriendBlue Water HighwaySlightly cheesy, but "No one can help me like you can!"
I Know How to SpeakManchester OrchestraAtlanta's best unknown mortal orchestra.
MoveMilo GreeneGroovy, but also very fun.
Halls of SarahNeko CaseAmerican singer-songwriter.  That's right.
Talking StraightRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (CF)Early REM (Murmur)?
Best to LeaveHorse FeathersOregon's best Folk/Americana chasing Sam Beam.
EmpirePalace WinterBest Danish indie band of the year :)
Comin' AroundAndrew DuhonHow Ray Lamontagne should have turned out.
Girl Who Washed AshoreFamily of the YearLovely tune.  The whole album really.
SavantViViiThe underlying guitar is just so addictive.
Scene of the CrimeGaspar SanzSo, this is like a Cut Copy song that's actually from the 80s.  Just fun.
SomedayPhantogramAlso slightly groovy, but just a cool miss you song.
Born In the Right CountryRiver WhylessWaiting for this great new album.  It is here.  Alt/folk/Americana.  Songwriting.
Dance MacabreGhostScorpions posing as early 80s costume wearing evil band. Love it.
Falling WaterMaggie RogersSurprisingly, really dig this. Not dull and not too howling.
Whatever it TakesImagine DragonsFor MP.  Loves these dudes.  Reminds me of  the movie "Win, Win"
CrazyYukon BlondeAh lyrics, but very fun for a summer drive.


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Love SomebodyOkkervil RiverMore accessible.  Sort of a new wave, indie folk sound.
SandcastlesNight Flowers90s teen movie sound and that hard snare drum after about 1:00 minute,...yes.
Look AwayOld Crow Medicine ShowNot rockin' but does not need to be.
Bitter MindFamily of the YearOne of the best albums of the year.  One of several goods songs.
Never EverLord HuronNew sound.  Grungy, actually. Not really car commercial worthy.
A Cowboy CanJosh WardA little cliché.  Ok, a lot, but real country.
DreamingReuben and the DarkSurprised not to have heard before.  Very nice, full sounding indie band.
OutroM83Not new, but nearly perfect, apart from the pause at 1 minute.
Edge of TownMiddle KidsPart of the Australian band revolution.  Very refreshing.
Lonely WeekendKacey MusgravesCo-written with Silver Seas dude.  An amazing album.
Saturday SunVance JoyJust a peppy, upbeat summer song.
SymmetryWye OakNot for everyone.  Added some complexity.  Totally dig it.
Don't Ever StopThe Boxer RebellionLovely
Twisted HighwayErika WennerstromHeartless Bastards singer.  It's a really good album.
Seems So FarBlackberry SmokeAmericana/Southern Rock
The MiddleTrampled By TurtlesMinnesota's most famous alt. blue grass band.  Awesome.
Shame, Shame, ShameLake Street DiveYou can never just pick that one song, but this is good.
Stack of TomorrowsCaleb CaudleJust like a late 70's radio song.  Thoroughly listenable
Harder to ForgiveBrandi CarlileOne of us is out and one of us still in.  Still hooked on that voice.


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No DepthElk CityThis has some of that crazy baroque thing going on, but it is awesome.
The Heart Is A MuscleGang of YouthsWeird, but upbeat and fun.  The heart is indeed a muscle.
StarwatcherThe DecemberistsMaybe it is likeable, maybe it is not. Not bad.
Fred AstaireJukebox The GhostThis one is a total summer anthem and that's ok.
Best DaysLissieGuess she is less folksy and more pop, but it is good.
SaturdaysTwin Shadow (feat. HAIM)It is quite a good pop jam.
Nameless, FacelessCourtney BarnettAustralian singer that you are supposed to like.  We do.
The Girl Doesn't Get ItBelle & SebastianAll that can be said is that it sounds like them.
It Was Not NaturalWye OakA little more accessible release from Baltimore indie band.
Asking 4 a FriendAnna BurchSomewhat Juliana Hatfield from the 90s.
You Worry MeNathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsOne of the best songs of the year.
Love YourselfThe Boxer RebellionLovely.
Love Is A Wild ThingKacey MusgravesBest album of the year so far. Beautiful tune.
Don't Move Back to L.A.Okkervil RiverThis is one of their best albums in years.  Great variety.
You Ain't Foolin MeLindi OrtegaVery good release from singer songwriter.  A little rock'n.
Run Away From It AllBlackberry SmokeNot ashamed to roll down the truck windows and blast.
Letting GoErika WennerstromHeartless Bastards front woman can Sang.
Fault LinesCraig FinnThese might be covers of Mountain Goats songs.  This is a very good one.
Magnet and SteelWalter EganLong lost, but not forgotten.


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Van Dyke BrownRiver WhylessOh yeah.  This album is going to be really, really good.
Small Foreign FactionHaley BlaisYep.  It is good.  Dunno why. 
Once In My LifeThe DecemberistsCan't totally dig them, but this tune is  poignant for us all. Love the synth. (Stick it pitchfork)
River BrineThe Low AnthemNot for everyone.  If you like crazy... Very ocean themed.
Good SignThe Silver SeasOne of our  favorite bands.  Guster sound, but writes a ton of songs for others.
Hold Your Head Up HighDarlingsideBon Iver and Lord Huron teamed up to give your kid a pep talk.
For You TooYo La TengoMay be too indie for some, but its sparseness is its charm.
MistakeMiddle KidsOne of the best songs of the year.  Truly.
Mr. TillmanFather John MistyHate this dude, bud we dig some of his tunes.
Never Look BackField ReportHave to think this will remind everyone of Mike & the Mechanics.  Lol.
Starcrossed LosersThe FratellisVery Fun Song.  Thoroughly enjoyable.
Scary LoveThe NeighbourhoodDifferent sound from "Stuck With Me." but it is groovy.
Act!Richy Mitch & The Coal MinersPiano parts have a Steely Dan quality, but the sound is distinct.  Dig it.
Hallelujah (So Low)EditorsNot the droning sound of yesteryear.  More upbeat.
Can't Get It OutBrand NewLove the album cover.  How did that happen?  Also, not bad.
Haunted HouseRyan AdamsYes, 2017, but forgot this one.  Nice song.
Chemical CureMe Not YouShe could always sing.  Refreshing reset.
Fool's GoldS. CareyKnown for atmospherics and that's here too, but lovely still.
Oh YeahRoxy MusicIf you watch the HBO show Divorce, you get all of these throwbacks...


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When You DieMGMTWarning.  Bad words. It is so mean. Love it.
Bridge To NowhereCalexicoSo, we might like this album a little.
Whitehouse RoadTyler ChildersCountry in the Sturgill vein. The real stuff.
MainlandRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverFrom forthcoming album.  Love this band. Refreshing Rock, but not mainstream.
We're Going HomeVance JoyGood variety in highly awaited record. It is a solid album.
EverafterMe Not YouLittle Daylight reprised completely.  Love this Brooklyn band.
Glimpse Of LoveFranz FerdinandIt just makes one smile.  So over the top, but fun to listen to.
After My TimeDarling WestA little River Whyless, but has its own sort of . . . harmonica.
BurningThe War on DrugsFrom previous album.  May be one of the best bands of the decade.
Over AgainStick In The WheelSort of feel like you need to wear some 16th century serf garb. Dig it.
Between the LinesWarbly JetsNot sold necessarily on this band, but it is a little 90s relief.
NYC In The RainCaleb CaudleAmazing song-writer and a very good singer.
From One AnotherTotally MildIvy with the Perishers playing guitar. If that makes any sense.
HeartacheYour Favorite ColorNot remarkable, just a really good late 2010s alternative song.
Just Outside of AustinLukas NelsonAbsolutely hilarious redneck band, but it is great for a road trip. Willie Nelson
Stuck With MeThe NeighbourhoodOne of the best songs of the year so far.
WildwindYoung DreamsPhoenix.
On and OnJaniva Magness (feat. Rusty Young)Also one of the year's best.  Completely and utterly addictive.
Ain't That FineI'm With HerSucker for talent.  Watched YouTube live performance and got hooked.


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Get OutCHVRCHESNew, fresh music from Scottish new wave band.
Wedding In FinistereJens LekmanLove the oddity and amusing storytelling.
Thought ContagionMuseLatest anthem from prog's brightest band.
Hold Me DownFamily of the YearNew one off of the forthcoming new album that's probably one of the year's best.
JamesMGMTCool sound from a diverse album.
Under the WheelsCalexicoAnother great song off new album.  Sounds very 70s retro.
Ti AmoPhoenixLove to hate them, but it is really good actually.
Hold Out Your HandBrandi CarlileNo doubt.  Just don't get too Ethridge on us!
OrdinaryDay WaveCouldn't help but add this new wave, blissful tune.
Cassette MemoryRoadkill Ghost ChoirFrom no kidding one of the best albums of 2017.  Get it!
Baby I Love YouRyan AdamsApparently, not a cover.  If true, we give up.  Beautiful song.
JoeyShovels & Rope (feat. Nicole Atkins)Absolutely a cover (three non-blonds?).  Really, really good.
Don't Let Me LoveDreamcarSounds like it is from the Echo and the Bunnymen era.  Cool.
Baby's Got The BluesH.C. McEntireAmericana.  Just a very good listen.
AlrightRural Alberta AdvantageAlways consistent.  It's got the Lumineers written all over them.
My ChildrenProtomartyrI gave in because pitchfork called them caustic.  Still growing on us.
NeighborsGrizzly BearEnigmatic band.  This is a great song from an amazing 2017 album
As I Love My OwnAaron FreemanFrom a few years ago, but it has this strangely, lovely lullaby-like quality.
CampanaRed River DialectVery diminutive, sort of Irish/Scottish folk.  Mood music.
Sad EyesRobert JohnRomancing the 70s.  Sometimes, we need a wakeup call!


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Always AscendingFranz FerdinandThey're back! Better than the mid 00s.
End of the World With YouCalexicoSounds depressing, but actually a very lovely song.
The GlowSylvan EssoAnother great song from the 2017 album.  Addictive
Run for CoverThe KillersThey're back!  Will induct the Cars in April!
Continental BreakfastCourtney Barnett & Kurt VileAwesome song.  Funny, but also sort of groovey. Americana.
Wither with YouRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverMay take a few listens. This band has a great sound. They can all sing.
DelicateTaylor SwiftI'm grasping here.
Sorry is GoneJessica Lea MayfieldOk, so it is a little depressing.  Wonderful little song, though.
Kept It All To MyselfThe Weather StationBroke me down.  Think a little like The Pretenders.
The TidePale WavesMore of a summer song, but a great full sound from Manchester, U.K. band.
Goodnight Rhonda LeeNicole AtkinsSmoke filled billiards room with country music playing.
Don't Delete The KissesWolf AliceReally great song from a very good 2017 album.
It's A ShameFirst Aid KitGreat live performers
Little Thing Gone WildBlack Rebel Motorcycle ClubAlternative mainstays.  A little Black Keys there.
Young LoverSt. VincentNo absence of sound.  Good exercise music.
Craving YouThomas RhettGrammy, pop country.  Just fine.
Wild As We Came HereThe Steel WheelsBlue grass/country.  Nice sound.
Roll Me AwayBob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandIt's like the end of a good, old school movie.


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Highway TuneGreta Van Fleet
It's Only a DreamModern Space
Hot ThoughtsSpoon
To Be Without YouRyan Adams
RanFuture Islands
Good With GodOld 97's (Feat. Brandi Carlile)
High Ticket AttractionsThe New Pornographers
BrideSan Fermin
NightingaleThe Honey Trees
Hope the High RoadJason Isbell and the 400 Unit
QachinaDamien Jurado
The Morning SongDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors
One More NightMichael Kiwanuka
Green LightLorde
Evening PrayerJens Lekman
MildenhallThe Shins
Gentle On My MindAlison Krauss
GravityInfamous Stringdusters
Everything NowArcade Fire
Born to LieDREAMCAR
Holding OnThe War on Drugs
BoyishHippo Campus
Maybe A MomentJustin Townes Earle
Feel It StillPortugal, The Man
The System Only Dreams In Total DarknessThe National
The GoldManchester Orchestra
SuckerThe Big Moon
WavesSUSTO
Sad MagicRoadkill Ghost Choir
Lay It On MeVance Joy
Fatal GiftEmily Haines & The Soft Skeleton
In UndertowAlvvays
SadboyWolf Alice
On My MindThe Outdoor Type
SorryNothing But Thieves
Time's Always LeavingThe Lone Bellow
Lost Man RunningElliot Root
Song That I HeardThe Barr Brothers
Fix MeBeck
French PressRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Die YoungSylvan Esso
Mourning SoundGrizzly Bear


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Dream ShiverRoadkill Ghost Choir
JuliaMe Not You
Wild And RecklessBlitzen Trapper
Dear LifeBeck
PainThe War on Drugs
Time's Always Leaving The Lone Bellow
CertaintyTemples
Like the SunElliot Root
Late NightODESZA
Day I DieThe National
Three RingsGrizzly Bear
Mama's Sunshine, Daddy's RainDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors
The UnconditionalSpiral Stairs
What's All The Fuss AboutStereophonics
Song That I HeardThe Barr Brothers
SadboyWolf Alice
Something to LoveJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Everything You See Tonight Is Different From ItselfThe Clientele
Your TypeAlvvays
StarlightSingle Girl, Married Girl


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A Moment ApartODESZAA musical landscape from like the Lord of the Rings or something.
Talk on the StreetGreta Van FleetChange of pace.  Led Zeppelin.
Dreams ToniteAlvvaysDreamy alt/indie.  Excellent album.
Fix MeBeckResurrects the greatness of the last album.
AvalonThe White BuffaloRockin' Americana.
Kill the NoiseMe Not YouA little more rockin' Little Daylight.  Very good.
Bad Luck AgainThe Rural Alberta AdvantageThe Lumineers. Canadian version.
Dancing With Our Hands TiedTaylor SwiftTrying to imagine Ryan Adams reworking these.  Please!
Lay It On MeVance JoyGreat tune.  Looking for more from ole Vance.
Classics (Die Young)Roadkill Ghost ChoirTom Petty, a little.
Blue WalshMastodonDon't dismiss Atlanta's own as just a metal band.
Wild and RecklessBlitzen TrapperPerfectly imperfect Americana.
Somebody to ThankLogan MizeYeah.  Feel good country.
Time's Always LeavingThe Lone BellowKnee clapping sing along.
End of our FaultsElliot RootA singer-songwriter tune.
ChangeEmily BarkerBeautiful voice and songwriting.
Unspoken RuleRobert FrancisStrangely reminds me of early Billy Joel and then shifts.
LucilleTall ShipsA good sound. Soft beginning, loud middle, soft ending.
The Light of DayKacy & ClaytonHonky tonk Americana.
List of People (To Try and Forget About)Tame ImpalaFull and dynamic sound from indie staple.


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What About UsP!nkVoice of a talent, right off of a modern musical.
Fatal GiftEmily Haines & The Soft SkeletonMetric lead singer.  Dark (b-minor), but really enjoyable tune.
On My MindThe Outdoor TypeBeer or car commercial
Animal*repeat repeatThe repeat synth "beat" sound is humorously awesome.
Catch A FishLogan MizeLike this album so much, I bought the t-shirt.
Jenny of the RosesHiss Golden MessengerGreat song.  Country/Americana/Folk/Singer-Songwriter.
Up All NightThe War On DrugsOne of, if not the, best albums of the year.
Everyone You MeetThe ClienteleThe description for this sound is a little "precious."
Stars Last Me A LifetimeCut CopyNew album!  It's alright, dog.
Sea of CloudsDeer TickNew double album.  Straightforward, acoustic Dylan.
HeavenwardWolf AliceWe are fans.  A bit more diversity on their second album.
On Our WayThe PerennialsSlightly like the ole "Of Monster and Men"
Sad MagicRoadkill Ghost ChoirNew album.  Really, really good.  Family of the Year?
It's a ShameFirst Aid KitNew album in January.  This is just fine.
The Hard WayTurnpike TroubadoursConsistent, Americana/Country Rockers.
Queens Of The BreakersThe Barr BrothersThis could be their breakthrough album.
Total Entertainment ForeverFather John MistyInsufferable, but he has a good voice.
Don't Dream It's OverThe Head and the HeartImpossible to do this song justice.
California LightChildhoodKind of feel like you are in a Tarantino movie.


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Keep OnPortugal, The ManPop music that actually uses  lyrics, instruments and someone's voice.
You're In Love With A PsychoKasabianQuite self-reflecting.
Sweetness AliveGoldroomExercise tune.  Awesome.
Fool for LoveLord HuronJust a really nice song from a couple of years ago.
Hard To Say GoodbyeWashed OutA little jazzier. Perfectly happy with this, albeit short, album.
I Still Wanna KnowRACMostly just exercise fodder.
Put Your Money On MeArcade FireScrambling not to dismiss the rest of this album completely.
The AlienManchester OrchestraOne of the best albums of the year. Simple.
Home is a FeelingRideBack after a really long hiatus.  It's good.
SorryNothing But ThievesTry to hate this song. 
WhoopsEvan DandoThe Lemonhead.
PillEdie BrickellStumbled upon this gem.
The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness The NationalWant so badly to ignore them, but still have some good stuff.
Lost Man RunningElliot RootGreat song if you are preparing for any kind of race.
Set the FireSwimming TapesSquishy guitar rifts washing all over you.
Is It Ever Gonna Be EasyThe Lone BellowOne of the best albums of the year.
In UndertowAlvvaysSurprisingly really good and diverse album
BaseballHippo CampusYea, dunno know.  Stuck in the misery of the NLDS.
Smith HillDeer TickStumbled upon this classic.  Channeling Dylan you think?
Juma MountainSam AmidonWhat's that dude's name.  Nick Drake?


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Mourning SoundGrizzly BearNot grizzly at all. Friggin' great indie tune with unique sound.
WastedKasabianStraight up modern rock & roll.  This one is a bit of a sing along.
DarlingReal EstateEnchanting.
Nothing To FindThe War On DrugsNear perfect arrangement.  Uses harmonica for good and not evil.
Halfway HomeBroken Social SceneAlways in danger of too much. 
In Cold BloodAlt-JEveryone makes fun, but dig it a little.
ReliefMe Not YouLittle Daylight renamed. 
Dear RiverEmily Barker & The Red Clay HaloWould love to see live. Talented songwriter.
Only SongsThe Wild ReedsHere's the thing: it is a sweet story.
Fool's ErrandFleet FoxesAnd, also a story.  Nerds.
Holding OnJames Vincent McMorrowBlues/jazz, jazz/blues. Finishes with a George Benson groove.
FeelsCalvin Harris "Don't be afraid to catch fish."
The Queen of HeartsOffa RexSo crazy from the Decembrists and friend.  "You're that Nerd!"
Something Just Like ThisColdplayStadium rock.
Plastic MachineryThe CharlatansClassic Brit/Rock from their new album.  It's good, as always.
ToniteLCD SoundsystemGotta sort be in the mood, but creativity and sound are good.
ThunderImagine DragonsOnly and I mean only because MP loves it.
Big OneMadeline KenneyFred Sanford: "Elisabeth, this could be the [.....]."
Call it DreamingIron & WineThere is a heartbeat here.


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East Coast GirlButch WalkerThe first chord sounds like the beginning of Journey's "Raised on Radio"
MedicineThe Black Angels'60s Psych-rock.  Very cool.
I Don't Wanna DanceCoin..nor should you.  Upbeat a la Cut Copy, New Order, etc.
WavesSUSTOVery straightforward rock about crashing the waves, man.
Something HereDay WavePleasant indie sound. 
Mr. Minister GreatJunius MeyvantJazz-based, blues sound.  Very nice.
ChariotsPaper RouteThe maudlin music of the university station.
Southern NightsGlen CampbellIn honorarium + Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
CassiusFleet FoxesChamber folk rock survives and is very pleasing to the ear.
The GoldManchester OrchestraOne of the best of the year from Atlanta-based band. Jason Isbell kindred.
Perfect PlacesLordePop madness.  Perfectly fine.
Cumberland GapJason Isbell & The 400 UnitAnother good one off of the new one.
SuckerThe Big MoonPerhaps a one-off, but a great song.  Grows on you at the 2:00 mark.
Shark SmileBig ThiefLow-key and enjoyable.
Better CompanySan FerminLove it.  Great sax incorporated. They are so good.
Busy, Busy, BusyWestern DaughterNot a great deal of vocals on this one, but still works very well.
Road Not TakenTall ShipsThe word crescendo is an understatement.
ShotgunSpoonSilly, but fun from their new album.
HoneyPumarosaHighly touted indie.  Like all the SOB usage.
Bike DreamsRostamReminds me of the Magnetic Fields.  Also, quite addictive.


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Born to LieDreamcarAmazingly fresh flashback to all that was good about 80s New Wave
Dig DownMuseIt's Muse.  Sorry, you are Prog.
Feel it StillPortugal. The ManProbably the sound of the summer, but very catchy.
Out of My MindSaint EtienneEuro tinged.  Like your headed for dinner on a Norwegian Cruise
A Real HeroSmallpoolsSlow build into a perfectly enjoyable pop/new wave tune.
J-BoyPhoenixInsufferable, but very good.
Lights OutRoyal BloodVery Rockin without over doing it.
Andrew Eldritch is Moving Back to LeedsThe Mountain GoatsSort of a nerdy British sea shanty out of nowhere.
Everything NowArcade FireA nearly perfect electronic/pop song.
Holding OnThe War on DrugsThe arrangement is incredible.  The bass line holds it all together.
Get LostWashed OutYou are in the record store, and chatting with the cool dude with the dyed hair.
The Only ThingZola BloodRadiohead called and begged for its sound back.
This TimeLand of TalkWonderfully refreshing, truly indie sound. Great guitar/synths.
Stained GlassReal EstateSo very relaxing and chill.
Maybe a MomentJustin Townes EarleEasy listening, Americana.  Road-trip to Memphis
MotorcycleColter WallDude is 24.  Sounds like John Cash after smoking 12 cartons.
Forever and Then SomeLillie MaeFinger picking mandolin and lovely voice.
Face In The MoonSpringtime CarnivoreKeyboard driving, quite fun song.  A more upbeat Beach House. 
Kill A WordEric Church (Feat. Rhiannon Giddens)A classic from his best album. (circa 2015)


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I Will FollowSaid The WhaleCanadian.  Do you think?
Falling From Cloud 9Lift To ExperienceHoodu Gurus.  Taoism?  Is that the whole Cloud 9 thing?
Young Lady, You're Scaring MeRon GalloSo Rockin'; So good.
DecoysJuvenilesIf you hate all electronica, not for you.  But, this is awesome.
High Ticket AttractionsThe New PornographersAfter a few listens, it becomes second nature.
It's Only A DreamModern SpaceOne of the best songs of the year.  Blast it and enjoy.
ShadowsFuture IslandsYes, we know...  Can't help it.
Fight For LoveDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsAnother easy country song from their new album.
BoyishHippo CampusIt comes on and Bam!  ("I'll take for you") And, then it just ends.
Always WrongEisleySounds a bit like the Rosebuds and the Great Northern, which is good.
Hotwire The Ferris WheelJens LekmanJust a refreshingly different sound for the impending summer.
GetawaySaint MotelSometimes you just have to get moving.  This helps.
Fountain of YouthLocal NativesYes, we all thought that she would win the election too!
Ugly LightsMiranda LambertSalty country
Fake MemoryBell XIA Talking Heads quality to their sound.
Highway TuneGreta Van FleetUnapologetic Zeppelin rip-off, but it is FANTASTIC!
Broken HalosChris StapletonThank you.
My Old ManMac DeMarcoA folk song.  That's it.
Call the PoliceLCD SoundsystemHe's so mysterious, right? Cool song.
Real ThingZac Brown BandEh.  Tough to top the last album.


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Hope the High RoadJason Isbell and the 400 UnitI'll take it one single at a time if I have to...
Hot ThoughtsSpoonReally, really, good song. 
Skinny WaterWestern DaughterThis sounds familiar, but it is new, rockin' and very addictive.
White LightReal EstateStarting to fall into atmospheric realm with this album, but this one is good
The Morning SongDrew Holcomb & the NeighborsLaid back, alt-country love song. You'll want to dance (slightly) at the chorus.
One More NightMichael KiwanukaReally cool and groovy soul
Name For YouThe ShinsMore traditional Shins sound.
To Be Without YouRyan AdamsBest song on the album.  Haven't you ever been sad too?
AnymoreGoldfrappIcon returns with her dependable sound.
Bad BohemianBritish Sea PowerPsychedelic Furs for the 2010s.
SomedayHalfNoiseProbably more for the exercise mix, but good, upbeat tune.
CapableThe Wild ReedsA call to motivation!
EmoshunsSpiral StairsFalls into the cool song genre.  There is a slight punk and Bowie thing there.
Wanna BeBetty WhoThis is our frivolous summer-pop sensation.
Palisades StormSan FerminGood piano and vocals showcases this band's range.  We're fans.
RollercoastersAimee MannAlbum is a little minimalist, but this is a good one.
Record YearEric ChurchGave up.  Heard this too many times and finally included here.
Hungry GhostHurray For The Riff RaffTypically, just alright for me, dog.  This one rocks nicely.
I Don't Wanna Die AngryFront Country A little blue-grass and finger picking with a decent chorus.
Touch of GreyThe War on DrugsOne of the better covers to a cool song by the Dead.


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Shiver and ShakeRyan AdamsThe one most played from the new album
Mona LisaLittle DaylightHoping this band comes back with more  in 2017/2018.  Upbeat electronic.
Way It GoesHippo CampusThis part of my brain always gets me in trouble
Bad Luck CharmOld 97'sBack to their Americana/Rock sound.  Refreshingly clean sound.
Magnificent (She Says)ElbowYou must invest yourself.
Third of May/OdaigaharaFleet FoxesChamber folk rock is back and it is not too late?!
JackpotNikki LaneHonkey tonk Las Vegas jingle.
Evening PrayerJens LekmanRefreshingly different by a long shot.
Green LightLordeAn angry pop anthem that will be on the radio. So, why not.
Kinda BonkersAnimal CollectiveDon't know how they do this, but they have their moments...
Born Into the SunsetTemplesOnly somewhat trippy here.  It works.
Last KissMinus the BearGreat song.  It is a simple, but genuine alt/indie sound
MildenhallThe ShinsVery different tune.  Folk/story-telling song from his military brat days.
Radio KidsStrand of OaksLike the edgy rock sound, but the rest of the album is not as tight.
Wishing WellJaime WyattGood, confident alt/country tune.
Back Against the WallSon VoltSo, it turns out this is a really good album.
The TideThe Lonely Heartstring BandBanjo wielding, but very listenable alt-grass/folk tune.
MelodyThe Silver SeasStill waiting for their new album.  This is the third single release.
'71: I Think I'll Make Another WorldThe Magnetic FieldsQuite an accomplishment to write a song for every year of your life.


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JuanitaNatural ChildThe Allman Brothers.  Seriously.  The Allman Brothers.
Divine LorraineDave HauseStraight up knee slapping country/americana
Sometimes AlwaysBeach SlangHas an early to mid-90s mixtape feel (She said/he said)
Restless SpheresBlue StatesA little trippy.  Sort of a nice vocal cacophony.
RanFuture IslandsWeird that we really dig this band?  Simple and goofy, but great energy.
Where I'm GoingCut CopyOne of those songs that thumps in your head all day.  A good thing.
Good With GodOld 97's (Feat. Brandi Carlile)One of the best songs of the year, so far.  Different and impossible to resist.
Gentle On My MindAlison KraussAnother lovely song.
Anything I Say To You NowRyan AdamsAbsolutely one of his best albums.  This song is wonderful, if a little sad. 
Dog YearsMaggie RogersDifferent sound, but voice sounds a little bit like Kathleen Edwards.
NightingaleThe Honey TreesFrom 2014, but this song is beautiful through the chorus.
We Went to the BeachLittle Big TownReally silly, but everyone has a beach trip memory.
Two HeartsThe FeaturesNice indie/alternative sound.
Break The SilencePalaceNice percussive off-beats (yes, it is in seven before the chorus)!
QachinaDamien JuradoSuch a cool song in the cool music genre.  Listen a few times and you will be hooked.
All Day All NightRiver WhylessIntriguing mix of Americana, folk and indie sounds.
Young BloodWeaver at the LoomMoody, but polished alternative sound.  It's very nice, actually.
A Song For The BirdsEisleyMos Eisley nerds?  Maybe not, but music is good, upbeat alternative.
Buzzes Like A BeeRed Heart The TickerNew England folk.
Silver ChainLuke RobertsBest alternating thumb acoustic since Dust in the Wind!


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Baby's Got the Bluest EyesThe RoomsoundsA little different sound from the same album.  Nice.  Simple.
GravityInfamous StringdustersOff the new album.  It is great!
Goose Snow ConeAimee MannGreat new song from VA native.  Pleasant crooning for late Winter.
Nothing to LoseLittle DaylightJust for the silly bass and fun of it.
Follow You AroundPurling HissThe Stone Roses called and want their sound back.  Still really good.
Free Your MindCut CopyAustralian New Order.
Heartache Is An Uphill ClimbTift MerrittNew.  Kind of a downer, but love her voice and her music.
Slow KnifeRoadkill Ghost ChoirUpbeat, genre busting indy band.  This is a couple of years ago.
BrideSan FerminBest song ever, "Emily."  This from upcoming album is very nice.
Indian SummerRiver City ExtensionFair to say they have a bit of the Head and the Heart sound.
Suitcase Full Of SparksGregory Alan IsakovJust like this dude's name and the fact that it is singer-songwriter, Americana folk.
Tell Her I Love HerHeidecker & WoodBest 70s spoof band of all time.  Love it.
A New England DelugeWinterpillsA little ethereal, but the lyrics are cool and it is a nice song.
DestroyerDead Man WinterIf you like Trampled by Turtles.... This is different, but just as good.
Dancing On GlassSt. LuciaExercise song nonsense.  Need it!
Can't Have YouParade of LightsDescent thumping sound of the times rock/pop song.
Love as a WeaponLittle ScreamFalsetto, a la Prince.  It's actually pretty good.
AnywherePassengerSounds like that guy . . . (Singer songwriter)
End of the SeaThe Gospel Whiskey RunnersSucker for the banjo sometimes.
RennenSohnCredit rolling tune to an emotionally draining movie.


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Packed PowderBlind PilotSo, we went skiing again this year....
Sun PowersMorgan DeltPsychedelic.  A bit Tame Impala, a bit soft edge Temples.
The PoemThee Oh SeesLove this simple, pastoral little song.
Virginia, No One Can Warn YouTift MerrittIn anticipation of her new album.  A lovely song from her first album.
On LankershimFoxygenPiano, horns, etc., is like a combination of Calexico, Elvis Costello and Meatloaf.
Committed to the CauseThe Radio Dept.Best album cover of the year if nothing else.  It's got a Thievery Corp. feel.  Great bass.
These Last Few DaysMichael McDermottRequisite hoarse voice for a great Americana sing along.
Say SoSara WatkinsHopelessly addictive.
FamiliarAgnes ObelReally cool song.  Strings and multiple voices packaged very well.
What Do I Gotta DoThe RoomsoundsNot in your face Rock n' Roll, but we'll take it.  A little Oasis with a Southwest flavor.
Fail Again, Fail BetterBell X1A quick and pleasant jingle with a little soul.
Shut Up Kiss MeAngel OlsenThis song is fine, but one of the best albums of 2016, Pitchfork?
Wilder In the HeartButch WalkerIf Bruce sang about Georgia.
Sunday LoveBat For LashesAlmost feel obliged to include one of hers every now and then. 
Move Your BodySiaCaved in because it is actually really great for exercise.
Was It MeColony HouseKind of a punk/garage sound, but not really.  It is much more accessible.
Hard to RememberBlue RodeoGreat, great song.  Love it.  Canadian Americana?
A DistanceFanfarloFrom a few years ago.  Great band that frequently channels Talking Heads.
Yesterday Was Hard On All of UsFinkA bit too intense, but can use it as a parable for the election.
FireBarns CourtneyI'm sure Grey's Anatomy probably had this, but it's kind of catchy.


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Everytime BootsJulia Holter
Waiting for YouGrizfolk
I Can't Give Everything AwayDavid Bowie
DaughtersLissie
AblazeSchool of Seven Bells
AdoreThe Wild Nothing
Boys LifeSmall Black
Siren CallLittle Daylight
TerritoryWintersleep
SeasonsGreat Northern
High Horse (South)Stephen Kellogg
An Otherwise Disappointing LifeFrightened Rabbit
Time WindM83
H.W. RunningPalace Winter
You, Darling YouTreetop Flyers
Sour GrapesJohn the Ghost
Humbug Mountain SongFruit Bats
White Doves WingsCaleb Caudle
All We Ever KnewThe Head and the Heart
Set My Heart on FireImaginary Cities
SpiritsThe Strumbellas
The Song They Play Every NightLittle Green Cars
Call off Your DogsLake Street Drive
Solving ProblemsBrent Cobb
You Were On My MindColvin & Earle
MoveSaint Motel
In a DrawerBand of Horses
For No Good ReasonDawes
The RunnersThe Naked and Famous
Help Me OutThe Wild Feathers
Moment in the SunReckless Kelly
Shaking All OverGreat Lake Swimmers
Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers
BelowWhite Lung
Can't Stop The FeelingJustin Timberlake
Square HammerGhost


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Do it, Try itM83So, probably one of the most interesting albums of the year.  Not for everyone.  Try it.
Standing in the SunGrouploveStarts out Nirvana and then turns completely from Blind Melon to The Bravery.  Good.
Talk Too MuchCOINUpbeat and fun, self-effacing tune.
Midnight On The EarthSt. Paul & The Broken BonesSort of have to be in the mood, but if you are it is really great.
The Sea RoseThe Handsome FamilyTrue Detective theme artists turn drab into catchy, somehow.
How Quickly Your Heart MendsCourtney Marie AndrewsHowling Americana.  Like the piano and pedal steel.
Don't Wanna Know WhyWhiskeytownIt is refreshing to hear Ryan Adams in the beginning.
Just Let GoSturgill SimpsonHe has his own quality that is not like the others.  A very genuine sound.
Down HomeBrent CobbThis one is a little more Honky Tonk, but the lyrics are kind of fun.
After LifePictish TrailThrobbing beat keeps the song moving with interesting interludes of time and key change.
Make You MineHigh ValleyFast paced acoustic country transitions to full sounding choral piece.  Maybe too full.
Girl Can't Be HerselfAlicia KeysSaw her play this live in NYC on TV.  Not too shabby, if a little silly.
Runnin' Just In CaseMiranda LambertNashville country.  Whatever that actually means.  Sorry, it's not bad.
PleasureFormationTo mix it up on your walk, run or other routine.  Dig the electro/pop and slightly funky sound.
The OceanThe Wild WindLooking out the window while someone else is driving and seeing a nice seascape.
The Other SideNvdesWhat!!  You expect them to yell that in the beginning.  This is crazy, but fun too.
Forever, AlwaysJudah & The LionFolkstra/rock turns a little more pop.  It's not bad.
Call Me UpSt. LuciaFrom 2014.  Cool song, lyrics aside.  Falls into the lush and layered category.
Take It Out On MeWhite LiesAlso lush and layered, but has the intrigue of that weird voice.  Makes it interesting.
Hey StrangerMandolin OrangeAcoustic joy.  What you see and hear is what you get.


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Square HammerGhostStarving for Rock n Roll and yearn for  horrifyingly bad lyrics?  Awfully fantastic. 
How Can You Love Him (You Don't Even Like Him)Reckless KellyShort, sweet and too the point rock/country.
Running Through TimeBlackberry SmokeNew album is a little Honky Tonk, but this a really nice Americana tune.
Tell Her I'm Just DancingHiss Golden MessengerGreat sax sounds in this one with overall alt/folk sound.
Feel The LoveCut CopyAmazing to run to and it even has that goofy Daft Punk sound in parts.
Dead AliveThe ShinsIt's good.  Looking forward to the new album.
WowBeckOk, so also a commercial, but the whole thing is pretty cool.
We Stay TogetherKaiser ChiefsEnglish stadium rock.  Builds nicely with a little David Bowie going on.
The JokeFlock of DimesNot sure what's going on here, but kind of dig it.
Exit 353Damien JuradoAt first, maybe it's like the South of the Border exit, and then it's clearly not.
Take a WalkThe Head and the HeartSo, hipsters have to abandon now that they are popular?!  Great song/album.
Grand CanyonThe Wind and the WaveGreat, fast-paced rendition of someone dragged unwillingly down a river in the GC.
1973Beth OrtonKind of groovy and a unique change of pace tune.
Country BoundBrent CobbReally enjoy this album, even if he is channeling others.
This Is How We Walk On the MoonGeographerA band called Geographer explains how to do a lunar walk.  A must listen, right?
Sudden FeelingHalfNoiseIt is what is.  Some electronica, but it pops and beats.
StarsFuture GenerationsGood piano and very upbeat.  Love it.
You Don't Own Me (feat. G-Eazy)GraceAbsolutely horrible, but funny enough to listen.
Guns of UmpquaDrive-By-TruckersActually, quite a great album and this one is a highlight.
Supreme BeingAmazing BabyNot a new song  but a great song from one NYC's best bands


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MoveSaint MotelAlready in a commercial.  For the express purpose of inspiring . . . exercise! (sort of)
The RunnersThe Naked and FamousNew album.  Begins like we remember from previous work.  Fun music.
Call Off Your DogsLake Street DiveYou must dig it.
Help Me OutThe Wild FeathersSounds like a repeat, but it is not.  Catchy tune. 
Dark DaysLocal NativesVery interesting song and lyrics.  Sort of groovy. 
Young & WildThe StrumbellasCaved-in.  This is the one probably most played.
Moment In The SunReckless KellyCountry/Americana.  Very enjoyable and uplifting sound.
Solving ProblemsBrent CobbDude has a great beard.  Singer/songwriter.  Slightly more country than Isbell, but similar.
Sleep On the FloorThe LumineersAbsolutely nothing wrong with it.
The IndustryOkkervil RiverProbably critically acclaimed; hipster for sure; just alright for me, dawg.
One Thousand TimesJames Vincent McMorrowA bit of a new sound for him. Talented dude.
If I Was A ChildWilcoA take it or leave it band. This album is a take it.  Very good.
WeightlessLiz LongleyAddictive song.  A little rock/country.
Carolina HeartYarnLove these guys.  Straight-up Americana.
RunawayCity and ColourRockin' tune from 2015.  Just got around to it. Very good lyrics and good sound.
BiloxiHiss Golden MessengerSort of a modern Dylan sound, without all of that Nobel laureate stigma :)
AirlinerJamestown RevivalUpbeat, rural country/rock sound. 
Giving Up On Your HometownLori McKennaJust a lovely little song.
666Bon IverDefinitely different, if that's what they were going for.  Apart from the title, sort of dig this one.
Don't Look BackBostonRedneck Rock still rocks and you know that for sure!


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Don't Ask Me To ChangeThe Wild FeathersA good sound that will remind you of so many different sounds- Oasis, Wanderlust, etc.
ColorsThe Head And The HeartMainstream from what is an incredibly balanced sound and typically a solid songwriting band.
SmithsonianThe Avett BrothersMP's favorite.  A live band.  One of the best.
Shaking All OverGreat Lake SwimmersInteresting, dire lyrics.  This is a really solid and upbeat folk/rock album.
Sleepless NightsTreetop FlyersStarts out a little trippy, then settles into your parents' 70's radio classics.
VaporizeAmos LeeA big fan of his amazing voice.
Light Me UpIngrid MichaelsonAbsolutely nothing wrong with it.
My Sweet MidwestFruit BatsDon't know which song is the best, but this is up there.  Simple.
How I Love YouRobert EllisTalented dude.  A blend of Ryan Adams and Jason Isbell.
LongerLydia LovelessIf you like an edgy Brandi Carlile, this album is for you.
Angela The LumineersThis is one of the better songs off of this album.
For No Good ReasonDawesIt stinks and then you realize it is absolute genius.  How do they do it?
Hit the ResetThis Wild LifeA little bit terrible.  Need a little commercial relief.
White FlagJosephNot so bad, actually. Rockin' girl power.
NightsBreathe Carolina & InukshukThis is awful.  Too exasperated, a la Owl City, etc, with like Minnie Mouse, but some dig it. . .
In a DrawerBand of HorsesAnother side of the new album.  Very good.
True LoveImaginary CitiesSorry, this band is great.
Four Years of ChancesMargo PriceHeavily lauded and promoted.  "It was just alright for me, dawg."


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BelowWhite LungGreat song.  It's like what Joan Jett might have sounded like with musicians.
Personal BestSmall BlackAt this age, it is all we can hope for! Good for the long runs....
AmerikaYoung The Giant"Cough Syrup."  That's still their best, but this is still very cool, despite the title.
Set My Heart on FireImaginary CitiesOh, just love it.  This and "Chasing the Sunset" are amazing.
You, Darling YouTreetop FlyersSo, just go and get this album. A catchy, modern CSN&Y-like 70s band from the UK?
From a Soon-to-Be Ghost TownFruit BatsHard to explain how extraordinarily lovely and listenable this album really is.
IndependencePalace WinterHeadphones on; sound up all the way.  Commence star-gaze or cloud-gaze.
DevotionSavoir Adore80s, upbeat Human League, Howard Jones, et al.  Just fun to run with.
We Are EnergyJill Andrews1/2 of the former Everybodyfields, gone pop. Very Kathleen Edwards.
Going Down Grinnin'Justin WellsThoroughly Americana.  A little gruff, but a very nice and genuine sound.
One More Charge at the Red CapeGreat Lake SwimmersCanadian.  A little Kingsbury Manx.  Good songwriting and pleasant sound.
We Don't KnowStrumbellasAn anthem.  You wonder how many are actually singing in this song?  Maybe too many.
500 PiecesThe HoneycuttersAlso Americana.  Just a very soothing sound.
Open RoadThe RivalProbably from a movie or the beginning of an HBO promo.  Still dig it.
That's the Way It Goes DownThe Black LilliesThese guys rock.  Americana that rocks.
Something WildLindsey StirlingPete's Dragon.  :)
Same To YouLydia LovelessAn edgy Brandi Carlile.  Love the bass line!
Country TeenBand of HorsesProbably the best song on a very good album.  Yes it is different/diverse again, and that's good.
Love LetterThe Wild ReedsBanjo picking nonsense, but it is pleasant and an enjoyable listen from Paste.
What A TeaseNico YaryanFor whatever it is worth, this is a real love song and the dude was feelin' it.


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I'm in LoveTeenage Fanclub"It feels good when you are close to me.  That's enough; that's enough."
Won't You Leave Me AloneThe RaveonettesConsistent indie, sort of grunge rock sound.  Dig it.
7 (Seven)Catfish & The BottlemenWord of mouth English stadium band similar to Kaiser Chiefs.  Rockin.
PositronPalace WinterStarts out like Nirvana and changes altogether. Sort of prog, but not really.
LandlockedFanfarloTalking Heads from 2014.  Love their sound.
The Song They Play Every NightLittle Green CarsHarper Lee band provides more building tunes with good piano and dark guitar accents.
You Were On My MindColvin & EarleA nearly perfect rendition of an imperfect, but lovely song.
Good Will Come to YouFruit BatsA perfect album.
Wrong Side of the Dream (feat. Lydia Loveless)Austin LucasGenuine country, singer/songwriter.  Worth a steady listen.
CaitlinThe Silver SeasAnxiously awaiting the full album from Guster-like band.  Very pleasing.
DefectorBlack MountainPink Floyd for the new millennium.
Beg & CrawlMax JuryCompletely hipster, but builds into a very nice and thoroughly enjoyable tune.
TuscaloosaCaleb CaudleGifted Singer/Songwriter with a little twang.
FoolFrankie CosmosAlso for the hipsters, but also refreshingly different from the current pop-heavy dregs.
AnolaThe Duke SpiritDark alt rock that's rather interesting.
CarPorchesCompletely weird, admittedly. Tripping over the remarkability of an automobile.
I Have Been to the MountainKevin MobyAcoustic strumming with thumping, background ladies, horns and then a little guitar.
SpiritsThe StrumbellasIf you like any of their sound, you will like this as well.
On the RopesThe HoneycuttersAmericana.  A bit of a Zoe Muth sound.  Very nice.
The Dusty RoadsWe/Or/MeEarly Simon & Garfunkle.  Less Garfunkle than Simon.


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A Love SongLadyhawkeSummer Shanty
LaidThe Pains of Being Pure At HeartSorry James, this is a perfectly great remake.
You Are MineThe Avett BrothersThoroughly enjoyable new wave alt/folkstra.
Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers (RHCPs)Perfected a sound from absolutely nothing.  Flee rules.
American Country Love SongJake OwenThis summer's talk-singing country fun.
Great NightNEED TO BREATHE (w/Shovels & Rope)The Black Keys for dummies.
Settlin' or Sleepin' AroundTrapper SchoeppNeeds more cowbell.  Sort of a modern rockin' Jackson Brown.
VegasBig ThiefActually begins a little RHCPs, but with female indie vocals.
Gimme the LoveJake BuggRub dubs it.  Kind of dig it.
Head Over BootsJohn PardiNice Texas country.  Easy summer listening.
White Doves WingsCaleb CaudleThis year's Jason Isbell with a bit more twang. Lovely voice.
Never Going BackCavemanReminiscent of the 70s singer-songwriters, only it is modern rockin.
Phenomenal WomenLaura MvulaAdmittedly bizarre, but wait for it . . .
CaliforniaDelta SpiritCould be a repeat, but much needed for the summer.
Hear TonightTim McGraw (w/ Gracie McGraw)Father/daughter.  Better than just a gimmick.
Georgia StarsNeko Case, K.D. Lang, Laura VeirsRisky with three that can and should stand on their own. Peach State!
SpiritWintersleepAbsolutely love it.  Performed very well live.
The Only ThingBrian WhelanRockin' country that ain't so country.
What You Do To My SoulAir Traffic ControllerSort of a he sings/she sings back and forth.  Very fun.
Love TrainThe O'JaysIn honor of Mark Watney's final escape


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Can't Stop the FeelingJustin TimberlakeIf you think I picked this one, . . .   Musicality aside, it's catchy for a month or two.
All We Ever KnewThe Head and the HeartIf the new album is as good as this song, it will be another classic.
Get OutFrightened RabbitPick a song.  Good, consistent album.
Skin of Our TeethGreat NorthernCanadian goodness.
OpheliaThe Lumineers Held out as long as I could on their single.  It's fine.
California SunriseJon PardiKnee slapping Texas country.
FriendsEliza and the BearEnjoyable alt rock
Carolina GhostCaleb CaudleUp there with the best album of the year.
True SadnessThe Avett BrothersSaw them live and this will also play very well.
BurnThe Temper TrapNew album from Australian band that still holds a special place b/c of "Love Lost."
IdentikitRadioheadI suppose the era of beat-box percussion will grow on me.
I Love You Always ForeverBetty WhoSummer song de jour.  A pop sensation (laugh with us).
Solemn OathBand of HorsesBack to the new sound.  It's great.
RedemptionThe Boxer RebellionStrumming this time.  Just a very pleasant sound.
None of UsFruit BatsSongwriting.  Very good album.
Look at MeRogue WaveInteresting variation.  A little new wave, but subtle.
Loose EndsDIIVThe Cure and The Church from the late 80s. Blasted this stuff at BB practice in HS.
My FatherPete YornA Father's Day single
Early Morning LightSarah JaroszGood singer-songwriter with a country bluegrass flavor.
What I've DoneLinkin ParkIn honor of the new Transformers movie


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Coming AliveKodalineReally fun song
Casual PartyBand of HorsesObligatory new song from old sound.  Love both their new and their old.
In the LightThe LumineersThis IS actually refreshing.  Has a blues tinge.
Moon CrystalM83Lol.  70s television show theme song- just for fun.
H.W. RunningPalace WinterReally great new band.  Sounds like the Silver Seas, but a little more groove.
Humbug Mountain SongFruit BatsOne of the best albums of the year, just listen.
Woke Up HurtingFrightened RabbitSo completely addictive.  Accent is in your face, but the sound is great.
The Plain MoonThe Besnard LakesCan't help ourselves.  Maybe a bit too complex, but still interesting.
Sea StoriesSturgill SimpsonLike so many others, had to get the follow-up.
Falling Back to YouThe Saint JohnsThis is actually a little country and very catchy.
ExeuntThe Oh HellosFrom the mixed up files of Mumford & Sons, but then goes Monsters on you!
Constant VacationIan FisherSoft Rockin' country
Sour GrapesJohn the GhostWill find yourself singing "cheap sex and cigarettes" more than you'd like to.
California BrideRogue WaveAlways liked this band and new album is just as consistent.
The ChasePete YornNot sure if this is on the new album or not, but adds a little edge to the mix.
Big IdeasThe Boxer RebellionOk, so it is montage music for HBO.  Still sounds really good.
The Reddest RoseCaleb CaudleGo ahead and get as much of this dude's music as you can.  Wonderful voice and songwriter.
Your LowDMA'sOasis voice with a dude ruining a guitar.  Dig it, though.
Choices and ChangesSierra HullBluegrass that won't make you want to scratch your eyes out.
Lakeside ParkRush"Willows in the Breeze!!"  Pirates Tee-ball 2016


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God is a Working ManJason IsbellOff of Southern Family compilation, which is not too shabby
Best of Me (South)Stephen KelloggOne of the best albums of the year- seriously
An Otherwise Disappointing LifeFrightened RabbitBrooklyn's Scottish vermin.  Very good sound
Time WindM83 (w/Beck)Beck as you've never heard him before
CleopatraThe LumineersFrom the new album that's very good if not as fresh.
Settle DownHolly WilliamsAlso from Southern Family.  Love Holly Williams, lineage aside.
BridgesFrancisPleasant voice and clear sound. Neither rockin, nor too folky. 
Closer Than ThisSt. LuciaNot a Caribbean band.  Indy summer sound. 
To Know YouWild NothingLike the groovy synth and driving bass sound.
See How Far You've ComeInfamous Stringdusters (w/Sara Watkins)Sara sings well with plenty of fingerpicking.
Officer TelephoneYouth LagoonA 2015 oversight.  Takes a bit to get there, but a great Bourne Identity tune.
DopamineDIIVSubdued sound like the Cure, but with more pleasant vocals. 
Girl of the SummerKip MooreCountry with a little edge.
Livin' in the MomentSpencers OwnAlso country with a pleasant, polyphonic sound
Dance Like FireBen Harper & The Innocent CriminalsHis music is always interesting and rarely disappoints.
Pressure of Our PlansThe Besnard LakesCanadian complex psychedelic composition.
You SayDori FreemanCountry folkstra.  Lovely voice.
Crossing Muddy WatersSara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz & Aoife O'DonovanEach can stand on their own and probably should, but like this song.
All I Ever WantedMeg BairdLovely folk song from Heron Oblivion singer


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Music 101Renee StahlReplay from pop singer-songwriter a la Kathleen Edwards or Susan Vega
American CrazyBrothers OsborneCountry song starts out a little like Bruce and then just a good sing along
TerritoryWintersleepSlappin the bass.  Canadian Indie band with the best guest bass player ever.
All Time HighThe HolidaysReally nice alt-electronic song with a dash of guitar reverb
A Thousand More TimesSchool Of Seven BellsOne of our favorite bands to run to.
Hearts Like OursThe Naked & FamousAwesome full-sound and high energy.
SeasonsGreat NorthernLove this Canadian Indie band.  Finally, a new album.  Song builds
The Sound of a Heart That Breaks (Midsummer Version)AstropolProbably meant for mid-summer.  A touch atmospheric, but the singing comes through.
GalaxyStephen KelloggThis album is greatly diverse.  Great songwriting.  Great variety of folk, country and pop (here)
In Your HeadPete YornHe is back and back to more melodic songwriting.
Checkpoints Small BlackThese guys are a mix of 80s new wave and millennial beats.  Enjoyable.
Aerial OceanThe PinesThis is folk/singer-songwriter that mixes minor and major keys for emphasis. Nice.
He Didn't Mention His MotherEleanor FriedbergerFair enough.   Good genuine folk/blues-like quality, but also moves along nicely.
Easier DayLittle Green CarsFrom the new album.  Starts off minimalist and grows nicely with the vocals.
America's SweetheartElle KingOk, well if she is going to throw a banjo in there . . .
Leave Your Light OnThe Wild FeathersReal Americana/Rock & Roll.  Refreshing.
San AntoneRandy Rogers BandThis is nice because it is not so token pop country
Part Two - Wouldn't It Make A Lovely PhotographRay LaMontagneSlow and a bit exacerbated.  Songwriting is still there.
You, Me & The SeaGreen River OrdinanceLovely song. 
Queen AnneDamien JuradoDude is talented.  Strumming with a little puff the magic dragon going on.


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Highway Patrol Stun GunYouth LagoonNo idea about the title, but a lovely song.
AdoreWild NothingFrom the band that brought you "Cough Syrup."  Dreamy.  Actually, that's Young the Giant.
High Horse (South)Stephen KelloggLove this album.  Songs for the South, West, North, and East.
Boys LifeSmall BlackNice sound and beat, with airs of Radiohead if they went this direction.
Run to YouThe Silver SeasFrom forthcoming album in May. We are fans.  Guster.
AblazeSchool of Seven BellsIf not already obvious, we love this band for the mixes.
Take Your TimeSam HuntCan't stand that he talks in the beginning.  Steady radio play.
A StillnessThe Naked & FamousWaiting on their next, depending on their last.  Addictive alt/electronic pop with acoustic guitar.
Blue & The GreenLoyalTakes a while to build, but worthwhile for the mix.
Pageant MaterialKacey MusgravesFun to listen to when it does not matter much what you are listening to.
DaughtersLissieStrong, driving alt/pop that's diverse from her other stuff.
John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16Keith UrbanSo, now it is Grammy time.  We're more John Bonham, Sears Craftsman and Frost 2 roads.
Land of the Bloody UnknownThe Middle EastReally nice tune from 2011 from band that did "Blood."  Wonderful stuff.
Siren CallLittle DaylightGreat song that makes you giggle a little if you run with music and this comes on.
CascadesHigh HighsRemember this band from Pitch Perfect?!
Ship to WreckFlorence + The MachineThe Grammys.  Perfectly fine.
MysteryBoxed InStarts with discordant chopsticks, but rounds-out into a nice tune.
Wheels on the RunPursesSimple alt music that is a little more fresh than normal.
Nevada CityJohn Heart JackieEven Americana.  Solid tune with gentle crooning and a full sound.


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Walking on a DreamEmpire of the SunRepeat, but b/c of the commercial, MP likes it.
Seven SistersCheatahsPossibly too atmospheric at first listen, but really grows on you.
FadeThe Black LilliesBuilds nicely and ironically.  Great Americana.
DreamersSavoir AdoreFrom 2013, but a really great running song. 
Godless GirlThe Chain Gang of 1974Nothing astonishing, but we are trying to get motivated here in the New Year.
Clearest BlueCHVRCHESYes.  Motivating.  If you can't shake your tail to this. . .
Watermelon and Root BeerSarah Gayle MeechAs we said.  Old school country. 
Long Island SoundJames McMurtryBrother's from TX.  Prefer that he use Yanks and Isles than Mets and Rangers. 
Suego FaultsWolf GangA little bit Supertramp at the beginning, no?
FreedomPitbullPure bubblegum nonsense, put perfectly great for your run mix.
DreamsBeckThis song is erstwhile because it was a one-off in 2015.  That last album of his, jeez.
Should Have Known BetterSufjan StevensFrom the mixed up files of Bon Iver and Iron & Wine.
What Part of MeLowObligated to share 2015's favorites from MOJO.  This is one of those. It's fine.
Feel YouJulia HolterArt-rock, but has a nice, soothing quality. 
Our NatureSavoir AdoreAlso from 2013.  Different from "Dreamers."  Good, balanced sound.
Right as RainAdeleSimple.  Just her voice, and some dude doing off-beats on keyboards. From 19.
20/20Gaz CoombesA little odd, but that's good in a way.  From MOJO's best.
Groove it OutLoneLadyPurely for the exercise mix.  The lyrics are mainly, "Groove it Out."
SouthHippo CampusA bit more lyrics, composition, and also good for the exercise mix.


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Don't You Give up on MeLissieGreat new album with some country/Americana pop sensibility
Mystery and WonderBlitzen TrapperRock/Americana. A quite underrated band.  Like to catch them live.
Bound to RoamThe Black LilliesSmokey southern rock /country finger picking duet
Fooled Around And Fell In LoveElvin BishopGrew up with these tunes.  Glad to hear this reprised in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Still Not HomeTift MerrittA golden nugget from dual album with Simone Dinnerstein
Everytime BootsJulia HolterAvant guardesque, art-rock artist, is uber talented.  This one is cool.
High on Tulsa HeatJohn MorelandThere are some country songs that are so simple, they are good.  Real music.
Big Blue WaveHey Ocean!Good exercise song.  Tough to imagine crashing the waves in Jan., but it helps.
Tennessee Love SongSarah Gayle MeechOld school southern country.  It could be from the 50s, but it is not.
She Loves MeJames McMurtryGreat album from singer-songwriter, son of Larry.  For real.
Through the WoodsThe Okee Dokee BrothersFor the boy.  It's great for the children and better than puff the magic dragon . . .
Waiting For YouGrizfolkNot folk, but good alt/rock chops and songwriting.
I Can't Give Everything AwayDavid BowieGot this off of ITunes the day before he passed away.  Weird.
If It Takes a LifetimeJason IsbellForgot to put this on one of the playlist.  It's a given.
Lost WeekendPete YornLast album was atrocious.  Much, much better.
RestlessNew OrderStill kickin' it.  If you are too young to remember Blue Monday, then this "feels" pretty new and still relevant.
Down HereJohn GrantThis dude is really tough to put a finger on, but we dig it.
Back to YouTwerpsDifferent enough and catchy enough to help you through traffic.
Ragg LevyJake Xerxes FussellHad to listen because of the middle name. Pull up with a rocking chair and a beer.


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24 FramesJason Isbell
Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)Father John Misty
Times SquareDestroyer
EmilySan Fermin
Right On TimeDawes
Mind GamesLeagues
TravellerChris Stapleton
PathsSeryn
Shine Like LightningDrew Holcomb & The Neighbors
RollercoasterBean
Keep ConfessingSpringtime Carnivore
The Life You ChooseJason Isbell
Bad BloodRyan Adams
MoleculesAtlas Genius
FreazyWolf Alice
EvieLast Dinosaurs
Keep TogetherHunter Hunted
Cherokee StarsGideon Grove
Something in the WaterCarrie Underwood
10,000 Emerald PoolsBorns
To The TopTwin Shadow
Down HereTurnpike Troubadours
HelicopterBranches
Roaming EmpireMaritime
Fake RosesThe Lone Bellow
Carry MeFamily of the Year
HelloAdele
Adventure of a LifetimeColdplay
Zero in the CityGreat Lake Swimmers
Dark DaysThe White Buffalo
Tomorrow Never ComesZac Brown Band
DreamersSavoir Adore
My TypeSaint Motel


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Elegy to the VoidBeach HouseLovely song.  Second set of the year for them.  Worth getting.
Oh, TonightJosh Abbott BandGenuine Texas country (avec Kacey Musgraves).
Return to the MoonEL VYThe National dude involved.  Different sound with good results.
SnakeskinDeerhunterA little funky, a la Black Keys meets Tapes n' Tapes meets Beck.
FacepaintFamily of the YearOne of the best albums of the year, family or otherwise.
Out of the WoodsRyan AdamsPop version is good too.  This is better.
Nights Were Made For LoveBlitzen TrapperMeatloaf meets modern Americana.
SedonaHoundmouthDeer Tick.  A good laid-back tale.
Don't it Feel GoodJon WolfeModern country sing along.
(This Ain't No) Drunk DialA Thousand HorsesIbid.
My TypeSaint MotelSaxes, cow bell, keyboards, maracas, and tambourines, maybe.  Funny.
ConfessionFlorida Georgia LineThoroughly enjoyable, if formulaic, modern country.
Infinite CitiesThe Bright Light Social HourGenre agnostic.  Shoe gazing alternative.
Heaven Don't Call Me HomeThe Lone BellowSouthern rock/Americana.  More rockin' honkey tonk Georgia.
Letters to GhostsLucie SilvasUpbeat saucey voiced country/soul-pop.
Small Town LoveCasey Donahew BandFun country missive.
A Head Full of DreamsColdplayWhere they are, is where they want to be.  Good exercise song.
Dancin'The Black LilliesDon't let the title fool you.  Great Americana.
Inside OutPhil CollinsHomage to the children's movie and to No Jacket Required, frankly.


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Fake RosesThe Lone BellowA wonderful true Americana band.
Minnesota, Mend MeThe Lowest PairFolk banjo picking harmonies
Wasn't That Drunk (w/ Carly Pearce)Josh Abbott BandTexas Country sing along.
Open Your EyesSchool of Seven BellsFrom new album in Jan. Guilty pleasure for run-mixes.
Adventure of a LifetimeColdplayIt is upbeat!  Sounds like Pharrell and Daft Punk paid a visit.
YoungFrankie CosmosGrows on you with its simplicity
The Ocean and the SeaBird DogYou may have heard this band before.  The slow alt/country, banjo rock build?  But, so what.
Who's in TownSantahSanta is coming to town? Too much of a reveal. Crusty alt./rock, such as the Alabama Shakes.
VampireLazyboy EmpireBut for the punch line lyric, this song is fantastic.
This Will EndThe Oh HellosSofter sung harmonies, and somewhat of a downer, but it is actually quite lovely.
One Step at a TimeELOJeff Lynne.  It's as though he never took a break.
Broken HandsFraser A. GormanA stark folk/singer-songwriter lamenting over the loss of country music, etc.
SeventeenSjowgenSurprisingly fun and delightful tune.
Tear-Stained EyeSon VoltA 1995 countrified song from Paste.  Did not know these guys had it in them.
Roaming EmpireMaritimeGet this one.  You will not be sorry.  Wonderful.
Here's to the Death of All The RomanceThe DearsSort of prog, but it is easily digestible and not too indulgent.
Water Under the BridgeAdeleMore dynamic from the new album.
Give a LittleFamily of the YearWe are all in on this album.
Wildest DreamsRyan AdamsYet again, although both versions are very good.


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Stay a Little LongerBrothers OsborneFun little country song that's rock'n at the end.
StyleRyan AdamsEven better
A Thousand FacesBoy & Bearingratiating
HelloAdeleOne has to laugh, but she can sing.
Hudson CommodoreJason IsbellThat should wrap it up.
Strange VineDelta Spirit2008 from one of our favorites
Should've Run After YouCole SwindellThe formula works, at least for road trips.
SecretChelsea LankesEven-keeled song with a good voice.
Carry MeFamily of the YearGreat sound.  One of best songs of the year.
CelebrateMetricShift to pop on this album, but her voice still comes through
Come DownGospel BeacH"H"?  Some late 70s folk/rock thing going on that is somewhat interesting
LorielleShe's Got the RiverDrivin n' Cryin' with a female voice.
Northern HighwayMartin CourtneySoft rock sounding road trip song
Bang My Head (feat. Sia and Fetty Wap)David GuettaMix it up back to the 21st century
Sore EyesBraidsYeah, I don't know dog, but asked to put some beats back into the box
Why Would I Now?The DecemberistsFrom the E.P.  Probably residual from their last.  It's good.
What I Never Knew I Always WantedCarrie UnderwoodThe voice is just good
In My EyesThe Cox FamilyNice alt/bluegrass/folk song
Make It HolyThe StavesIrish folk.  Rainy day interlude
Heart and SoulT'PauLol retro.  It's awesome.  Admit it. She gets so fired up at the chorus.


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Wasted TimeVance JoyVery good album.
Dead BrainsJessica Hernandez & The DeltasSoulful folk with horns and stand-up bass
SensesThe Lighthouse & The WhalerAlt/pop sound that's contemporary enough with some 80s influences.
Yellow EyesRayland BaxterGreat laid back songwriter's song.
Your Children's ChildrenCarolina StoryRich Americana from 2013.
Who's WhoThe Weight & HurryAlso 2013. Grass fields, gazing at the sky as the clouds go by.
HelicopterBranchesA 2012 tune that's good enough to be one of the best of this year.
Cherokee StarsGideon GroveLovely song and nice uplifting sound.
The Next StormFrank TurnerTalented dude that takes some listening, but it is worthwhile.
Born SlippyAlbert Hammond Jr.Somewhat weird, but it is from the mixed up files of Talking Heads and the Psych Furs.
We'll Always Be TogetherReuben James RichardsBig band soul for modern times.
MountainThe Phoenix FoundationThoroughly different.  Futuristic alt.  Interesting.
Lead Us Through the NightSmall FeetSounds like Meatloaf's voice put to modern sound and actual lyrics.
All the Sad Young MenSpectorThe Editors.  If you like the style it is interesting. Not sure what it all means.
FaultlinesHEARTWATCHAlt./pop that is upbeat.
I KnowAstronauts, etc.Ambiance and mood setting with laid back falsetto
All the TimePromised Land SoundSounds like a rock band forced to sing a country song.  Kind of dig it.
Cold Beer ConversationGeorge StraitA new classic from a classic.
Love Grow ColdBlitzen TrapperThey call these guys indie, but we don't know what they are.  Americana good.
Head Over BootsJon PardiCountry.  Old fashioned style.


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Killer in the StreetsThe RaveonettesMood alternative
Bad BloodRyan AdamsHow in the world does this become one of the best songs of the year?
CornerNight BedsThis is an interesting band with diverse sounds.  This is one of their alternative sounds.
Modern TimesThe White BuffaloUpbeat Americana
The ChaseFuture IslandsA little pink handkerchief.  Their sound is their own and is deeply influenced by a fun time in music.
We Built This HouseScorpionsSmiles :)  It's an older code, but still checks out.  We were about to clear them.
Today's the DayP!nkThe dame of modern pop
Mason-Dixon LineJudah & The LionFrom 2014.  A worthy contribution to the alt-country collective.
The ValleyThe Oh HellosOf Monster & Menish.
WildfireThe MynabirdsInteresting alt. sound that has some distinction among the lot.
EvieLast DinosaursOne of the best of the year and part of the run mix.
Native New YorkerOdysseyThis reaches only certain people.  It is so perfect.  Almost more so than NY, NY.
First One to KnowStoney LaRueVery good folk/country
Bright LightsMatchbox TwentyRemember this guy?!  So exasperated.
How to ForgetJason IsbellYep, the whole album.  Ridiculous
WildflowerBeach HouseMood.  It's always nice.
Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)Silversun PickupsNot so far from "Panic Room."  It's good.
The ShadeMetricNew album.  New sound
Long Drive HomeTurnpike TroubadoursInvest a song or two in them if you like the genre.  Consistently good.
Words Can Break Your HeartDon HenleyOne of the good ones from his new album.


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Feels Like FireRyan AdamsA little more rock'n album
WildfireZack Brown BandA little honkey tonk, but listenable.
All You EverThe HoneycuttersZoe Muth.  Very nice alt. country/Americana
New AmericanaHalseyNot at all Americana, but it is what the kids are listening to.
Runaway (U & I)GalantisFrom Paper Towns.  For your exercise mix
FreazyWolf AliceOne of the best songs of the year.
Great SummerVance JoyEnjoyable summer song
To The TopTwin ShadowCross-genre song that is good enough to endure.
Believe (Nobody Knows)My Morning JacketMaintaining the banner of genuine rock music.
JackrabbitSan FerminOne of two great songs from them this year
Dime Store CowgirlKacey MusgravesIf there is such a thing as bubble-gum country.  But, it is fun.
When The Stars Come OutChris StapletonGenuine country
I Can't Think About it NowDawesSome Phish vibe to this.
100Brandi CarlileConsistently good songwriting
Giving Me AwayBetty WhoOne can thumb one's nose at it, but we actually dig it.
When, WhenCivil TwilightSometimes gets lost in the mix.  Upbeat and enjoyable.
The Body of LoveBen LeeSlow, methodical, melodic
Something More Than FreeJason IsbellYou feel like this guy lives among actual people.
Does it Really Make A Difference (feat. Mavis Staples)GalacticFunky and that's just fine.


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May I Miss YouFamily of the YearFrom the makers of "Home."  Great band
10,000 Emerald PoolsBornsDeceptively addicting. 
Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday MorningBon JoviNo one ever said they were great with song titles.  Ode to 80's obliviousness.
Loving You EasyZac Brown BandSomething from an Ashley Judd romantic comedy.  Cheesy.
Buy Me a BoatChris JansonGuilty pleasure red neck country
Smoke BreakCarrie UnderwoodYou don't have to be bad to be good.  I think it's a yes Simon.
Down HereThe Turnpike TroubadoursOne of our favorite alt. country/Americana bands.  Would love to see them live.
Break Up With HimOld DominionMainstream country radio song, but it is thoroughly enjoyable.
Old Love/New LoveTwin ShadowNot completely on the band-wagon, but this song is good
Dark DaysThe White BuffaloAmericana.  Thoroughly genuine.
The BladeAshley MonroeA little bit of a downer, but she has a lovely voice.
Find a Way (feat. Rudy)Dirty SouthIf nothing else, do it for Rudy. Purely an exercise song.
Times SquareDestroyerOne of the best songs of the year from New Pornographers contrib.
MoleculesAtlas GeniusTrendy, but it is a good one and done from their likes.
StyleTaylor SwiftCan't help it.  It is a good song.
The Making OfThe BohicasDon't know where we got this, but it is a little rock'n
Wake MeBleachersWashed alt/pop.  It's got a little "Berlin" music sound to it.
FlyMaddie & TaeWe got this album.  Really, we did.
RiptideVance JoyGreat song.  Well written, Alt./Indy. 
BrosWolf AliceFreazy is the best, but this is very good.  Good new band.
Children of ChildrenJason IsbellSo, the whole album should be played over and over again.


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The Life You ChoseJason IsbellAlbum of the year.  Best song along with 24 Frames
That Old Flame (feat. Martina McBride)Don HenleyThought the album would be a bit more dynamic, but it has its moments.
Weed Instead of RosesAshley MonroeFeeding off of the Kacey Musgraves go your own way route, but it's good.
Dad Told MeHello SaferideGreat song from our favorite Swedish band.
I Can't ExplainSurfer BloodDistorted guitars but otherwise a clear 80's Psychedelic Furs sound w/o accent
Turn AroundMikal CroninUpbeat song.  Like the whole album
High SocietyBetty WhoLove it.  Complete 80s dance/pop nonsense.  Love it.
Cup of TeaKacey MusgravesIt's good.  Simple, but good.
ReapersMuseSorry Muse, you are prog.  Need a little rock these days. Arpeggios will make you smile
Steal Your Heart AwayWatkins Family HourTotally baited to this album, but how can one resist?!  Americana goodness.
Ain't Much Left of MeBlackberry SmokeFrom a prior album (2012).  Wonderful southern rock.
Eastern WindHeartless BastardsA little Fairport Convention with guitars!
Right On (feat. Charm Taylor)GalacticFunk.  Takes a listen, but it is great.  Mix it up.
Little WorldsMandolin OrangeFolk picking and songwriting.
Follow the RiverCalexicoEnveloped in something lost in the southwestern countryside.
Under a RockWaxahatcheeLive sound & rock n' roll.
No Great MysteryMy Own Pet RadioFrom the maudlin sounds of the University station.
DriftingON AN ONA lovely song with a "drifting" feel and sound that builds to the end.
Simple MachineGusterIt's Guster and it sounds like Guster.
Keep TogetherHunter Hunted2013.  Repeat, but it made it to the commercial rota.  A fun song.


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One DayZac Brown BandI guess easy-listening.  It is nice.
Los Angeles, Be KindOwl JohnFrightened Rabbits?  It's great
Young & CrazyFrankie BallardNope.  It's country.  A little honky-tonk too.
BiscuitsKacey MusgravesSo what.  It is still funny and good to listen to.
AftermathMuseSorry Muse, you are Prog.  The Division Bell turns Freddie Mercury.
24 FramesJason IsbellRepeat.  It's that great a song.
Falling From the SkyCalexicoAlways appreciated the set on this guy.  Just as much on this new album.
Gates of DawnHeartless BastardsClingy to the vestiges of rock n' roll while making it sound new.
TroubleRyan AdamsA little edgier but the songwriting is very much there.
Feeling OkBest CoastVery good song.  This album is better than their last.
Kick the Dust UpLuke BryanIt is what it is. 
Hold OnThe Chain Gang of 1974Mix it up!  So 80s.  Great exercise music/background.
Little Toy GunsCarrie UnderwoodThe voice on this lady.
Summer KillsVena PortaeIt's got some Dolly in there, but more contemporary.
HungerOf Monsters And MenSeems like they would be fun to see in a small venue.
HypnotizedDream PoliceThe never-ending search for what's left of rock 'n roll.  A little too Jack White.
California Lovers (feat. LL Cool J)Tori KellyOh, this is bubble-gum.  But, LL Cool J!  Summer frivolity.
Wilder MindMumford & SonsNot quite so different, but different enough.  We salute them for branching out.
Won't Be Around No MoreAvi BuffaloA little depressing, but a good songwriter.


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Beautiful DrugZac Brown BandThe Pop song
CrystalsOf Monsters and ManWhy abandon a good thing?
MercyMuseSorry Muse, Radiohead, etc., you're prog and I love it. This is Queen!
Right On TimeDawesBack to reality.  Simple, laid-back rock. Kansas, only better.
Digital WitnessSt. VincentSiouxsie & The Banshees
I'm ReadyGeographerDifferent sound.  Risky, but worthwhile.
Empty NestersToro Y MoiUpbeat, slightly funky, but also light and fun.
Waiting On LoveNicki Bluhm & The GramblersCountry, but not too mainstream.  Sort of Fire Marshals of Bethlehem sound.
Wrong ClubThe Ting TingsMix it up.  Dance pop, but not just teeny dance pop.
Better Than HimThe Magic NumbersGive this band a chance.  They have a sound that always builds and is never trite.
Next to Me (feat. Darianne Westcott)Amber PacificSo cheesey and definitely from some Pixar movie, but who cares.  Sing it.
FoolinAndrew CombsSteel pedal, so it must be good?  Yeah, it is not bad.
Made My Mind UpMikal CroninWill always like his stuff.  Sings it unabashedly.
Bury Me DeepIvan & AlyoshaA little rockin, but is not overwrought.  Enjoyable.
Talk to MeKopeckyRockin and catchy.  They keep it simple, but not too simple.
Settled DownMandolin OrangeSo, there's plenty of Mandolin.  Laid-back country folkstra.
Keep in the DarkTemplesChanneling some Kula Shaker.  Fills the 60s psychedelic void.
Stoic ResemblanceThe Helio SequenceGive them credit for not resigning themselves to their mid 2000s sound.
MariaJP HarrisLow-key country.  Very nice.
EmilySan FerminDeep baritone voice with brass complements some catchy sounds.  Love the hi-hat.


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A Guy Walks Into a BarTyler FarrOn the heavy modern country playlist
TravellerChris StapletonClassic and genuine Country
Background SongGranger SmithI am sensing a formula here.  Pop Country
Don't ItBilly CurringtonEnjoyable modern country with the token bad English.
Does Not Bear RepeatingThe WeepiesNew album.  Good for them.
Tomorrow Never ComesZac Brown BandFrom the Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock and Pop album
Hello My Old HeartThe Oh HellosSounds like so many others.  Folk rock singer/songwriter with rich harmony.
First LightRacing GlaciersBuilds nicely.  Sounds like the early 2000s (Rogue Wave, Long-View, etc.)
Severed Land/The SoundGold LakeVery nice sound and a very good album.
Shadow of a ManNeulorePart of the trend with folk sound layered with lots of "ohhhhs" and acoustic guitar
PathsSerynCranked this up for the guitar half-way through on the way to R-40.  It is good.
Dope MachinesThe Airborne Toxic EventThis band should be relegated to the cliché bin, but they stop short of being stale and perfunctory.
Zero In the CityGreat Lake SwimmersDefinitely more upbeat from a staple favorite.
The Night BelieverMewVery good album.  Simply enjoyable.
California NightsBest CoastStick to the garage/grunge but there are enough hooks to hang onto.  Lyrics, uh, not really.
BelieveMumford & SonsThey were probably sick of everyone copying their sound.  Have to give them credit.
Meet Me in the WoodsLord HuronAgain, not too dissimilar from before, but this is upbeat and not too atmospheric
Broken Hearted FoolGreat PeacockI have a problem with the band name. Dunno why, but the song is fine.  Slightly country.
Voices Sturgill SimpsonReal country.


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I like You a LotJake OwenCountry sing along
Neon LightBlake SheltonJust alright, but it is played ALL of the time
Who We AreTristan PrettymanA ballad for someone other than Ricky Bobby.  It builds nicely.
Too ShinyZoe MuthLuv her soothing croon.
Mind Games LeaguesMix it up!  "oh, what's the fussing all about."
Wherever Is Your HeartBrandi CarlileGetting more and more Melissa Ethridge, but that's fine.
The Sweetest ThingPine Hill ProjectOne of the few covers that is actually much better than the original.
Lake SongThe DecemberistsIt's ok to giggle.
Too HighBlackberry SmokeSouthern country rock.  The river is too deep and too wide, man.
Chasing TwistersDelta RaeA pop song with weird whistling, but it is thoroughly fun.
When All You Got Is a HammerGretchen PetersSultry, witchy woman with country undertones.
War On the East CoastThe New PornographersOne of their best sung by the Destroyer singer
Call Ya MommaJustin Townes EarleA diddy on the bijou
Wartime LoversRose WindowsUnique sound.  It is different enough to keep it interesting.
You I Never KnewNite FieldsGuitar has some Cure-like qualities.  The rest sounds Exactly like the Church!
Grand RapidsPrincetonSynths like rushing rapids? 
Maple SapRiver WhylessNice fingerpicking and violin paint the picture well.
WaitM83From The Fault of Their Stars, which is sort of terrible, but the pain seems real.
Right Back Where We Started FromMaxine NightingaleAbsolutely nothing wrong with peeling back for a sanity check.


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Keep ConfessingSpringtime CarnivoreFun.  Whooooo, instead of whistling
1957Milo GreeneThe Iceland/Canadian sound
Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)Father John MistyProlly should not be able to stand him.  This song is really good and really weird
For a BoyRaelynnNashville country
Shine Like LightningDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsAlt. Country.  A bit Zac Brown here.
Katie Queen of TennesseeThe Apache RelayVariation of sound makes this band enjoyable.
Now You See EverythingStephen SteinbrinkA little Stephen Stills in the 2000s.
Snow Falls In JuneRyan BinghamLike it and like his voice.  Just not much risk of snow in June here.
Another Sunday in the SouthMiranda LambertA little more genuine
Pumpin BloodNONONOA repeat, but the HBO overplay snagged us
RollercoasterBeanFlavor of the times, but it is fun.  Best for summer, prolly.
She Lit a FireLord HuronSongs sound similar, but it is very nice
I Blew It OffPunch BrothersA genuine sound.  No BS.
The Great UnknownJukebox the GhostSchizophrenia!  They're back and it is still fun.
Love Don't GoThe Family CrestBrass begins and sounds a little like Okkervil River
Living For LoveMadonnaAh.
Canyon MoonAndrew McMahonIt's good and sing-able.
Take My Love The Lone BellowLove this band.  They can do everything.
Kansas CityThe New BasementsI think this is a Dylan song sung with Mumford dude.  It is well done.
SilhouettesColony HouseA nice upbeat sound.  The whole album.
24 FramesJason IsbellOne of the best of the year


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Heartbeat SongKelly ClarksonEternally catchy.  The great voice
Saint Of Impossible CausesJoseph ArthurNot sure what it's all about, but JA at least changes it up
The Long Road Ahead (feat. Tom Morello & Eleanor Whitmore)Shooter JenningsRage Against the Machine dude and EW?  Folk.  It works.
Lonely Tonight (feat. Ashley Monroe)Blake SheltonInsufferable, isn't he?  Good song though.
HomegrownZac Brown BandDon't want to like it and still don't like the bridge, but it is a catchy tune.
Something in the WaterCarrie UnderwoodIs she KIDDING me?  Can absolutely, flat-out sing.
Big Time Nashville StarShakey GravesBluesy folk, minimalism.  A bit refreshing.
Take Me To ChurchSinead O'ConnorAngry.  Love it.
SidekickWalk The MoonUpbeat circa 80s.  Breaks the current mold
I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)School of Seven BellsIf you need to not think . . . at all . . . whole running up that hill.
Turtles All The Way DownSturgill SimpsonProbably one of the best genuine country songs in a decade.
My BodyYoung The GiantThe beer commercial finally broke us.
Eskimo BoyStrange TalkRich bass, probably fretless.  Need the occasional boomer in there.
Fantasy FoolsThe New PornographersClassically NPs.  They're all involved.
EndlesslyGusterSounds like . . . Guster.  Dependable.
EasyLyla FoyNice change of pace, if needed.
Love Ain't EnoughThe Barr BrothersSlightly different sound, but just as entrancing.
I Like Dreamin'Kenny NolanBlast from the past.  Just nice.
Don't Know Much (with Aaron Neville)Linda RondstadtAlmost have AN's crazy falsetto vibrato down.  An all-sing.


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Shelter SongTemplesAustin Powers psychedelic
Even in the Darkest ArmsThe Barr BrothersVery nice and more upbeat finger picking follow up to their last. Reference to Tea & the Tillerman.
I am the WitnessJoseph ArthurMay have finally had a trip too far, but a catchy  guitar strumming tune nonetheless.
Instrument For YouThe VespersNice folk sound with standup bass and violin accents on the second downbeats.
On The RocksThe Rural Alberta AdvantageSlightly resembles Wintersleep in sections with some nice piano. 
AprilPianos Become The TeethI guess there is some piano, but mostly diminutive alt sound with guitar
Your Green JacketSinead O'ConnorShe's back and angry.  This one is very nice and not as angry.
Carry Me HomeHey Rosetta!A little Rogue Wave sound that stays mostly within itself until the end
10,000 Emerald PoolsBornsNice baseline drives harmonies with minor melodies to make it sound slightly melancholy
CrazyKat DahliaMix it up.  Current blah, but she can sing.
All This Could Be YoursCold War KidsFranz Ferdinand, etc.  Falsetto is a little much, but it is a stadium chant, so . . .
Above The Clouds of PompeiiBear's DenWhat's with Pompeii all of the sudden? Finger picking harmony with banjos and horns.
Power Hungry AnimalsThe Apache RelayVery good, if a little angry, alt./folk of the Felice Brothers ilk, only more melodic.
The Deed and the DollarShooter JenningsJacobson's ole Dollar.  Classic, unpretentious country. 
Name on a MatchbookSpringtime CarnivoreYeah, whiney 70s whistling, AGAIN.  Requested for some reason.
Just FriendsEleanor WhitmoreStrings accompany a folk/pop sound. 
TrueSpandau BalletThe greatest ever over-exasperated singing of the word "true."  A classic.
Blue HighwayBilly IdolAwesome B-side to Eyes without a Face '45.  "Whose gonna give you a ride on a [Lee] Highway?"
The ChauffeurDuran DuranBefore they became really, really terrible, this was actually very new for the times.  Classic New Wave
If You Were HereThompson TwinsNot sure we realized this was TT at the end of 16 Candles


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Cardiac ArrestBad Suns
Heart is a DrumBeck
A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay
Seasons (Waiting On You)Future Islands
Open SeasonHigh Highs
Hey HoHello Saferide
All I WantKodaline
Golden CityMatrimony
Odds & EndsMagnolia Memoir
WavesSleeper Agent
Back In The Tall GrassFuture Islands
Come AwaySons Of The East
Rivers In Your MouthBen Howard
CarouselMiner
Home (Leave the Lights On)Field Report
So Much WineThe Handsome Family
BrothersThe War on Drugs
Shut InStrand of Oaks
Drunk on a PlaneDierks Bentley
Whiskey and Chewing GumLori McKenna
All I KnowWashed Out
We Are ExplorersCut Copy
Mind Over MatterYoung the Giant
GoneThe Head and the Heart
Speed Of SoundCommunist Daughter
Let GoRyan Adams
Not Giving In (feat. John Newman & Alex Clare)Rudimental
Every MorningJ. Mascis
Do YouSpoon
Dense Water Deeper DownSinead O'Connor
Follow Your ArrowKacey Musgraves
Oh Whiskey RecallJimi Goodwin
Dreaming of HousesNina Persson
Far From the RosesMinor Alps
All Too WellTaylor Swift
Same MistakesThe Black Lillies
Champions of Red WineThe New Pornographers
That's My Kind of NightLuke Bryan
Girl HarborManchester Orchestra
Leave the Night OnSam Hunt
Sweet HomeOld Crow Medicine Show
Turtles All The Way DownSturgill Simpson


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The ExitLydiaA tinge of mostly alt/pop
Dark Side Of The MoonChris StaplesNot that Dark Side of the Moon.  Lovely.
Rocking ChairThe DistrictsIt is rocking
Come AwaySons of the EastGreat song.  Alt bluegrass.
Watching YouRodney AtkinsCheesey, but how can you not sing along.  It's the buckaroo song. 
DustEli Young BandStraight up country road song
Christmas TreatJulian CasablancasYes, from the commercial
American KidsKenny ChesneyIt's silly, but so what
That's How I Got to MemphisJoe PernicePernice Brothers sound
Green LadyMerchandiseAll in.  It's different and therefore refreshing
Blank SpaceTaylor SwiftOnly a phase, please.
It's Gonna Be AlrightDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsGreat band. Song will grow on you despite the weird keyboards.
The Wrong YearThe DecemberistsMisbegotten, long forgotten chords
Lips Are MovinMeghan TrainorThis is awesome (flavor of times)
Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)Mark RonsonSuper funk
LaredoStreets of LaredoDunno why either, but found myself rocking to it.
Name on a MatchbookSpringtime CarnivoreYeah, whiney 70s whistling
Time Shows FoolsJustin Townes EarleGreat songwriting
You're Not Coming Home TonightFirst Aid KitSorry, they are just enjoyable and this song is nice
TracksTrapper Schoepp & The ShadesAlmost like a hair band ballad, but there is actual guitar playing.


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Thunder ClatterWild ClubPleasant enough alternative to all of the same things.
Language of the DeadDelta SpiritThey do alt country/rock.  This is more rockin
Let GoRyan AdamsLovely.  As always
Hey LoveMinerPickin and clappin
Sunshine (feat. Reggie Watts)Flight FacilitiesReggie makes all the difference.  Thoroughly fun alt. funk
Old HabitsSmall HousesSounds like Deer Tick, which is a good thing
Hold OnSons of the EastThis is the Australian mumfords.  Oh well, Miner and these guys are similar
1000 SeasonsThe RentalsHoliday alt. rock.
PrideRobert EllisTalented jazz/blues/country performer
Hell's BellsLauren SheraAC/DC eat your heart out.  Great real country.
Girl HarborManchester OrchestraOne of the best songs of the year, seriously
Orange SkyOscar and the WolfPossibly a revisit, but since we have Minor and Mathew and the Atlas, why not.
When You BreakBear's DenAn unlikely blend of folk sound and synths that actually works.  Bad word alert.
Violently WildHorse FeathersWill always like this deminimus sound
Let It GoSaint SaviourNot that Let It Go. Nice music
I Will RemainMatthew and the AtlasFolkstra.  Patience is rewarded with banjo and clapping
Quiet LoveErland & the CarnivalPastoral, if a little sad, but there is always times when it's nice to be alone.
ChordsMoving MountainsNot that many "chords."  It builds nicely into a full sound.
Bombardment Society (Founder)Weaver at the LoomNot just for knitters with some 7 time at the end.  Nice.


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ChristinaTelemanLight
Shotgun RiderTim McGrawGreat, upbeat driving song
Welcome to New YorkTaylor SwiftProbably our last trip to the Coliseum to see the Isles play
MagdaleneBear's DenA little bit Great Lake Swimmers/ a little bit . . .
Make You BetterThe DecemberistsGreat album.  Slightly less carnie.
Rivers In Your MouthBen HowardTracy Chapman a little, no?
TerrifiedThe Rural Alberta AdvantageA good edge and crescendo
CarouselMinerAustralian mumfords, but the boy likes watching the youtube of this one
If I Go (Chicago)The Sea The SeaImagine that kid in all of us deciding whether to go . . . or not.
No One Is LostStarsMix it up a bit
Never Coming HomeReigning SoundLove this.  For the background to a typical Jason Bateman movie
Home (Leave the Lights On)Field ReportThe Red Roof Inn anthem, but it's a nice, upbeat song
HeroWildcat! Wildcat!Somewhat darker electronica that becomes more lyrical and catchy
Black LemonGenerationalsIf this song can't grow on you, dunno what will
Lion's DenLittle ChiefBluegrass folkstra of the mumford ilk
Chasin' a RainbowRailroad EarthMe little Irish limerick
Alone TogetherBy The SeaSimple lazy days at the shore
TimeJungleTotally out of some weird movie, but fun to drive with
Dearly Departed (feat. Esme Patterson)Shakey GravesLike this little patchwork number
Flying Over WaterJason IsbellLeftover in our ears from his latest masterpiece


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Not Giving In Rudimental
(feat. John Newman & Alex Clare)
Great running song
ColourWild ClubVery good song.
MiracleKimbraOk, so maybe not just a flash in the pan.
Say My NameOdesza (feat. Zyra)Upbeat theme for the final push to the finish.
MTLOV (Minor Keys)A Sunny Day in GlasglowI guess they're Scottish.  It's cute, but actually grows on you.
Bridge On FireShovels & RopeCould be the most overrated band of the decade, but they have some good songs.
WarningCymbals Eat GuitarsA bit too punk/garage, but it has its place.
Every MorningJ. MascisFor real?  Dinosaur Jr.  It's really good.
Do YouSpoonSometimes this band sound annoys the bagesis, but this is admittedly a very good song.
A Dream Of You And MeFuture IslandsGot it.  It is what it is, but sorry, great album.
Why I Had To GoBishop AllenInteresting band.  Pleasant song.
Waiting For My Time To ComeColony HouseWonderful little song. The whole album really.
I Shall Be RealeasedMidlakeYes, "realeased."  Does not sound like your mum and dad's Midlake.  It is good though.
Saturday's SongHis Golden MessengerThis has a very Elvis Costello meets Jackson Browne quality. Love it.
I Love You MoneyLowellSilly.  But, fun and thoroughly listenable.
Dense Water Deeper DownSinead O'ConnorYep.  She's back with a vengeance. Great song.
Life is a RollercoasterRonan KeatingRemember this song?  You might laugh out loud as you admit that you like this song.
Gold In The MorningLittle ChiefIn the wake of Mumford & Sons . . . So what.  It sounds just fine.
07 StellaCereus BrightHit repeat.  More along the lines of Avett Bros.
Reverie On Norfolk StreetLulucSinger songwriter.  Even though downbeat, it is lovely.


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Waltz For RichardFirst Aid KitSwedish folk band is pleasant enough
Sweet HomeOld Crow Medicine ShowAlt. Country/folk possessing good songwriting
Leave the Night OnSam HuntThoroughly enjoyable driving song to sing along to even if the lyrics are a bit silly
Girl In A Country SongMaddie & TaeVery funny and totally true.
That's My Kind of NightLuke BryanSoon to be former National's Adam LaRoche's walk-up song. Big black jacked-up truck
Like A CowboyRandy HouserMust be inspiration to those with boots and 10 gallon hats
Iris (Hold Me Close)U2Can't understand all of the complaints.  It is a descent album
Still I WaitFlagshipEasy to sing along to.  Some 80's Echo & The Bunny Man.  Sort of.
ArizonaSeasGreat folk/rock song. 
BudapestGeorge EzraWhen I'm 64.  That's what comes to mind.
Champions of Red WineThe New PornographersMaintains unique style and sound with Neko Case and lead singer of Destroyer in ensemble cast
Year In ReviewThe Black KeysNot in love, but at least they do their own thing
Hey HoHello SaferideHighly anticipated Swedish band release.  Holds a special place because of 25 days.  Fine album.
Death Of An Old BikeThe RosebudsNew release from the mid-to-late 00's band.
Tired of Giving UpRyan AdamsAnother gem
You Know Where to Find MeImogen HeapSort of one of those different sounds for the sake of difference, but definitely distinctive.
XtalkHundred WatersA little weird.  A little electronic.  Not bad.
AutumnBear In HeavenAtmospheric and droning beat
Shake It OffTaylor SwiftForgiven only b/c of last year's performance at Grammy's- amazing.  Will hopefully shake this off.
DreamersSavoire Adore80's style blends nicely with modern sound.


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Back in the Tall GrassFuture IslandsGreat album.  It just conjures excitement.
Goshen '97Strand of OaksDisplays complexity and diversity in their/his sound.
Laura PalmerBastilleWe all might not like to admit we own this album
My Silver LiningFirst Aid KitDecent effort for the Sweden to Nashville sisters.
Give it TimeOld 97'sHard working country rock band
Stolen DanceMilky ChanceNot likely to coin a new dance style, but groovy.
Drunk On A PlaneDierks BentleyVery funny
Wind, Sky, Sea & SandLee HazelwoodHeard this while Lyle Lovett walked into a bloody crime scene on an FX show.  Sort of dig it.
Better ManFrances ConeSong has a bad word, but she's got some good chops.
SaltBad SunsVery nice groove with sort of 80s style
LionThe Felice BrothersStarting to get their act back together.  Still their way.
Simple As ThisJake BuggClearly channeling Cat Stevens, Nick Drake, etc., but it is really good, so. . .
Little Piece of HistoryZoe MuthPacific Northwest bluegrass/country voice?  Lovely.
Start A FirePassengerOff of Whispers album.  A bit fuller sound.
Waiting All NightPhishStill doing it.  Not as fun as "Fee" et al., but nice.
All I KnowWashed OutFrom 2013.  This sound has a place and it is thoroughly relaxing.
Never Going to Let You DownColbie CaillatGreat for a montage or an after school special. 
Are You Behind The Shining Star?Trampled By TurtlesWonderfully modern alt bluegrass sound
BloodlinesMimicking BirdsNot for everyone.  Interesting blend of sounds.  Sort of indie prog, actually.
MorningBeckLonger, more brooding song from fantastic album


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Black and BlueThe Secret SistersA 60s retro sound that's catchy if not surreptitious.
Bergamot MorningSea WolfA favorite band
GwanThe SuffersFunky brass and soul.  A bit refreshing.
LinesKatie HerzigReliable, fully modern singer-songwriter.
Love Like ThisKodalineMumford & Sons.  It's still fun to listen.
You're the StormThe CardigansNina Persson on familiar ground.
Talking BackwardsReal EstateIndie band with slightly withdrawn sound.
HelloSam QuinnThe equally talented second half of the Everybodyfields staying true to his sound.
The Mountain SongHard Working AmericansHot, humid morning hikes in the Blue Ridge.  The Allman Bros.
Heart In Your HeartbreakThe Pains Of Being Pure At HeartChange of pace 90s sound.  Turn up the vocals.
Is This A BreakdownEcho & The BunnymenRemember these guys?  It's actually quite good.
Breaking the Angle Against the TideCraft SpellsMan versus Ocean
AlienationMorning ParadeUpbeat blend of synths, tolerable only in summer beach months.
Chillin' ItCole Swindell"Nothing but two lane country ahead."
Chris IsaakLydia LovelessGreat country sound for a decidedly non- country artist.
Where the Rivers Run ColdInfamous StringdustersRare example of a band name that describes their sound
You're MineScud Mountain BoysA laid back song of despair and probably obsession.  Interesting sound.
Heart Like MineDolly ShineStraight up heartbreak country.
Who Killed the Moonlight?Nicole AtkinsDiverse Pretenders/folk blend. 
Gilded OldiesCataldoNever quite builds, but interesting song.


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The National SideRomanticaGreat song from circa 2007.  Its actually a little rootsy.
Just BegunForest SunJack Johnson.
Light That MatchDown Like SilverA modern folkish duet
Seasons (Waiting on You)Future IslandsA great song for a run or after a long day.  Love it.
InkColdplayCould be a Sting song on Dream of the Blue Turtles
AutomaticMiranda LambertCatchy pop-country.  Yeah, it's overplayed.
Meanwhile Back at Mama'sTim McGraw (feat. Faith Hill)Here's hoping those crazy kids work things out.
Trade All The LightsCaleb CaudleCountry crooning.  It's a nice song.
Ain't Worth the WhiskeyCole SwindellGood album for road trips to the lake or to the beach.
Cheap Sunglasses RACAn upbeat song for summer.
Instant CrushDaft Punk (feat. Julian Casablancas)The Strokes meets Earth, Wind & Fire?  Mostly the Strokes here.
We RemainChristina AguileraThe Hunger Games.  Whatever else, she can sing.
Red EyesThe War On DrugsOne of the best albums of the year.
Simple and SureThe Pains of Being Pure at HeartGood alt-indie band.  This particular song is a bit too sweet.
WaterfallFear of Men"Our lives contracted.  I'm not alone in this."  English band with simple, non-indulgent sound.
Staring At the StarsPassengerSuddenly on the radar? Previous album is better than current album.
Man In The MoonCoyote GraceWest Coast troubadour threesome.  Very nice and full acoustic sound
The Last TimeTaylor Swift (feat. Gary Lightbody)Nice duet.
Unmistakebly LoveStephaniesidAnother playlist repeat from circa 2007.  Probably a commercial now.
A Year Ago TodayBear's DenGreat Lake Swimmers genre with a little more bounce.


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Coming HomeKaiser ChiefsStadium band, with sing along appeal
21st of MayNickel CreekFinger picking return
BrothersThe War On DrugsThis album is genius
All I WantKodalineMumford & Sons
The Long Journey HomeRodney CrowellRoad-trip or ironic traffic anthem
A Sky Full of StarsColdplayClassic sports montage music
LavenderRay LaMontagneNot Marillion's version of a UK lullaby.
MilwaukeeThe BothAimee Mann's best is The Forgotten Arm, but this is interesting.
Southern SunBoy & BearBegins like Midlake and evolves into a 70s/80s sing along.
Standing in the SunJessica Lea MayfieldFails to showcase her excellent voice.  She's alt country, but less so here.
Oh, CarolinaNEEDTOBREATHECountry rock folkstra.
Shut InStrand of OaksInteresting artist.  Hard to pinpoint, but nice sound and good writing.
Heart Is A DrumBeckAnother good song from one of his best albums
Kiss Me DarlingTwin ForksPlaylist repeat is thoroughly enjoyable
Learn It All Again TomorrowBen Harper & Ellen HarperTalented
Stars Keep On Calling My NameMac DeMarcoDemur afterthought music.  Somewhat minimalist.
Anywhere But HereDrew Holcolmb & The NeighborsEnjoyable alt country
The Only Home I've Ever KnownReckless KellyMP's favorite album
GoneThe Strange FamiliarNot what one would expect.  Full voices and full sound.
This Is How It Feels To Have A Broken HeartGusterThey make good music.


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Save Your SeasonMint JulepWhile a sucker for the drink, the atmospherics of this song are also appealing.
Blue MoonBeckAs hard is it may seem, this album is absolutely fantastic.
If You Only Knew HerThe New MendicantsIf you like the Pernice Brothers, you will like this.  We think it is great.
VacationWake OwlSomething happened between last year's awesome EP and this release.  Get the EP!
SupernovaRay LaMontagneA little too psychedelic this go around.
Hometown BluesSyd ArthurLove the piano in this and even the interesting chorus with the instrumental accompaniment
BridgesBroodsA freebie, but if you put it on late at night on your way home from the city, it makes sense.
Bad Self PortraitsLake Street DriveVery talented jazz-rock band.  Either you are in or you are out.
So Much WineThe Handsome FamilyAbsolutely must have this song.  There are three chords, but this is a classic.
I Never Knew There Would Be YouLil' SisNot getting the band title, but really dig the song.
Blue Jean SkyOver the RhinePedal steel.  Kind of admire this duo and their story.
CatherineThe Black LilliesThis is a good band and a good album.
Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)Unknown Mortal OrchestraA retro sound.  One would survive without, but it is interesting.
My TimeWheeler BrothersNice, relatively unremarkable alt-country sound.
Heart Like a WheelZoe Muth & The Lost High RollersA rare find.  See comments on Zoe in playlists below. Tennessee sound from Seattle.
Gale SongThe LumineersAlso from the Hunger Games
Tin StarLinda OrtegaCould be a playlist repeat, but awesome song.
Made Up English OceansDrive-By-TruckersThey've lost some stars, but they've done things the right way.
The Golden ThroneTemplesThe good part is that the arrangement matches the title of the song.
Say Anything (feat. Jill Andrews)Anderson EastA bit demur, but it is a nice singer-songwriter song. Love the Everybodyfields.


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BelieverAmerican AuthorsWhy eschew just because it's popular?
I Want it AllKarmin80's Disco
Happy (From Despicable Me 2)Pharrell WilliamsA song for all the generations.
KongThe NotwistVery good song from a band that has evolved nicely.
Begin AgainTaylor SwiftHave to admit, she writes good songs
Follow Your ArrowKacey MusgravesProgressive country
Odds & EndsMagnolia MemoirA bit Brandi Carlile a bit Tift Merritt, etc.
Highway Don't Care (feat. Taylor Swift & Keith Urban)Tim McGrawTerrible, but extraordinarily catchy
Oh Whisky RecallJimi GoodwinA wonderful song even if you don't drink 'whisky.'
Dreaming of HousesNina PerssonNothing like the Cardigans- better.
Rust or GoldJill Andrews1/2 of the Everybodyfields.  They must get back together.
Sophie Bear's DenRecommend this album.  Alt-blue grass country folkstra.
DogwoodWhiskey MyersSuper upbeat alt-country
When Everything Was What It WasThe Belle BrigadeSort of Fleetwood Mac- Buckingham style
LunaBombay Bicycle ClubEnjoyable lush sound.
SilhouettesOf Monsters and MenNot too different from the rest, but this about completes the album.
Fight to KeepRun River NorthOk, so it is remake of Mumford & Sons, etc.
VarsitySmith WesternsAtmospheric, but a very good soundtrack-like sound
AtlasColdplayThe Hunger Games


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We Came to Smash - In a Black TuxedoMartin SolveigLate submersion in fun movies that remain over MP's head.
Start a RiotJettaNot bad background music for a traffic-ridden drive
Lose Yourself to DanceDaft Punk (feat. Pharrell Williams)Bring back Earth, Wind and Fire
EntertainmentPhoenixDespite the annoyances, good song from their last album
Golden CityMatrimonyVery upbeat duet
Open SeasonHigh HighsBecca laments over Jessie
Far From the RosesMinor AlpsStarts off like Midlake and finishes with an early 80s soft-rock chorus
December MoonMatt KabusSinger songwriter with a very good sound for a cold winter afternoon
Song My Love Can SingDoug PaisleyNOT Brad.  Another singer songwriter with a bit more of a small town feel
All Too WellTaylor SwiftThe performance of this at the Grammys was actually really, really good.
TalladegaEric ChurchRoad trip music.  That's all.
The Deer & The WolfSophie Ellis-BextorInteresting and up-beat
JungleNina PerssonThis is the lead singer of the Cardigans.  Great album
Merry Go 'RoundKacey MusgravesProgressive country
Same MistakesBlack LilliesGreat alt-country band. 
Far From Any RoadThe Handsome FamilyIntro to True Detective Season 1
You Got MeAshley MonroeLovely, slightly dark alt-country
The Body ElectricHurray For the Riff RaffSlightly gruff, and dark but catchy, so could not resist
MagicFrances ConeNot a running song, but a great voice
Are You Alright?Lucinda WilliamsSeason 1 of True Detective


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Locked Out Of HeavenBruno MarsMP LOVES this song
After the DiscoBroken BellsThe Shins with a buzz
Get LuckyDaft Punk (feat. Pharrell Williams)Bring back Earth, Wind and Fire
Cardiac ArrestBad Suns
Through The Deep, Dark WoodThe Veils
It's Never Over (Oh Orpheus)Arcade Fire
Invisible (RED)U2
ThanksgivingStephen Kellogg
Crazy BirdWild Child
Advanced FalconryMutual Benefit
Los AngelesCalifornia Wives
Native StateJess Williamson
Silver TimothyDamien Jurado
CavalierJames Vincent McMorrow
Long Time GoneBillie Joe & Norah Jones
HarmoniaCass McCombs
HoloceneBon Iver


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Break The WallsFitz & The TantrumsCarry-over from 2013.
We Are ExplorersCut CopyNew Year's Resolution music
Sleeping With a FriendNeon Trees
WavesSleeper Agent
Mind Over MatterYoung The Giant
Coming of AgeFoster The People
Stop SignsThe Moondoggies
ReflectionsMisterWives
Luv, Hold Me DownDrowners
Never Too LateBlue Rodeo
Speed Of SoundCommunist Daughter
Sheets DownConnor Christian & Southern Gothic
GoneThe Head and The Heart
Home For The HolidaysWheeler Brothers
Everything Will Be OkayHome Free
When The Sun Gets In Your BloodRailroad Earth
Morning LightThe Dirty Guv'nahs
DreaminRayland Baxter


SONGSARTISTS
AlaskaThe Silver Seas
Beggars GuildRoadkill Ghost Choir
CruiseFlorida Georgia Line
DiamondsThe Boxer Rebellion
Finish LineFanFarlo
From this ValleyThe Civil Wars
Further OnBronze Radio Return
Harper LeeLittle Green Cars
Hero Family of the Year
Line of FireJunip
Love To Get Used Matt Pond
RamonaNight Beds
SidewaysLet's Go Sailing
When You SingSchool of Seven Bells
WhippoorwillAnnuals
Wild CountryWake Owl
You Don't Know MeThe Polyphonic Spree
Safe and SoundCapital Cities
Down Down The Deep RiverOkkervil River
Dirty PawsOf Monsters and Men
The AnarchistRush
Wagon WheelDarius Rucker
Lonely AnywhereThe Everybodyfields
StockholmJason Isbell
Things Will ChangeTreetop Flyers
No Way DownThe Shins
Little GamesThe Colourist
Trouble Knows My NameRand Rogers Band (feat. Willie Nelson)
Ends of the EarthLord Huron
Chasing The SunsetImaginary Cities
TennesseeDrew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Song For ZulaPhosphorescent
ShakeThe Head and The Heart


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Faded HeartSchool of Seven Bells
All Eyes On YouSt. Lucia
AfterlifeArcade Fire
High School LoverCayucas
GracelessThe National
The Old and the YoungMidlake
Wild HoneyThe Silver Seas
Dear Fellow TravelerSea Wolf
Homecoming HeroesThe Head and The Heart
Great DayThe Sounds
The Other Side of OKDrag The River
As Fast As My FeetLinda Thompson (et al.)
Black, Black WaterThe Greencards
The MuseThe Wood Brothers
Sometimes the Grass Is Really GreenerRobbie Fulks
Brother WindTim O'Brien
TexasThe Band of Heathens
The Nothing Part IILady Lamb The Beekeeper


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
RunDelta Rae
My FriendsThe Head and The Heart
Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson
The NightSchool of Seven Bells
Later OnThe Swon Brothers
Drinks After WorkToby Keith
Whatever She's GotDavid Nail
CarolinaParmalee
Ooh, BelleThe Barr Brothers
I've Got FreedomLily & Madeleine
Are You My LoveKelley Stoltz
Teach Me To KnowThe Lone Bellow
TennesseeGreat Peacock
Don't Think Twice, It's AlrightMarcus Mumford & Justin Hayward-Young
When I KnewEleanor Friedberger
Dreams of CannibalismTyphoon
TideraysVolcano Choir
OmnicideAnnuals
Til the Storm Has GoneThy Whybirds
Truth#2Patty Griffin
Clouds Never BreakBelle Adair


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
StrongLondon Grammar
(Everything Is) DebatableHellogoodbye
Get To YouMatt Wertz
My Heart Belongs To YouJohnathan Rice
AntiphonMidlake
HauntedLeagues
If You Didn't See Me [Then You Weren't On the Dancefloor]Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.Lol.
Tin StarLindi Ortega
Ends of the EarthLord Huron
Pretend It's Love The Postelles (feat. Alex Winston)
There Can Be Only OneCass McCombs
The Night They Drive Old Dixie DownThe Band
Meet Me At the Edge of the WorldOver the Rhine
Colours To LifeTemples
Every MileThe Parson Red Heads
Chain My NamePolica
Wave FormsIslands
Holy WeatherCivil Twilight
Speed The CollapseMetric
Make A Wish On MeHelena Hunt


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Forever MineThe Greencards
Appalachian HilltopTruth & Salvage Co.
Cool KidsEchosmith
Another StoryThe Head and the Heart
Pumpin BloodNonono
The Mother We ShareCHVRCHES
Johnson BlvdAmos Lee
Open Ended LifeThe Avett Brothers
Don't Swallow the CapThe National
No StrangerSmall Black
Love Don't GoThe Family Crest
Hearts Like OursThe Naked and Famous
The Dream's In The DitchDeer Tick
Ever Loved OnceBlitzen Trapper
Further Away (Romantic Police)Lissie
GoldenThe Tontons
Dark RoadSarah Jarosz
Wave FormsIslands
RibsLorde
If It's The EndWilly Mason


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Ghosts Go BlindOla Podrida
Houses Are BurningTreetop Flyers
Midnight OwlThe Moondoggies
Lonely AnywhereThe Everybodyfields
My Old FriendSam Amidon
Summer SkinAmy Cook
Red VinesAimee Mann
Down Along The Dixie LinePunch Brothers
The Girl I KnewReckless Kelly
The Place That I Call HomeInfamous Stringdusters
Round HereFlorida Georgia Line
Down Down The Deep RiverOkkervil River
ReflektorArcade Fire
ShotgunThe Band of Heathens
RiddlesMinus The Bear
Knee SocksArctic Monkeys
DrewGoldfrapp


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
BurnEllie Goulding
Harper LeeLittle Green Cars
The WireHAIMYep, drank the Kool-Aide
In NothingSea Wolf
Backwoods CompanyThe Wild Feathers
Bad ReputationHaley Bonar
SwitzerlandThe Last Bison
SidewaysLet's Go Sailing
Relatively EasyJason Isbell
Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)Gary Allan
I Hold OnDierks Bentley
Ease My MindTwo Tons of Steel
Beer in the HeadlightsLuke Bryan
The Last GoodbyeReckless Kelly
Runnin' Outta MoonlightRandy Houser
Forever Mine (feat. Sons of Father)The Greencards
Loner In DisguiseThe Ravenna Colt
Nothing ArrivedVillagers
The Way We TouchWe are Twin
I Didn't See It Coming (Richard X Mix)Belle and Sebastian


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
The CeilingThe Wild Feathers
Tour of DutyJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
BeautifulBen Rector
Stand BackStevie Nicks
Old FriendSea Wolf
The John WayneLittle Green Cars
Love Is WarAmerican Young
ShakeThe Head and The Heart
MercyTV On The Radio
AlaskaThe Silver Sea
Song For ZulaPhosphorescent
Come and StayVic and Gab
Up From BelowEdward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Same Old Same OldThe Civil Wars
Fields of June (feat. Frank Turner)Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo
FlyingThe Del-Lords
QuillThe Last Bison
WhippoorwillAnnuals
Another is WaitingThe Avett Brothers
Forever Mine (feat. Sons Of Fathers)The Greencards


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
The End is NighBell XIInspired by Talking Heads
Things Will ChangeTreetop FlyersModern day vintage 70's?  Thoroughly enjoyable.  Heidecker & Woods
YamahaDelta SpiritWonderful sound.  Niche selection from a very appealing album
CollegeRogue WaveHumor becomes them.  Perfect vacuuming song
All The TimeThe StrokesThe slight expansion of sound is welcome.  One of their best albums.
The DescentBob MouldNot new, but refreshingly original
MontreuilTeam GhostMontreuil-sur-Mer?  Not sure.  A quick fix for a droning mid-2000s sound. 
SunshineCourt Yard HoundsNice song from a cobbled together country folk ensemble
Younger DaysMount MoriahEasy to sing along folk/Americana
The One That Got AwayThe Civil WarsUnfortunately overhyped duo that has very enjoyable music
CrossesStephen KelloggDude can sing.  Can't help but think about corn flakes though
BeekeeperAoife O'DonovanA name like that deserves a listen
Ain't It EnoughOld Crow Medicine ShowClassic alt-blue-grass
StockholmJason IsbellPerfect vision of a harbor in Sweden
ManNeko CaseSeems like it was written for someone else, maybe a man?  Maybe not.
TroublemakerCamera ObscuraUplifting song from an otherwise drab album
PompeiiBastilleFun song.  A little strange, but it is about a tumbling city, so.
LeavesCheers ElephantRecalls something from the recent past.  Possibly the song immediately preceding.
FloatPacific AirGroovy.  Works for long walks or short runs.
ByegoneVolcano ChoirA nice blend of 80s pomp and 2000s sophistication
People of the SticksThe Besnard LakesA modern prog platform with excellent harmonies and perfectly listenable instrumentation


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Dance the Cosmos LightLight Heat
Ways To GoGrouplove
It All Feels RightWashed Out
BrotherSwear And Shake
Wagon WheelDarius Rucker
Black HolesFrontier Ruckus
Safe and SoundCapital Cities
Mind Your MannersPearl Jam
BraveSara Bareilles
You Don't Hear Me NowGolden Animals
On the SunRoyal Forest
Mission BellsMatt Nathanson
Flyin' Down a Back RoadJustin Moore
In Love With The GirlLuke Bryan
How 'Bout YouEric Church
Missin' You CrazyJon Pardi
Second ChancesGregory Alan Isakov
The Heart of DixieDanielle Bradbery


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Further OnBronze Radio Return
Wanna Feel ItThe Olms
The StairsFamily Of The Year
Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood
Tap OutThe Strokes
Until The MorningAkron/Family
ChocolateThe 1975
Fall for YouYoung Galaxy
Only NaturalSmith Westerns
CruiseFlorida Georgia Line
Drunk Last NightEli Young Band
Shake It OffAsh Bowers
Crash My PartyLuke Bryan
Don't YaBrett Eldredge
American BeautifulThe Henningsens
I Want CrazyHunter Hayes
Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran)Taylor Swift
American LoverspacificUV
When You SingSchool of Seven Bells


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
HeroFamily of the YearVery lovely song
Sea of LoveThe NationalAnother good album, though they continue to be slightly overrated.
Passing OnThe New FrontiersGreat song from earlier album
Everlasting ArmsVampire WeekendOk and better than most of the over-adulated sounds of the day
The Body In RainfallWild NothingNew album is not quite as catchy as the last but very enjoyable.
HomeDelta SpiritVery nice album
HopeKopecky Family BandNew album is more cross-cutting, but as good as the last.
Note to SelfJake BuggThe next best thing.  70s folk, singer-songwriter of the Cat Stevens ilk
The SecretThe Airborne Toxic EventAnthem-style band is very listenable even if somewhat trite.
AlwaysThe Boxer RebellionConsistently good
GrowWake OwlAll of the songs on this EP are good.
In Brilliant SunshineDelaysNostalgic for their 2006 sound.
BoyEmma LouiseHints of a more reserved Saint Savior's "I Call This Home"
3AM SpiritualSmith WesternsOasis
Finish LineFanFarloTalking Heads mit ensemble
We Bought a ZooJonsiActually liked this movie.
It Doesn't Matter to HimJohn GrantDude reminds of Anderson on the Miami Heat (not as tall).  Really weird prog/Floyd ending.
Letting GoNational SkylineColdplay voice with more atmospherics.
This State is Your LifeA Silent Film80s reprisal.  Sings "glass" like "gloss." Enjoyable enough.
If It Doesn't RainSally ShapiroPhoning it in a bit a la Ivy, but remain loyal to spectrum of work


SONGSARTISTS<15 Words
One Way TriggerThe StrokesMit Falsetto.  Critics rib, but refreshing update to familiar sound.
Next YearTwo Door Cinema ClubGood, upbeat sounds for the run mix.  Sounds like Rogue Wave
DroplaYouth LagoonInteresting sound
DrifterRoadkill Ghost ChoirThis is a new favorite band.
RecoveryFrank Turner90s throwback.  Can't believe the 90s is a genre.
Wildest MomentsJessie WareNot easy it characterize
Train With No NameThe VeilsOne of our favorite bands along the lines of Tapes 'n Tapes
Spring Has SprungBritish Sea PowerNew Album.  Psychedelic Furs sound with modern touches
America ReligiousCaroline RoseSlow, plodding folk, turns into a country/bluegrass thumper.
Trouble Know My Name (feat. Willie Nelson)Randy Rogers BandWorth it for Willie
Seven AngelsHemNot a running song, but lovely.
Sad AngelFleetwood MacNew song.  Lindsey-centric.
Never Wanted Your LoveShe & HimTry to ignore who it actually is.
Keepin Our Eyes OutFitz & The TantrumsSimilar sound from last album.  Similarly refreshing.
From A Window SeatDawesOne of the few original sounds of the day.
HandspringsThe Kingsbury ManxModern-day 60's prog troubadours.  Soothing.  
Little GamesThe ColouristUpbeat full sound
WeightMikal CroninAlt/rock pop
Serial BowlsFuturebirdsGarage rock sound with southern rock/REM influences.


SONGSARTISTS<15 WORDS
Gonna Fly NowBill ContiGreat touring artist:)
Strictly Reserved For YouCharles BradleyGood old school soul.  One and done
Everything You NeedThe Lonely WildMuted horns and thumping drums.  Reminded of Rusted Root slightly.
DiamondsThe Boxer Rebellion New Album is as good as the others.
Line of FireJunipSubdued, atmospheric, crescendo build.
You'll Never GoWake OwlAll of the songs on this EP are good. 
New LoverJosh RitterFamiliar sound, with a Simon & Garfunkle like feel.
I Love You, I DoDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsShort, simple folk lullaby
Green Eyes And A Heart of GoldThe Lone BellowFolksy rock. Imagine crossing the Verrazano Bridge to this song one day
Just Make It StopLowNot the most uplifting, but the band's name is Low after all
No FreedomDidoNot as drab as the last album, but close
I've Been AroundWheeler BrothersA little Jack Johnsonesque ,with a fuller sound
Put A Light OnGenerationalsPassion Pit, Foster the People, Grouplove, etc.
Ghosts and CreaturesTelekinesisRadiohead texture with MGMT sound
Float AwayDonoraSimilar to the Grammy pop songs of last summer
You Don't Know Me The Polyphonic SpreeSong really grows on you.  Takes a couple  of listens
In the CityCavemanA bit too atmospheric but has a little Peter Gabriel to it.
Chasing the SunsetImaginary CitiesIt sounds like a perfect song for the end of a horror movie or Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy for some reason
Cherry BlossomsNight BedsDifferent sound from Ramona.  Pretty song.
Boat SongWoodkidVoice like the Editors with the National sounding finish (piano and horns)


SONGSARTISTS< 15 WORDS
Suit & TieJustin TimberlakeOriginally thought this song was a joke from Saturday Night Live
Dirty PawsOf Monsters And MenFinally broke down with their most popular song.
Love to Get UsedMatt PondRevisited by special request.
Now That I've Found You (Version 2)Paul McDonald & Nikki ReedFolk/country.  Very sweet song
Little NumbersBoyGirls.  Good accompaniment for slicing onions
VacationGriffin House70s sound like Heidecker & Woods
Burn ThruAbigail WashburnSounds like an old lady at times, but a good singer/songwriter
RailroadsHolly WilliamsChoo Choo.  The boy likes it.
Good LightDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsPretty much straight country
Love Like MineNashville Cast (Hayden Panettiere)Fan of the show in the family
Summer ChildDar WilliamsLove this album from 2012
Human ParadeSilver LakesAtlanta band from a few years ago.
RamonaNight BedsAlbum a bit different from this song
WhisperThe Dear HunterAlternative.  Not very complicated, but enjoyable.
Mt. WashingtonLocal NativesGreat song.  Ode to NH
Let the Day BeginBlack Rebel Motorcycle ClubSwear this is a remake.  A little Jane's Addiction
The WoodpileFrightened RabbitFeed your lawn; feed it.
Clever CreaturesThe Cave SingersNot Nick Cave.  From Seattle, but sound a little Southern rock.
Waitin'Caitlin RoseGood siren voice and simple groove.
Because He Love Her SoThe Dust Busters & John CohenBluegrass love song.


SONGSARTISTS< 15 WORDS
BreakersLocal NativesInteresting sound tries a little hard to be different, but good for the run mix.
Keep TogetherHunter HuntedA solo road-trip song when you're missing everyone
American NomadThe Apache RelayBlythe Danner's movie choices (e.g., "What's Your Number?") = title of song
May (Safe Hearts)PlantmanHard to become enamored with a band named Plantman, but good song.
What I LoveThe Spinto BandHas a Beatlesesque effort as so many do at the bridge.
CarelessBeach FossilsThe vocal is too muffled.  Still a good mood song
Pretty Girl From MichiganThe Avett BrothersFrom the Carpenter.  Remnants of their earlier stuff.
Be Less Rude Frightened RabbitThe accent does not bother
Beggars GuildRoadkill Ghost ChoirGreat song
Silver LiningGuardsNot from the movie.  Uplifting song of the Sambassadour genre.
Sex On The RegularMiniature TigersIt is a fun song and grows on you.
Go to Sleep, MessDay JoyA little too subdued, but we've all been there.
The StormThe Airborne Toxic EventYeah, this one is a little like that New Orleans band (Kings of Leon ?)
The HurdleThe Joy FormidableIt's like Letters to Cleo with Smashing Pumpkins guitars
IllusionsShout Out LoudsMore evolved sound than previous albums
TennesseeDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsVery good folk/country band
Somebody Help MeBonnie "Prince" Billy & Dawn McCarthySouthern rock with country twinges.  Not bad.
LiesThe MavericksElvis from Vegas.  No?  It's awesome.
Blue CanoeBlue MountainFrom the lost files of Athens, Ga.
ViolinAmos LeeOne of his best


SONGSARTISTS< 15 WORDS
Private EyesHall & OatesThe Americans
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Kelly ClarksonShe's got pipes
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenReminder of the Summer Olympics
TryPinkNever again
Sinful HeavenBear In Heaven
Eminence FrontThe Who The Americans
TribecaSouth of France
I Never Knew YouThe Avett Brothers
Wild CountryWake OwlBest find so far.  Folksy
Restless HeartMatt Hires
Where I BelongJenny Simmons
TeenageVeronica Falls
My NumberFoals
Charlie BrownColdplayThis is the one for the Grammys?
Love to Get usedMatt PondGreat song.  Not sure why some think he sold out.
Running for CoverIvan & Alyosha
LargeTaken By Trees
SymptomsAtlas Genius
MadnessMuseThis is the one for the Grammys
Weird WinterBrian Wright


SONGSARTISTS< 15 WORDS
Home & DryThe Silver SeasGreat unknown band
Summer of Broken HeartsPalmettoSomething off of Switched at Birth- maybe
No Way DownThe ShinsThe best ones are not always the most popular
Hang LooseAlabama ShakesGood for hanging out on the porch and relaxing
LazuliBeach HouseAbstract reverb is actually very addicting
Mountain SoundOf Monsters And MenNot sure it is very mountainy, but their Icelandic (read: Canadian) sound is pleasant enough.
ChangeChurchillA less bluesy Alabama Shakes
The AnarchistRushIf I could play these instruments, this is how I would wish to play them.  (Bass-line at measure 25)
I Will WaitMumford & Sons2 chord fast tempo banjo.  Formulaic, but fun.
HindsightThe Long WintersBrooding.  Familiar sound, but can't place it.  The Grays?
Get Your Shine OnFlorida Georgia LineNot our favorite Randy Rogers/Abbott, etc., but uplifting for a cold January.
Tarnished GoldBeachwood SparksGood folk band.
Bleeding OutThe Lone BellowA good, diverse album with good voices.
Red Flag DiverAimee MannA good throw-back of early days on new album
ParadiseWild NothingSubtle New Order and Depeche Mode
GenesisGrimesDriving through the city late at night.
Jean's WavingAmor de DiasThis is the Clientele dude under a different name.  Like the laid back sound.
The Swan of MeanderLone WolfLovely song.  Maybe too lovely
Year of the CatAl StewartPlaylist namesake.  So cheesy.


SONGSARTISTS
EmmylouFirst Aid Kit
LiliputtBeth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of Destiny
Set Fire To The RainAdele
Both Sides Are EvenThe Boxer Rebellion
Keep Your Head UpBen Howard
WaterfallThe Fresh & Onlys
We Go TogetherThe Farewell Drifters
Empty PocketsYarn
Young GunsMoonlight Bride
Sweet Georgia PinesAbbie Gardner
Stubborn LoveThe Lumineers
Working TitlesDamien Jurado
Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye
Ballad of OregonRiver City Extension
Breathing UnderwaterMetric
ResuscitateWintersleep
On the SeaBeach House
StarsGrace Potter & The Nocturnals
7 & 7Turnpike Troubadours
Live and DieThe Avett Brothers
LabradorAimee Mann
The Gifted and the DamnedRepeater
Cough SyrupYoung the Giant
JaneThe Silver Seas
BirminghamShovels & Rope
Slow Cruel Hands of TimeBand of Horses
Wishes and StarsHarper Simon
Something to MeTift Merritt
All the WhileThe Pines
My Love Will KeepAdrienne Young & Little Sadie
NocturneWild Nothing
HeavenThe Walkmen


SONGSARTISTS< 15 Words
The Lights Mull Historical Society Colin McIntyre 's lip biting made for tv anthem.  I like the lights.
Tell MeDark Dark DarkMoody piano driven tune. 
The Enemy  The RaveonettesAn upbeat song about an enemy. Guitar sound like the Cure.
Within YouRay LaMontagneI can't remember what movie or show, but it really grows on you.
Heads Roll Off Frightened RabbitTrying to follow in the Avett Brothers' footsteps a little.
Quit YouTristan PrettymanProbably an Apple commercial
Mother of InventionThe TrishasCountry voices inspire creativity (i.e. work around the house)
Lord KnowsDum Dum GirlsTalking with the lord god.
Neverending Math Equation Sun Kil MoonMark Kozelek.  Great song.
The Night I Learned How Not to Pray  Iris DeMentAnother Kitty Wells-like sound.
OctoberNew London FireReally like this guy's stuff.  This has a little more twang to it than earlier music.
VeniceThe Lighthouse and the Whaler  Picture running through the flooded streets to the city square and rousing the pigeons!
Now is the StartA Fine FrenzyShe's bought into the new sound.  It's not bad.
Come HomeCHAPPOGot caught caught up in this commercial while painting the kitchen.  Can't remember which commercial.
Sweet Georgia PinesAbbie GardnerOde to the home country
Room to GrowAdrienne YoungThis is a wonderful little song
(Untitled) Love SongRomany RyeGreat music.  Plays well live.
PiqueMenomenaInteresting band.  Tough to peg the genre, so I guess "indy"  They threw some horns in.
San FranciscoThe Mowgli'sVery upbeat jingle.  Also a candidate for a commercial.  You wonder if they write them that way just hoping . . .
Through My PrayersThe Avett BrothersBeautiful song


SONGSARTISTS< 15 Words
Kasper  Sea WolfOne of our favorite bands. Another very good album
Red Taylor Swift It is what it is.  Don't be ashamed.
JaneThe Silver Seas"Jane, you know I'm fond of you . . ."  JHS' favorite. Great band from Tennessee via UK, via France.
Cry for JudasThe Mountain Goats Very upbeat for these guys.  More energy than their  previous albums.
Panic StationMuseSorry Muse.  You are Prog.  This is so 80s and completely different from their anthems.  Good for them.
Cough SyrupYoung the GiantMaybe they just have a cold.  We love this song.
How to LiveBand of HorsesThis album is wonderfully different.  Really, really like it. Play it through a few times.
To MyselfTift MerrittShort diminutive song.  Very laid back.
All My DaysAlexi MurdochNick Drake. 
Yet AgainGrizzly BearThe Rosebuds and the Blonde Redheads. A little Radiohead without trying to sound that way.
The PitSilversun PickupsThe Pit.  The Panic Room.  The Pantry.  The Picnic.  The P nouns are their thing.
I WonderRodriguez60 minutes.  Who knew? Love the bass player
Black Water Falls The War On DrugsDylan before the 80s and with a couple of other musicians.
Never Far BehindRyan BinghamEither you like this guy's voice or you don't.  If you do, good song.
UnfinishedBen SolleeGood singer songwriter with a variety of styles.
Burning Up the SkyThe Parson Red Heads This is familiar (folk/americana), but can't quite peg it. CSNY, but not really.
Deer Creek Canyon Sera CahooneLovely guitar strumming
SplitterCalexicoGreat driving song.  More upbeat than usual.
Yer Only JobJoseph ArthurFound this on his crazy Web Site.  Like it.


SONGSARTISTS< 15 Words
Follow MeMuse
CarolineOld Crow Medicine Show 
Live and Die The Avett Brothers
Whispers In the Dark  Mumford & Sons
Self MadeLittle Big Town
NocturneWild Nothing
Would That Not Be Nice  Divine Fits
ApplesauceAnimal Collective
SkyfallAdele
Holding All My Love For You  Julianna Raye
My DearRuby Velle & The Soulphonics
CherokeeCat Power
The Gifted and the DamnedRepeater
LabradorAimee Mann
Where'd All the Living GoImaginary Cities
ChampionThe Chevin
It's TimeImagine Dragons
My ShepherdThe New Pornographers
We Almost Had a BabyEmmy the Great


SONGSARTISTS< 15 Words
Dead FlowersDeer Tick 
RaggamuffinSelah Sue 
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Taylor Swift  I know.. . . OMG, like never.
I Bought My EyesTy Segall Band 
The GardenRush
DreamsThe Cranberries 
Sugar PillAmbulance LTD
Ode to the Summer Syd Arthur
ToskaMinus the Bear
OverwhelmedTim McMorris
Amber WavesErin McCarley
Peaceful Easy FeelingEagles
The WindZac Brown Band
Lost KidThe Apache Relay 
I Will RemainMatthew and the Atlas 
Weights & MeasuresDry the River
All the WhileThe Pines
If Only You KnewAn Atlas to Follow
Cali in a CupWoods
Dreams So RealMetric


SONGSARTISTS< 15  Words
There & Back Again  River City Extension The Head and the Heart, only it rocks a little more.
Faster Than The Speed of Light The Soundtrack of Our LivesRemember these guys?  Very uplifting song.
Neither Here Nor ThereLost In the Trees
CharmerAimee Mann
MidlandArthur Beatrice
Home Sweet HomeThe Farm Inc.
Did It For the GirlGreg Bates
Knock KnockBand of Horses
There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)Billy OceanWe found ourselves singing the "aye ya ya yi" part out load in the grocery store.
Never Meant to Love YouCory Chisel & The Wandering Sons 
Cathie (Carry On)The Dreaming Spires
Clock WinderHilary Hahn & HauschkaI wonder if Hauschka is the PK for the Seahawks?
FlutesHot Chip
Clothes, Friends, PhotosPeter and Kerry
No RestDry the River
HomeMisty Miller
We Come RunningYoungblood Hawke
Talk About LonesomeBeachwood Sparks
Presence of MindThe Fresh & Onlys
Sunshine In ChicagoSun Kil Moon


SONGS                               ARTISTS                                < 15 Words
Eg Anda                           Sigur Ros                         There are accents missing in name, but the music is  for most any mood. 
FeverMaps & AtlasesVery familiar, but cannot place it.  Good mix of genres.
1904The Tallest Man On EarthA little Deer Tick.
All the WorldBoDeansMelrose Place or Friends?  Or, is it Party of Five?
I Don't KnowKat EdmonsonI Don't Know Either, but I nice song.
All Those Friendly PeopleFuneral SuitsNot too bad, but difficult to distinguish.
Love Don't Leave Me WaitingGlen HansardNot that much testosterone.
Goodbye Normal StreetTurnpike TroubadourAlt. Country.  Like these guys.
Where I'll Be Horse FeathersThe soothing sounds . . .
Watch the ShowM. WardAre we all really wondering what M. stands for?
I Believe In YouBuddy MillerGood one from Mercyland CD.  Not all are.
Pass It OnThe GrascalsA little straw in the mouth and knee slapping, but I like it.
Stone In LoveJourneyIt's a stone in love, man.
Be Ready When I say GoEmperorsPicture a fist pump during the chorus, flared nostrils and some squinting.
Empire of Our StatesGirlyman (avec Emily Sailors)I'm guessing from NY?
PuppetsMan Without CountryPuppets are weird.
Take A WalkPassion PitSound of the moment.
Sleeping UteGrizzly BearWith name like Grizzly Bear, one would think Americana- nope.
Santa CruzErin McKeownWonderful song.


SONGSARTISTSGENRE
Randy Lynn RagCharlie CushmanBluegrass
Flint Hill SpecialDavid TalbotBluegrass
The FoothillsSara WatkinsBluegrass
Pipe KnotTrampled By TurtlesAlt Bluegrass/Folkstra
Ground SpeedKenny IngramBluegrass
New MultitudesJay Farrar/Will JohnsonCountry Folkstra
Miles to GoAlison Krauss & Union StationCountry/Bluegrass/Folk
Look The Other WayJustin Townes EarleSwingin' Folkstra
JosefinFirst Aid KitAlt Country
Earl's BreakdownJoe MullinsBluegrass
Heart FixerThe GreencardsAlt Country
Kansas City SouthernTurnpike TroubadoursAlt Country Folkstra
I'm a MemorySara WatkinsCountry Folkstra
Ballad of a Fisherman's WifeGreat Lake SwimmersFolk
Come InsideZoe Muth and the Lost High RollersAlt Country Folkstra
The Carolinian (live)Chatham County LineCountry/Bluegrass
Home in the WoodsCory Chisel and the Wandering SonsFolkstra/Country
Midnight on the InterstateTrampled By TurtlesFolkstra/Alt Bluegrass
Nashville Skyline RagJ.D. CroweBluegrass
Searching (For Someone Like You)Kitty WellsFolk/Country
Steel Guitar RagTony TrischkaBluegrass


SONGSARTISTS<15 Words
Lost In the SunIvySummer Beach Song.  Trippy
This SummerSuperchunkSummer.  A little Vince Neil at first.  The lyrics are funny.  Otherwise skip.
Summer's HereThe SchoolSummer. Belle & Sebastian or Sambassadeur
PixelsFawnOk, summer theme over.  Belle & Sebastian/Camera Obscura theme still going
Get BurnedSleeper AgentMixed bag.  A bit "Letters to Cleo," with a "Grouplove" feel.  Not too synthy.
We Should Be SwimmingZulu WinterBrooding melody for certain mood.  Livens up.
Randy QuaidDrawing of Threes (Mark Kozelek)Red House Painters.  For the right time of day, week, month, etc.
I Call This HomeSaint SaviourBattlecry for women everywhere :)
TunnelsRobert FrancisStarts off poorly but it is a very good, lyrical -heavy song.
BlueFirst Aid KitOddly sounds like She & Him, but they are a Swedish alt. country band.
Neil ArmstrongAllo Darlin'I like the European angle to an Edie Brickell & the New Bohemian-like sound.
SomebodyJukebox the GhostNot as good as "Schizophrenia" from 2010, but similar
ParalyseChoir of Young BelieversProg-like, but suredly treated like a modern marvel by the DBs in music media
Nothing is Anything (acoustic)WintersleepI said my piece about this band.  They are very good.
Only in my DreamsAriel Pink's Haunted GrafittiThis seems retro.  It is has a nice summer mood.  Easy listening
OctoberThe Helio SequenceIt is a simple blend of beats, some guitar and synths with a familiar vocal.
VenusAnais MitchellSomeone's holding her nose.  Got to be.
Keep it in MotionGuided By VoicesStrange band, but a great, upbeat feel.
Lost Love Giant Giant SandUsed to be Giant Sand, but now they have more folks.


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On the Sea          Beach  House            Tough not to have this band playing in the background just about anywhere.
Ho HeyThe LumineersPlayed very nicely live.  Great new band.
Let It GoFossil CollectiveReally good tune and lyrics.  Will sound good live.
LadyChromaticsListen to the opening song in the movie Drive.
The Only PlaceBest CoastSounds like a song from a 90s movie- American Pie or such.
Nothing's Real But LoveRebecca FergusonSultry singer has a big, infectious voice. Adele comes to mind.
How Do I knowHere We Go MagicAddictive.  A very easy listen.  It just sort of plays.
Big White BedGusterFrom the On the Ocean E.P. Not bad.
Lock & KeySara WatkinsBest song on her album.
Breathing UnderwaterMetricIt is what it is.  It is just good. Emily Haines' voice.
200,000The Rocket SummerMadness.  Don't hold it against me.
The WreckersRushBut for the forced rhyme . . ., a very good song still.
The A TeamEd SheeranWho is Ed Sheeran?  No idea.  Good song though.
StarsGrace Potter & the NocturnalsSounds crazy, but they are actually very good.
Hard Way HomeBrandi CarlileI think it is already in a commercial.  Bummer.
ResuscitateWintersleepThis  Canadian band has its own sound.  We like it very much.
7&7Turnpike TroubadoursIt's the Troubs!  From their new album.
Ballad of OregonRiver City ExtensionGradual sound build with beautiful harmonies and a blend of acoustics
Trembling HandsTemper TrapAustralian Band with a full synth sound.  He can sing.
Land of Hope and DreamsBruce SpringsteenBrother can still do it.


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HeavenThe Walkmen   Fast paced song with just the right reverb.
Youth Without Youth  MetricIf you like the last album, get this one.
Star Crossed Memories Robert FrancisThis is a very great album.  Totally recommend it.  Crosses many genres.
Spirit First (Sincerely, K.)Levi WeaverGuitar picking singer-songwriter.
Semi-AutomaticThe Boxer Rebellion Admittedly favor this band for some reason.
A Promise to KeepBrandi CarlileFrom her new album.  She will get overplayed, but deservedly so.
Fit Against the CountryHorse FeathersSometimes too ethereal.  Not here though.
You and MeSara WatkinsNickel Creek fiddler makes a lively album
WesteringHiss Golden MessengerI LOVE this.   70s vibe. 
To Be Loved By YouCallaghanDecatur CD Dude.  It is very good.  She's not Italian.
Chains of LoveRyan AdamsBleeding this great album dry.
Easy Come Easy GoGreat Lake SwimmersNothing fancy.  But, another soothing Americana tune from a fine Canadian artist.
Reverend Pearl and the BeardThe New Pornographers.  Great voices.
Memphis In the RainJustin Townes EarleN'Orleans style tune about Memphis.
Rain Finally Coming DownJosh Abbott BandZac Brown Band
That's What's UpEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic ZerosOnce it gets going, it is catchy.  They are better than this. 
Anna SonWalk the MoonCatchy and reminds me of the movie the Money Pit
Sailor SongFirst Aid KitOn the band waggon with this Swedish folk band
Friends of FriendsHospitalityOdd.
Longer BoatsCat StevensEvery now and then, throw in an oldie.


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Good Morning  Rogue Wave Very pop sounding.  Will make a good commercial.
BreakdownScars on 45Free song of the week is not so bad
Only For YouHeartless Bastards  The Fairport Convention?
ThunderbirdThe Golden Convention Madonna circa 2005 + Roller Skating circa 1985 = TGC
TonightSybille BaierBack to real music, but bit of a downer.
Somebody That I Used to KnowGotye (feat. Kimbya)Surprising texture.
From the ValleyThe Civil WarsOff of the Mercyland CD  It's good.  Not all on the album are.
IdalouThe Josh Abbott BandThe Randy Rogers Band
California StarsBillie Bragg & WilcoI have absolutely no idea.  Americana.
Strange AttractorAnimal Kingdom Free single of the week.  Not terrible.
Tuck the DarknessBowerbirdsInteresting web of piano, strings and dynamics.
I'm Getting ReadyMichael KiwanukaHis brother may or may not be a LB/DE for the NY Giants- no way.
Here Lies JohnThe GreencardsAlt. Bluegrass masters.
Give it AwayAndrew BirdCould never get into this guy's music.  Good song, though.
The RideJoan as Police WomanCourtesy of Paul Weller.
You Are YoungKeaneNew album is quite good
Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)Silversun PickupsSounds suprisingly like Smashing Pumpkins.
Old L.A.Jay FarrarThere is nothing old about L.A.  The song is good, though.
MariaJustin Townes EarlCombines blues and folk music into a very listenable conjugation.
Beautiful ThingSlaid CleavesVery nice folk song by singer/songwriter


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Empty PocketsYarnI love this little folk/country song
Young GunsMoonlight Bride80's flavor, but it is perfectly 10s or whatever we call  now.
Come On Let's GoBroadcastIvy with a retro James Bond intro feel.
Parted WaysHearless BastardsSounds exactly like some other band, but I can't sort it out.
Stubborn LoveLumineersWonderful song.  A bit like The Head and the Heart
Save MeGotyeBelgian artist that sounds like Ah Ha.
Walt WhitmanTrampled By TurtlesAlt. Blue grass.  They are awesome.
Flesh and BloodAnnualsA favorite from a favorite band of ours.
Going HomeLittle Country GiantsSweet song.  If you take the long way home on an old country road . . .
Hold OnAlabama ShakesSaw this at Best Buy.  Really? 
In the Same RoomJulia HolterEnya in a seven time signature.
This GirlPunch BrothersCan't believe they cover Radiohead on this album. Not here, but great song.
The CapitolSimion GhostA little Camera Obscura and Belle & Sebastian.
MythBeach HouseThe new one by them.  It is fine enough.
Patricia's ThirstChoir of Young BelieversJohn Hughes' movies from the 80s.
Young ThirstDamian JuradoLeonard Cohen.  In a way, right?
Need Your LoveThe Temper TrapNot "Love Lost," but we owe it to them for that song.
Paddling OutMike Snow1st Listen- Nah.  Second and third- will not be able to get it out of your head.
Watching You Watch HimEric HutchinsonI think this dude fancies himself another Daryl Hall.
Fire EscapeCivil TwilightAddictive song with 90's alternative feel.
The DarknessAmos LeeCan't top "Windows are Rolled Down," but very nice.


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The Same Thing Cass McCombsRepeat.  Because. . .
We Take Care of Our OwnBruce SpringsteenHard not to fall into the trap.
Set Fire To The RainAdeleFantastic song.
Orange BlossomsJJ Grey & MofroAtlanta Live Band
I Raise UpBushwallaTalented funk.
TemporaryWhite RabbitsNew Sound.  Better sound.
On The RunKaiser ChiefsEnglish stadium football Band.
Goin' Back To the CountryThe Magnetic FieldsDifferent.  Road trip for the heartland.
DodecahedronBeth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyTo be on Best of 2012. Unfortunate album cover.
Start/Stop/SynchroRose Elinor DougallGood for a run mix.
The GlobeBen SolleeStory teller.  Not perfect, but it's got lots of hmmhmm.
Luh Luh LoveWide SeaAustrian band sounds like Oasis here.
La GrandeLaura GibsonMade for a David Lynch movie (or should have been).
The HighwaymanArbouretumCan't help it.  It's crazy, but I like it.  No idea who this is.
Swing Low Sail HighThe Wailin' JennysDon't you know you are supposed to love this?  It's not so bad.
Give OutSharon Van EttenShe is a special talent.
The Daily MailRadiohead"It wears me out.  It wears me out."
From FinnerOf Monster & MenCanadian probably.  (Ok, Icelandic, but sounds Canadian)
Rivers and RoadsThe Head and the HeartBest Album of 2011, by far  . . .
TuesdayThe EverybodyfieldsThe best band that is no more (At least for now)


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Marianna    Wide Sea      Austrian Band that has 70s Ambrosia.  Song reminds me of a certain tree. 
StaircaseRadioheadThom York's diminimis beat box thing, but it is still Radiohead.
It All Feels The SameTennisA little retro.  Hard to dismiss.
It's Only LifeThe ShinsMelodic sing along.
Orona ParkThe Wilderness of ManitobaOk, so obviously Canadian.  Dude at Decatur CD again.
Song for LovePlants and AnimalsCanadian.  Not a trend.  (1 bad word)
Empty HouseDelta SpiritGreat song.  Not unique, but it is catchy. Lyrics are humorous.
LiliputtBeth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyTo be on Best of 2012.  Unfortunate album cover.
To Be FineSharon Van EttenShe is a special talent.
It HappensSugarlandRealized I had not yet put a Sugarland song on a playlist.
SafeMiranda LambertChheeeeeseey.  But, it is perfectly fine.
Without YouBrothers and SistersNothing to do with the t.v. show that finally put me out of my misery.
New ManJoy Kills SorrowVery good Americana/fol/alt blue grass band
Red LightsVib GyorDays of our Lives music, but I confess that I like this song.
Black HarvestCow"It's an older code, but it still checks out." C'mon, the crops have failed.
Love Is RequitedElisaYou won't hate it.  Impossible.
Both Sides Are EvenThe Boxer RebellionNot a 2012 song, but really worth a thorough listen.
Still They RideJourneyWho are "they?"  And, why are they still riding? (For LWH)


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Cloak & DaggerThe Asteroid Galaxy TourProbably on an Apple commercial
I Know You KnowEmpireSomeone made me include it. A little tough but tender for my taste.
Sante FeBeirutGuess it is about the 1840s guy? Interesting.
If I Die YoungThe Band PerryWhy not? Not too proud.
My Love Will KeepAdrienne Young and Little SadieA sweet country/folk song.
Written on the ForeheadPJ HarveyBat sh[]t crazy.  Perfectly listenable.
Games People PlayLissieNot as good as her own stuff, but that's ok.
No EscapeThe ChancesA little like the Weepies.
Ghost DriverSouth of FranceSome vocal distortion, but it is a fun song.
OrdinaryHusbandIt's like the lead singer of the National with the band from Big Country.
One By One BlackbellsA bit like Oasis?
AirborneRed Horses of the SnowA bit like New Order?
BirdsThe Revolving BirdsLate 60s with Radiohhead synths?
Born AloneWilcoI guess the allure is the unpredictability but the consistent vibe.
Good ThingsKathleen EdwardsTough to be beat "I make the dough, you get the glory." This does.
Free (Edit)Graffiti6No kidding- it was free. It's not bad, actually.
River of PainNewfound RoadLike if you ran out of gas "somewheres" on Route 66.
Time to GrowLovell SistersCountry.  It's nice.
I Can't WaitKieran Kane, Kevin Welch & Fats KaplinAccordian beginning.  And then, I guess they sing very well together with guitar picking.
Ridgeway BackgroadsThe Biscuit BurnersLively country/bluegrass


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Laughing Down CryingDarryl Hall"She's Gooooooooooone, oooh ooooh  oooh  I"
Empty ThreatKathleen Edwards Folkey Night in Canada.
In the MorningForest SunAfter a glass of wine.  Country, but really just singer/songwriting
Space Between the LinesTim O'BrienClassic Americana.   Sort of a road trip tune. (He's probably Canadian)
Man Made LakeCalexicoBest of songs composed/played while on tour.
Here to ThereSonya KitchellProbably the best song on this list.
You Look So FineGarbageEasy to miss, but it is actually a very good song.
Hit the Ground (Superman)The Big PinkSimilar to the "pumped up kicks trend," but it is Superman. 
ClimbGolden KanineIt's the brass that gets me.
Hey MoonJohn MausIf you play piano/keyboards and use the sustain, this song makes sense.
Old MythologiesThe Barr BrothersThis is a great band.
FireIngrid MichaelsonCatchy, like the other one she did.
AfternoonYouth LagoonYou'll like it-eventually.  There's kind of a Bridge on the River Kwai thing.
Silver DaggerGillian WelchGreat voice, but never super overlifting.  You know?
MidwestJoseph ArthurThis dude is wiped out, but I really like this song.
My Way Back HomeDawes
FadedGreencardsBest alt-bluegrass band from Europe and based in Brooklyn.
One More NightJoy Kills SorrowThis band is so good.  Guitar picking, banjo and lyrics.
Yellow HouseRed MollyYellow house? This is song for you.  (Oh Brother Where art thou ish)
One By OneLaura CantrellSissy Spacek-not really, but . . .


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The Great Pan is DeadCold CaveIf you have trouble waking up in the morning, tee this one up.
Box-Type LoveRun Dan RunJust alright dude.
DoorstepTune-YardsNot totally sold, but it is interesting
Brother SparrowAgnes ObelI can't lie.  I think the name Agnes Obel is cool.
ValleyTampled By TurtlesAlt-Bluegrass stalwarts.
One of a Kind (Feat. Justin Currie)Naomi BedfordKind of starts out sounding like Dolly, but simmers down once the dude chimes in.
Give it a TryReckless KellyCountry. 
Two HeartsRyan AdamsOld, but it is in my head.
I'd Feel BetterRosebudsFrom their Punkier roots.
Somewhere Across ForeverStellastar*Ned's Atomic Dustbin with chicks.
Somebody Like YouThe Belleville OutfitCountry ensemble with an indie singer.
When I Was YoungNada SurfGuitar picking?  They may have written this one.
WaterfallThe Fresh & OnlysNice reverb sound.  Upbeat
Don't Carry It AllThe DecemberistsThe dude's voice gets on my nerves, but the songwriting is great.
LoreleiFleet FoxesAlmost too cool for school, but it just sounds good.
SerpentsSharon Van EttenYes, different from the others.
In My TImeKurt VileSinger/songwriter.  A bit psychedelic. He uses a bad word.
BrainsLower DensMoody, prodding and nice.


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Fireside (Molly's House)Lucy DreamsThe Cure without Smith's voice
ColoursGrouplove90's alternative (aka, Blind Melon), but the lead singer sounds healthy
I Belong In Your ArmsChairliftApple Nano commercial band actually can do music.
O NathanielHiss Golden MessengerThere's a hair of 70s in here.
EmmylouFirst Aid KitFree download turns out to be good Swedish alt-Country.
Miss K.Deer TickTough to find the 4min. version
WordsGiversIndie.  Good sonic build.  Ultimately an upbeat song.
Cuts You UpPeter MurphyTotally heard this on some recent TV episode- late 80s classic?
ForeverThe Explorer's ClubAlright, so these guys are channeling the Beach Boys. 
Me and You and A Dog Named BooLoboIs this old?  It's great.
Post War BluesDan ManganCanadian. It's good .
With My Good EyeWildfireDecatur CD talked me into this one.  Metric?
Summer is COmingMatt Pond PAI guess he's from PA.  Dunno why that's so important.  Dimmunitive songwriting.
EmptyRay LamontagneIt is in a recent movie (The Driver?)  A special song.
Honda CivicThe Felice BrothersThis album is terrible.  The song?  I loved my Honda Civic.
Stopping By Jason Isbell & The 400 ClubReally good listening.  Nothing fancy and unpretentious folk/pop
Fake PretendCarter Tanton A bit synthy and it gets weird, but it is a really good mood song.
Keep Your Head UpBen HowardSinger/songwriter.   Catchy in the David Gray mold.
Over YouCat's EyesCrazy dude from the Horrors. 


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My MistakesEleanor FriedburgerInteresting.  Fiery Furnaces' voice
Into the Wild (Live)L.P.credit card commercial version (picture mad lady with hiking boots singing)
Video Games Lana Del RayThis may be all we get
All At OnceAirborne Toxic EventHBO TV Series theme.  Dramatic but enjoyable.
Simply SimpleMother MotherSinging it after a couple of listens.
Change the SheetsKathleen EdwardsThe album is as good as her others.  Very folksy Canadian.
Simple SongThe ShinsYep, it sounds like the Shins.
Stay GoldThe Big PinkMaybe slightly oversynthed for some, but good on the ears while exercising.
SilverlakeAzure Ray (feat. Sparklehorse)A bit of a sucker, but it is a good song.
We Go TogetherThe Farewell DriftersThe Beachboys with a folk touch.
Here Lies JohnGreencardsBest alt-bluegrass band from Europe and based in Brooklyn. 
Easy Come, Easy GoSierra HullCountry/folk.  (long drives in the car)
BirminghamThe BittersweetsDug back into the annuls.  Refreshing folk/country
Mountain GirlBlue MountainClassic rootsy folk for the college kids
Ballad of Restored ConfidenceCadillac SkyNot sure how to describe.  Sentimental folk.
Irresistible ForceJane's AddictionOh, it's terrible, but they're fun and they did write "Three Days"
If I Had a GunNoel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsKind of like Oasis, but can't figure out a band name?
Be Here NowSilver LakesGood Atlanta area band
Cold DaySonya KitchellSinger/songwriter goodness


SONGSARTISTS
Down In the ValleyThe Head and the Heart
This Old Dark Machine James VIncent McMorrow
If There Was No YouBrandi Carlile
BadaboomTapes 'n Tapes
Cross Country SkiingHeidecker & Woods
Long Walk Home Railroad Earth
This Is Why We FightThe Decemberists
I've Been GoneZoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers
Paper AirplaneAlison Krauss and Union Station
Windows Are Rolled DownAmos Lee
ColorsApril Smith & The Great Picture Show
Not Going HomeThe Elected
The MirrorJill Andrews
Little Lovin'Lissie
UberlinR.E.M.
The DiveFool's Gold
Goodbye LoveThe Redlands Palomino Co.
Go AheadThe Rosebuds
Shell GamesBright Eyes
Dear Holly Romany Rye
SONGSARTISTS
Pumped Up KicksFoster the People
Hawaiian AirFriendly Fires
MiracleAstrid Williamson
Winter BeatsI Break Horses
SpringsteenEric Church
Me & TennesseeTim McGraw & Gwyneth Paltrow
Everything You See (Kids Count Hallelujahs)Portugal, The Man
Just A KissLady Antebellum
Same MistakeClap Your Hands Say Yeah
ChicagoLucie Wainwright Roche
Shake It OutFlorence + The Machine
Punching In A DreamNaked & Famous
When I'm Alone Lissie
CruelSt. Vincent
Lost and FoundKatie Herzig
Midnight CityM83
Rose Mary StretchPepper Rabbit
Nomad by FateChuck Ragan
Murderous JoyCarter Tanton
Alabama PinesJason Isbell and the 400 Unit
SONGSARTISTS
Lonely BoyThe Black Keys
Rolling In The DeepAdele
Sweet SisterAnnuals
Amor FatiWashed Out
Tongue TiedGrouplove
Love the Way You Walk AwayBlitzen Trapper
Cry BabyCee Lo Green
HomeEngineers
Coming HomeGwyneth Paltrow
LanternJosh Ritter
Try To SleepLow
Whatever You Say I AmMarriage Blanc
Beggar In The MorningThe Barr Brothers
Blue EyesMiddle Brother
Little TalksOf Monsters & Men
The Stars Came Out Once The Lights Went OutThe Veils
BalticWintersleep
Baby MissilesThe War On Drugs
Into the WildL.P.
We All Go Back To Where We BelongR.E.M.


SONGS  ARTISTS   
Winter Song  The Head and the Heart  
As Tall as Cliffs  Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos
AuctioneerThe Broken West
First Instant Last Report   Earlimart
River SongSeryn
Holy HolyWye Oak
Lonely BoyThe Black Keys
FallingThe Civil Wats
MausoleumWintersleep
Lost In TimeStellastarr
Jesus Fever Kurt Vile
GeorgiaYuck
Robin Egg BlueCass McCombs
Oh, SarahSunday Valley
Highway SongButcher's Blend
Living FreeMichael Donner & The Southern Renaissance    
Alabama PinesJason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Kmag YohoHayes Carll
Into The WildL.P.


SONGS   ARTISTS
Better Off Without YouSummercamp
Future ShadowsForest Fire
When I'm With YouBest Coast
Surfer KingA.A. Bondy
Before the BridgeFuture Islands  
Shake it OutFlorence and the Machine 
Gold on the CeilingThe Black Keys
Winter WonderlandLiz Phair
Snow DayMatt Pond PA
Love Will Take YouAngus and Julia Stone
Lay Myself DownMazzy Star
GhostsThe Head and the Heart
The FinderMeg Baird
The Fear Ben Howard
Snow DaysReal Estate
Punching In A DreamThe Naked & Famous
HookedEilen Jewell
Winter WindsMumford & Sons
A Song For My FatherHeidecker & Wood
Northern LightsCider Sky


SONGS    ARTISTS   
Tongue Tied  Grouplove
Something, Somewhere, Sometime  Ben Soilee and Daniel Martin Moore
Murderous JoyCarter Tanton
Little Toy GunHoneyhoney
Days Are ForgottenKasabian
Little TalksOf Monsters and Men
Your Past Life As A BlastOkkervil River
SwimJeremy Larson
To Be GoneAnna Ternheim
HeathArizona
Blue As Your BloodThe Walkmen
SafeMiranda Lambert
CuckooLissie
Main StreetDeer Tick
From Now OnThe Features
Midnight CityM83
What Became of You and I?Treelight For Sunlight
The Same ThingCass McCombs
SonnetThe Decemberists
We All Go Back To Where We Belong    R.E.M.


SONGSARTISTS
Same Mistake   Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah 
EndtapesThe Joy Formidable
Chicago Promenade   Jason Isbell
My HeartLoney Dear
Wait Alberta Cross
AntarcticaThe Weepies
14u & u4MeThe Decemberists
The GetawayAthlete
Slip AwayClarence Carter
You're A Friend of Mine Clarence Clemmons & Jackson Browne   
Shine on YouThe Duke and the King
Hard Livin'Railroad Earth
HauntedThe Gourds
Come InsideZoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers
ChicagoLucy Wainwright Roche
Do I Wake or Do I Sleep   Homer Hiccolm & The Rocketboys
Shooting Star and the Ambulance    Pete Francis
Dreamin' AloneHightide Blues
Holiday RoadMatt Pond PA


SONGSARTISTS
Paradise  Coldplay    
Half Moon    Blind Pilot
Stand In The Water Wildlife
Beggar In The Morning The Barr Brothers 
KnotsLisa Hannigan
BalticWintersleep
CruelSt. Vincent
Lucky NowRyan Adams
Love the Way You Walk AwayBlitzen Trapper
White ElephantLadytron
A Flower My Love GrowsHeirlooms of August  
Field SongWilliam Eliott Whitmore
Lay My Burden DownAlison Krauss & Union Station   
Rose Mary StretchPepper Rabbit
Shivering FawnFruit Bats
First LoveEmmy the Great
Nomad By FateChuck Ragan
Virginia (Featuring Amy Ray)Sonia Leigh
Wanderin'Justin Townes Earle


SONGS  ARTISTS
Lost and FoundKatie Herzig  
Just a KissLady Antebellum
End of TimeLindsey Buckingham  
She Walks In So Many WaysThe Jayhawks
Hello AgainNeil Diamond
FriendBob Evans
TigersStephen Malkmus & The Jicks   
Got it All (This Can't Be Living Now) Portugal, The Man
Is And Is And IsWhite Denim
Shoofly PieThe Wood Brothers
20 YearsThe Civil Wars
Ritual UnionLittle Dragon
Blue CassetteFriendly Fires
Sparrow and the WolfJames Vincent McMorrow
Smile For No OneSarabeth Tucek
Goodbye LoveThe Redlands Palomino Co.
BiznessTune-Yards
Ash/Black VeilApparat
Wait in the DarkMemory Tapes
HeartsI Break Horses


SONGS                                                                             ARTISTS                                                
AnimalEllie Goulding 
Hurts Like Heaven Coldplay
The Heart is Willing A.A. Bondy
IntroThe XX
Sweet UnrestThe Apparat
Do I WaitRyan Adams
FletcherBlitzen Trapper
Higher GroundThe Believers
RunRenee Stahl
Who You AreCary Brothers
Sick & TiredCross Canadian Ragweed
Yesterday, NeverClap Your Hands & Say Yeah
Everything You See (Kids Count Hallelujahs) Portugal, The Man   
SpringsteenEric Church
You and IThe Duke and the King
Me & TennesseeTim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow
It's Already TomorrowFoster & Lloyd
Before the Night is GoneZoe Muth & The Lost High Rollers
Newspaper AngelsJenny Scheinman


SONGS  ARTISTS
Miss America      Carolina Liar
BurnNiki Barr Band 
Come Visit MeThe Rosebuds
JulyYouth Lagoon
DodecahedronBeth Jeans Houghton 
CalgaryBon Iver
KellyWhen Saints Go Machine
Beautiful Summer  Heirlooms of August
Coming DownDum Dum Girls
In the Coach Station Light  Fonda
ViewgirlsWolf Ram Heart
Time Spent In Los Angeles   Dawes
The Circle Married the LineFeist
River of DaysRosetta West
Whole LoveWilco
ArriveThere Is No Sin
These DaysDavid Juliet
CyclesEchorev
Day by DayHank Williams III
Musical ChairsFair to Midland


SONGSARTISTS
Howlin' At The Moon  Kopecky Family Band 
Walking WiresRadical Dads
Back And ForthThe Bright Light Social Hour 
Ten-Twenty-TenGenerationals
Baby MissilesThe War On Drugs
GgWhite Heath
First LightMy Morning Jacket
How Far We've Come  Dawes
Within and WithoutWashed Out
Summer HolidayWild Nothing
Love Can Be A Learning The Fruitful Earth
She Is YoursRedlands Palomino Co.
Love's VoiceJim Lauderdale
Batterie KinzieFleet Foxes
WoodsThe Rosebuds
Loosen The KnotLissie
Lovin' ArmsThe Wood Brothers
Way To The FutureKatie Herzig
We Owned The NightLady Antebellum
Other CountryBurlap to Cashmere


SONGSARTISTS
Philadelphia Freedom Elton John           
What Part Of ForeverCee Lo Green
One Horse DownBaskery
What You SaidLaura Cantrell
Bless You CaliforniaThe Beau Brummels   
Best NightThe War On Drugs
Starved Of AffectionThe Blood Arm
The Day Your Mouth Stood Still  Captain Wilberforce                 
World Gone GlobalThe Dead Trees
The DiveFool's Gold
Picture Of A BirdFruit Bats
Coeur D'AleneThe Head and The Heart
Hope On The HorizonMegan Henwood
MirageLadytron
MiracleAstrid Williamson
Laurel CanyonKalli
Winter BeatsI Break Horses
Wichita LinemanGlen Campbell
Streets of PhiladelphiaBruce Springsteen


SONGSARTISTS
Hawaiian Air  Friendly Fires
Morning Thought Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.                
The Swimming Song Vetiver
The House That Built Me            Miranda Lambert
Flowers In Your HairThe Lumineers
Misery RunsMyNameIsJohnMichael   
Hell On HeelsPistol Annies
Wishing On Her StarLydia Loveless
Hand It OutWoods
For 12Other Lives
UntitledThe Globes
Armored Scarves13 & God
Street JoyWhite Denim
Baby JeansThe Wooden Birds
Not Going HomeThe Elected
Morning SonCountry Mice
Poor ElizaChris Bathgate
When My Name Is Spoken Spirit Family Reunion
The Honest TruthTyphoon
Wild WindowFool's Gold


SONGSARTISTS
The Lonely British Sea Power 
Blue EyesMiddle Brother
Belt of OrionThe Belle Brigade
It's RealReal Estate
Fallin' For YouColbie Caillat
HoudiniFoster The People
Colgne Cerrone HoudiniGoldfrapp
Amor FatiWashed Out
Up Up UpGivers
RepatriatedHandsome Furs
Go Outside Cults
I Don't Want LoveThe Antlers
The Way it GoesGillian Welch
That's Where I'm GoingEilen Jewell
If I Don't Write This Song,  Someone I Love Will Die Hello Saferide
Deep Elum BluesJimmie Dale Gilmore & The Wronglers
RunThe Erins
JoleneRay LaMontagne
Think You Can Wait (From the Film Win Win)The Nationals
Guilty CubiclesBroken Social Scene


SONGSARTISTS
When I'm AloneLissie
Floating in the BalanceSarah Jarosz
Tangie and RayFruit Bats
Pumped Up KicksFoster the People 
Silly FathersRubblebucket
I Love You, I DoMiss Erika Davies
HoloceneBon Iver
Endless SceneStill Corners
Sleep PatternsMemory House
Cathode RayBlonde Summer
Grown OceanFleet Foxes
It's Always SummerThe Corin Tucker Band
Almost Blue Joseph Arthur
Heart in the HeartbreakThe Pains of Being Pure At Heart
CarpetbaggersJenny Lewis Feat. Elvis Costello
Twilight GalaxyMetric
CircuitalMy Morning Jacket
Up On the North ShoreThe Sea and Cake
I'll Fly AwayAlison Krauss & Gillian Welch


SONGSARTISTS
Hips Don't LieShakira
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) Beyonce
In da Club50 Cent
Ride Wit MeNelly featuring City Spud
This Is How We Do ItMontell Jordan
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael Jackson
Baby Got BackSir Mix-A-Lot
On the Floor (feat. Pitbull)Jennifer Lopez
Gold Digger (feat. Jamie Foxx)Kanye West
Young Forever (feat. Mr. Hudson) Jay-Z
Lose YourselfEminem
Walk this WayRun-DMC
The Humpty DanceDigital Underground
The PowerSnap!
Good VibrationsMarky Mark and the Funky Bunch & Loleatta Holloway
It Takes TwoRob Bass (et. al)
BeautifulChristina Aguilera


SONGSARTISTS
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall Coldplay
This Is Why We FightThe Decemberists
Rise Above 1 (Feat. Bono and The Edge)Reeve Carney
Well, Well, WellDuffy
Distant LightsIvy
Rolling In the DeepAdele
Black TreacleArctic Monkeys
Love Is My New DrugDawn Kinnard
Your Life Beside UsMark Olson
I've Been GoneZoe Muth And the Lost High Rollers
Lonely East TX NightsWhiskey Myers
Two Kinds of HappinessThe Strokes
Honey Come HomeThe Head and the Heart
Go AheadThe Rosebuds
Sound of the BellsJill Andrews
Every GirlTurnpike Troubadours
Until I DieBrandi Carlile
LosersThe Belle Brigade
VelcroBell XI


SONGSARTISTS
Eclipse (All Yours)  Metric
Her Time of DaySam Hare
Village Green Preservation Society Kate Rusby
Fields Are BurningLittly Country Giants 
Favorite GhostDawn Kinnard
Cats in a Bag The Luyas
Choir Of AngelsDeer Tick
The Soft AttackThe Daysleepers
Tea LightsLower Dens
Help YouTrampled By Turtles
Road MovieTensheds
Wandle SwanDanny and the Champions of the World
Gossamer HairPearly Gate Music
Futile DevicesSufjan Stevens
Real LifeSusan Cowsill
Try to SleepLow
SunshineSmoke Fairies
CumberlandD. Charles Speer & The Helix
Forever YoungBob Dylan


SONGSARTISTS
BloomThe Veils
Sweet SisterAnnuals
Spanish Sahara  Foals
Since K Got Over MeThe Clientele
HeartbreakerGirls
StarlessThe Unthanks
The Green PasturesWilliam Tyler
RazorbackedD. Charles Speer & The Helix
Powers of TenThe See See
This Old Dark MachineJames Vincent McMorrow
This Is for LoveNicole Atkins
Cold Heart of MineTrembling Bells
Get Well SoonSarabeth Tucek
Riding For the FeelingBill Callahan
Lost In My MindThe Head and the Heart
Black NightThe Dodos
Old Man on the MountainPG Six
Willow GardenAllison Williams
Love the One You're WithTensheds


SONGSARTISTS
RiderOkkervil River
MontezumaFleet Foxes
Desert IslandHeidecker & Wood
It Happened Today R.E.M.
Potter's FieldRailroad Earth
BadaboomTapes N' Tapes
Sweet Talk, Sweet TalkThe New Pornographers
Two Small DeathsWye Oak
If There Was No YouBrandi Carlile
Down In the Valley The Head and the Heart
Moving Through Georgia Sam Hare
Annabel LeeStevie Nicks
Nothing Else Will Do Babe Sandy Denny/Strawberries
Le Grand CochonD. Charles Speer & The Helix
Cry Cry CryNicole Atkins
Especially MeLow
Blowing KissesSarabeth Tucek
Blue TipThe Cars
KaputtDestroyer


SONGSARTISTS
Down From DoverMarianne Faithfull
WizbotSea of Bees
Big Burned HandIron & Wine
Will DoTV on the Radio
Windows Are Rolled DownAmos Lee
TomboyPanda Bear
Paper AirplaneAlison Krauss & Union Station 
Rest of ReactionShake the Baron
The Stars Came Out Once the Lights Went OutThe Veils
An Easy LifeBroken Bells
BelongThe Pains of Being Pure at Heart
I Hope That No-One Cris At My FuneralNew Rules for Boats
Target On Your HeartSarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion
Constant Future  Parts & Labor
Shine Like StarsGlasvegas
Don't Haunt This PlaceThe Rural Alberta Advantage
LanternJosh Ritter
JonathanSean Rowe
Marching SongEsben & The Witch
Something SpecialRandy Newman


SONGSARTISTS
Happy 81Modern Skirts
Dear HollyThe Romany Rye
I Follow Rivers Lykee Li
Golden HazeWild Nothing
Walk Around the Lake Lost in Trees
Facing the SunTreelight For Sunlight
HomeVillagers
Middle BrotherMiddle Brother
Our Hearts Are WrongJessica Lea Mayfield
Cross Country SkiingHeidecker & Wood
Young BloodThe Naked and Famous
GnomesSea of Bees
CivilianWye Oak
Holly BlueThe Gentle Good
Long Walk HomeRailroad Earth
Then He Kissed MeThe Crystals
As Tears Go ByMarianne Faithfull
CryingRoy Orbison
Moon RiverPatty Griffin
Indeed You DoHolly Golightly & The Brokeoffs


SONGSARTISTS
Freak OutTapes N' Tapes
Machu PicchuThe Strokes
UberlinR.E.M.
Lotus FlowerRadiohead
Sad SongThe Cars
Love the Way You Lie  Eminem Feat. Rihanna
Empire State of Mnd (Part II) Broken Down  Alicia Keys
Something to Die ForThe Sounds
Now Is Not The TimePretty Little Empire
10 Mile StereoBeach House
The MirrorJill Andrews
Long Walk HomeRailroad Earth
The King Knows HowOver the Rhine
Nervous Lonely NightJessica Lea Mayfield
AmbulanceEisley
Good Night CaliforniaNate Currin
All Die YoungSmith Westerns
Map of an EnglishmanErland and the Carnival
Troubles Will Be GoneThe Tallest Man on Earth


SONGSARTISTS
SofiaWest Indian Girl
Beneath the Reach of LightYellowbirds
ChucumbeDavid Wax Musuem
StampThe Rural Alberta Advantage
Under Cover of DarknessThe Strokes
Tree By the River Iron & Wine
Coming HomeGwyneth Paltrow
January HymnThe Decemberists
Helplessness BluesFleet Foxes
Blue Skies AgainJessica Lea Mayfield
HomeBrian Eno & David Byrne
Secret LoveStevie Nicks
Shell GamesBright Eyes
Living Is So EasyBritish Sea Power
We Will All Be ChangedSeryn
Sun RoomJ. Irvin Dally
Yer SpringHey Rosetta!
The AfterlifePaul Simon
Looking For the Right ThingJamestown Revival


SONGSARTISTS
Oh My HeartR.E.M.
Good TimeAlan Jackson
Go DoJonsi
The YouthMGMT
Your Protector Fleet Foxes
Race YouElizabeth & The Catapult
CasablancaCount To Fire
Angela Surf CityThe Walkmen
In SleepLissie
RiverAkron/Family
Where the Road Meets the Sun Katie Herzog & Matthew Perryman Jones
Feels Like RainBill Calahan
Monkeys UptownIron & Wine
Sentimental FeelingsTensheds
At My HeelsTwin Shadow
A Room Where Your Paintings HangLost In Trees
Western HospitalityClub 8
Bigger Than UsWhite Lies
This MomentaryDelphic


SONGSARTISTS
Sun HandsLocal Natives
The Only Living Boy In New York Simon & Garfunkel
Moth's WingsPassion Pit
F*** YouCee Lo Green
StyloGorillaz
Dancing On My OwnRobyn
Harlem River BluesJustin Townes Earle
Little Lovin'Lissie
Crash YearsThe New Pornographers
BoyRa Ra Riot
ColorsApril Smith and the Great Picture Show
WIldwoodChatham County Line
HomeEngineers
ZorbingStornoway
What I Say I AmMariage Blanc
BloodMiddle East
StrandedThe Walkmen
Floating VibesSurfer Blood
HannahFreelance Whales
Holding Us BackKatie Herzog


SONGSARTISTS
AnimalNeon Trees
Left Your Arms Empty Blackbud
The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart) Ryan Bingham
Hey Little Darlin'Zoe Muth & The Lost High Rollers
The CaveMumford & Sons
Too Late For GoodbyeRandy Rogers Band
Queen of the LotThe Spring Standards
CaughtIn The Crowd Kate Miller-Heidke
Good To Be HomeThe Everybody Fields
DillyBand of Horses
Sweet DispositionThe Temper Trap
StrandedSambassadeur
Pride and JoyBrandi Carlile
MixtapeTift Merritt
Twenty MilesDeer Tick
The Ghost InsideBroken Bells
Do You Love MeGuster
Another Bad Night's SleepThe Silver Seas
Down On WashingtonThe Turnpike Troubadours
Bye Bye Cellphone1973
SONGSARTISTS
Love LostThe Temper Trap
Golden GirlBlackbud
GeorgiaBand of Horses
Down By The WaterThe Decemberists
MoneyGrabberFitz & The Tantrums
Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of PromiseThe Avett Brothers
Best Things In LifeThe Silver Seas
SchizophreniaJukebox The Ghost
HomeEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
On the OceanGuster
Beg, Steal, or BorrowRay LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Same Changes The Weepies
Target HeartBlue Giant
Nerves of Nightmind Frontier Ruckus
We Used To WaitArcade Fire
Swim Until You Can't See LandFrightened Rabbit
Little Lion ManMumford & Sons
The High RoadBroken Bells
ZebraBeach House
Sometime Around MidnightAirborne Toxic Event 


SONGSARTISTS
If You Can't See My Mirrors The New Pornographers
InterstateRandy Rogers Band
Waiting on the StairsPela
The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade The Joy Formidible
Dragon's SongBlitzen Trapper
RingbearerFrontier Ruckus
Cubism DreamLocal Natives
Step Out of The CarThe Boxer Rebellion
Let It RideRyan Adams & the Cardinals
Holy Rollers for LoveJakob Dylan
The StrangerLord Huron
It's Getting Light OutsideClearlake
SpringtimeAnnuals
Bushwick BluesDelta Spirit
Up With The LarksThe Pearlfishers
WInter DiesMidlake
The Only Sound that MattersRobert Plant
Fake Blues Real Estate
Let Down Radiohead


SONGSARTISTS
GeorgiaBand of Horses
OliviaNew London Fire
Precious StonePete Yorn
St. Bernard's LilyThe Red River
Not In LoveCrystal Castles (w/ Robert Smith)
Scissor RunnerJenny and Jonny
One of UsPomegranates
BalulalowRevolver
PineconeThe Sammies
My ShadowKeane
Speak NowTaylor Swift
Stadium LoveMetric
Curs in the WeedsHorse Feathers
The Secret SunJesse Harris
Pickin's Up The PiecesFitz & The Tantrums
ExcusesThe Morning Benders
Bushwick BluesDelta Spirit
The Man Who Would Speak True Blitzen Trapper
My Girl to MeDawes
When She Comes HomeDeer Tick


SONGARTIST
Deep BlueArcade Fire
Anyone's GhostThe National
Architect's & EngineersGuster
ComplimentsBand of Horses
I Found A Whistle MGMT
When You Leave My ArmsThe Duchess & The Duke
Lingering StillShe & Him
MeasureField Music
Silver SoulBeach House
The Biblical Sense of the WordQuiet Company
Drop Me OffPela
I WalkedSufjan Stevens
Ms. NovemberThe Silver Seas
London's In LoveThe Pearlfishers
Back of my MindThe Autumn Defense
BluebirdDanny & The Champions of the World
ComaKunek
Kiss Me AgainJessica Lea Mayfield
On the EdgeThe Open Sea
Ultraviolet LightRyand Adams & The Cardinals


SONGSARTISTS
Christmas LightsColdplay
Belly of June Horse Feathers
Dragon FlysSusan Cowsill
Being On Your OwnFruit Bats
The Greatest Light Is the Greatest ShadeThe Joy Formidible
ComplimentsBand of Horses
The Violent HourSea Wolf
Up From BelowEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Laughing LoverBlitzen Trapper
Rude to RileHorse Feathers
Nothing Like You Frightened Rabbits
This Tornado Loves YouNeko Case
DreamsBrandi Carlile
We Mad A MountainThe Mynabirds
Solitary GunRogue Wave
Add My EffortThe Weepies
Memory BoyDeerhunter
Everything is One Big Christmas TreeThe Magnetic Fields
Christmas Time is Here AgainMy Morning Jacket
Peace On Earth/Little Drummer BoyBing Crosby and David Bowie


SONGARTIST
Beg Steal or BorrowRay LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Simple Song (For a Complicated Girl)1973
Wired For LIght School of Seven Bells
SuccessInterpol
RestorationThe Acorn
Harry & BessFeraby Lionheart
Can't Go Back NowThe Weepies
On the OceanGuster
HummingbirdImaginary Cities
SchizophreniaJukebox The Ghost
Into the LightThe Alexandria Quartet
Beautiful Day Miranda Lee Richards
When You Find MeJoshua Radin
Gone AwayLucy Schwartz
MonstersBand of Horses
Too Late For GoodbyeRandy Rogers Band
I Want The World To StopBelle & Sebastian
40 Day DreamEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
We FellS. Carey
Death of a SongwritterBlabbermouth


SONGARTIST
Down By the WaterThe Decemberists
Portions For FoxesRilo Kiley
Countdown (Sick For The Big Sun)Phoenix
The Songs of the Weak Will DieSuperfamily
A New DayScouting For Girls
ChugjugFamily of the Year
MoneyGrabberFitz & The Tantrums
Same ChangesThe Weepies
HomeGlasser
SingMy Chemical Romance
Morning RoutineThe Red River
HighwireThe Maple Trail
Call to the WorldNarcolepts
The Ghost InsideBroken Bells
Say No to LoveThe Pains of Being Pure At Heart
Again and AgainThe Narcoleptic Dancers
When It RainsKidd Rock
WoodsWhite Pines
Dead American WritersTired Pony
If You Ever Get FamousThe Duke & The King


SONGARTIST
HomeEdward Sharpe & The Magentic Zeros
My Foolish PrideThe Charlatans (UK)
Not Getting ThereBlonde Redhead
As She's Walking Away Zac Brown Band (w/ Alan Jackson)
Happy!Blabbermouth
Saturdays and SundaysChatham County Line
You're the RadioThea Gilmore
What's Wrong With This PictureLloyd Cole
For the SummerRay Lamontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Bye Bye Cellphone1973
Sorrow, SorrowSad Day For Puppets
Just the Way You AreBruno Mars
Afraid of EveryoneThe National
Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)Arcade Fire
HelicopterDeerhunter
DreamsomeShelby Lynne
HallelujahRyan Bingham & The Dead Horses
HeirloomSufjan Stevens
MothersS. Carey


SONGARTIST
Do You Love MeGuster
Infinite ArmsBand of Horses
Roll Away Your Stone Mumford & Sons
Harm's Swift WayRobert Plant
MineTaylor Swift
Another Bad Night's Sleep  The Silver Seas
Have You EverBrandi Carlile
ChinatownWild Nothing
Never Listen to MeThe Thermals
State FairThe Fire Marshals of Bethlehem
To the SkyOwl City
One DaySharon Van Etten
Down on WashingtonTurnpike Troubadours
Heaven's On FireRadio Dept.
Come With Meceo
Pumpkin SoupKate Nash
Song For MorrieForest City Lovers
Goodbye MidnightThe Spring Standards
I Was Made For Sunny Days The Weepies
Heartworn TragedyThe Bart Crow Band


SONGARTIST
Half Light II (No Celebration)Arcade Fire
On My Way HomeBand of Horses
Blue SunshineBlue Giant
Hard DriveEvan Dando
Nothing But The Whole Wide World Jakob Dylan
Goodbye KissGrace Potter and the Nocturnals
ChangeThe Young Veins
AliveGoldfrapp
Crazy For YouBest Coast
There She GoesSix Pence None the Richer
Where's It GoingEllery
Hey Little BirdI'm A Kloot
Weighty GhostWintersleep
The Sea and the HeatherFuzzy Lights
Echoes of TimeThe Smiles and Frowns
EquinoxThe Love Language
Baby LeeTeenage Fanclub
OctoberBroken Bells
Fire and RainCarole King & James Taylor
Soft as ChalkJoanna Newsom


SONGARTIST
Ready to StartArcade Fire
Golden GirlBlackbud
Pride and JoyBrandi Carlile
Numbers Don't LieThe Mynabirds
It's Hard To Be Humble (When
You're From Alabama)
Phosphorescent
Nerves of the NightmindFrontier Ruckus
MixtapeTift Merritt
Target HeartBlue Giant
Wait So LongTrampled By Turtles
Best Things In LifeThe Silver Seas
New InheritorsWintersleep
Soft SkinMountain Man
Twenty MilesDeer Tick
All to AllBroken Social Scene 
Heart to TellThe Love Language
Across The WireCalexico
Truth Sets InAvi Buffalo
You're Not the Only OnePaul Thorn
Half AsleepSchool of Seven Bells
Wet and RustingMenomena


SONGARTIST
Talk to MeStevie Nicks
Over the Hills and Far AwayLed Zeppelin
How You Like Me NowThe Heavy
You've Got a FriendCarole King and James Taylor
DillyBand of Horses
AnimalNeon Trees
Love LostTemper Trap
Midnight SunThe Sounds
The Walls are Coming Down  FanFarlo
Honey in the SunCamera Obscura
BechamelThe Pernice Brothers
Left Your Arms EmptyBlackbud
BayonetsAmazing Baby
OursThe Bravery
Dying DaysBrandi Carlile
Hard Luck LoveZoe Muth & the Lost High Rollers
American HoneyLady Antebellum
Today Was a FairytaleTaylor Swift
DarknessRobert Francis


SONGARTIST
(1)  Bloodbuzz OhioThe National
(2)  Change of TimeJosh Ritter
(3)  Your LoveKeane
(4)  Like TreasureEditors
(5)  It's WorkingMGMT
(6)  Queen of the LotThe Spring Standards 
(7)  Caught in the Crowd     Kate Miller-Heidke
(8)  Around the BendGreg Laswell
(9)  White Blank PageMumford & Sons
(10) Own StuntsBreathe Owl Breathe
(11) Dayglow Vista Rd.Minus The Bear
(12) This is itHarper Blynn
(13) Good to be HomeThe Everybody Fields
(14) The Mama PapaPlants & Animals
(15) World SickBroken Social Scene           
(16) Ocean FloorTypefighter
(17) Just BreathePearl Jam


SONGARTIST
(1)  ResistanceMuse
(2)  Sick MuseMetric
(3)  Nice FoxThe Rosebuds
(4)  FactoryBand of Horses
(5)  CelesticaCrystal Castles
(6)  DaysSambassadeur
(7)  Always Look On The
Bright Side of Life
Monty Python's
Spamalot
(8)  Just the Same WayJourney
(9) (What A) Wonderful World  Sam Cooke
(10)  I Speak Because I CanLaura Marling
(11)  ZebraBeach House
(12)  Another Likely Story Au Revoir Simone
(13)  The QuizHello Saferide
(14)  Bring DownMidlake
(15)  Saw You FirstGivers
(16)  BenedictionThe Weakerthans
(17)  For TodayJessica Lea Mayfield
(18) All the TimeElizabeth Cook
(19) Fallin' & Flyin'Colin Farrell & Jeff Bridges


SONGARTIST
(1)  Calypso GoldPrinceton
(2)  Sweet DispositionThe Temper Trap
(3)  That Lady The Isley Brothers
(4)  The is a WindThe Album Leaf
(5)  StrandedSambassadeur
(6)  In the SunShe & Him
(7)  RocketGoldfrapp
(8)  What's in it For?Avi Buffalo
(9)  Suffering SeasonWoods
(10) Wide EyesLocal Natives
(11) LaredoThe National
(12) Don't Wake UpThe Kissaway Trail
(13) CollectorHere We Go Magic
(14) Round and RoundAriel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
(15) One Way OutThe Mother Hips
(16) MarzJohn Grant
(17) The Sea ChangeTurin Brakes
(18) Don't Look Down or BackTunng


SONGARTIST
(1)  Hymn #101Joe Pug
(2)  Chicken FriedZac Brown Band
(3)  Way Go LilySam Amidon
(4)  Like A HurricaneThe Coal Porters
(5)  Little Lion ManMumford & Sons
(6)  I Can't LoseHolly Golightly & The Brokeoffs
(7)  RavennaTrembling Bells
(8)  I Saw Her At the FairLouis Eliot & The Embers
(9)  When The Tailgate Drops, The BS
Stops
Jack Rose
(10)  Need You NowLady Antebellum
(11)  The Running KindZoe Muth & The Lost
High Rollers
(12)  Ten Thousand WordsThe Avett Brothers
(13)  CarolineOld Crow Medicine Show
(14)  Sourwood MountainCarolina Chocolate Drops
(15)  In God's CountryThe Infamous Stringdusters
(16)  Let's Go Down to The RiverAmy Cook
(17)  These Old ShoesDeer Tick
(18)  I Can See The Pines Are
Dancing
A.A. Bundy
(19)  Gone, Gone, GoneColin Farrell


SONGARTIST
Train in VainAnnie Lennox
The Weary KindRyan Bingham
You AreWynonna Judd
True ColorsCaroline Herring
More Like HerMiranda Lambert
Absolutely CuckooThe Magnetic Fields
A History of LoversIron & Wine with Calexico
Asking for FlowersKathleen Edwards
Wide-Eyed, LeglessLaura Veirs
Hey Little Darlin'Zoe Muth & The Lost High Rollers
When You Say Nothing At AllAllison Krauss and Union Station
Who Knows Where the Time GoesThe Fairport Convention
Wake Up SunshineChicago
You're My Best FriendQueen
Never Anyone But YouThe Clientele
Burn Down the MissionElton John
Acts of ManMidlake
The CaveMumford & Sons
On the Wings of LoveJeffrey Osborne
The WeightThe Band


SONGARTIST
KidsMGMT
Gimme SympathyMetric
Sleeping LessonsThe Shins
My GirlsAnimal Collective
25 Days Hello Saferide
Show Me What I'm Looking ForCarolina Liar
The ReelingPassion Pit
Panic SwitchThe Silversun Pickups
To Lose My LifeWhite Lies
MountainGreat Northern
GeraldineGlasvegas
31 TodayAimee Mann
Always DoAnnuals
All I NeedRadiohead
By Your SideThe Everybody Fields
Eid Ma Clack ShawBill Callahan
Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of PromiseThe Avett Brothers
Adventures In SolitudeThe New Pornographers


SONGARTIST
No One Is Going to Love YouBand of Horses
ReacharoundBell X1
PiecesThe Bridges
Long Walk HomeBruce Springsteen
You Picked MeFeist
Charming the FlamesFields
MykonosFleet Foxes
MotionlandFoxtail Summersault
HomeGreat Northern
Dear ValentineGuster
Run Run RunHaunt
Get Your Head Around ItHeadlights
I Make the Dough, You Get the GloryKathleen Edwards
+/- FairytaleOffice
Buildings & MountainsThe Republic Tigers
FantasiesRogue Wave
Dance All NightRyan Adams
Why Do You Let Me Stay She & Him
Rainy MondayShiny Toy Guns
OrbitingThe Weepies


SONGARTIST
Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Home Then)The Decemberists
WanderlustThe Delays
HoursTV On the Radio
The Bull, and the GoatAnnuals
Hope SongRock Kills Kid
IsabelFields
CrazyThe Fire Marshals of Bethlehem
Do You Realize??The Flaming Lips
SoundsEarlimart
StillLong-View
The Day After TomorrowSaybia
Happy TownEast River Pipe
When They Came For UsShiny Toy Guns
Wake Me When It's OverLongwave
They Never Got YouSpoon
And What Fallout!The Kingsbury Manx
Control FreakCopeland
LifelineLouque
Old DominionThe Essex Green
Allison KraussThe Stills
Turn on MeThe Shins