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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Madness invented ska
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Reposted by Matt Hensley
October 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
We’re M’s fans down here too!!
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We need a version of the Joe Pera "Baba O'Riley" sketch but for War Pigs
September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Beach boys blowout barbecue bash blast
July 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What’s the best Wild Mountain Thyme out there? Sandy Denny? I latched on pretty hard to that Steve Gunn one from a couple years back
June 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
March 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If you know a good place to look, I’ve been trying to find out if anyone has done “Do you like apples, hoss?”
March 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
John C. Reilly makes a good barometer - I've for years had what I call "the Step Brothers test", which is if a movie is not as funny as Step Brothers, it isn't worth watching
January 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#1 Wild Pink - Dulling the Horns

All you can hope for is that you’re in the right place/mind to capture the spirit when it presents itself. Every song carries a focused undercurrent of messy perfection, truly one for the ages and my most listened to in 2024.

wildpink.bandcamp.com/album/dullin...
Dulling The Horns, by Wild Pink
10 track album
wildpink.bandcamp.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:08 PM
#2 Oisin Leech - Cold Sea

This album is a supreme wash of calm. Touches of Nick Drake but very much its own deep breath. Has been a peaceful presence in my life all year.

oisinleech.bandcamp.com/album/cold-s...
Cold Sea, by Oisin Leech
9 track album
oisinleech.bandcamp.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:27 AM
#3 Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us

This was the first record this year that I knew was a lock for a best of. A little more urgency than their last effort, feels referential to their first couple but still pushing the boundaries.

open.spotify.com/album/1W04wu...
Only God Was Above Us
Vampire Weekend · Album · 2024 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
December 30, 2024 at 12:32 AM
#4 Nap Eyes - The Neon Gate

I have no idea how to describe these dudes but I’ve loved every one of their philosophical meandering rock and roll albums and there’s nothing else like them out there.

napeyes.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
The Neon Gate, by Nap Eyes
9 track album
napeyes.bandcamp.com
December 29, 2024 at 3:08 AM
#5 MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks

This album is flawlessly confident in its attitude- slacker tales of ne’er-do-wells told mostly tongue in cheek but not so much you don’t get emotionally invested. Can’t wait to see where he goes next

mjlenderman.bandcamp.com/album/mannin...
Manning Fireworks, by MJ Lenderman
9 track album
mjlenderman.bandcamp.com
December 28, 2024 at 5:50 AM
#6 Godspeed You! Black Emperor - NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD

You cannot touch these guys. Their ability to weave joy, doom and thought into purely instrumental music remains unrivaled. Energizing, scathing, timeless listen.

godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com/album/no-tit...
"NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD", by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
6 track album
godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:47 PM
#7 Rosali - Bite Down

This feels like her breakout after a couple of quietly heralded but still excellent past records. The hooks are there, the band is gelling. Saw her open (solo)for Rose City Band earlier this year but really want to see these live in full!

rosali.bandcamp.com/album/bite-d...
Bite Down, by Rosali
10 track album
rosali.bandcamp.com
December 27, 2024 at 5:45 PM
#8 Yasmin Williams - Acadia

One of the best finger-style guitarists going enlists a broad range of accompanying musicians to explore the boundaries of her craft.

yasminwilliams.bandcamp.com/album/acadia
Acadia, by Yasmin Williams
9 track album
yasminwilliams.bandcamp.com
December 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM
#9 Johnny Blue Skies - Passage Du Desir

(Sturgill Simpson) continues to surprise. Not all of his pivots have been successful to me but he seems to have a knack for finding inspiration in a project and giving it his all. This one hits just right.

open.spotify.com/album/71On7h...
Passage Du Desir
Johnny Blue Skies · Album · 2024 · 8 songs
open.spotify.com
December 27, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Christmas comes this time each year
December 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM