It was hard enough to choose ten of the best songs this year, so I don't really want to have to order these awesome songs from 2012 any further. So here they are, in the order I thought of them. I didn't keep up very well on music this year, so thank goodness for Andrew doing all the work for me. But alas, there was some great music out there! Also, disclaimer: some of these were released as singles last year, but the album came out this year so it counts, I say!!!
Regina Spektor "Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)"
I took Andrew to see Regina for our 2 year anniversary! Her voice is just so flawless and beautiful. I think the album grew on both of us throughout the year, but this song was just so catchy! I love it.
Lord Huron "Man Who Lives Forever"
Andrew always has this playing on the rotation in his car. It's hard to choose just one of Lord Huron's songs, but this one is super pretty.
Alex Winston "Velvet Elvis"
We discovered Alex Winston early this year, and haven't been able to stop listening. She has such a unique voice and "Velvet Elvis" and "Sister Wife" are raunchy and fun, super catchy tunes. She has been snubbed on all the lists we've seen so far, so show her some love!
Beach House "Myth"
So beautiful and dream-like. I love to listen to this and just close my eyes and imagine.
Magnetic Fields "Andrew In Drag"
I am proud to say that I discovered this song before Andrew (which doesn't usually happen). So fun, and I get to imagine Andrew dressed in drag when I hear it!
Fanfarlo "Deconstruction"
Fanfarlo was another band we go to see this year. I like this song the most from their release this year. Not much to say besides: listen if you haven't and their set was perfectly creative.
Islands "Hallways"
I love this! I feel like I should be drinking beer in an old saloon with Islands playing this rolling piano song. And then there would be a dual!
CHVRCHES "The Mother We Share"
I'll be darned if Andrew moved this to my list overnight because made me realize how it's cute how she says "proud" in the chorus because she's Scottish. IT IS SO CVTE. (Also, is this the actual music video?)
Fiona Apple "Every Single Night"
I had never really listened to Fiona Apple, like at all, before we found out we'd be volunteering for her concert this summer at Frederik Meijer Gardens. So I started listening and instantly became a fan. You can just almost feel the same emotions she is singing about because she is taking them from a deeper place. Amazing performance, by the way.
Purity Ring "Fineshrine"
I feel like this song might be way too hipster, but other than that, I love it! I will say that I watched a live performance of Purity Ring, and certainly wasn't in love, but the recorded stuff is great!
Bonus Track: The Lumineers "Ho Hey"
I don't know where this song came from, but it's all over the radio! I first discovered it by Shazaming. Is that a word? Anyway, good for these guys, who have been nominated for two Grammy's. Indie music has definitely been slowly taking over!
I would LOVE to hear your favorites! Please indulge me: )
dude, this girl is awesome! i'm kind of bummed i hadn't heard of her sooner, but better late than never, right? she is actually from the detroit area, which makes her even more cool, and she sings about some really interesting subjects. check her out!
"choice notes" - 99% certain this was shot on Heidelberg street in detroit.
fanfarlo:
one of the reasons i love london-based fanfarlo is that they use so many instruments in their music, which is something i appreciate (like beirut!). i have seen them three times, 2x when i went to sxsw and once just a few weeks ago in ann arbor. they put on a really great show and were genuinely excited in ann arbor that there more than 40 people in attendance. anyway, they have two albums out, the most recent called "rooms filled with light." this is one of my favorites from said album:
"deconstruction"
icona pop:
my instructions to you are: turn up real loud and dance! i don't know anything about icona pop. i just love it.
"i love it"
i am also very excited to announce that youth lagoon is coming to michigan on july 13th. he'll be at the crofoot in pontiac. listen if you haven't, and come to the show: )
two days after that, andrew and i will hopefully be volunteering for andrew bird at frederik meijer gardens. it really is a super amazing venue for a concert.
what music can't you get enough of right now? and what's your summer concert schedule hold?
