#3

Came here to post new Grizzly Bear, it’s lovely.

I’d add Brokenlegged by Sinai Vessel which I’ve been enjoying a lot. The whole record really, but Brokenlegged is probably the biggest tune.

#4

Just looked this up. Is that the right song title? Seems to be the name of the album.

#5

Yes you’re right! I meant ‘Looseleaf’

#6

this is my favourite track right now

https://soundcloud.com/user-616177336-57135143/maestro-little-caprice

It’s from the Scottish/French duo Maestro who are on the french label Tigersushi and put out their debut LP Mountains of Madness in 2015

I guess this is the first glimpse of something from their next LP - not on spotify yet

It’s a woozy summer slowpaced thing with melty synths, flanged guitars, bird noises, walk on the wildside backing vox and a minimal sung/spoken lyric. It’s like Arab Strap doing a drunk-in-the-long-grass version of Pulp’s Legendary Girlfriend produced by Boards of Canada with some stolen Prince synth presets or something

it’s absolutely adorable. If the album is all like this I can’t wait

#7

Here’s 5 which spring to mind, seany

https://open.spotify.com/track/1Bsr5AP92YLSIrauITLLez
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ABiMR8ZeJAGvdKqqfX9RT
This is my pick for Julie Byrne, but good to see her on your list:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6YFoWrVFvdffGoTSrNX2Nn
https://open.spotify.com/track/3eQmfqseezKTspazA504Qg
https://open.spotify.com/track/15WwoS1pri6Zf9EmffVGAy

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#8

Ancient Methods- Born of Ashes. I know this isn’t the “banger of the year” thread, but it’s definitely a banger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0we_TC8pwz4

Four Tet’s remix of A Violent Noise is sublime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eIYIqcqtqw

Denis Sulta- Nein Fortiate: When the bass comes in it’s fucking heavenly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaRNvwrlIdE

Sevdaliza- Hubris: Lovely trip hoppy type stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYXZoxltYuU

Ulver’s reincarnation as a new wave act has no right to be as good as it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0Kb4bFNzg

#9

Love that Julie Byrne track!

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#10

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - French Press
Jens Lekman - How We Met, the long version
Fazerdaze - Lucky Girl
Run The Jewels - Call Ticketron
Girl Ray - Stupid Things
Vagabon - The Embers
The Courtneys - Silver Velvet
Sacred Paws - Everyday
Jay Som - Baybee
Peter Silberman - New York

#11

This is my song of the year so far

Can tell it’s gonna be one of those I pretty much ruin for myself by playing it too much.

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#12

Have been adding bits. Keep your ideas coming.

#13

“Bubblegum” by Confidence Man is one of my favourites from the year. Just so irresistably poppy. Also “Grand Dereglement” by Francois & The Atlas Mountains and “Twist Your Arm” by Ten Fé.

#14


This has been stuck in my head for weeks

#15

Algiers - underside of power

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#17

Will have to check out that WaqWaq Kingdom album. That track is amazing!

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#18

It’s so good! Draws from dub, dancehall, and psy. Proper kaleidoscopic summery fun.

#19

Got to have Japandroids ‘Near to the Wild Heart of Life’ on this list.

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#21

Toby Driver - The Scarlet Whore/Her Dealings with the Initiate

Should really say Avignon since it’s probably the ‘hit’ but I’ve had this on repeat far more frequently.

Oxbow - Cold and Well Lit Place

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#22

Top 20 from the 1st semester (1-20):

Mr. Tophat feat. Robyn - Disco Davato
British Sea Power - Praise For Whatever
Midland - Final Credits
The XX - I Dare You
Niia - Nobody
Sue the Night - The World Below
Blaenavon - I Will Be the World
Mixhell & Joe Goddard feat. Mutado Pintado - Crocodile Boots (Joe Goddard Remix)
Slowdive - No Longer Making Time
Future Islands - Aladdin

Ten Fé – Overflow
Jamie Lidell - When I Come Back Round Live Version (Matthew Herbert’s Long Night Dub)
Tall Ships – Impressions
Jenn Grant – Legacy
Elsiane - Death of the Artist
Shabazz Palaces - Shine a Light (feat. Thaddillac)
Perfume Genius - Choir
The Blaze – Territory
Mew - Carry Me to Safety
The Shins - So Now What