Category archive for ‘Best of 2012’

• Top 50 Songs of 2012

  1/02/13 • (0)

  

  The music scene in 2012 can be characterized by the bold introduction of young artists, the extended use of new social distribution channels, and the continued blurring of genres. The end of the year is a great opportunity to look back on the previous twelve months of music and attempt to capture the biggest songs. This list is [...]

• Why There Can Only Be One ‘Best Album’

  12/19/12 • (0)

  

  I’ll be lucky, if throughout my lifetime I establish a list of 100 favorite albums. If I live to be 100, that would be one epic album for each year of my life. I’m not referring to the dime piece songs I encounter via homemade playlists, internet radio, party mixes, etc. I’m speaking of the collective albums, LP’s [...]

• 2012: The Year of the Elderly Rapper

  12/18/12 • (0)

  

  In a youthful art form such as hip hop, age does not seem to be well received. Rappers seem to only be getting younger these days. For instance, arguably the most talked about rapper of 2012, Chief Keef, is only seventeen and on his way to a promising career if he can keep himself out of trouble. Careers [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – David’s Picks

  12/17/12 • (0)

  

  Make sure to to check out all of our Best of 2012 coverage. Santigold – Master of My Make Believe Oh, how quickly we forget. Early in 2012, Santigold’s Master of My Make-Believe turned heads, finding its way on many “Best of 2012–so far” lists (which for the record: what a gimmick). From the opening track “Go” listeners are swept up [...]

• Best Albums of 2012: Leti’s Picks

  12/16/12 • (0)

  

  Make sure to to check out all of our Best of 2012 coverage. Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE A few weeks ago Frank Ocean took to his tumblr and said “I can’t save the world.” And while this may be true, Frank Ocean is still my hero. This year was full of milestones for Ocean. In July, he released his first major-label [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – Darryl’s Picks

  12/15/12 • (0)

  

  Make sure to to check out all of our Best of 2012 coverage. Brother Ali – Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color Along with two other artists on this list, I have been listening to Brother Ali for over ten years now. Back when I was 15, I slowly drew myself into the counter-culture of indie-skate hip-hop; Living Legends, Atmosphere, [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – Patrick Kelly’s Picks

  12/13/12 • (0)

  

  Another year of Best Albums of 2012 and now we’re rolling! Make sure to check out all of our Best of 2012 coverage. Without further adieu, Patrick’s picks.  Here We Go Magic – A Different Ship …because Nigel Goodrich and Here We Go Magic were destined to be together. Here’s to hoping they team up for a long time. Great top to [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – Fabian Molina’s Picks

  12/12/12 • (0)

  

  Oh 2012, where have you gone? In the span of another year, time has aged us, helped us grow into better people, and led the way for relationships to develop. Whether you stuck to your New Years resolution or tossed it out with your spring cleaning, there’s no doubt that you probably had some motivating music to help [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – Carlos Olin Montalvo’s Picks

  12/11/12 • (0)

  

  Another year of Best Albums of 2012 and now we’re rolling! Make sure to check out all of our Best of 2012 coverage. Without further adieu, Carlos’ picks. Alabama Shakes – Boys and Girls This Southern American rock record has a classic sound with plenty of heavy hooks and pleasant twang. Lead singer Brittany Howard passionately belts her husky moans that [...]

• Best Albums of 2012 – Angela Bacca’s Picks

  12/10/12 • (0)

  

  It’s easy to hate New Year’s because it forces you to reflect on time passing—and personally 2012 was the best and worst of times. Musically, I started something a little different this year—I kept month-by-month playlist diaries on Spotify. I created a new playlist on the first of every month and dumped every track I felt the urge [...]