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Jason’s Year in Review – 2013

Jason — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:27:23 +0000

Like the eighth night of Hanukkah or bedtime on Christmas eve, the end of our 2013 year in review lists has come too soon. Each one of us has enjoyed sharing some of our favorite songs with you this year. There were so many great tracks that were released that it was very difficult to pick just a few to represent what 2013 had to offer. The following are small selection of my favorites from the past year.

For each of us this was a difficult task. How does one compare Postiljonen, Two Door Cinema Club and The Knocks? Each one feels so different and fills such a unique niche that we could debate their individual merits well into 2014. At the end of the day, sometimes you just have to go with your gut. Fortunately, that is pretty much what we do around here which is how we made it through this harrowing experience.

Unlike my cohorts, I was unable to pare down my selection to fewer than twenty tracks. Anything less than that seemed unrepresentative of the wonderful tapestry of music that has passed through our collective imagination here at TMD. I hope you enjoy this installment and please let us know if any of your faves that were left on the chopping block (we all have some there, trust me). Happy holidays and enjoy!!!

The Spotify playlist is the unabridged version of my favorites from 2013. It is arranged in no particular order so shuffle might be the best way to enjoy it.

TMD Labor Day All Day Mixtape

Tim — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:10:23 +0000

I’m feeling all kinds of sexy right now. I just can’t shake this deep house I got going through my veins. I’m going off the deep house deep end. Never have I been in so deep. And never have I loved it so much. So, this isn’t actually our monthly mixtape. This is an extra special mixtape that I just had to share with you before your weekend hits. This makes me want to turn it out. You should probably not listen to this at work, cause it’s game over once you do. Put it on when it’s the other kind of business time. Enjoy. This, like many before it, is my favorite mixtape I have ever made.

Black Light Dinner Party – Sons & Lovers

Tim — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:14:26 +0000

I can’t get this song out of my head. Black Light Dinner Party has been on the radar for a while now, releasing some gems here and there. ‘Sons & Lovers’ is arguably their best release yet. It’s dark and haunting. The synths are just badass. Simple as that. Take it for a beautiful and twisted spin.

Black Light Dinner Party – Your Drums, Your Love (AlunaGeorge Cover)

Molly — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:26:52 +0000

Not to say that the original isn’t absolutely wonderful, but oh my god, the vocals and the chorus in this are simply right. Correct. Yes, more please. There’s just some sort of personal touch to these vocals that bring out a different, almost more passionate feeling from the song. It should be noted that AlunaGeorge is coming out with their own debut album on July 29th, but now I’ve got my ears trained on these guys too. They’re very conveniently playing a show at Glasslands on Monday, so maybe I’ll see you there?

UPDATE 6-9-13 I lied to you. BLDP just had to cancel their Glasslands set on Monday due to an injury. Next time, guys!