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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.

Thanksgiving Mix

Jason — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:17:15 +0000

During the holidays there are lots of people around, lots of cooking, lots of ~~interrogating~~ inquiring questions about your life and a few over-served uncles. For me, it always seems to be easier when you have some nice soothing music in the background. Maybe your family (read wife) doesn’t appreciate football color commentary all day.

Whatever your reason, a good mix is always something to have in your back pocket. I put one together that I think you’ll like. It’s very calm, soothing and has the warm feeling that Thanksgiving gives you (or the shots of Wild Turkey that Uncle Doug insists are a tradition). I’m sure you’ve heard a bunch of these songs before by some of our favorites: MS MR, Kite String Tangle, Postiljonen, Haerts, etc.

I am not reinventing the wheel here, just putting it together in a shiny, user-friendly package. I hope this mix brings you as much serene relaxation as it does me. If that doesn’t work just wait for the tryptophan to kick in and you should be all good.

If Spotify is your preferred delivery method here is the unabridged version. This is just what the doctor ordered, Thanksgiving Goodness.

Postiljonen – Atlantis

Jay — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:38:57 +0000

I know I have been harping on this band lately, with a post on their other releases “On the Run” and “Supreme,” but I’ll be damned if every song they’ve put out so far hasn’t been among the best of the summer. Their latest, “Atlantis” is another great warm weather dream-pop jam. After all, who doesn’t love a little saxophone in July? Postiljonen’s debut Skyer (due out July 5th) is one of my most anticipated debuts this year, second only to CHVRCHES’ The Bones of What You Believe.

TMD’s June Mixtape

Tim — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:45:31 +0000

Welcome to the June mixtape. One of the more difficult ones I’ve had to put together. Difficult because there was so much good music going on this past month. There were some extremely difficult cuts that had to be made and so much so that there could almost be another installment. In any event, I proudly present you TMD’s June Mixtape. This one’s built for summer time. It’s finally here. I hope you like it.