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Molly’s Top Tracks of 2013

Molly — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:28:34 +0000

Aw man. 2013 was so crazy for me! I have never in my life paid so much attention to new music, and this was an awesome year to start. So many good, fresh tracks came out that I had to start making myself weekly Spotify playlists to keep up to date. Infinite thanks to Tim and Max for bringing me on board as a contributor–friggen’ life changing! Not only did they and other TMD writers introduce me to most of what populates my favorite tracks list, but I also got to be a part of starting our mad successful live showcase series. Lemme just say, helping put a live show of some of your favorite bands together feels pretty badass.

Here are 13 tracks from this year that I feel really define my taste and are particularly groundbreaking in some way or another. I hope you find a band or two you really like from our collective playlists, that you keep up with TMD in 2014 for more badassery, and that you have a wonderful new year!

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.

Young Wonder – Time (Feat. Sacred Animals)

Molly — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:02 +0000

Young Wonder hit it out of the park with their self-titled EP last year, and this month they’re back with an even tighter sound. I imagine their whole Show Your Teeth EP as the soundtrack to some Oscar-winning short film with a bunch of people dressed up like woodland creatures, dancing in a field. I actually had to turn to Google to understand that Sacred Animals is in fact another band and not… the inspiration behind this track. Every element of Young Wonder’s music seems to come together perfectly against all expectations. If you fancy yourself a weird, epic time, take a listen.