Even though I’ve been writing for TMN over the past five years, I certainly don’t expect any of you to have me or my musical tastes pegged. In fact, I’d much rather you see this site as a whole, enjoying the eclectic blend that all the ninjas bring to the table. But, if you have paid attention, you’ll know that I love nothing more than hunting through submissions, SoundCloud, BandCamp, tweets, and smoke signals to try and find the best and brightest emerging artists.
2015 brought a few new acts to the scene that I simply couldn’t get enough of, a few of which made it into this year-end playlist. In addition to those, my musical world was blessed with albums from artists who haven’t released something in quite some time, including one band that surfaced after a six-year hiatus.
My 15 favorite tracks are listed below in no particular order because that would be painfully difficult and time-consuming. Instead, I’ve compiled them in a way that should provide you with an enjoyable listening experience, start to finish. If you’re unfamiliar with any of them, I’ve included a one-sentence description that should help highlight what to expect.
Patrick Watson continues to further the question that he could be an alien sent to mesmorize the human race.
Mew is finally back, in full form, and it’s magnificent.
This new act took the blogosphere by storm, myself included.
Upbeat number with from the golden-voiced singer/songwriter, who also became one of my favorite live acts to watch in 2015.
A little 70’s funk and pop mixed in with gorgeous vocals landed this newly released track into my best of 2015.
This new act put out a track that’s ideal for a raucous night out, an adventurous road trip, or your next backyard BBQ.
One listen to this catchy-as-hell song will have you singing along with ease.
These guys will soon be heard across radio stations, shopping malls, commercials, and major motion pictures with their extremely infectious pop.
Perfect tune for a montage of you and your special someone frolicking through a field.
This memorable track displays what we love most about Mr. Garratt – the unknown.
Catchy Brit-Pop that will be coming to a stadium or festival mainstage near you in late 2016/2017.
If you ever feeling like a drunken episode of lawlessness, put this on.
Sexy, seductive, and alluring, this tune sticks with you longer than unwanted relatives.
A combination of haunting deep house, a timeless movie, and iconic vocals.
Sometimes I like to party, and this song is the cause for most of those times.
