2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

Boy’s album Mutual Friends is one of my favorite releases of the year. Each and every song is brilliant, but the first time I heard “Boris” I knew this would be going on my end of year mix. I went on a ski trip early this year and Boy provided the soundtrack. Now I hear Boy and think of dancing in the snow.

~ Kristen

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

There was a solid month or so this year when I listened to almost nothing but Joni Mitchell. Not only did I listen to her music, but I went back and listened to interviews, old concerts and just about anything youtube would give me. I’ve loved “Case of You” since the day I heard Joe Firstman et al perform it live. I am a fan of The Voice and it felt like the show was reading my mind when contestant James Wolpert performed this tune. Instant favorite.

~ Kristen

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

My favorite band from San Diego has been doing quite well for themselves the last couple of years, touring the world with bands like The Heavy. Even though we don’t get to see each other as often as I’d like, The Silent Comedy will always hold a very special place in my heart. They released a new EP in 2013 called Friends Divide and “Always Two” quickly became my new favorite song.

 

~ Kristen

 

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

Irontom is the band I saw more than any other in 2013. This is due in part to their playing the first Friday of every month at a bar not too far from where I live and in part due to the perhaps unhealthy compulsion I’ve developed to get the live Irontom experience. Singer Harry Hayes is fast becoming one of my favorite front men with his on-stage consumption by his own songs and no matter what mood I am in, Irontom will make me dance and life will be better.  When I go too long without an Irontom fix, I do silly things like write poetry using Irontom song names…

Irontom

Your Mother, Tinkerbell,
was not very large
but she had something to say
about What Will Happen To All The Indie Stars

“Take charge, Boy Born
but don’t gloat, I’m Better
or the next thing you’ll say is
the Lady Got Me
and I let her”

So, My Brothers,
if you find yourself Goin Slow
think Mind My Halo
and go NITRO!

~ Kristen

 

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

Twenty one pilots is my band obsession of 2013. Their self-titled album is my favorite release of the year and spent an inordinate about of time in my car stereo (even more than Biffy!). Their LA show at The Troubadour along with New Politics and Echosmith will go down as one of the best shows I’ve ever attended (yes I mean ever). My SXSW experiences surrounding the band were nothing short of epic. I can’t get enough of their unique mash-up of styles, crazy energetic live show, and lyrics worth thinking about.

~ Kristen

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

Jealousy Curve was one of those Philly bands that basically helped define my very existence. They stopped playing three years ago, but decided to put on “one final show” in September. I used it as an excuse to go back east and visit so many great friends and family. I guess the band continues to define my life…or at least my travel plans. That show, which also featured the great Silvertide, brought back only the best of memories and won’t soon be forgotten.

 
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~ Kristen

2013 was another excellent year for music. I put together a little mix of some of the songs and artists that meant something to me this year. Enjoy!

Much to my great dismay, Biffy Clyro did not play a single date in Southern California this year. They did, however, release a new album, Opposites, which I had specially imported so I wouldn’t have to wait an extra couple months for it to be released in the US. The CD then spent the first half of the year in my car stereo. Biffy Clyro is still #1 in my book.

~ Kristen