2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

Imagine Dragons’ follow-up to their smash debut did not get the praise I feel it rightly deserved. I suppose that’s what happens when you reach the very top (people try to bring you down).  Seeing the band play at a tour announcement show at The Mayan was a highlight of my 2015, especially the moment “I’m So Sorry” was played for the first time. Decidedly my favorite off the album, this song captures all the explosive power and emotion I love about Imagine Dragons, especially in their live form.

 

~ Kristen

2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

I was grateful that Dead Sara finally was able to release a new album this year, mostly because new material meant they would be playing shows! Live Dead Sara shows are legendary and I got a few in this year including a particularly memorable one in Pomona at The Glass House. This band blows me away every time.

 

~ Kristen

2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

Tony Lucca came back in a big way this year with new music. I saw Tony twice, including at the album release party at The Hotel Cafe. His new songs hearken back to the Tony I love from years ago. “Imagination”, in particular references that time when a bunch of my favorite singer-songwriters were together in California creating magic.

 

~ Kristen

2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

Remember that time when I hoped into a van with this British guy and went to San Francisco to see him play at The Fillmore? Sometimes life works in very unexpected but truly awesome ways. Jamie N Commons (and his fabulous backing band) helped craft one of my favorite 2015 adventures – broken down vehicles included.

 

~ Kristen

2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

Nick Long (AKA Dark Waves) made a huge impression on my 2015. He did a residency at Dirty Laundry and I was there almost every week. I was also at just about every obscure festival and opening act appearance. His EP was my driving soundtrack. There is something about Dark Waves that just cuts right to my emotional core. This is my band of 2015.

~ Kristen

2015 was not the best of years, but it certainly had its moments…most of the good ones involved music. Here are a few of the songs that had an impact on my year.

Another very highly anticipated debut album, Meg Myers’ Sorry was released this year. I first heard the album’s title song at a festival in San Diego and it was an instant classic, capturing all that I love about Meg Myers’ brand of visceral rock. I was only able to see Meg once since the release of the album, but she continues to dominate the stage putting on one of the most emotionally compelling performances.

 

~ Kristen