2012 Music Mix

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 14 – Brendan James

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I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Brendan James

It was last year when I saw Brendan James play The Mint. This song was definitely what I took from that event and this year, it got a lot of spins on that radio station in my head. It was especially prevalent during the only non-music related trip I took this year to Hawaii. It took several days on an island to “de-clench” but in the end, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacations I have had in years. I certainly felt incredibly lucky to be there.

https://soundcloud.com/settleforless/brendan-james-the-lucky-ones

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 13 – Tyler Hilton

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Tyler Hilton

2012 was the year one of my long-time favorites, Tyler Hilton, FINALLY released a new album, Forget The Storm. I’m not sure It was worth the 8 year wait, but it’s a stellar album and whenever I listen to it, I get that feeling of “home”…whatever that means.

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 12 – Garrison Starr

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I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Garrison Starr

With most of my favorite singer-songwriters moving away from LA in the past year or so,  Garrison Starr is one of those who stayed, instantly elevating her to the top of my local songwriters list. This year she released her album, Amateur, which contains this song.

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 11 – Matthew Perryman Jones

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Matthew Perryman Jones

Matthew Perryman Jones is the kind of artist that can melt the very soul. One listen to this song and I was hooked. Matthew is the only artist on my mix that I have not seen perform. That is a true testament to the degree to which this song has made an impression on me.

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 10 – The Neighbourhood

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I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood is one buzz band that I can totally get behind. I became obsessed after just a few listens online and saw them upon first opportunity at a festival downtown. I still can’t stop listening!

https://soundcloud.com/buzzbands/the-neighborhood-sweater

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 9 – Leogun

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

Leogun

Leogun was a facebook recommendation from Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil. I listened (of course) and immediately like the band. I was more than a little excited when a mere week after I first heard them, this UK band booked a show in LA at The Satellite. Their live performance only further cemented my love.

~ Kristen

Kristen’s 2012 Mix – Track 7 – We Are The Ocean

Posted on by Kristen

I spend all year going to shows and collecting songs and pictures and stories. I’ve spent the last month or so compiling some of my top musical memories into a music mix with accompanying booklet (my favorite little crafting project). So, here I share with you my top tracks of 2012.

Enjoy!!

We Are The Ocean

UK’s We Are The Ocean is one of my greatest discoveries of 2012. My most exciting We Are The Ocean moment was when they unexpectedly opened for Dead Sara at the 98.7 Penthouse. After the show, the band was *this close* to convincing me to ditch work the next day for my second helping of Warped Tour in San Diego. Not going may be my biggest regret of the year.

https://soundcloud.com/hassle-records/we-are-the-ocean-what-it-feels

~ Kristen