As with last year’s song round-up tradition, here’s a video of some of my favorite songs from this year. This one differs slightly in that it’s one very long performance of three songs. I had a good time trying to peel apart these songs (and botching them completely, in my own special way…)!

Here’s an mp3 of the audio in the above video (33+MB): (thanks for the request, Devin!)

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There were some amazing songs released this year. Here’s a list of my favorites!

“Dry Grass and Shadows” by Alela Diane,
“Wounded Bird” by Heather Broderick,
“Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear,
“One Wing” by Wilco,
“where the author, now free, finds escape was the easiest part and having neglected to plan further regarding transport to his desired destination begins to lose his bearings and sneaks into a pub called ‘the ring’” by Scientific Maps,
“Worth Keeping” by Jill Andrews,
“Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise” by the Avett Brothers,
“Who Will” by Will Stratton,
“Don’t Looks Good” by Swamp Baby,
“This Tornado Loves You” by Neko Case,
“Voices” by Phantogram
“More Childish Than a Long Time” by Taxi Taxi,
“Belle (Taxi Taxi cover)” by Peter Broderick,
“Across the Lake is Where My Heart Shines” by Rameses III,
“Murder of Crows” by We Are Jeneric

CONTEST! Name all three songs (in correct order) that are featured in the video above. First person to leave a comment below with the correct song names, artist and order in the video will win one 12″ vinyl LP, one 7″ vinyl single and a CD from my home collection! I promise to pick some rad gems for the winner! Promise!!!! Make sure to use a valid email address in the comments (will not be published) so that I can contact the winner! Jesse wins!!!

(Note: I will be attempting to shrink my physical music collection over the next few months, stay tuned for more giveaways like this!!)