Take It Out On Me by Chairlift from the album Something

It’s the beginning of a new year so I’m sure everyone has read lots of “Best of 2012” lists and discovered a few gems that had gone under the radar upon release. How about sharing some of that goodness?

I’ll start with Chairlift’s second full length album, Something. It was released in early 2012 and is full of seriously danceable 80s synth pop.

Halloween by Ash

One last tune before we let Halloween stumble off into the night. From my old teenage favourites Ash. Who succeeded in making me feel very old this year by playing a tour celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Nocturne by Wild Nothing

I know there’s a flood of 80’s dream pop out there, and a lot of it I could take it or leave it. But Wild Nothing are different. The latest album is a stunner.

Gza Vs Tom Waits: Interlude by Tom Waits & David Embree from the album The Unrealized Tom Waits’ Mohawks At The Diner

So I’ve made a few changes to the layout. I’d had enough of those ruled lines. It’s hard to believe the blog is nearly two years old!