The gang at A&C share their favourite tracks of 2015. Stream the playlist on Spotify.
Aaron: Drake - No Tellin "I gotta keep watchin for oppers, cause anything's possible, yeah."
Adam: Thundercat - Them Changes Given all the stiff competition, I think this track really embodies a true complete song. It blends various genres, while maintaining a consistent level of creativity and theme throughout. I love Thundercat's technique of writing a dark love song, while spinning into a funky tune that makes everyone wana move and sing along. In the profound words of "Actraiser1" (youtube number 1 comment), "Perfect music to eat potatoes to".
Bled: Battles - The Yabba Turn on Battles' new album. Put a pot of coffee on, and then open a book and read the day away. Or go for a long fast drive. Or let it give you the motivation to jog and exercise. I only did 2 of those 3, but all are possible.
Cam: Kayne West (feat. Allan Kingdom, Theophilius London, and Sir Paul McCartney) - All Day Kanye doubles down on the maximalist tendencies of 2013's Yeezus and claps back with the most hype song of 2015 featuring a literal knight. The performance at the BRIT Awards was similarly perfect. Also, Allan Kingdom is Canadian, so shouts to him.
Diedra: Spring King - City This song fuelled a lot of running and air drumming this year.
Ian: Leon Bridges - Brown Skin Girl Spent many a night with this song, snuggling my wife and dog with a bottle of pinot. Great year for music and living!
Isis: Sufjan Stevens - 4th Of July
Jamie: Courtney Barnett - Pedestrian at Best I am obsessed with the lyrics to this song (and Courtney Barnett in general).
Jonathan: Win Win - Been So Long In a year that passed so quickly but took so long, this is the song that reminds me of the cycles of life that transcend calendar time.
Kevin: Kurt Vile - Pretty Pimpin
Mallory: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Multi-Love So tough to choose one! Its psychedelic and funky and kinda brings me back to another time but still has a really relevant message about modern relationships. Also doesn't hurt that its catchy as hell.
Marcello: Post Malone - White Iverson
Matt: Bully - Trying An infectious, attitude-infused rocker about the struggle to get out of your own head.
Meg: Hop Along - Waitress Hoooly bud, does this gal ever have a voice. I’ve listened to this record more than I’ve called my own mom all year. I love it. Also big shoutout to every server who has ever just fucking hated their tables and wanted them to gtfo <3
Nico: US Girls - Damn That Valley My favourite song of the year. US Girls 2015 album Half Free is a unparalleled and refreshing new sound in pop music: Richly layered with DIY sonic experimentation, very danceable grooves and Meg Rhemy's one of a kind vocal style.
Nicole: Jason Derulo - Want You Want Me - Tried denying its catchy-ness for a few months but eventually caved and listen on a regular basis :)
Tara: Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti - Baby This song was my most favourite to put on in the background of any social situation / party - I was the person attentively listening to this jam playing out, no matter how many times I’ve heard it, versus any conversation seemingly taking place right in front of me. It is distractingly good and will carry over each year (albeit I think I was late to the party on this one anyway…)
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