Debut Albums/EPs in 2013 /  by E

       There were so many new bands coming out in 2013 that there's no way I can have all of their music listed here, but this is a [short] list of my picks for the 2013 debuts you should already have in your music library.
The Ends Beginning EP Palaye Royale (get it now)
Talking Dreams Echosmith (you're not going to stop hearing their name)
In A Perfect World Kodaline (their debut full length is stuffed full of perfection)
If You Wait London Grammar (they blew up after "Hey Now" and have only become better)
Hunter Hunted EP Hunter Hunted (perfection)
Follow My Feet EP The Unlikely Candidates (those vocals and melodies are like a four course meal for your ears)
Mount Karma Dovetail (folksy in the best way with just enough of an alt-rock sound to keep you happy)
You Could Be Happy Sahara Beck (pure vocals and an acoustic guitar)
I Love You The Neighbourhood (every track's perfection and they're so fun to see live; scream "Afraid")
You Belong Here Leagues (the guys are cool, their music's fantastic, and their live performance is a can't miss)
Sunny Days & Starry Nights The Saving Pointe (get the full length because it'll have something you'll love)
       It's a short list; I'm positive I missed something great that I was ranting about earlier, but I'll cover it later when I'm not trying to post every 'end of the year' list within five hours.
- E

Singles /  by E

       You guys want to read another 'best albums of the year' list that you don't agree with as much as I want to try to listen to every big name album of the year in one day. Instead, here's a list of some of the established bands who released albums this year that had fantastic tracks you should check out because they're all awesomely addictive.
"Shot At the Night" The Killers (they didn't break up and this video's adorable; Direct Hits)
"(Everything Is) Debatable" Hellogoodbye (Everything Is Debatable)
"The Giving Tree" Plain White T's (his vocals are so satisfying; Should've Gone to Bed EP)
"XO" Beyoncé (I'm pretty sure Beyoncé could rule the world and no one would complain; Beyoncé)
"Mirrors" Justin Timberlake (Comeback of the Year; The 20/20 Experience)
"John Doe" B.o.B ft Priscilla (Underground Luxury)
"Story of My Life" One Direction (I wish I didn't like this song; Midnight Memories)
"I Like It" We The Kings (they're just awesome and Somewhere Somehow is fun)
"A Tribe Called Red" Angel Haze (Dirty Gold)
"Counting Stars" OneRepublic (Native)
"Brand New Day" Kodaline (you should know about them by now; In A Perfect World)
"Out of My League" Fitz and The Tantrums (So. Fucking. Amazing. Live. See them; More Than Just A Dream)
"This Is Gospel" Panic! At the Disco (because Too Weird To Live, Too Rare to Die! was perfect)
"Slow It Down" The Goo Goo Dolls (Magnetic)
"Run" The Maine (still have yet to hear a bad album from them; they're pretty great. Forever Halloween)
"Bride & Groom" The Airborne Toxic Event (one of their best but this band's always perfect; Such Hot Blood)
"All Wash Out" Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes (they performed this in the rain and it was magical; Here)
"Polaroid Picture" Frank Turner (this song's almost as perfect as Turner is; Tape Deck Heart)
"Say Say" Youngblood Hawke (they're 'established' in my eyes; Wake Up)
"Wrecking Ball" Miley Cyrus ("Wrecking Ball" was art and heartbreaking, "Adore You" is childish and attention 
      seeking, but you know you can't look back at 2013 without Cyrus; Bangerz [this is the only album you don't 
      need to look at from this list. I don't have it and won't ask you to get it])
       Check these out, get the albums (or at least the tracks you like) and check back later for another end of the year post. 
- E

12/31 /  by E

       I missed out on putting up your usual New Music Monday tracks but, with the new year just about here, these are the tracks released this year from some newer bands/artists that you need to check out, at least once, before heading into 2014. Some of these are on SoundCloud, so click on the titles to hear those tracks. 
"Turn It Around" Lucius Silent Rider remix
"Ayo" Projekt Rehab
"A Million Shining Colours" Simian Ghost
"Synesthesia" Chuckie Campbell
"Holy Infinity" GOVS
"Electric Ships" Love Like Hate
"Mercury" Slip On Stereo
"Hurricane" Katey Laurel
"2+2=5, You Suck" The Saving Pointe
"Freakin' Love" Flora Cash
"Make You Scream" Bobbie Morrone
"See the Sun" Dovetail
       Check back later because I'm going to work hard to get all of those end of the year lists put together for you guys, then I'll throw the song I always listen to before the new year up on the blog. 
- E

Around the World /  by E

       Other countries made our playlists great this year by chiming in with the best singles and albums and, while there are countless great tracks out there, these are the ones you should be keeping in mind. 
"Mekong Delta" Eden Mulholland (Australia)
"Zero to Eleven" Julian Taylor Band (Canada)
"Take Yours, I'll Take Mine" Matthew Mole (South Africa)
"Master of Eden" Marcus Blacke (Australia)
"My Song 9" Nova Heart (China)
"Silent Revolution" My Excuse (Greece)
"Gang of Rhythm (Car Loop Version)" Walk Off the Earth (Canada)
"Spring" Sound the Ocean (New Zealand)
"Brand New Day" Kodaline (UK)
"Fortress" Dialekt (Australia)
"Shiver" Avec Sans (UK)
"Silhouettes" Kaitlin Riegel (New Zealand)
"Hold On" Glenn Aitken (New Zealand)
"Care" Hudson Taylor (UK)
"Pull Down the Moon" Cattle & Cane (UK)
"Runaway" The Melodic (UK)
"Electric Ships" Love Like Hate (Australia)
"Holy Infinity" GOVS (Australia)
"Lay Me Down" Benhur (Canada) 
       I'm positive that I'm missing a lot of great music, but check out these tracks for now and I'll find a way to feature other great songs at a later time. 
- E