Monthly Archives: December 2011

artist of the year

Posted on December 31, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

m83

anthony gonzalez blew most everybody’s socks off with hurry up, we’re dreaming, his sixth and double album released this fall. for those of you in the know, epic doesn’t even begin to describe it, but it’s a start. it’s rare to have a complete work of music floor you from beginning to end, so it’s no surprise it’s made practically everyone’s ‘best of’ lists, including ours. if you have hesitated for any reason to get this album, put some ants in your pants and hurry up. www.ilovem83.com

intro (feat. zola jesus)

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wait

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new map

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steve mcqueen

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5 best songs of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

alas, we’ve covered the seasons and now it’s time for our favorites of the entire year. these five songs slayed us, continue to slay us, and made us weak in the knees. in no particular order. enjoy!

radiohead – king of limbs – lotus flower

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dirty beaches – badlands – lord knows best

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lana del rey – video games

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m83 – hurry up, we’re dreaming – midnight city

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phantogram – nightlife – don’t move

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best songs of winter 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

the winter has been a chilly, yet inspiring season of tunes. here are our favorites from the last couple months, in no particular order. enjoy!

spector – grey shirt & tie

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tennis – origins

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the ropes – lack of technology made me a killer

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the drums – how it ended – i can’t save your life

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we have band – ternion – visionary

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rostam – wood

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jagwar ma – come save me

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school of seven bells – ghostory – the night

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plastic flowers – strange neighbors (we won’t be friends)

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blouse – videotapes

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best songs of fall 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

fall is our favorite season and here are our favorite songs from this year’s sexiest months, in no particular order. enjoy!

heavenly beat – suday – desire

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caveman – coco beware – thankful

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still corners – creatures of an hour – cuckoo

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no ceremony  – hurtlove

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oregon bike trails – high school lover – cayucas

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braids – peach wedding

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chromatics – kill for love

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am & shawn lee – celestial electric – dark into light

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civil civic – rules – street trap

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loved ones – are you hiding out in hell?

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best songs of summer 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

it was a great summer this year and here are our favorite poolside songs of 2011, in no particular order. enjoy!

future islands – on the water – before the bridge

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cults – abducted

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the horrors – skying – you said

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class actress – rapprocher – keep you

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ennui – formation of tides – coconino

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gramatik – beatz & pieces vol.1 – so much for love

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canon blue – rumspringa – indian summer (des moines)

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gardens & villas – black hills

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memory tapes – player piano – wait in the dark

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real estate – days – it’s real

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best songs of spring 2010

Posted on December 26, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

it’s time for the yearly wrap up kids. here are our favorite songs of spring 2010, in no particular order. enjoy!

friends – friend crush

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surfer blood – take it easy (rac maury mix)

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metronomy – the english riveria – the look

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guillemots – walk the river

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austra – feel it break – lose it

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the antlers – burst apart – no widows

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1,2,3 – new heaven – riding coach

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craft spells – idle labor – you should close the door

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cat’s eyes – not a friend

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dry the river – history book

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Posted on December 25, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

the bandana splits – wonderful christmas time

merry christmas kids! humfink hopes you are snug and warm and enjoying a wonderful christmas time. so are these three brooklyn ladies with harmonies so sweet, you won’t need a second helping of dessert. heck, it’s christmas, let’s all have our cake and eat it, too. ho ho ho and happy holidays! www.facebook.com/thebandanasplits

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Posted on December 24, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

the drums – i’ll be home for christmas

the brooklyn boys have put their touch on one of our most popular holiday songs and thank goodness for indie snobs like us who can’t listen to those stale light fm radio versions anymore. let’s drum up some festive cheer and joy for a fantastic christmas eve. www.thedrums.com

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Posted on December 23, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

she & him – a very she & him christmas – the christmas waltz

it just doesn’t get much sweeter than this. here is the stripped down version of the old time holiday favorite made famous by frank sinatra. miss deschanel’s voice is near perfect on this track and m. ward, well, he never does wrong. in fact, their whole christmas album is just darn lovely and it’s a sure bet to get in the red and green spirit. www.sheandhim.com

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Posted on December 22, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

breathe owl breathe – the never ending beginning – snow blow

the christmas countdown is reaching its end and those of you lucky enough to have a white christmas, here’s the perfect song for you. it’s a dreamy and delicate snow song by this michigan trio that exemplifies the best of the winter season. you can find it on hometapes records’ holiday compilation. www.g-rad.org/breatheowlbreathe

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Posted on December 21, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

we were lovers – we’ve got it

this is the canadian duo’s first single off their debut full length album due out some time next year. it’s a little 80′s cure-ish, a lot of fun, and completely pop-erific. there’s no better time for a dance party than the middle of the week, so grab your favorite gal and spin her something special. www.facebook.com/wewerelovers

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Posted on December 20, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

dog is dead – christmas wrapping (the waitresses cover)

these five lads from nottingham have just released their version of the waitresses’ 1981 “christmas wrapping” and it’s so fun it’s sure to warm up any scrooge. with christmas less than a week away, i recommend blasting this for any sluggish holiday trooper. you’ll find that hristmas list will be checked off in no time. www.facebook.com/dogisdead

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Posted on December 19, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

django django – default

these london boys are releasing their debut album at the end of january and this single has fans and pysch rock lovers drooling. it’s both quirky and catchy and the song gets more impressive with each listen. they could be compared to the beta band and clinic. both those bands are quality, so prepare for some avant-goodness. www.djangodjango.co.uk

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Posted on December 18, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

caitlin rose featuring keegan dewitt – columbia hotel – you never come home for christmas

are you looking for a bittersweet, twangy christmas tune? well, look no more. today’s holiday tune is brought to you by nashville’s understated caitlin rose. this is a bonus track on her columbia hotel ep and fans of she and him’s and patsy cline’s sweet vocal stylings will find themselves at home with this simple and melodic beauty. www.thecaitlinrose.com

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Posted on December 17, 2011 by humfink| Leave a comment

whomadewho – brighter – inside world

the danish dance trio are back and set to release their new album in february, which means you disco, slick-shoes-wearing, dance lovin folk out there should get ready. taint no pawty like a holiday pawty, so get your stretch on, and throw this on the mix. www.whomadewho.dk

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