More Music From The Inbox – Larry’s Best of 2015!
[Every Wednesday, Larry Lootsteen offers up some music recommendations from many hundreds that pour into this site’s inbox every day. Here are his favourites of 2015. – AC]
Best of 2015 – #20
Artist: SycoKillah, “Falling Se’sfikile”
This is the story of where you live and it just caught my ear and stayed there.
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Best of 2015 – #19
Artist: The Enemy, “It’s Automatic”
Some music is just meant to be. This is one.
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Best of 2015 – #18
Artist: Foxtrott, “Beyond Our Means”
I love what this Montreal band is doing and saying.
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Best of 2015 – #17
Artist: box and the twins, “perfume well”
A brilliant surprise from this German band!
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Best of 2015 – #16
Artist: Pyramids On Mars, “Dream Division”
You have to recognize raw talent and this one has it!
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Best of 2015 – #15
Artist: The Radio Dept., “This Repeated Sodomy”
You find the most amazing things in Sweden!
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Best of 2015 – #14
Artist: Smashing Satellites, “Waterfall”
Toronto band making a big splash this year
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Best of 2015 – #13
Artist: The Wytches, “Wire Frame Mattress”
This Brighton band brings a touch of retro to alternative.
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Best of 2015 – #12
Artist: Mitski, “I Will”
Always looking for something different and that’s what you get from this Brooklyn artist.
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Best of 2015 – #11
Artist: Death Cab For Cutie, “Black Sun”
Such a great band with a long history (including the worship of many an O.C. fan). This one brings them forward again.
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Best of 2015 – #10
Artist: Calling All Astronauts, “Empire”
As a big fan of Interpol I could hardly ignore this one. Awesome stuff!
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Best of 2015 – #9
Artist: Mandy Kane, “The Criminal Lovers”
Incredible talent from Australia
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Best of 2015 – #8
Artist: Dawn Golden, “Discoloration”
This one made some serious strides into the mainstream this year.
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Best of 2015 – #7
Artist: Yukon Blonde, “Saturday Night”
If you have never heard of this B.C. band, you must be in hiding!
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Best of 2015 – #6
Artist: Not Of, “The Mark”
The manic nature of this fantastic Toronto band struck a nerve for me.
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Best of 2015 – #5
Artist: Brendan Philip, “Shadow Ceremony”
Another great Toronto artist with a bluesy edge to them.
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Best of 2015 – #4
Artist: Dear Rouge, “Black To Gold”
Another great band from Vancouver whose song just grabbed on and wouldn’t let go.
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Best of 2015 – #3
Artist: Young Empires, “The Gates”
Let’s face it. Canadian bands brought it this year. This Toronto band is exceptional.
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Best of 2015 – #2
Artist: Black Coffee, “I Will Find You (ft. Cara Frew)”
I spent a lot of time listening to South African music this year and this guy was the best of a great bunch.
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Best of 2015 – #1
Artist: Wolf Alice, “Moaning Lisa Smiles”
This song is most deserving simply because I could not stop listening to it no matter how many times I’ve heard it already. It’s hard to find unique in a world full of carbon copies. This was my favourite find.
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