I’ve been listening and hunting for new music almost everyday this year! There were a lot of cool songs I found, these were the ones that stood out:

 

#5 – Rien A Paris – Liz & László

 

#4 – Satellites – EMA

 

#3 – Ciel est noir – Les Passagers

 

#2 – Malachite – Lydia Ainsworth

This song takes you on a fantasy journey, with beats. Ainsworth scores for film, that may have had an effect. Bonus: I can really appreciate a woman who composes her own music!

 

#1 – Capitol – Trust.

I love all the songs on this album (Joyland)! But Capitol STANDS OUT! What was going through his mind when he made this? I love love the creative touch of the Canadian loon at the end.

 

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* Special note:

My favourite band is still Austra, they released an EP this year. But I am not putting them on my list. I can’t worship all their releases. Their EP had four experimental instrumental songs, and one pop song, that had creepy lyrics accompanied by a creepy music video.