In no particular order...
1. "Heavydirtysoul" - Twenty One Pilots
This song was one of my most listened to on Spotify in 2015, and I am still obsessed. It's the perfect mix of the "rappy, edgy funk" that I love about Twenty One Pilots but it is also so extremely catchy. If this song comes on in my car, you better know I'm singing along. PS: The whole album titled "Blurryface" is fantastic. Other notable songs: "Fairly Local," "The Judge andTruce"
2. "Like a River Runs" - Bleachers
I really started loving Bleachers after I saw them perform at Bunbury Music Festival this past summer. "Like a River Runs" is one of my favorite songs of all time, not just 2015 because it has two things that I love: a message and a story. It makes me feel powerful and I love that.
3. "All These Things That I've Done" - The Killers
Bless this song. See nearly all of my social media blurbs for an explanation of this one.
4. "Ledges" - Noah Gunderson
Folk music is something that I think is very special. It's timeless and the amazing artists who delve into that genre are nearly always great storytellers. Noah Gunderson has a beautiful repertoire but Ledges is my favorite. Other notable songs include: "Caroline," "Poor Man's Son" and "Separator"
5. "I Heard Your Voice In A Dream" - SMASH Cast
You probably can't tell from my music choices thus far, but I love Broadway. So when I found out there was a TV show about Broadway I was pumped. While the acting was iffy at times, the music was really good and my boy Jeremy Jordan was stellar. I especially love the performance of this song!
6. "I Don't Wanna Be In Love" - Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte has been a favorite of mine for a very long time, and somehow I never listened to this song (or at least I don't remember it). Here is another one that I hardcore jam to in my car. People look at me weird at stop lights, but that's fine. Also they released new music in 2015 and I almost cried.
7. "Chandelier" - Twisted Measure
As much as I like the original version of this song by Sia, I love this version. This was my second most played song of 2015 and its easy to see why. Its stunning. Plus I just really love A capella music.
8. "Jackie and Wilson" - Hozier (Live In America)
I was fortunate enough to see Hozier life this summer and it was an ethereal experience. No pun intended, but at times I felt as though I were at church. He is just as good, if not better, live and it was such a chill experience. Other notable songs: all of them. I'm not kidding, there isn't a bad song on his album.
9. "Thank You" - Amber Run
Shoutout to my friend for showing me these guys a while ago because they are so great. Very calming, great lyrics and just a really interesting sound. If you know who they are, kudos to you. Please share them with all of your friends so they become famous and come to America. Other notable songs: "I Found," "Noah" and "Spark"
10. "A Little Bit of Everything" - Dawes
I must admit, when these guys opened for Hozier this past summer I was partially annoyed. The majority of their set felt very "country" to me, and I am definitely not a country music type of girl. But this song blew me away. The lyrics of this song almost made me cry. I still can't decide if it's happy or sad, but that's why I love it so much.
This is just a sampling of the over 2,000 songs and 40,000 minutes of music that I listened to this year. What have you been loving?
