Evening Hymns - "You and Jake (live at Jake's Woodshop)"

I won't be releasing my annual Top 20 albums and songs until my good friend and UMFM Station Manager Jared McKetiak and I do our annual countdown show on New Year's Eve. But here's a hint as to what's going to be on the list:

Evening Hymns - You And Jake - Live At Jake's Woodshop from NOW Magazine on Vimeo.

Nightlands - "So Far So Long"

Was a huge fan of Forget The Mantra. Definitely looking forward to Oak Island, particularly after hearing this.

Lady - "Money"

OH HELL YES. It could not be simpler than an act named LADY singing a song called "Money." Truth & Soul putting the truth in soul...

Pillowfight - "Get Your Shit Together"

I'll glady take an admonition to get my shit together when Dan The Automator's involved...

Mocky - "Little Bird"

My favourite bird song remains this one, but "Little Bird" makes a strong case for consideration.

Criminal Hygiene - "Rearrange Me"

I've always been a fan of good hygiene, but after listening to "Rearrange Me," I'm also a fan of Criminal Hygiene. Full-length, CRMNL HYGNE drops January 15th on Small Smile Records.

Nosaj Thing - "Snap"

No, this has nothing to do with that Snap, but ain't no thing like a Nosaj Thing. Nosaj Thing - Snap by Innovative Leisure

BOX OF WOLVES - "No Kisses"

No need to steal your kisses like Ben Harper. You can just go buy it here.

Yosi Horikawa - Wandering EP

Wandering is an under-appreciated pastime. (FYI... Meant to post this in September, but apparently flaked on hitting the publish button).

Rhye - "The Fall" and "3 Days"

Kudos to the Pro from Dover for putting me on to Rhye. He told me it'd be my jam and he was absolutely right. LOVELY stuff. Rhye by Jennnifer