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#10 – Fleet Foxes “Sun Giant” (Sub Pop)

- I listened to the Sun Giant EP much more than I did the band’s following self-titled LP. Take that for what it’s worth.

#9 – The Gaslight Anthem “Señor and the Queen” 2×7″ (Sabot)

- Simply put, this band can do no wrong.

#8 – Shuteye Unison “Self-Titled” (Parks And Records)

- Moody, atmospheric indie rock played with huge intentions.

#7 – Little Lungs “Hoist Me Up!” (Self-Released)

- From the ashes of Each Others Mothers and Tin Kitchen comes Little Lungs. Pieces of those bands exist here but Little Lungs throw in a more punk rock approach.

#6 – Lanterns “Apocalypse Youth” (Self-Released)

- Huge pop hooks buried underneath swirling guitars. Lanterns are Trail of Dead without the pretension.

#5 – Dinomania “Text Messages” (Bark And Hiss)

- I was addicted to these songs upon my first listen. Not sure what the future holds for this mysterious outfit but I hope it includes more music in 09!

#4 – Tin Armor “Self-Titled” 7″ (Whoa Oh)

- Tin Armor are what Smoking Popes once were. Yeah, I said it!

#3 – Look Mexico “Gasp Asp” 7″ (Tiny Engines)

- The first release on the label I started with some buddies. I already loved Look Mexico but these songs cement the band as one of my favorites! And they’re super cute too!

#2 – Iron Chic “Demo” Tape (Dead Broke)

- Do you miss Latterman? You shouldn’t after hearing the first five songs from Iron Chic. So amazingly good!

#1 – Annabel “Now That We’re Alive” (Self-Released)

- I listened to Now That We’re Alive so many times this past year. I feel incredibly privileged to have worked with the band for Beartrap. Debut LP upcoming…stoked!