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December 12, 2012 03:21:04 PM

Name:

Kevin

Where are you from?:

Westchester

What's your favorite album of 2012?:

Sigur Ros "Valtari"

Beautiful album and absolutely gutwrenching at times. A purely visceral listening experience that I haven't had in quite some time. Several tracks would qualify for the "Songs That Give You Chills" segment from last year.

What's your favorite song of 2012?:

"Myth" by Beach House

Has a wonderful ethereal quality to it that made it my "Summer Song 2012"

What's your favorite new band or artist of 2012?:

RNDM

Another side-project for Joseph Arthur, but almost everything he does is solid.

What was your biggest musical surprise of 2012?:

"Gangnam Style" by Psy

Who saw that phenomenon coming?....

What was your biggest musical disappointment of 2012?:

Great Lake Swimmers "New Wild Everywhere"

Coming off a strong previous release ("Lost Channels") and known for recording in unique locations, they finally move to a traditional studio and lose their unique charm.

What was your most memorable concert of 2012?:

Andrew Bird at Riverside Church (12/10/12). Beautiful use of the cathedral space with amazing atmospherics.

What musical trends did you spot in 2012?:

Countless viral videos of "Call Me Maybe." My personal favorite is Cookie Monster's "Share Maybe."

What was the worst song or album of 2012?:

"Some Nights" by Fun.

Really grating song by a band that thinks it's clever to use a period at the end of their (one word) name.