zibra – Indie Music Filter

Best Songs Of 2015

Hey kids,

The year is coming to a close and I’m sitting here looking back on another year of blogging; another year of so many great tunes.

It’s always a challenge to try and sum up your year in one playlist. Here’s my best attempt, with my favourite songs of 2015 (via Soundcloud, Spotify, Youtube and new streaming site Playmoss). In my playlist I feature the likes of Leon Bridges, Day Wave, Big Data, Jack Garratt, Steven. A Clark, and many more.

*Note: This is not meant to be a Top 50 list where #1 is my favourite song. I love them all the same, plus the songs had to go in some order.

Signing off for 2015,

Chris

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Best Of 2015 (Soundcloud) / Best Of 2015 (Spotify) / Best Of 2015 (Youtube) / Best Of 2015 (Playmoss)

1. Favela – “Gong”
2. Leon Bridges – “Better Man”
3. Day Wave – “Drag”
4. Borns – “Electric Love”
5. Jack Garratt – “Weathered”
6. Beck – “Dreams”
7. Tame Impala – “The Less I Know The Better”
8. EXGF – “We Are The Hearts”
9. CHVRCHES – “Clearest Blue”
10. Kalle Mattson – “Avalanche”
11. Ben Khan – “Blade (Tidal Wave Of Love)”
12. Jose Gonzalez – “Leaf Off / The Cave”
13. Kate Boy – “Midnight Sun”
14. Bravestation – “Haven”
15. Christine And The Queens – “Tilted”
16. Martin Crane – “Physical Therapy”
17. ON AN ON – “Drifting”
18. Ryn Weaver – “The Fool”
19. Satellite Stories – “Heartbeat”
20. Austin Basham – “See You Soon”
21. Foxtrott – “Driven”
22. Hot Chip – “Dancing In The Dark”
23. j.viewz – “Don’t Pull Away”
24. Zibra – “Wasted Days”
25. Niki & The Dove – “Play It On My Radio”
26. Big Data – “Clean”
27. RAC – “One House”
28. City Calm Down – “Rabbit Run”
29. Passion Pit – “Lifted Up”
30. Refs – “Pain Goes Away”
31. Moon King – “Apocalypse”
32. Mt. Wolf – “Red”
33. The Wombats – “Give Me A Try”
34. Young Empires – “Uncover Your Eyes”
35. Panama Wedding – “Infinite High”
36. The Japanese House – “Teeth”
37. Ra Ra Riot – “Water”
38. Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “Multi-Love”
39. Rebecca Clements – “Pure Wasted”
40. Seoul – “The Line”
41. Will Joseph Cook – “Message”
42. The Elwins – “Show Me How To Move”
43. Vance Joy – “Fire And The Flood”
44. Sorcha Richardson – “Petrol Station”
45. Yukon Blonde – “Saturday Night”
46. Stone Cold Fox – “Sold”
47. Kassassin Street – “To Be Young”
48. Tanlines – “Slipping Away”
49. Steven A. Clark – “Can’t Have”
50. The Tallest Man On Earth – “Sagres”

Indie Music Filter: Best Of October 2015 (PLAYLISTS)

October is always one of the best months for new music. Like previous years, instead of scrambling to find enough songs to round out a playlist, I was forced to cut a few songs that I featured this month on the blog, but just didn’t fit right on the playlist. The result though is a fantastic mix that I hope you enjoy. Whether you prefer to listen via Soundcloud, Rdio or Spotify, I’ve got some brand new tunes from RAC, Niki & The Dove, Phoria, Hot Chip and many more.

Best of October 2015: Playlist (Rdio) / Best of October 2015: Playlist (Soundcloud) / Best of October 2015: Playlist (Spotify)

VIDEO: “Wasted Days” by ZIBRA

London band ZIBRA are back with a new single called “Wasted Days” (following “Paris“), filmed at Rowan’s Bowling Alley in London. Frontman Sam Battle says “’Wasted Days’ is about time passing by and not really realising it. Trying to write songs or whatever you’re into and being productive and what not, then you look back a week later and realise you actually did nothing except for make an impressive beer can and pizza box tower and a bigger list of things to do. The feeling is endless I’m sure people can empathise“.

Yup, I hear ya.

Indie Music Filter: Best Of August 2015 (PLAYLISTS)

It was a bit of a slower month for new music, but these “best of August” playlists came together quite nicely. Whether you prefer to listen via Soundcloud, Rdio or Spotify, I’ve got some brand new tunes featuring the return of Half Moon Run, GEMS and Saintseneca, new tunes from CHVRCHES and Foals plus a couple surprises in Good Field, Steven A. Clark and Zibra.

Best of August 2015: Playlist (Rdio) / Best of August 2015: Playlist (Soundcloud) / Best of August 2015: Playlist (Spotify)

Currently Listening To: Zibra

Try getting this song “Paris” out of your head. ZIBRA are a London three-piece who have been turning a few heads lately, especially with this super catchy tune. Take a trip to the country, channel your inner Michael Bolton and smash some computer equipment.