Each month (for over a decade) I have made a mixtape of new songs I discovered during that month and even used to burn cds for friends. At the end of the year, I like to list my top according to play count, culture & personal significance, and my gut (well, ears).

40) Tennis – How To Forgive 39) SAULT – Wildfires 38) beabadoobee – Worth It 37) sir Was – This Is My Bonus 36) Hamilton Leithauser – Isabella 35) Mobley – Nobody's Favourite 34) HAIM – The Steps 33) KennyHoopla – how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway 32) Kairon; IRSE! – An Bat None 31) Run The Jewels – JU$T