Author Archives: dnak

Putting together a list of my favorite tracks for 2011 was a blast. Personally, I managed to see more live music this year than ever before, both in the SF Bay Area and Seattle, and I gorged myself on Indie … Continue reading →

My last playlist of 2011 (except, of course, for my best-of-the-year compilation still to come). While I thought all of the holiday music releases would drown out new tunes, I ended up with over 40 songs, winnowing the list down … Continue reading →

We’re fully into Autumn now, so let’s all enjoy the narrow window before new music releases become swamped by special holiday-themed albums. There are some fantastic new releases this month, led by M83′s Hurry Up We’re Dreaming. There are also … Continue reading →

September is upon us, and I love how the new album releases reflect the impending transition to Autumn. Several heavily anticipated new albums have just been released, and I encourage you to check them out, particularly from Neon Indian, St. … Continue reading →

Putting together a playlist at the height of summer can be tough with fewer releases, but there is a plethora of new beachy, blissed out tracks perfect for the season. I’ve included quite a few new artists never featured on … Continue reading →

Just because the tech giants are battling it out over who will win in the cloud music space doesn’t mean the artists are waiting on the sidelines. The releases have come fast and furious this month, with notable records from … Continue reading →