2015 was an exceptional year for new music and my Favorite's list could have been significantly longer. The albums in this collection rose to the top for me and most closely reflects my musical interests throughout the year.
1. Olafur Arnolds & Alice Sara Ott, The Chopin Project
2. Barna Howard, Quite A Feelin'
3. The Milk Carton Kids, Monterey
4. Destroyer, Poison Season
5. Natalie Merchant, Paradise Is There
6. New Order, Music Complete
7. The Charlatans, Modern Nature
8. Oddissee, The Good Fight
9. Andrew Combs, All These Dreams
10. Courtney Barnett, Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit
What I love about music is its power to transport me. Sometimes it’s unexpected, sometimes it’s exactly where I want to be. A single melody can unlock memories I didn’t realize I still carried, while certain chords or lyrics take me to another time or place. Some songs feel like home, offering shelter, while others deliver me to an unknown place or space, stirring emotions I can’t quite name. In this way, music isn’t just sound—it’s a sonic subway, delivering me to a station of refuge or one I never knew existed.
Music has always been an important part of my life. My family and friends knew this well, often asking me what I was listening to and what I liked. It was always humbling to be asked, and eventually, I gathered the courage to create this music blog—to put into words what draws me to certain music and why.
Over the years, my passion for writing has grown, along with my excitement for sharing musical discoveries. I hope your time here sparks excitement and leads you to a musical discovery of your own. More than anything, I hope your visit brings a little joy to your day.