
Throughout the year, I keep a running playlist on my iPod with my favorite songs. Back in June we did a half way list , but lately I've been making amendments to my choices. And, since we just happened to have passed the 3/4 mark of 2012, it was a good excuse for a post. Apologies, I Have None - 60 Miles Apologies, I Have None - 60 Miles This one came to me from Barlow, who I immediately messaged to get the name of the band [...]

2012 has been nothing if not an awesome year for music. The awesome releases will have to taper off eventually because I'm already overwhelmed. We easily started off with a playlist twice this size before narrowing it down to ten tracks a piece. Apologies, I Have None - 60 Miles Audra Mae - The Real Thing Best Coast - The Only Place Chris Stowe - Sometimes They Give Us Beer For Free [...]

I had a feeling that I would like this song from the title. There's no way this couldn't be a good song- I spend enough time in bars and clubs to relate instantly. And then I clicked through to the listen. And Chris Stowe's "Sometimes They Give Us Beer For Free" is so, so much more. This track is sad and vulnerable, absolutely relateable, especially for those in the music business, but for all of us who enjoy good music and have been through a heartbreak or two. [...]