"Hey Now" by London Grammar
“Hey Now” by London Grammar completely took over audio-show demo booths when it was released in 2013 for good reason.
2010s
Baa Baa, Baa Baa, BOMP
"Warriors" by Too Many Zooz is a funky, jazzy, ballsy full-range explosion that’ll have you tapping your feet as soon as you pick your jaw up off the floor.
Did You Know You Could Make Me Scream?
"Tell 'Em" from Sleigh Bells' album "Treats" is all climax and sonic maximalism. This maelstrom of sound topped by saccharine-sweet vocals must be heard to be believed.
Tell My Mama That I did My Best
"Death Row" by Chris Stapleton is a bleak and bluesy ballad of acceptance with a heartbreaking vocal performance, spare instrumentation, and eerie ambiance.
What Good is Your Crown?
Queen Mary by Francine Thirteen is a dramatic, bass-heavy cut with fantastic left-right panning effects and a soulful, menacing, female vocal performance.
Jet Planes, Islands, Tigers on a Gold Leash
Royals by Lorde is a rightful mega-hit that everyone has heard, but is worth a closer listen.
A Map With No Ocean
James Blake's semi-cover song, Limit to Your Love, is a bizarre journey into the depths of sound.
Let the Music in Tonight
Give Life Back to Music by Daft Punk is a glitzy 200mph million-ton avalanche of sound.