Since I listened to KPop most of the year, this list is quite sparse. I don’t think I even bought a CD this entire year! Anyways, here goes:

1. Armin van Buuren ft Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like
   In a way, having this song at the top of my list is not that odd, because Armin is a trance DJ that is (has?) crossed over into Pop. This song still retains some of the Trance spirit though. Also, I heard on the radio (what? well it happens sometimes) that Trevor Guthrie was in soulDecision! That’s kinda pop too.
   
2. Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
   Although this was released late in 2012, it was new to me this year. Taylor Swift’s songs are getting better and better, probably because she’s moving straight into pop now.
   
3. Bonnie McKee – American Girl
   I had another catchy song by Bonnie McKee a few years ago, and this one is even better. Too bad it didn’t get more popular. At least I was able to get the MP3 free as a Fourth of July promo.
   
4. Tegan & Sara – Fool Again
   Nice piano riff on this track, which I used as an alarm for awhile. Tegan & Sara have finally graduated from the indie scene? Maybe only in Canada.
   
5. Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky
   There was a new Daft Punk album this year, but I didn’t get it on CD as I just bought it digitally. I wouldn’t say the album was as great as everyone made it out to be. It was decent. This single is decent too, but I still enjoy their Discovery-era stuff more.
   
6. CHVRCHES – The Mother We Share
   I found out about CHVRCHES from a sampler I downloaded and liked their brand of electronic. This was the second track I received from them, downloaded for free from iTunes. It’s the better of the two!
   
7. Anna Kendricks – Cups
   I don’t actually like this song, but am amazed that they were able to shoot the majority of the video in a single take (or is there CG here?)
   

Posted by Kevin in Blogs Tags: 2013, music, recap