Here they are! The last official set of charts and adds of 2018. We’ve had some amazing records come through to grace our airwaves, and we hope that some of them have found a place in your own personal rotation as well. Here’s to a great year of music and another one to follow!
Top 5 Charts:
1.) Foxwarren – Foxwarren
“While Foxwarren has an original sound, their makeup is a rock and roll classic: a group of siblings and childhood friends who formed a band in college. The band delivers themes of desire and loneliness through sincere melodies that will have you swaying for days.” Read the full review written by Miranda Roberts HERE
2.) BOYO – Dance Alone
(From previous week) Dance Alone is the aptly titled 3rd LP from LA artist and producer BOYO. The album’s lyrics explore a number of darker themes. but overall is about remaining self-aware and looking to the future. That being said, these themes are given a dreamy and catchy background that you can still get down to.
3.) Grapetooth – Grapetooth
(From previous week) Creating something new and unique inspired by 80’s new wave in 2018 is a tall task, but that’s just what the Chicago-based due Grapetooth have done on their self titled debut album. Clay Frankel (of Twin Peaks) and Chris Bailoni pack all sorts of captivating layers and melodies throughout all ten tracks.
4.) Our Girl – Stranger Today
(From previous week) The three-piece group from Brighton, UK are at number one this week with their debut full-length Stranger Today. Each member’s playing style is complementary to each other’s strengths, making for a moody, dynamic, and satisfying listen.
5.) Part Time – Spell #6
“Part Time’s sound from the beginning has been on the complete end of the spectrum of modern pop/alternative music. Where other bands opt for gnashing guitar chords and earsplitting drums, Part Time operates within the lo-fi, mellow sphere” Read the full review written by Sasha Arteaga HERE
Top 30 Charts
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxwarren | Foxwarren | Anti-/Arts & Crafts |
| 2 | BOYO | Dance Alone | Danger Collective |
| 3 | Grapetooth | Grapetooth | Polyvinyl |
| 4 | Our Girl | Stranger Today | Cannibal Hymns |
| 5 | Part Time | Spell #6 | Burger |
| 6 | Ian Sweet | Crush Crusher | Hardly Art |
| 7 | Paddlefish | Spill Me! | High Dive |
| 8 | The Greeting Committee | This Is It | Harvest |
| 9 | Various Artists | Brainfeeder X | Brainfeeder |
| 10 | Sunscreen | Just A Drop | Self-Released |
| 11 | No Magic | In Cocoon | French Exit |
| 12 | Nylon Smile | Angel Of Doubt | Citrus City |
| 13 | Strange Ranger | How It All Went By [EP] | Tiny Engines |
| 14 | Kurt Vile | Bottle It In | Matador |
| 15 | Beacon | Gravity Pairs | Ghostly |
| 16 | Bill Ryder-Jones | Yawn | Domino |
| 17 | Okay Embrace | Moving/Improving | Self-Released |
| 18 | Spud Cannon | Squeeze | Self-Released |
| 19 | Joji | Ballads 1 | 88rising |
| 20 | The City Hall | Real Nice & Hurtful | Self-Released |
| 21 | Connan Mockasin | Jassbusters | Mexican Summer |
| 22 | Twist | Distancing | Buzz |
| 23 | Ryley Walker | The Lillywhite Sessions | Deafman Glance |
| 24 | J Mascis | Elastic Days | Sub Pop |
| 25 | Rose Droll | Your Dog | Father/Daughter |
| 26 | It Looks Sad | Sky Lake | Tiny Engines |
| 27 | Claire George | Bodies Of Water [EP] | Cascine |
| 28 | The Samps | Breakfast | Gloriette |
| 29 | Eyedress | Sensitive G | Lex Ltd |
| 30 | Antarctigo Vespucci | Love In The Time Of E-Mail | Polyvinyl |
Enjoy a some of these new adds as well! If any of these singles are an indication of what’s to come in 2019 then we should be in good shape!
Top 3 Adds
1.) Jeff Tweedy – Warm
Recommended if you like: Wilco, The Jayhawks, Jim James
2.) Bay Faction – Florida Guilt
Recommended if you like: Porches, Beach Fossils, Japanese Breakfast
3.) Good Old War – Part of Us [EP]
Recommended if you like: Manchester Orchestra, Kevin Devine, Lydia
Top 10 Adds
| Rank | Artist | Record | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Tweedy | Warm | dBpm |
| 2 | Bay Faction | Florida Guilt | IBGYBG |
| 3 | Good Old War | Part Of Us [EP] | Nettwerk |
| 4 | Various Artists | Fat Possum Family Best Of 2018 | Fat Possum |
| 5 | Fairmont | We Will Burn That Bridge When We Get To It | Mint 400 |
| 6 | Girlpool | “Hire” [Single] | Anti- |
| 7 | Diva Sweetly | “Wax in My Candles” [Single] | Seal Mountain |
| 8 | Combo Chimbita | “Testigo” [Single] | Anti- |
| 9 | Mike Krol | “I Wonder” feat. Allison Crutchfield [Single] | Merge |
| 10 | The Beths | “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” [Single] | Carpark |