This will be the first time I have the pleasure in commenting in your Best of. I always wonder each year why aren't you doing a Best of. Your taste is impeccable and eclectic that not doing Best of is a shame. Can't wait!
Sorry for the delay guys, I've been having issues with my laptop. (explains the large photos.) I hope to continue this, and should be able to. Anyways.... My top 5 favorite new artist of 2014
Honorable Mentions
Clean Bandit
Betty Who
Seven Lions
Melanie Martinez
MØ
5.) Iggy Azalea
4.) Tove Lo
3.) Sylvan Esso
2.) Banks
1.) Broods
This New Zealand brother/sister band have quickly evolved into one of the best, give thanks to their main producer on Evergreen, Joel Little (also produced Lorde’s album Pure Heroine). This would be the second year that a New Zealand artist won Best New Artist (If I wasn’t lazy and made a countdown last year, Lorde would have taken every award. Period) It was hard to determine who'd win between Banks and Broods. Both albums were perfection. Videos spot on. Adored each and every song. The only difference was I'm excited to see where Broods will go in the future, they're very young. I'm already craving their next album.
Next will be the Top 20 Music Videos of The Year. Date TBA.
Reminder: This countdown is not based my normal countdown, just an overall best of 2014. Anywho...
Honorable Mentions
Lily Allen- Our Time
Lana Del Rey- West Coast
Broods- L.A.F.
Banks- This Is What It Feels Like
20.) Tove Lo- Not On Drugs
19.) Taylor Swift- Shake It Off
18.) Lily Allen- Sheezus
17.) HAIM- If I Could Change Your Mind
16.) Banks- Beggin For Thread
15.) Kimbra- 90s Music
14.) Elliphant (feat. MØ)- One More
13.) Kiesza- Hideaway
12.) Broods- Mother & Father
11.) Iggy Azalea (feat. Charli XCX)- Fancy
10.) Lana Del Rey- Shades of Cool
9.) Lady Gaga- G.U.Y.
8.) Hozier- Take Me To Church
7.) Robyn & Röyksopp- Monument
6.) Yelle- Complètement fou
5.) Lorde- Yellow Flicker Beat
You all know how much of a Lorde stan I am. This is a monster. One of the top picks for Song of the Year. Anything she makes, turns gold into my heart.
4.) Tove Lo- Habits (Stay High)
Hands down, Tove Lo could have been my top choice for Best New Artist. This song/video were a great combination. Sadly she lost that crown when Queen of the Clouds came out. That will be discussed in my best albums list.
3.) Sia- Chandelier
No one can deny this masterpiece of a video. Done.
2.) Taylor Swift- Blank Space
A crazy Taylor Swift swinging an axe to a tree? Perfection. Someone please post that gif.
1.) Paramore- Ain't It Fun
What can I say? This video was meant for this song. It was sadly, an easy choice for #1.
Top 20 Albums of 2014. Date TBA (As I continue to have issues with my laptop)