My top song of the year right now is Slum Love by Kimbra. I know it didn't come out this year but I'm late to everything and don't give a ****!
Not a single song in my top 25 right now came out in 2015. When you listen to more non-mainstream music it's very different, especially since the musicians tend to release much more infrequently.
My full top 10 right now:
1. Kimbra – Slum Love
2. Jacob Collier – Close to You
3. Hiatus Kaiyote – Molasses
4. Antony & the Johnsons – Fistful of Love
5. Esperanza Spalding – I Know You Know
6. Oceaán – Candour
7. Jacob Collier – Fascinating Rhythm
8. Tiny Hazard – Silhouette
9. Dirty Loops – Hit Me
10. Julia Easterlin – Eyes on the Prize
So I'd say 3 of those are straight-up jazz and 2 more of them have jazz influence.
I am watching a documentary about Björk and Elton John is dragging Americans for being outraged at the swan dress
(Deservedly so imo, when an Icelandic girl does it is outrageous but when an average pop singer dresses ridiculous just to attract people's attention 8 years later no one raises an eyebrow )
Got four great albums from some underrated artists.
When you listen to more non-mainstream music it's very different, especially since the musicians tend to release much more infrequently.
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