But, before the shameless BBC copy (the last post of the previous page is your friend), let me start with the EPs list! Yay!
#15.
Oneohtrix Point Never 'Commissions I'
Genre: Progressive Electronic, Glitch, Ambient
'R Plus Seven' was not the best OPN album, but here he shows that, although that he's able of doing some reaaaaally avant-garde stuff here and there, he can also make very beautiful stuff, as well!
#14.
Old Soul / ██████ 'Old Soul / ██████'
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal, Blackgaze, Post-Rock
If you like Deafheaven, Alcest, or any Post-Rock band then you should check out this. Specially the ██████ side. Ignore the Czech lyrics and the band's name, it's actually quite good.
#13.
Jon Hopkins 'Asleep Versions'
Genre: Ambient, Electronic, Ambient Pop
'Immunity' was one of my favorite albums of 2013, and here we have some Ambient reinterpretations of half of the songs in it. It's actually quite sweet, but the rendition of "Breathe This Air" is just, epic.
#12.
Tove Lo 'Truth Serum'
Genre: Electropop, Synth Pop, Contemporary R&B
Yes, I do know that like half of the songs were released in her debut album, 'Queen of the Clouds' as well, but here we have what is, in my opinion, her best song, "Out of Mind", so it had to be here.
#11.
Saint Pepsi 'Gin City'
Genre: Vaporwave, Future Funk, Trap
If you have never heard any Vaporwave music before, then this is probably the best way to start, it is actually full of playfulness and catchy melodies, so this is not to be missed!
By the way, shortly I will post a list inspired on the BBC Sound of 2015 thing, but I will post 10 acts that I think that will slay next year! (At least I'm sure they'll slay me). The thing with it? You guys will be able to vote on it! Like, how? PM'ing me the three you think they are the best out of the listed. Votings will close in December 23th, and in December 26th I will post the list with the most voted 5. It's an experiment, though, and if it fails I will most definitely scrap it, so please be nice.
So, uh, I guess, let's start with it?
Crying - from: New York, U.S.A. Genre: Chiptune, Twee Pop, Bitpop - You'll like it if you like: early Crystal Castles, Anamanaguchi, CHVRCHES
Future Brown - from: U.S.A. Genre: Grime, UK Bass, Trap Rap - You'll like it if you like: M.I.A., Future, DJ Mustard's productions
iLoveMakonnen - from: Atlanta, U.S.A. Genre: Alternative R&B, Cloud Rap, Trap Rap - You'll like it if you like: Drake, Lil B, The Weeknd
Kairon; IRSE! - from: Kaustinen, Finland Genre: Shoegaze, Post-Rock, Noise Pop - You'll like it if you like: My Bloody Valentine, Battles, Sigur Rós
Kero Kero Bonito - from: London, UK Genre: Pop Rap, Bitpop, Electropop - You'll like it if you like: Ke$ha, Cibo Matto, the PC Music stuff
LIZ - from: Los Angeles, USA Genre: Dance-Pop, Contemporary R&B, UK Garage - You'll like it if you like: Ariana Grande, Kiesza, Rihanna
Mourn - from: Barcelona, Spain Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Jangle Pop - You'll like it if you like: Haim, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Warpaint
Movement - from: Sydney, Australia Genre: Alternative R&B, Art Pop, Synth Pop - You'll like it if you like: Banks, Disclosure, The Weeknd
Shamir - from: Las Vegas, U.S.A. Genre: Synth Pop, Hip House, Alternative R&B - You'll like it if you like: Solange, Azealia Banks, Little Boots
Viet Cong - from: Las Vegas, U.S.A. Genre: Post-Punk, Art Punk, Noise Rock - You'll like it if you like: Iceage, Ought, Swans
How to vote?: Well sending me a PM that would go like this:
1. X
2. Y
3. Z
The #1 will count for 3 points, the #2 for 2 points, and the #3. for 1 point. So, uh, vote I guess. Again, if it flops I will act as if nothing has happened.