I wanted to make a “best of 2012” music list, with all the songs that I thought were important. Gangam Style was probably the most important song of 2012. But the more I thought about it, the more I didn’t want to make that kind of list. Instead, I want to introduce you to some really great music that you probably haven’t heard before. So here it is.
Boy In A Band/White English Girl - Brother Sister Battle Rap
Music Video
If you rode in my car this summer, then I probably played this song for you. The Brother Sister Battle Rap is a collaboration between adorkable polyglot Hannah Brown and her real-life brother metalhead dubstepper Dave Brown. I have been watching these two for years, but I had no idea that they were related before they did Brother Sister Battle Rap. I instantly fell in love with this track. If you are lucky enough to have awesome siblings (like I do), then you may dig this song too.
Monster Cat - Mannequins
Interview and Performance
I discovered Monster Cat on the Pirate Bay. Monster Cat were a featured artist, so I took a chance and downloaded their album. I really like this song. The Faint have some songs with similar themes, so I was primed to like this song content wise. Musically...well...it’s nice. Mannequins is steeped in a style that hit it’s peak 50 years ago. The musical landscape is well populated with acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies. Still, I really like this song and I heartily recommend it.
Cerce - Teen Bible
Download
This album is surprisingly fun to listen to. The songs are clean and short, like the Minutemen. As Anthony Fantano said, “They have a nice blend of different extreme music styles.” I agree.
