This has been an excellent year for new music. Every week I look forward to checking out the latest albums from artists I love or never have heard of. Below are just some of my favorites. I am also thankful to have seen many of these bands live this year.
Favorite Album
Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Cheat Codes
Release Date: August 12, 2022
I just learned this album has been in the works since 2017!?! I’m glad it is finally released to the world.
Most Listened
Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia
Release Date: April 22, 2022
I knew who Fontaines D.C. was before this album however, THIS album made me a new dedicated fan.
Attended a live show at the Variety Playhouse on September 27, 2022.
Favorite Band, Favorite Live Performance
Alexisonfire – Otherness
Release Date: June 24, 2022
I’ve been a fan of AOF since the early 2000s. I support their progression as musicians/artists; this album is a masterpiece.
Attended a live show at the Masquerade on May 20, 2022.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Omnium Gatherum
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Attended live shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver, CO) on October 10 and 11, 2022. Also, at the Eastern on October 26, 2022.
Perfect Collaboration
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges – Texas Moon
Release Date: February 18, 2022
Favorite Singer and Favorite Performance
BANKS – Serpentina
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Attended a live show at the Tabernacle on July 19, 2022.
Another go-to album.
Viagra Boys – Cave World
Release Date: July 8, 2022
I really do not get hyped listening to any other band like I do Viagra Boys.
K.G.L.W. released a LOT of music in 2022. I couldn’t pick one favorite.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Other favorites:
- Burial – Antidawn
- Bambara – Love on my Mind
- FKA Twigs – Caprisongs
- Mitski – Laurel Hell
- Sevdaliza – Raving Dalia
- Father John Misty – Chloe and the Next 20th Century
- Kurt Vile – Watch My Moves
- Faye Webster – Car Therapy Sessions
- The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie
- Angel Olsen – Big Time
- Foals – Life is Yours
- Maggie Rogers – Surrender
- Russian Circles – Gnosis
- Matt Maeson – Never Had to Leave
- Homeboy Sandman – Still Champion
What other albums were your favorites this year?
Thanks for reading!
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