Hello all,

As I look at my blog, I realize how extremely bad I have been at posting to this site on a regular basis.  I see that after Dreamforce life once again went crazy, and this site suffered first.  I always make the same resolution every year – I resolve to see January 1 of the next year – but I will aim to post at least twice a month here…

And the first post for this year will be a look back at music.  While life is busy, there is always room for music.  Here is my top ten songs from the year that was 2012!

10. Jack White – Sixteen Saltines: So, he’s gone solo now, and the music is just too fun not to listen to.  Bonus points for anyone who can tell me what the frak this song or video is about, other than copious amounts of drugs and alcohol…

9. Of Monsters and Men – Mountain Sound: Last year it was Mumford and Sons who brought over a folksy kind of vibe we all seemed to like (although their sophomore album did not remotely come close to making me want to buy it).  This year it is Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men that makes me dance!

8. Dada Life – Kick Out The Epic Motherf*cker: If this song doesn’t make you stand up and want to jump and dance, you need to check for a pulse or ensure that your broken bones blocking you from dancing heal soon. BANANA!

7. Metric – Youth Without Youth: Canadian rockers Metric released a new album, Synthetica, and while not their best album in my eyes, the first single was awesome.  That and Emily Haines becomes hotter with each passing day.

6. The Lumineers – Hey Ho: More from the folk rock fun vault, Denver trio The Lumineers got everything right with this song.  Simple, short and sweet…and it sticks in your head.

5. Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis: Thrift Shop: Yup, it’s a guilty pleasure song. But it gets stuck in your head something fierce.  And I want that jacket.  I really want that jacket!

4. Black Keys – Lonely Boy: This was really hard to put down, cause I really don’t like most things that come out of Dan Auerbach’s mouth when he speaks publicly. But this song was just sheer awesome, and the video was brilliant!

3. Deadmau5 featuring Gerard Way – Professional Griefers: So, Deadmau5 has made more news this year for his choice of wife (the notorious Kat Von D) but also released an awesome album, and this video.  The whole album is great, by the way! And Professor Meowingtons is on Twitter!

2. Billy Talent – Viking Death March: Politically charged would be an understatement with this song.  But I agree with it whole heartedly.  The song is rocking as well!

1. The Shins – Simple Song: Everything about this song makes me quiver. My favourite song of the year!

So, there it is…here’s to looking forward to some amazing music in 2013!