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Best of 2018: Jeff Rosenstock’s favorite album of 2018 is The Sidekicks’ Happiness Hours

By Jeff Rosenstock | December 19, 2018

By Jeff Rosenstock | December 19, 2018

Best of 2018: Jeff Rosenstock’s favorite album of 2018 is The Sidekicks’ Happiness Hours

On being a fan of your friends' bands.

Best of 2018: Chef Graham Elliot’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Steve Perry’s Traces

By Graham Elliot | December 18, 2018

By Graham Elliot | December 18, 2018

Best of 2018: Chef Graham Elliot’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Steve Perry’s Traces

The former Journey singer came out of retirement, and it pleased the punk-loving chef.

Best of 2018: Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Split Single) loves Deeper’s self-titled album

By Jason Narducy | December 18, 2018

By Jason Narducy | December 18, 2018

Best of 2018: Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Split Single) loves Deeper’s self-titled album

"You know how hard that is, to find four people who want to make the same kind of music?"

Best of 2018: Ellen Kempner’s (Palehound) Favorite Album of 2018 is Tierra Whack’s Whack World

By El Kempner | December 17, 2018

By El Kempner | December 17, 2018

Best of 2018: Ellen Kempner’s (Palehound) Favorite Album of 2018 is Tierra Whack’s Whack World

In a year full of great music, Tierra Whack blew everything away.

Best of 2018: The Voidz’ Virtue is Juliana Hatfield’s Favorite Album of the Year

By Juliana Hatfield | December 17, 2018

By Juliana Hatfield | December 17, 2018

Best of 2018: The Voidz’ Virtue is Juliana Hatfield’s Favorite Album of the Year

Virtue is the best kind of musical sorcery.

Best of 2018: Dylan Baldi (Cloud Nothings) Loves an Obscure French band Called Rose Mercie

By Dylan Baldi | December 14, 2018

By Dylan Baldi | December 14, 2018

Best of 2018: Dylan Baldi (Cloud Nothings) Loves an Obscure French band Called Rose Mercie

And now he wants to play shows with them.

Best of 2018: Phoebe Bridgers Loved Mitski’s Be The Cowboy This Year

By Phoebe Bridgers | December 14, 2018

By Phoebe Bridgers | December 14, 2018

Best of 2018: Phoebe Bridgers Loved Mitski’s Be The Cowboy This Year

Actually, "Two Slow Dancers," to be particular.

Best of 2018: Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Loves Christine and the Queens’ Chris

By Jenn Wasner | December 13, 2018

By Jenn Wasner | December 13, 2018

Best of 2018: Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes) Loves Christine and the Queens’ Chris

It's catchy, danceable, and generous.

Best of 2018: Soccer Mommy’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

By Soccer Mommy | December 12, 2018

By Soccer Mommy | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Soccer Mommy’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

Sophie Allison’s obsession with the album was something of a slow burn.

Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

By Robin Edwards | December 12, 2018

Best of 2018: Lisa Prank’s Favorite Album of 2018 is Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour

"This record felt like going to therapy."