Spring is Coming, the mix

What Else Is There (Ft Karin Dreijer Anderson)- Royksopp
I like this song as a pick-up from where the list mix picked up. This is one of the most epic tracks KDA has ever contributed to and, though older, it still sounds like it could be added to many of the last year's pop/electronic albums as a lead single without anyone batting an eyelash.
Run This Town- L'il Wayne
Yeah, so btw if you didn't get in on No Ceilings then you have missed out on a hugely fun release from one of the best living musical artists that just happens to feature a few backtracks we know/love/hate from that ol' radio box the truly indie are not allowed to ever listen to.
Camera Talk- Local Natives
This group just released an extremely confident, well-rounded album by the name of Gorilla Manor. GO LISTEN TO IT IMMEDIATELY. Just kidding, keep reading this blog.
Moonson- Delorean
My infatuation with this Barcelona project continues and I am anxiously awaiting March with the promise of their first full-length(!) This song is the closing track to the Delorean EP and it closes some of the doors flung open by Moonsun while still standing as a great track in its own right.
Thieves in the Night- Hot Chip
While their latest (One Life Stand, 2010) is not my favorite Hot Chip album, our boys still managed to produce some enjoyable tunes. This track gives us a very strong opener in this musical reinvention of the Hot Chip album: think less techno and more pop. Don't expect a Ready for the Floor but do expect another ear-candy treat from the electronic version of Vampire Weekend.
She's the One- Caribou
This is pulled from one of those very prestigious albums that made plenty of '2009 Best' lists. Personally, I feel this track is very technically excellent and has enough heart/soul to make it worth repeated listens.
Satellite Snyper- Pantha du Prince
This brand-spanking-new album for Feb 2010 is GREAT. I love minimalism in electronic music and Pantha du Prince creates (what my itunes calls) blacknoise with aplomb, grace and a seemingly vicious desire to soundtrack the areas between light and dark.
Dream Get Together- Citay
Another brand-spanking new album that will worm its way into top-ten lists everywhere. Simple hooks, simple production and simple ideas meld together in a musically complex and lyrically beautiful 4:11.
Vcr- The XX
I'm going to see the xx in March with JJ (omg!!!!) so I'm stocking up on their bests. VCR captures most of the things we liked about the xx while also giving us an ideal for the hipster relationship we crave despite ourselves.
Cold Spring- Cymbals Eat Guitars
More of that 2009 stuff! This song is not one of the best off of Why there Are Mountains but it's still a damn good track that taps into the winter mentality of Cymbals. Also, the guitar work here is, really, just ridiculously good.
Unspeakable- Mt Sims
Gonna admit it, I had to go back and listened to see what Mt Sims had to offer after a certain opera was released. This track kind of makes me think of what would happen if Mindless Self Indulgence stopped taking acid as a group, tried ecstasy and bought a nice midi keyboard. It's not great but it's not bad either.
Towards the Bare Hill- Efterklang
This is a definite oldie-but-goodie. Efterklang has released plans for a 2010 album and I put Tripper and Parades on my 'Zune' once more so I can get back into the mood for EPIC norwegians making EPIC songs about EPIC topics. Have I mentioned that Efterklang might suffer from just a tad too much drama? Regardless, this song is pretty and has plenty of dudes belting out unintelligible lines about, no doubt, some very far-reaching and epic topic.
The Strangers- St Vincent
If you haven't been obsessed with St. Vincent since her sublimely creepy debut Marry Me then you have been missing out on some of the best character acting happening in music today. This song kicks off her 2009 Actor album and sets the tone for a CD full of songs about unhappy, confined women. Yaaaaaay!
Calculation Theme- Metric
Closing on another throwback just made sense. Also, if you ask me, this is the best thing Metric has yet created.

This mix sees alot less throwback and alot more of the things we grew to love over the last year. Notably, several of these songs will have new friends as their artists expand the ol' discography in 2010.