I am not proposing to do any lists of my preferences, but instead will assemble a few loosely themed favourites which I would happily recommend to anyone new to the artist.
So to demonstrate what I consider to be a loose theme, here are some people from Abroad who have done great work this year.
Sharon van Etten released a quite wonderful album in May, Because I was in Love, full of beautiful and gentle songs that weren't afraid to take their time to tell their stories. In comparison to the earlier home recordings the songs were subtly polished, with very delicate production by Greg Weekes, giving a supportive backdrop to one of the most emotive voices around, and allowing it to shine.
Needing no introduction are this lot, who have had a great year. As discussed previously they are happy to let others work with their output, in this instance a trippy film by Allison Schulnik - check 1:28 into it (but not if you have taken anything). Got a ticket for the Roundhouse yet?
Zola Jesus is the performing name of Nika Danilova, with a home-recorded song that just blasts its way to the centre of attention; huge hooks, huge voice, huge prospects.
ZOLA JESUS "CLAY BODIES" MUSIC VIDEO from FUTURE PRIMITIVE FILMS on Vimeo.
DM Stith I have already written about twice (here and here), but that is clearly not enough. Gently moody, his swirling songs repeat themes and echo each other, with distinctions further blurred by his habit of revisiting songs from Heavy Ghost in alternate versions on a series of EP's. The album is one of those that exists as a whole entity rather than a series of stand-alone tracks, however here is a slice from it.
DM Stith- Pity Dance from Asthmatic Kitty on Vimeo.
Soap&Skin is something rare and wonderful.
Soap&Skin - Thanatos from benjamin & stefan ramirez perez on Vimeo.
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