Almost to the end of my favorite songs:
20. Mariah Carey - "GTFO"
The best kiss-off song since Beyonce's "Irreplaceable."
19. HEALTH/Soccer Mommy - "Mass Grave"
HEALTH ended the year with a series of collaborative singles. This song featuring Soccer Mommy is one of those things that on paper doesn't seem like it would work, but in execution is stunning in its scope, with epic synths propelling the intertwined vocals.
18. George Fitzgerald ft. Tracey Thorn - "Half Light (Night Version)"
Pretty much any song is going to be elevated with Tracey Thorn singing. Her gorgeously earthy voice grounds the twinkly synths and skittering drum programming from house producer Fitzgerald.
17. The Presets ft. The DMAs - "Are you Here?"
The Presets team up with The DMAs with this big beat track that recalls the brilliant collaborations between The Chemical Brothers and Noel Gallagher.
16. Banoffee - "Muscle Memory"
Dark pop track from Banoffee that details the physical torments that come from a breakup.
15. Low - "Always Trying to Work it Out"
Even burying their vocals under a sea of electronics can't hide the beauty of Low's harmonies.
14 Darkstar - "Since There Is Only You"
Repetition of individual motifs swirls you into a hypnotic state in this elegant track from Darkstar. You can listen to it here.
13. How to Dress Well - "Nothing"
How to Dress well goes full on industrial in the blistering track "Nothing."
12. The 1975 - "Love It If We Made It"
Nobody does over-the-top pop quite like The 1975.
11. DJ Kose - "Pick Up"
This was my song of the summer. Its brilliance lies in its simplicity: looped strings, a lovely guitar riff, an insistent bassline, a disco beat, and a haunting Gladys Knight vocal sample. This song could go on and on forever, and I would not be mad about it.
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