Best of 2010 (So Far) Indie Playlist

We're only one-fourth of the way through 2010, and already there have been so many quality indie records released to the masses. Though I would argue that the best is yet to come (Arcade Fire, Hold Steady, The National, The Strokes, among countless others) the first quarter of 2010 has already made a significant impact in the sphere of music. While I have reviewed some of the highlights, and some unfortunate disappointments, I unfortunately have not been able to review nearly as many records as I would have liked to this year. After all, I am only one man, and much to my dismay, I do not get paid to blog. However, to remedy this situation, I have constructed a makeshift playlist to get my readers caught up on the greatest tracks to be released this year. If you have been following my album reviews so far this year, then you have heard only SOME of these tracks. If you've been living under a rock for the past three-and-a-half months, then all of these songs will be new to you and you'll be all caught up just in time for the onslaught of new releases in May and beyond.

(Note: These tracks are in no particular order. As much as I love lists, I also enjoy making good playlists without being bound by order.)


Vampire Weekend: "Giving Up the Gun"
Off of their sophomore record, "Contra," released on January 12th, 2010


Surfer Blood: "Harmonix"
Off of their debut LP, "Astro Coast," released in January 2010


A More Perfect Union

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Titus Adnronicus: "A More Perfect Union"
Off of their debut LP "The Monitor" released March 9th, 2010


Broken Bells: "The High Road"
Off of their debut record, "Broken Bells" released on March 9th, 2010


Beach House: "Silver Soul"
Off their latest LP, "Teen Dream," released January 26th, 2010


LCD Soundsystem: "Drunk Girls"
Single released in March 2010, album due out in May 2010


The Morning Benders: "Excuses"
Off of their latest record, "Big Echoes" released on March 9th, 2010


She & Him: "Thieves"
Off of their sophomore record, "Volume II" released on March 17th, 2010


The Hold Steady: "The Weekenders"
Single released in March 2010, album due out May 4th, 2010


Frightened Rabbit: "Nothing Like You"
From their 3rd LP, "The Winter of Mixed Drinks," released on March 1st, 2010


MGMT: "Flash Delirium"
Off their sophomore LP "Congratulations," released on April 13th, 2010


Bright Eyes: "Happy Accident"
Off of the "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" re-issue released March 23rd, 2010


Broken Social Scene: "World Sick"
Single released in February 2010. Album due out in May 2010


Hot Chip: "One Life Stand"
Off of their 4th studio album, "One Life Stand," released on February 1st, 2010