May you live in interesting times.

So goes the purported “ancient Chinese curse.” If nothing else, 2016 certainly was … interesting. Many of my favorite songs from the past year can be found in previous posts, but many didn’t make it in for one reason or another. So here’s a handful, with more to come.

The Lemon Twigs – “These Words”

Krizz Kaliko – “Talk Up On It”

Lucius – “Born Again Teen”

Brett Harris – “Lies”

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis  – “Dance Off” (Lyrically NSFW)

Culture Abuse – “Peace On Earth”

Rachel Yamagata – “Let Me Be Your Girl”

Chris Farren – “Say U Want Me”

Zoos Of Berlin – “Ambition Sounds”

Chance The Rapper – “Blessings”