Our predictions for last year
The last of the ‘watch out for 2012′ lists are out, give or take a dozen. Let’s face it, they’re usually as much of a guide to the next big thing as a butterfly flapping its wings on Hampstead Heath. I have a recurring dream about writers of ‘what to watch out for’ predictions pointing enthusiatically forwards, microseconds before being run over by a lorry coming up behind. OK I don’t, but that doesn’t stop me dreaming about it.
Anyway, to focus briefly on what has actually happened, we’ve been listening to Fluxblog’s downloadable review of the best of 2011. It’s eclectic and extensive to say the least, but we’ve picked out a few gems from the gravel. It’s not that all the artists are new, but we defy anyone not to fall for at least one track they haven’t come across before.
Here’s our own selection on this Spotify playlist – remember to go private in case those bastards behind SOPA throw you in jail because those gits at Spotify have decided to publish your earthly music pleasures on to Facebook. OK, they probably won’t but I’ve never been much cop at this predictions business.
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