10. Mikal Cronin- “MCII” If 2012 brought a torrent of great punk and noise rock releases, last year was marked by emotional vulnerability. It seemed everyone, from veterans (The National, Drake, Vampire Weekend, Christopher Owens) to promising youngsters (Chance the Rapper, Kelela, Earl Sweatshirt, Autre Ne Veut), was determined to spill his guts for all to see.

The summer of 2013 was an amazing time for music, with releases from superstars and indie sensations alike. If you had your head in the sand all summer, fear not: […]