Despite the scarcity of my activity on here this year, I couldn't let it close out without at least attempting to do the usual annual link round-up. If you're unfamiliar, at the end of each year a compilation like this is posted consisting of links to all the new releases from bands featured on here that came out this year. It's intended to be a helpful way of catching up on anything you might have missed out on throughout the year, and that made a hell of a lot of sense in 2014 when there was only around 200 bands on here to keep updated, half of which weren't even active anymore. It's become increasingly more difficult to keep up with each year's releases, especially considering we've now crossed the 1200 post mark.
I started to add a bunch of new releases just to get the ball rolling, but also don't want to dedicate hours to this if there's little demand for it. So, I figured I'll post this as is for now, maybe throw a few more on throughout the month, and if there's any 2024 release from a band on here you're specifically looking for, let me know in the comments and I will be sure to get that added as well.
I know I say this a lot but I will try and get to some re-uploads as well this month. Just to mention again, my old hard drive died so I lost virtually everything I had saved on here, making re-uploads much harder because I have to track down and tag entirely new files. I've got the usual top 50 list coming and a few more regular posts to go for the year (at least enough to match the same number of posts as 2012, so we're tied for least active year). As always, thanks for still checking this blog out, even with all the inactivity it still astounds me that there's any kind of interest in this thing. Thanks again, and enjoy.
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Personally, I really look forward to these end of year posts to catch up on stuff I've missed through the year, and for bands I've not checked out yet too. Thanks for keeping it up this long - I think I've been getting music from you for the best part of ten years now!
ReplyDeleteWow, really happy to hear that, that's exactly why I keep this going, thanks so much!
DeleteYeah, these lists are lifesavers. I’m a parent for two kids and I have a hard time keeping up with all new releases…
DeleteYou're the best! Been here for years and will keep coming back for your insights for as long as you enjoy posting them.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And I do, it's a fun way for me to discover new stuff, revisit old stuff, etc.
Deletealways enjoy your end of the year list!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, then I won't be doing away with them anytime soon!
DeleteQuicksand HWM split plz.
ReplyDeleteI love this page! Thank you for all you do.
You're welcome, and good choice, it's been added!
Deleteknocked loose is my rec
ReplyDelete'tis been added!
Deletecommon sage and stay inside both released very good albums as well
ReplyDeleteStay Inside has been added, will have to check Common Sage out!
DeleteThis year, you turned me onto february and Chat Pile. And for that, I send along my praise and thanks.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, both of those are incredible bands!
DeleteThanks! New follower actually, really enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and welcome!
DeleteI remembering being put on to american football from here back in like 2010. Fun to visit here! thanks for what you do!
ReplyDeleteNo problem, and that's one of the best bands I could introduce anyone to
DeleteI was hoping to find the new A Place For Owls...
ReplyDeleteNew album and EP both added
DeleteAmazing Site and Insight. New Godspeed You! Black Emperor please. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat was posted, looks like I missed mentioning it here!
DeleteRemo Drive!
ReplyDeleteAdded!
DeleteBeen coming here for years, just wanted to say thank you for everything.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, thank you for coming back and keeping this thing alive!
DeleteUSURP SYNAPSE please & thank you
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DeleteMuch appreciated! How about "AssIIAss" & "A Vile Contamina" if possible.
DeleteDude thank you very much for your effort, keeping this shit alive should be / seems hard as fuck. Was a great year in music as always, thanks to people like you.
ReplyDeleteNo requests, just thank you x 1000 Cheers and happy holidays, dude!
Really appreciate it, sometimes it can be tedious but it's invigorating to come back to after long periods of inactivity. Glad you're still coming around, and happy holidays to you too!
Deletenew terry green album
ReplyDeleteAdded, good choice!
DeleteState Faults 'Children of the Moon' & Infant Island 'Obsidian Wreath' ----- if you would be so kind. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteTwo of the year's best, both added
Deletelooking for sinai vessel and toe ty!
ReplyDeleteand meth.
DeleteAll trois added!
DeleteDo you have the new one from Help?
ReplyDeleteDon't know them, will have to check it out!
DeleteThey're great, on ThreeOneG, a bit like Whores or Bummer.
DeleteCan you add Common Sage - Closer To; ? Love the blog and found lots of cool stuff here.
ReplyDeleteJust listened to it today after someone else requested it, and trust me, it'll be on here before the year ends ;)
DeleteKerosene Heights and Swiss Army Wife released a split at the beginning of November called Sisters, Not Twins!
ReplyDeleteGreat bands, it's been added!
Deletethey are not here but check Ephemera's 12" Part II with 56 different artists. maybe the best screamo release in europe this year
ReplyDeleteWill have to check that out!
DeleteMacseal's Permanent Repeat! Please
ReplyDeleteIt's been added!
DeleteGrreat list, been following for years. I think Soft Kill's Escape Forever was one of the best releases of the year
ReplyDeleteHaven't listened to anything from them in a long time, will have to give that a listen!
DeleteCeres had a new album this year. It's astonishing this band is not featured here. One of the best emo bands of the last 10 years.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of them, but will add them to the list to check out!
DeleteNOMAN "Glitter and Spit" was a solid release in 2024. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSolid release indeed, it's been added!
Deletenew envy? thanks!
ReplyDeleteEnvy never disappoints, Eunoia has been added!
DeleteBig fan, coming here for years. Thanks for all the effort!
ReplyDeleteNot a problem, happy to continue doing it!
DeleteThanks for this 🙏🏻 love a good end of year list.. And Sophiesfloorboards never fails to hit the sweet spot of similar taste! Thank you for your Yeats of efforts !
ReplyDeleteYou must have great taste then, haha. And I appreciate, glad to keep doing it!
DeleteI am a huge fan of Sophie's Floorboard, coming here for many many years! Thanks a lot for your efforts!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and thanks for continually returning!
DeleteI always visit and the end of year lists are always appreciated. Love the inclusion of Terry Green.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy doing these end of year things, and that Terry Green album is fantastic!
DeleteThe new The Civil War in France album There You Are! is probably my album of the year I'd love to see it on here too!
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of them at all, so I'll have to give that a listen
DeleteWho says you can't make a killer record after a quarter century since your last... The Jesus Lizard "Rack."
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to get around to that for a while now, will have to get to it before the year closes out for sure
DeleteThis blog is an emo icon and I hope that we can see it continue for years to come. Thank you for all you've done to keep it alive!
ReplyDeleteOn another note, do you think you could add TRSH's Straw Chairs EP?
Thanks so much, and I hope we can keep it going too! And I'm not familiar with them, but I'll check it out.
DeleteYou are the champ Sophie, Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, I shall!
DeleteGreat work! Love hearing your song and album recs! Any way you'd put the new FIDLAR up?
ReplyDeleteThey're a minefield when it comes to copyright issues, so unfortunately I have to refrain from posting anything from them, sorry about that!
DeleteNo worries! Keep up the great work!
DeleteThis page rules. Thank you for the effort you put into this. It is greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, you're quite welcome!
DeleteKid Feral ep!
ReplyDeleteAdded, great band
DeleteThanks for everything Kevin. Still the only blog I read.
ReplyDeleteNot a problem, thanks for staying with it!
DeleteIt's always a pleasure to read your list. Thanks for the good bands! I can't find many decent alternative rock bands easily these days.
ReplyDeleteyou are the best! thanks for all your hard work. the band whirr just released a new album too, any chance that could be uploaded? thanks much
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