Playlist: Simon's Top Melodies Of 2012

Words: Simon Opie

So we reach the end of another year and this is my ten-song playlist to close what has been a memorable year for music. Every song is here for a reason, as you will see, so enjoy 50 minutes of simple pleasures from the likes of Trailer Trash Tracys, Craig Finn, Blowgoat and Mogwai.

Album Review: Trailer Trash Tracys - Ester

Trailer Trash Tracys - 'Ester' (UK Release: 9 Jan '12) // Words: Simon Opie

London four piece Trailer Trash Tracys certainly have a terrific name, obviously not bothered whether the plural of Tracy is technically Tracies, and determined to do things their way. They have built a solid following, supported both The Horrors and The xx and I wouldn’t bet against them outlasting both. Their debut album 'Ester' comes out on Domino, one of the most enlightened labels of the last two decades.