Caveman: "In the City"

Somehow "In the City" has wound up as my favorite track of 2013 thus far. It's nothing new, but the mix of plaintive vocals, gently propulsive backbeat and arresting synth line just represent the total package... a little bit psych, a little bit synthpop, stratospheric heights of broodingly optimistic vocal largesse thoroughly achieved. This is one of those songs that puts you in a sad, wistful mood wherever you are or whatever you're doing when it comes on. Kind of like Julia Stile's career at this point. BOOM! Seriously, though, this may end up my album of the year as well.

Caveman: "Easy Water"

More syrupy, murky shoegaze from Brooklyn.  Are we reaching the saturation point where this kind of somber, hazy tone starts to wear thin and backlash begins?  Perhaps, but if that's the case this is one worth slipping in at the deadline.  Last one, promise...