This year brought a ton of amazing new music throughout all genres for everyone to savor on, but for me these selections represent some of my favorite producers, composers, musicians, pianists, and off the cuff experimentalists that gave us something extra special in 2018. Artists like Daniel Brandt created some mind bending atmospheres and raw rhythmic melodies in his October release - Channels, while long time composer and formidable pianist, Nils Frahm, offered up yet another beautifully melancholic and contemplative composition with All Melody. Watching the Oklahoma based, BRONCHO, evolve throughout their career, this years release - Bad Behavior, is rejoice-fully packed with starstruck jams like Sandman and Get In My Car that I had on repeat for days and days. Catchy, sexy, and 80s driven tunes that I gladly let get stuck in my head time and again. While 2018 gave all kinds of goodies, the one I think surprised me the most was David August's - D'ANGELO. Soothing, sometimes sombre, compositions that blend noir-ish soundscapes, gothic rock, early electronic music and Ibiza style chillout sounds, ultimately result in a fresh, deeply engaging sound. August is at the top of my list for best release of the year. Take a peek at all of my other top 10 releases of 2018 and don't forget to check out other artists top 2018 lists on Subempo.com. Hopefully you'll find something that sparks inspiration just like it did for me. Cheers!