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    Best Of 2012

    It’s been quite a monumental year for the music industry. We lost one of the greatest voices of all time, while ridiculing a new one when Lana Del Rey emerged nervously on SNL. Adele proved that quality music still sells and Christina Aguilera illustrated that same theory later in the year when her album flopped. We became obsessed with learning to dance Gangam Style, while trying to get “Call Me Maybe” out of our heads. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj fought for cameras promoting the new season of American Idol, while Britney Spears unenthusiastically coached her “teens” on The X Factor. Bubblegum pop returned with acts like Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato…

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    Best Of 2011: Top 10 Songs

    2011 was quite a year for music – some of the biggest albums of our time hit the shelves, legends were made, and newcomers burst onto the scene with feverous vengeance. Listed below are the top ten tracks Tragic Kingdom played on repeat all year long. 10. Foster the People: Pumped Up Kicks. These electronic rockers had a big year and whether you liked it or not, you had to bob your head to the controversial single that seemed to play every 5 minutes on radio all over the country. It’ll be interesting to see where these guys take their next project, but for now let’s retire this catchy number…

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    The Best Of 2010

    As I prepare to celebrate another year’s end, I can’t help but reminisce about the whirlwind year that has passed by so quickly.  If 2010 brought one thing, it was great music.  Some of the best albums of the new millennium’s decade popped up in its last year and I was there salivating over each and every note.  This year also granted me access to some new discovery, as I traveled to music festivals across the country, including South By Southwest and The UMS, discovering bright new gems to add to my ever growing playlist.  And finally, my year ended with a move east to the “Crazy Town”: Nashville, Tennessee.…

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    The Songs of 2010

    While 2010 was filled with so many great songs, we’ve narrowed down the top 25 that kept us moving and grooving all year long. I know that there are many opinions and choices and these are just mine, so please feel free to share yours on Twitter or Facebook. Top 25 Songs of 2010:25. Paramore – “The Only Exception”24. Flobots – “Infatuation”23. Sara Bareilles – “King of Anything”22. Ke$ha – “Tik Tok”21. Neon Trees – “1983”20. Lady Gaga – “Telephone (Feat. Beyonce)”19. Taio Cruz – “Dynamite”18. Rihanna – “Rude Boy”17. Matt Morris – “Live Forever”16. Andrea Ball – “Dial Tone”15. Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party”14. Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feelin'”13. Katy…