My Favorite Songs of 2015

As with most people, I have heard an enormous amount of songs this year, both new and old. And, as with many, I have compiled a list of my favorite songs of the year 2015. Because of the subjective nature of these type of lists, I will say that this is my opinion, and please feel free to let me know if I missed any gems.

Before we progress, a bit about the methodology I employed when creating my list of top songs. First and most importantly - the song must have been released on an album or EP/LP in the calendar year of 2015. That is, if the single came out in 2014 but the album was released in 2015, that song belongs to the 2015 list. Also, I have decided to limit the list to 1 song per album, so as to prevent my entire list simply being a track list for Chvrches' album Every Open Eye.

I will say that I have heard some truly amazing songs this year, far too many to include on a Best Of list such as this, so please do not hate me for omitting some truly great songs from amazing artists and bands. I have worked hard to make this list as diverse and objective as I can, however the final decision and ordering did end up being directly aligned with my own personal taste in music and, of course, I unfortunately did not have the opportunity to listen to every single song released in 2015, so if I did not hear it, I did not include it on this list (obviously!)

Alright folks, lets go! Fifteen to One, here are my top 15 songs of 2015. Enjoy!

15.
Tropic of Cancer
by Panda Bear
from the album Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

14.
Fire n Gold
by Bea Miller
from the album Not an Apology









13.
Thunderstruck
by Owl City
from the album Mobile Orchestra









12.
Empire
by Of Monsters and Men
from the album Beneath the Skin










11.
Happy
by Marina and the Diamonds
from the album Froot










10.
New Americana
by Halsey
from the album Badlands











09.
Pay No Mind
by Madeon
from the album Adventure









08.
Mason Jar
by Smallpools
from the album Lovetap!









07.
Majorette
by Beach House
from the album Thank Your Lucky Stars









06.
All That
by Carley Rae Jepson
from the album Emotion









05.
The Shade
by Metric
from the album Pagans in Vegas









04.
All I Need
by Passion Pit
from the album Kindred









03.
Repetition
by Purity Ring
from the album Another Eternity









02.
Realiti
by Grimes
from the album Art Angels









01.
Playing Dead
by Chvrches
from the album Every Open Eye









And that, ladies and gentleman, is my top 15 songs of 2015. Please share your own lists and let me know where you agree with me, and where you think I went wrong! I would also love to learn about new artists, so if you think I missed a great song, let me know!

Thank you so much for reading, happy 2016, and I look forward to more great music to keep me going through the new year!