SOUND CITY PLAYERS - "Mantra (Live Recording)"

It's just so fascinating to see good musicians just have fun in the studio. In this video, we are treated to the Kings of Alternative Rock work together to make something new.

The Playlist: Best Songs of the Year 1960-2012

From Adele Calvin Harris to Ray Charles

At the end of every year I look back and think of what I thought were the best songs of the year. This past year I made my list public with my post - Top Ten: Songs O' 2012 (also check out my Top Ten: Songs O' 2011). 

I've decided to take that idea and stretch it back to 1960 and so without further ado, what I think are the best songs of the year (along with runner-ups), starting with 2012 and going backwards. Surprisingly good playlist if played in order. 

Also, if you were a fan of this list back in 2011, I have to warn you that I made some changes since then. Please criticize as such.

The Playlist: Josie's Top 20 Halloween Haunts

Wow, I seem to listen to a lot of local Toronto new rock station 102.1 The Edge...  

So Halloween has came and gone (Hurricane Sandy be damned!) and it was always one of my favourite times of the year especially when everyone gets in the spirit of the scary festivities. 

Check out the list below for Josie's scary tunes which all have a certain eerie feel to them. No "Monster Mash" here.

The Playlist: Josie's Top 20 Of Everything MUSE

MUSE's sixth studio album, The 2nd Law, comes out to North America on October 2nd so to celebrate, local Toronto new rock station 102.1 The Edge made a top 20 list consisting of MUSE songs and other songs that has to do with their career.

Check out the list below.  You can also check out my own personal Top Ten: MUSE Songs