The Songs of 2018
Looking back on any year is always frustrating because no word could ever fully describe the wide array of emotions someone experienced in 365 days.
This year was interesting. I found myself seeking closure in the first half of 2018 and rebirth in the latter. Thankfully, I found both of them, and I would be remiss to say that this process was not largely facilitated by music. Though I had previously consumed this content passively, over the year, I learned to more actively participate in the moods, colors, and life songs create. And in doing so, I expanded upon my capacities as an artist, friend, and human.
Through music, those stories I captured became more whole. Now, looking back on 2018, I have countless memories that will be forever bound to certain songs and albums. Here are a few:
Dancing with Logan in the kitchen of our San Diego AirBnB while listening to “Your Tempo” by Kasbo on loop for thirty minutes.
Sitting on the roof with Drew while listening to folk music and trying to come up with vivid stories that matched the song’s energy.
Waiting all day at a stage in Panorama Music Festival in New York City to be in the front row for Odesza’s set.
Being enchanted by Billie Eilish as she performed “copycat” at Music Midtown in Atlanta.
Using the Arrival soundtrack to channel my deepest creative thoughts.
Developing an entire passion project around Lorde’s “Perfect Places.”
And getting alerts for all things Maggie Rogers.
At the end of the day, one of the most beautiful things I’ve learned from these experiences is that art – in all its facets – creates community. I hope that in the years to come I continue to treasure it as such.
So… here it is, my 2018 in songs (in no particular order):