We celebrate the end of the year the only way we know how: through lists, essays, and mixes. Join us as we explore the music and films that helped define the year. More from this series

10
Matt Carlson
All Moments
[NNA]

09
Laurel Halo
Quarantine
[Hyperdub]

08
Moon Pool & Dead Band
Human Fly
[Not Not Fun]

07
The Gaslamp Killer
Breakthrough
[Brainfeeder]

06
Marching Church
Throughout The Borders [7-inch]
[Posh Isolation]

05
Gary War
Jared’s Lot
[Spectrum Spools]

04
Blood Diamonds (feat. Grimes)
Phone Sex [12-inch]
[4AD]

03
Motion Sickness of Time Travel
Motion Sickness of Time Travel
[Spectrum Spools]

02
Altar Eagle
Nightrunners
[Digitalis]

01
Arca
Stretch 2
[UNO NYC]
Keith Rankin is a musician and visual artist, who co-runs Orange Milk. Check out his work here.

We celebrate the end of the year the only way we know how: through lists, essays, and mixes. Join us as we explore the music and films that helped define the year. More from this series