Musical Discoveries of the Year

Here are some of the best musical discoveries I've made this year.  These are bands that, for the most part, are not new but were new to me.





















I've known Throwing Muses for more than two decades, but I sort of rediscovered them.











OK, so my French Canadian and Acadian (New Brunswick) heritage stills holds some sway over me...








Of all my musical discoveries this year, I consider Elizaveta to be the most amazing. Check out this Russian woman...


I may have known of Elizaveta for more than a year, but if I have, it still seems like yesterday...