January 2014: Most popular tracks

So we're at the end of January. Honestly? I think the music world can do better. Yes, we've had some excellent stuff from James Vincent McMorrow, a comeback from Foster the People and lots of excellent tracks, but nothing that screams out as an Album of the Year contender, or a hit #1. Needless to say, there have been some shining lights this month. Here's what you've been listening to:

December 2013: top tracks

1. Ed Zealous - Diamonds for Eyes




2. U2 - Ordinary Love (Paul Epworth Version)




3. Ghost Beach - On My Side

4. The Neighbourhood - Silver



St. Lucia - All Eyes On You (Goldroom Remix)

November 2013: Most popular tracks!

Another solid month for music is over, and we're onto the final month of the year! Here's the top 5 tracks featured on the blog this month:

1. New Arcades - Somewhere

"With a sound not unlike LA's Carousel and NYC's Ghost Beach, New Arcades combine strong, soaring vocals, warm but heavy synth lines and a booming bassline in the background, and it's everything I love from a synth-pop track."

2. Flight Facilities - Stand Still (feat. Micky Green)

"Featuring vocals from Australian artist Micky Green, “Stand Still” is a fun, upbeat indie dance track that incorporates aspects reminiscent of all previous Flight Facilities tracks - sound effects, excellent rhythm and the use of previously lesser-known artists..."

3. Flume and Chet Faker - Drop The Game

"Immediately from the get-go Chet launches into a powerful first verse about the consequences of an unknown's 'soul', with a delightfully simple orchestrated background sound, that breaks into the Flume-esque chorus, adding beats and synths that are a staple factor of his track."

4. Bastille - Of The Night (Remixes)

"The EP due out on Monday includes remixes from MNEK, Icarus and Kove, a stellar line-up that covers all bases. MNEK's gone for the soft house remix route, with a slower tempo and distorted vocals. It has a Passion Pit-esque feel to it which is excellent."

5. The 1975 - Girls (The Knocks Remix)

"I love the addition of the piano in the background and the increased tempo of the track - for me personally, it sounded like an excellent blend of Madeon's "Raise Your Weapon" remix (for deadmau5) and the Bodhi remix of "Good Vibrations" (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch) - two remixes I love by two talented artists/groups."

October 2013: Most popular tracks!

It's been a fantastic month for music! To cap off October, we're going to give you a countdown of the top tracks viewed and listened to on Guerrilla Stereo this month, from #5 to #1! Also, come and follow us on Twitter - we're @GS_blog_!

5. Mausi - Autumn/Winter Collection EP



What we said: "Body Language is a summery, dance track with some serious French-disco beats and hot synths...music sounds better with MAUSI...and it sounds great!...go bloody see them. You won't regret it."

4. Young Kato - Drink, Dance, Play EP




What we said: "This is a track...always...played at our house-parties...Young Kato...simply 'just wanted to start a band'...support from Zane Lowe and XFM amongst others...this sounds immense."

3. Coasts - Come A Little Closer




What we said: "So excited that Coasts are...churning out tune after tune...it's flawless...if they continue on the trajectory they've set themselves on, we're in for an absolute belter [album]"

2. Ed Zealous - Thanks A Million




What we said: "There's a lot for Ed Zealous fans to be excited about...steadily been building momentum for a long time now...a great mix of guitars, synths and samples makes for a class dance tune...this will only further their reputation"

1. Ed Zealous - Telepaths

What we said: "It's been an awesome few weeks for Ed Zealous fans...'Telepaths' is the next in a long line of dance anthems from the boys from Belfast...incorporating the sounds we've come to know and love...if you've never listened to Ed Zealous, you need to start right now...it's mental."