It’s been another incredible year for indie-music. That said, we at The Ark of Music would like to offer our most heartfelt thanks to all of the artists out there. Those we reviewed and those we did not. Those who’ve completed their latest work, and those who still dream of recording it. All of you.
It seems every year that goes by there are more and more reasons placed before all of us to not make our art. There are more and more reasons than ever before to bicker, posture, and argue amongst ourselves. It seems that some would have the beauty sucked from the face of the Earth if they had it their way.
But oh, what a fruitless and victory-less struggle that is.
For you and I know a secret. We know that freedom’s first, last, and only respite dwells within art. That universal truth makes us proud to offer the art of music to the world. It makes us proud, and incalculably grateful to be a part of the indie-music movement, where truth’s expression will always be welcome no matter what the political, financial, social, religious, or civil circumstances may be “out there”. Here, is our sonic respite.
Below, please take a moment to explore our Top 10 Singles of 2019. Thank you again to all of the artists on this list as well as those who are not. Your music is a gift. And, as we say goodbye to another year, let’s really try to be good to each other in 2020.
Yours in music,
—Noah James Hittner & The Ark of Music team
The Ark of Music’s TOP 10 SINGLES of 2019:
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2019 SINGLE OF THE YEAR:
Brandon Saxon – Star Star Child
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Katie Belle – Out Tonight
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Matt Nakoa – Touch & Go
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David Alpha – Universalon
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Pale Blue Dot – Only Love
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All This Huxley – Comrade II
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Deshawn White – Dance Party
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Big Time Grain Co. – Sunday Morning
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Element Tritium – Zero
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Mark Ambuter – Love Is Everywhere
Honorable Mention:
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The StiffTones – Midwestern Town
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White Owl Red – Existential Frontiers
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Alex & Tokyo Rose – Affliction
