For 2017's final Air Check episode, we sat down in the studio to reminisce about our favorite songs and albums. Last year was a stellar period for new releases, so narrowing our choices down was a difficult task –– we’ve ended up picking everything ranging from the Malian blues artist Boubacar Traoré to Kendrick Lamar’s recent double platinum-certified album, Damn.
Listen to the full episode in the media player above.
Below you’ll find each of the hosts’ top local and worldwide picks from 2017.
Vicky’s Top Picks:
Thievery Corporation –– "The Temple of I & I," from The Temple of I & I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZAFY1X-eQThis is The Kit –– "Hotter, Colder," from Moonshine Freeze
Washed Out –– "Hard To Say Goodbye," from Mister Mellow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pLw0BDobFMSlowdive –– "Star Roving," from Slowdive
Grant Sabin –– "Bliss and Bane," from Bourbon and Milk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS6YYLnHSrISpoon –– "Hot Thoughts," from Hot Thoughts
Frank Ocean –– "Chanel" (Single)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnbsIl2BnWwJay Som –– "Baybee," from Everybody Works
Cocordion –– "Home School," from Expectations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EziB0dcJiyAJulie Byrne –– "Natural Blue," from Not Even Happiness
