10 songs

I listen to a fair amount of music. Some of it's new, some old, lots of different genres.  I've come to realize that good music can be from any genre, any era.  What lasts for me are good lyrics, good melody, maybe a good beat, and sometimes (now) a really memorable video.
My road trip mix tapes will have everything from Taylor Swift and Shakira to Bob Wills and the Stones, so here's a sampling of songs that have rolled into my iPod over the past few weeks.
1. Darrell Scott - Out among the stars - gospel chorus and great lyric. He's a great writer of Americana
2. Sometimes - Sound of Guns - alt rock from Liverpool.
3. Merry Go Round - Kasey Musgraves. If you haven't heard her, make a point to do so, and *listen* to the lyrics!
4. The Gael - Albannach.  Outlawed tunes on outlawed pipes. Pipe and drum, but very different from the staid regimental music.
5. Stripes - Brandy Clark - exciting young country singer, not exactly formula
6. Some nights - Fun. - these guys remind me a lot of a alt rock OCMS.  Good energy.
7. Demons - Imagine Dragons - just really good, solid rock
8. Uncle John's Band - Grateful Dead.  Some things don't need to improve with age.
9. Mountain Sound - Of Monsters and Men.  There's just something compelling about them.
10. Waltz of the 13 Moons - Playing on the Planet. OK, unabashed plug - this is my friend Lisa's band. Right now all the tracks on their new album are available for free. Hopefully a few of you will circle back around later and buy some stuff.  Listen to this and "13 Moons"- much more uptempo feel.