Consequence of Sound — Proving a light touch is often best. more info

411 Mania — Like a comedian telling old jokes... more info

Sky News — The Sheffield band receives the most nominations, including one for frontman Alex Turner in the hero of the year category. more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus: Weezer, Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, and Sleigh Bells. more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Here it is, the 111 best albums of 2013...as voted on by YOU.  If you don't like the list...change your listening habits.  Have a great 2014. Arctic Monkeys - AM The National - Trouble Will Find Me Daft Punk - Random Access Memories The Arc... more info

411 Mania — Adding a luxury... more info

Sweeping The Nation — Truth be told, we didn't think there'd be a blog poll this year. Partly because this place was out of commission by choice for a while, but also the number of blogs closing down without notice, just disappearing and leaving a regular last pos... more info

411 Mania — Arcade Fire and Arctic Monkeys make the list... more info

Chorus.fm — Hit the replies to listen to a new *Arctic Monkeys (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/arctic-monkeys/)* B-side called "You're So Dark." more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, Cage The Elephant, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foals, and many more. more info