THE TEN

Let's face it... Being an awful studier has made me a great procrastinator. In one hour I will be taking the last final exam of my college career, and while I should definitely be studying - I'd rather remember caring more about music than my grades. Here's the latest installment of my RYM lists - THE TEN. albums that I would recommend to anyone. There was a time when I probably wouldn't have liked any of these albums... and now they're my all-time faves. Let yourself be surprised.

[10.]
This Will Destroy You
'Young Mountain' EP

[09.]
Glassjaw
'Worship & Tribute'

[08.]
underOATH
'They're Only Chasing Safety'

[07.]
Brand New
'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me'

[06.]
Maps and Atlases
'Tree, Swallows, Houses' EP

[05.]
mewithoutYou
'Brother, Sister'

[04.]
Bayside
'Bayside'

[03.]
Dance Gavin Dance
'Downtown Battle Mountain'

[02.]
Bear Vs. Shark
'Right Now You're In the Best of Hands...'

[01.]
The Fall of Troy
'Doppelganger'

Where's your list?

Premature Infatuation - Maps & Atlases

who: Maps & Atlases

why: because after releasing two of the best EPs I've ever heard, they've finally planned a full-length debut. If you don't have any idea who I'm talking about... you have a lot to catch up on. 'Perch Patchwork' is set for release on June 29th.

WAFFLE FRIES: Download their new song "Solid Ground"

Man Crush - Dave Davison

who: Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases

why: if you don't know this man, you need to become acquainted. Easily one of the most talented musicians I've ever had the privilege of watching, he's also like THE nicest guy to ever walk the Earth and now he's somehow gone months? growing this crazy delicious beard without me finding out.