I’m well aware that the halfway mark of a year occurs at the end of June. However, it’s only July 23. Calm down!

I don’t usually do my Best Songs of the Year in this format (I prefer less stressful, unnumbered playlists), but I felt compelled on my flight to NY last week to put this together (and fight the urge to pay $10 for 6 hours of internet).

PS: I’m very excited to see my #1 Song of the Year 1/2 performed live tonight at Amoeba. See you there?

20. “Real Love” by Delorean

19. “Boyfriend” by Best Coast

18. “Breakneck Speed” by Tokyo Police Club

17. “Tell Em” by Sleigh Bells

16. “Shutterbug” by Big Boi

15. “Yamaha” by The-Dream

14. “Kind of Guy” by Yawn

13. “The Other Side” by Bruno Mars feat. Cee-Lo & B.o.B

12. “Me and the Devil” by Gil Scott-Heron

11. “Symphonies” by Dan Black feat. Kid Cudi

10. “Find Your Love” by Drake

9. “What’s in it For” by Avi Buffalo

8. “I Am Not a Robot” by Marina and the Diamonds

7. “Airplanes” by Local Natives

6. “World Sick” by Broken Social Scene

5. “Power” by Kanye West feat. Dwele

4. “Bloodbuzz Ohio” by The National

3. “Zebra” by Beach House

2. “Excuses” by The Morning Benders

1. “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn