So let’s dive right in. You can also browse through entire playlists of ‘keeper tracks’ from 2008 in IRC best of 2008 series and Best Indie Albums of 2008.
High Places kicks off this installment of top indie songs of 2008 with the light electro pop of “Stardust to Sentience”. The Brooklyn duo of Mary Pearson and Rob Barber serve out heavy loops, layers of sounds and lo-fi vocal arrangements not much unlike their superstar neighbors Animal Collective.
“From Stardust to Sentience” – High Places from their self-titled 2008 debut
“Good Lies” – The Notwist from The Devil, You and Me
“Factories” – Winter Gloves from About A Girl