Name & Position: Blake Garris, contributing writer
Best Album: A Gentle Reminder by The Jealous Sound. Picked up right where they left off after their hiatus.
Best New Band: New to me at least, The Drums.
Best Underappreciated Album: Wildlife Pop by Stepdad or Bloom by Beach House.
Best Reissue: Graceland by Paul Simon. The accompanying documentary is also worth checking out.
Best Live Band: Bloc Party.
Best Live Audience: Polyphonic Spree.
Favorite Interview: Michael K. Williams from The Wire and Boardwalk Empire.
Best Movie/TV show: The Dark Knight Rises/Happy Endings
Biggest Surprise (Good): Candy Corn M&Ms are good.
Biggest Surprise (Bad): Candy Corn Oreos are bad.