The '023 Doomy Awards presented by 3am Revelations
It’s that time of year again! The time when I get on my high horse about how much I don’t like lists. And at the top of the list of lists I don’t like? It’s Year End Lists. Often times when these lists come around, you’ll just glance at them, maybe agree, maybe disagree, maybe complain... then completely forget about them and go about your day. Besides, who actually enjoys ranking art? So as is now tradition, that's where The Doomy Awards come in. In lieu of a “best of” list, I give you the award show you were waiting for (whether you knew it or not).
The ‘023 Doomy Awards presented by 3am Revelations
Awarded for Outstanding Musical Musicianship
in the Field of Music
These awards take a look at this year in music and honour the deserving songs, albums, and artists in the form of goofy award categories, as chosen by me (Kirk). And even though some awards may be a little silly, these are legitimately some of my favourites of the year. The only eligibility criteria is they had to be an album released this year (sorry, singles). Below will be a playlist with all the songs, but where possible I’ve also linked to the artist’s website or bandcamp, where you can/should pick up their albums!
So without further ado, and in no particular order…
Album I’ve Been Waiting the Longest For (13 Years)
Dans la seconde by Karkwa
Besta Platan Á Tungumáli Sem Ég Skil Ekki
ÁTTA by Sigur Rós
Best Love Letter to Both a Father and a City
Once Upon A Time In Montreal by Murray A. Lightburn
Most Unexpected / Best Collaboration
“Certain Father (feat. Spencer Krug)” by July Talk,
off the album Remember Never Before
Best Cover of an 80’s Canadian TV Show Theme
“Run with Us” by Rong⚡,
off the album Würst
Best Soundtrack for an Existential Crisis
“Days We Have Left” by Shred Kelly,
off the album Blurry Vision
Best Song to Listen to When You Find Yourself Feeling Disturbed
“Let It Die” by Louise Burns,
off the album Element
Best Song to Listen to When You Find Yourself Feeling Miserable, Too
“Catherine” by Kylie V,
off the EP The Runaway
Best Song Named After a Mario Kart Track
“Bone Dry Dunes” by Babe Corner,
off the album Crybaby
Coolest Fucking Singalong in Town
“Coolest Fucking Bitch In Town” by Haley Blais,
off the album Wisecrack
Best Gang Coven Vocals
“Vampire” by Hotel Mira,
off the album I Am Not Myself
Best Song to Elope to
“Married by Elvis” by Begonia,
off the album Powder Blue
Song You Want to Spend All Your Money On
“Apple” by Braids,
off the album Euphoric Recall
Best Advice to Give to Ponyboy
“Stay Gold” by The Matinée,
off the album Change of Scene
Best Song Send That Special Someone That You’re Totally Not Stalking
“Kismet” by The Beaches,
off the album Blame My Ex
Best Song to Send to the Narcissist in Your Life
“Cruel” by FRANKIIE,
off the album Between Dreams
Best Song to Send to a Toxic Person (Who May Or May Not Have Joined a Cult)
“Fake Happy” by Hannah Georgas,
off the album I’d Be Lying If I Said I Didn’t Care
Best Lyric to Angrily Text to an Ex
“I didn’t fall out of love, You pushed me”
From the song “You Pushed Me” by Wide Mouth Mason,
off the album Late Night Walking
Best Pun (Especially When Combined With Album Art)
“I’m not an artist, I just drew this knife”
From the song “Something About The Real World” by Spencer Krug,
off the album I Just Drew This Knife
Best Reply to an Insurance Broker Telling You “God Forbid You Should Die”
“There’s one thing guaranteed, It’s that no god or goddess can keep me alive”
From the song “XO Skeleton” by La Force,
off the album XO Skeleton
Best/Worst Line to Put in Your Dating App Profile
“I'm not a psycho, I'm just trying to get laid”
From the song “Psychos” by Jenny Lewis,
off the album Joy'All