Radio Dick – Happy New Year Edition

There’s really no way that I’m actually awake as this post hits the interwebs.  We’re shooting this post out into the ether just to say hello and wish our readers a healthy and prosperous 2010.  One year ago today, we jump started Citizen Dick at midnight as the ball dropped, and it’s been an amazingly successful and fun ride through the waves of 2009.  Our goals are broad, our plates are full, and we’re looking forward to an even brighter 365 day chunk.

It’s been a busy few weeks around here, and we’ve just wrapped up all of our end of the year “Best Albums of 2009″ writing.  Make sure you click on that link and check out our spin on the best music from the year that has just passed us by.  2009, musically, was one of diverse experimentation and heavy-hitting musicianship.  Here’s to hoping 2010 provides just as much listening candy as its predecessor. Additionally, we’ll be changing things up just a bit this year.  It’s with both sadness and excitement to announce officially that our Chicago arm is moving to Brooklyn.  James has officially moved from the windy city and is residing in a Brooklyn flat as we speak.  Our website won’t change, but hopefully we’ll be able to provide a little bit more of an east coast angle from time to time.

Posted below are some of the tracks that have been flying around over the last few weeks.  Our writer, Justin, took over the reins for awhile and gave some killer holiday tunes to launch us into the new year.  Most of the internet seems to slow down at this time of year, and there’s some music we’ve neglected to get out to you.  Consider this, dear friends, a quick hitting list of things to come.  For the rest of this week, we’ll focus on our favorite tracks of the year, posting daily, with the hopes of putting everything together into a mix you can download.  Be on the lookout. Until then, sailors, nurse your hangovers, enjoy your weekends, and try not to work too hard next week.  Join us for another big year.

The Very Sexuals – Bowie Eyes

Serena-Maneesh – Ayisha Abyss

Family Band – Fantasy

Moddi – A Sense of Grey

The Kays Lavelle – Aftermath

Beach Fossils – Time

Eumig & Chinon – This Fang

Retribution Gospel Choir – Hide It Away

Sondre Lerche – Bluish

Quail Lungs – Dumb Dadadum

Broken Bells – The High Road

Local Natives – Sun Hands