Some tough decisions were made when forming our list of top 10 albums of 2012. Below are the records that copped a pounding at acid stag HQ this year.

Treat yourself to tropical vibes.

Sample the new, self-titled debut album from POP ETC (formerly The Morning Benders).

Sigur Rós
Darkside (Nicolas Jaar)
MS MR
POP ETC
Friends
Bear In Heaven
Sleigh Bells
Hot Chip
Lemâitre
T.E.E.D

Although The Morning Benders are on the brink of unleashing their third studio album, they’ve made the very bold decision to change band’s name to POP ETC. Christopher Chu, the Californian trio’s main man had …

California’s The Morning Benders have put together a new remix EP titled Japan Echo available for free download.