We’re in the depths of December now, which means for most publications it’s list season. Being partial to the occasional list ourselves so naturally we’ve created a list of the best Aussie music we had the pleasure of hearing this year.

We gave a shout out to our Tone Deaf writers and asked them to nominate and say a few words about their favourite local releases of 2015. No number games, no chart references, no politics – just music we loved – because ultimately that’s what it’s all about.

What we’ve got as a result is an incredibly eclectic mix of 21 records spanning genres, locations, and labels but all telling stories equally as impressive and moving as the next. Check it out below, feel free to argue with our opinions/ additions/ omissions or just chat about how great Aussie releases were this year via our Facebook or in the comments.

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