As I was flying a great deal the year before last, I started to find my wired earbuds indispensable, and while I do enjoy being in quiet public spaces, there are generally few of them, so I’m usually listening to music if I’m on the move by myself.

We started out this year listening to a Hooverphonic’s Live at Koningin Elisabethzaal album, and we’re ending it listening to ‘Til Tuesday, The Flamingoes and Hot Chip.

This playlist was shaped by one I made for a friend’s birthday and three or four I made for S. and I.