Forget joining the gym or qutting the smokes, this years resolution should be to improve your ears' well being with some fine new music.
You don't need 2012 lists in order in to achieve this self improvement either, as Nick returns to normal service and he finds this for you full time.
Extraordinary new music from Friends, Citizens! and Alabama Shakes
Exciting new electronica from Wintercoats, High Highs and Oliver Tank
And a surprisingly apt new band called Mayans
If 2012 sees the end of the world at least you'll go out with some happy ears.