Graphics by Amanda Florence with words by Antonio Taurisano.
As 2024 comes to a close, at AFZ we’re diving into the albums that defined our year—whether they soundtracked our wild nights, quiet mornings, and everything in between.
These are the records that stuck with us, moved us, and reminded us why we love music so much.
Come explore our personal favorites and see what made this year unforgettable for AFZ!
ANTONIO (@someoneyoubelong)
Bright Future by Adrianne Lenker
Isotope by Wasia Project
SABLE, by Bon Iver
This Could Be Texas by English Teacher
my anti-aircraft friend by julie
Willson by Ashe
MADRA by NewDad
Light Sleeper by Bess Atwell
What A Relief by Katie Gavin
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay
- Songs Of A Lost World by The Cure
- Five Dice, All Threes by Bright Eyes
- All Hell by Los Campesinos!
MADALYN (@madalyns.photos)
Magpie by Peach Pit
All Born Screaming by St. Vincent
Hovvdy by Hovvdy
This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway by Lola Young
Souvenirs by Varsity
Triple Seven by Wishy
INSANO by Kid Cudi
CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
Clancy by Twenty One Pilots
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Manning Fireworks by MJ Lenderman
- Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind by Kate Bollinger
- boundless & true by Field Medic
MANDA (@m4nda.jpeg)
Where we’ve been, Where we go from here by Friko
brat by Charli XCX
Glimmer of God by Jean Dawson
Big Ideas by Remi Wolf
Shirt by Porches
HEAVEN IS BLUE by Cybertrash
Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
Submarine by The MarÃas
CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- 14 minutes by Dominic Fike
- Two Star & The Dream Police by Mk.gee
- Acid Star by Peel
- East My Love by Current Joys
- Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay
- Chasing Moving Trains by Roy Blair
ELLA (@elladxnovan)
Clancy by Twenty One Pilots
Model by Wallows
Big Ideas by Remi Wolf
What Happened To The Beach? by Declan McKenna
Zinger by Dog Date
Hex Dealer by Lip Critic
All Born Screaming by St. Vincent
Magpie by Peach Pit
New World Depression by $uicideboy$
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Six Desperate Ballads by The Garden
- CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
- Song and Dance by Joy Again
PATTI (@piecesbypatti)
DOA by ericdoa
a bit of a mad one by glaive
Sweet Boy by Malcolm Todd
brat by Charli XCX
Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
The Great Impersonator by Halsey
Charm by Clairo
Submarine by The MarÃas
Pratts & Pain by Royel Otis
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay
- God Said No by Omar Apollo
- This Is How Tomorrow Moves by beabadoobee
- Unreal Unearthed: Unaired by Hozier
Erika (@erxka)
I Got Heaven by Mannequin Pussy
What A Relief by Katie Gavin
Country by Medium Build
Two Star & The Dream Police by Mk.gee
Collapse List by Novo Amor
Big Ideas by Remi Wolf
Blue Super Love by Ally Evenson
flush by Searows
The Cleanest of Houses Are Empty by Carly Cosgrove
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Bright Future by Adrianne Lenker
- To Dream of Something Wicked by Mat Kerekes
HANNAH (@tallant.png)
Clancy by Twenty One Pilots
CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
Bando Stone and The New World by Childish Gambino
Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii
Rustin’ In The Rain by Tyler Childers (2023)
Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs by Colter Wall (2020)
American Teen by Khalid (2017)
K.I.D.S. (Deluxe) by Mac Miller (2010)
KENZIE (@kenzcat3.jpeg)
Spellbound by Boyscott
Of Honey by Kyra & The Chameleons
Hit Me Hard And Soft by Billie Eilish
Charm by Clairo
no brim by Public Access
Ultrasound by Palace
Bando Stone and The New World by Childish Gambino
Magpie by Peach Pit
Model by Wallows
ANDI (@andibopp)
brat by Charli XCX
Neon Pill by Cage The Elephant
You’ll Have To Lose Something by Spirit of The Beehive
Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling by Slaughter Beach Dog (2023)
Model by Wallows
Random Access Memories by Daft Punk (2013)
Romance by Fontaines D.C.
The Sex EP by The Dare (2023)
Younger Than I Was Before by Laundry Day (2023)