Before we spring right ahead into 2019 and embrace the new, let’s take one more moment to listen to some of the tracks that defined our 2018.

This year brought countless new releases and talented artists into our midst. As we’ve evolved from a local publication to a wide-ranging indie music resource, we’ve encountered more of these artists than any before — of any genre, and from any location.

There’s no way to fit them all on a 20-track playlist, but please consider the last UMC20 Spotify playlist of 2018 to be just a small sampling of the greatness this year had to offer.

Stream it below. Be safe out there tonight, and have a happy and prosperous 2019!