The Top Local Recordings of 2008

Lindquist's top 10 of 2008

Unsigned musicians broke through to the airwaves of mainstream Indianapolis radio in 2008, led by Hum.V’s “In Your Eyes” single, the Elms’ “This is How the World Will End” and Healing Sixes’ “Fine Time.”

Dozens of other artists made music but received less attention.

My picks for Central Indiana’s 10 best recordings of 2008 include hip-hop, blues, pop, rock and alt-country styles. Grampall Jookabox (pictured above) leads the list:

— David Lindquist