1. Cassandra Jenkins – An Overview of On Phenomenal Nature
2. Matt Sweeney & Will Oldham – Superwolves
3. Jim Lauderdale – Hope
4. Alan Vega – Mutator
5. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson – Theory of Ice
6. Bicep – Isles
7. The Weather Station – Ignorance
8. Yasmin Williams – Urban Driftwood
9. Laura Mvula – Pink Noise
10. John Mayer – Sob Rock