I have made my love of podcasts very clear, but I also love music and can pretty much always be found listening to something. Be it music, podcast, public radio, or an audiobook, I MUST be listening to something while performing almost any daily task such as cleaning, cooking, driving, folding, washing, running, blogging…

Evidence can be found in these photos from this evening–home from work on a rainy night=big sweaters, slippers, wine, and DANCE PARTY, preferably to some of the music listed below.

These are some of my most favorite “listens” of 2011:

 Ellie Goulding Lights                                           Bon Iver Bon Iver

                    
Cut Copy Zonoscope                                              Adele  21

                   
The Book of Mormon                                             Tina Fey Bossypants

                   
Lady Antebellum Own the Night                 Drive Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

                   
Two Gomers Run for Their Lives                   NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour

                   
Feist Metals                                                               Foster the People Torches

                   
St. Vincent Strange Mercy                                  Lykke Li Wounded Rhymes

I’m sure this list will change very soon–I always discover tons of new music this time of year from all the Best of 2011 lists that pop up, especially via the  NPR’s All Songs Considered podcast discussion.

Also, check out this “love letter to audiobooks” from Scarlett Curtis — a pretty good summary of why listening is awesome.