L.A.’s experimental beats ingénue Nosaj Thing was awed by Cornelius, but not blog house.

Who was the best artist of 2008?

Cornelius. His live show with synchronized video and concepts was amazing and inspiring.

What was the best 12″ single of 2008?

Who releases singles anymore?

What was the best piece of music-making equipment of 2008?

Native Instruments Komplete, Torq, the Akai MPD32, and my iPhone. All these products helped making music and communicating more efficient.

What was the best music trend of 2008?

Having no trend.

What was the worst music trend of 2008?

Blog house. Too many disposable remixes.

Who was the best DJ of 2008?

The Gaslamp Killer and Kutmah.

Best of 2008
Drop the Lime
Abe Vigoda
Bradford Cox
Andrew Jeffrey Wright
eLZhi
Cut Copy
Fucked Up
Evidence
Vivian Girls
Matt Furie
dj/ Rupture
Telepathe
The Death Set
Holy Ghost
Mochipet
CTRL
Plump DJs
Jose James
Worship Worthy
Peter Beste
Hercules and Love Affair
Magda
The Alchemist
DC Recordings
Megan Whitmarsh
Nosaj Thing