For the past six years, Kayvon has been spinning cutting edge indie, electronic and alternative tunes on his KSCU program “The Modern Things.” With an emphasis on new music, it’s safe to say that Kayvon has his pulse on today’s musical landscape.

He also spins every year at the Limousines annual xxxmas Fuckfest show at the Blank Club, arriving this year on December 20, and 90s dance parties at the Willow Den. Here are his top album selections for 2013 (in alphabetical order by album title).

Haim – Days Are Gone (Columbia)
When I first heard of Haim in the Summer of 2012, I liked the remixes of their songs but was reluctant to the whole branding/image. I felt like it was another Lana Del Ray type corporate creation, but after seeing them at Treasure Island Music Festival a few months ago, I’m now a believer. Really talented trio, expect to see more of them.