Best Music of 2015: #3 CHVRCHES - Every Open Eye

CHVRCHES are the first of two female-fronted acts in my top three. While, in this case, we're talking about a female lead vocalist backed by two male members, the remaining female artist is a solo act.

The Scottish electro-pop band made my top 20 with their 2013 debut album, but really elevated their game this year with Every Open Eye, a record with barely a weak moment.

It's also the most unique album on my year-end list of mostly rootsy stuff, kind of like a Pipeworks Yuzu Saison on a beer list dominated by IPAs.