Starting my best-of list before mid year

IN THE RUNNING FOR NOW! [DUE TO MY EVER FICKLE MIND]

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM, CHILDREN 183, ALKALINE TRIO, THE LOVED ONES, HIFI HANDGRENADES, KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, RUN KID RUN, SEARCH THE CITY, THE HOLD STEADY, PROTEST THE HERO, H20, OWL CITY, MGMT, USELESS ID