With just a few days remaining in 2012, it’s damn well time we roll out our lists of the year’s best music. After seven months of posting Songs of the Day, there are a lot of tracks to consider, as well as all the songs that I didn’t get to this year. Some of the songs on this list made the cut, but for others it will be their first and last time in this space! Here are Nos. 10 through 6; we’ll post Nos. 5 through 1 tomorrow.

10. TNGHT — “Gooo”: Since it debuted on the Rustie Essential Mix, “Gooo” has been a staple on my playlist. Hudson Mohawke and Lunice’s track starts with a simple arpeggiated note but quickly morphs into an all out party.

9. Taylor Swift — “I Knew You Were Trouble”: Dubstep was everywhere this year and even Taylor Swift experimented with it!

8. Miguel — “Do You…”: As I wrote earlier this month, this cut off Miguel’s debut album contains some of the most impeccably written verses of the year.

7. Swearin’ — “Just”: Out of the ashes of P.S. Elliot came this incredible band that writes songs so relatable, they are hard not to love. “Just” is a simple song with an emotional core that many people may find relates to their own lives. It easily sneaks up on you and gets stuck in your head.

6. Baauer — “Harlem Shake”: This is another track featured on the Rustie Essential Mix and it’s one of the biggest bangers of the year. Blurring the line between moombahton and dubstep, the track has drops, but it isn’t in line with the bro-ready music of Skrillex. This is the kind of song that should be played at U Street Music Hall nightly just to show off the powerful soundsytem. It will easily knock your drink off the bar.