Dean Maywood - Jane

Hailing from Donegal, singer/songwriter Dean Maywood has been picking up a bit of support in the past year, supporting artists like The 4 of Us and Gareth Dunlop amongst many others. His latest single is "Jane", which should act as a solid introduction to his style of music. It's a song that could be best described as alt-country, taking inspiration from artists such as John Prine or Neil Young. It's quite a sparse sounding track, allowing Maywood's heart-on-the-sleeve style of songwriting to take centre stage.

"Jane" is taken from his debut E.P, which is due for release in May.

The Metaphorical Boat's Top Songs of 2018 - The List & Spotify Playlist

For anyone who wants the Top Songs of 2018 in easy-to-digest list format, you can find it below, in addition to a Spotify playlist with all the songs presented to descending order for your musical consumption -

1. Eels - Today Is The Day
2. Brand New Friend - Girl
3. Ciara O'Neill - Dreamer
4. Confidence Man - Don't You Know I'm in a Band
5. The Presets - 14U+14ME
6. George Ezra - Paradise
7. The Fratellis - Starcrossed Losers
8. Snow Patrol - Life On Earth
9. Suede - Life is Golden
10. Isaac Gracie - Last Words
11. Crossfaith - Wipeout
12. Kelsea Ballerini - I Hate Love Songs
13. EGOISM - Sorry
14. Manic Street Preachers - Hold Me Like a Heaven
15. Confidence Man - Out The Window
16. Blue October - I Hope You're Happy
17. Fjokra - Evening Lights
18. Spring King - Animal
19. Pizzagirl - gymnasium
20. New Atlas - Dizzi
21. Matt Edible & the Obtuse Angels - Nightclubbing
22. Jealous of the Birds - Plastic Skeletons
23. The Hector Collectors - Overton Window
24. George Ezra - Shotgun
25. Jorja Smith - Blue Lights
26. The Wombats - Cheetah Tongue
27. Franz Ferdinand - Feel The Love Go
28. Bad Wolves - Zombie
29. Boston Bun, DVNO - Spread Love (Paddington)
30. Ciaran Lavery - To Chicago
31. Astræa - You're Not Alone
32. Spray - Anthologised By Cherry Red
33. Nathan O'Regan - Moving Closer
34. ONR - American Gods
35. Gizmo Varillas - Losing You
36. Benin City - Final Form
37. Joshua Burnside - A Man of High Renown
38. Ten Tonnes - Lay It On Me
39. Toto - Hash Pipe
40. George Ezra - Pretty Shining People
41. Owen Denvir - Human Touch
42. Public Service Broadcasting - White Star Liner
43. Town of Saints - Up In Smoke
44. King Cedar - Hard Luck Anodyne
45. Seazoo - St Hilary Sings
46. Déjà Vega - Eyes of Steel
47. Straw Bear - Be Prepared
48. De Staat - KITTY KITTY
49. Son of The Hound - The Also Rans
50. Hugh Jackman - The Greatest Show