Countdown to 2011: Morgen's Sexiest Local Musicians of 2010

Seattlest will be counting down to 2011 with a series of posts on our highlights of this year and what we're looking forward to in the next. Got a list to suggest? Send it our way. See the entire series here.

That's right, I'm doing it. I'm debasing myself and all local musicians. I've created a top ten hottest musicians of Seattle list and I don't care. I figure, if nothing else, it will bring on a lot of conversation. So bring it on if you think I'm wrong, but cite who you think should be on here or you're just being picky. P.S. This was entirely too difficult to choose, so I wasn't even going to try to make it in order of hotness; the numbers are pretty arbitrary.

1. Matt Bishop - Lead singer/guitarist for Hey Marseilles: He's probably one of the most adorable guys in Seattle music. Also one of the nicest, I've been lucky enough to know that first hand. A former teacher, you know all the girls in his class wanted after-school detention with him!

2. Eric Johnson - lead singer/guitarist for the Fruit Bats: Ok, so the Fruit Bats are from Portland, but still in the "local indie band" realm and definitely deserves to be on this list. He's smokin'.

3. Rachel Flotard - lead singer/guitarist for Visqueen: Her hair isn't the only thing red hot about her. It doesn't hurt that she can wail on a guitar.

4. Without a doubt, the big winner in the local music scene this year is The Head and the Heart. Formed at Conor Byrne open mic, played and practiced for little over 6 months before they gained a huge local following, and sign with Sub Pop all within a year. If you've noticed, they're all really damn good looking too. Josiah, Jon, Charity, Tyler, Chris, and Kenny are all included on this list point.

5. Bryan John Appleby - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist: Newcomer to the Seattle music scene. soundonthesound.com introduced me to Mr. Applebee at one of their shows at CCT, and their impeccable taste in music never disappoints. He's a fantastic musician and I had googly eyes for him as soon as he stepped out on stage.

6. Jason Dodson - lead singer/guitarist for The Maldives: There are several members of this band that would catch anyone's eye, but there's something about Jason's ruggedly handsome face (yes, I have a thing for beards too) and beautiful blue-green eyes that really draws you in.

7. McKenzie Mercer and Troy Nelson - Lead Singers/Guitarist for The Young Evils: Their music is super fun and it wouldn't have half the stage presence without the sweetness between McKenzie and Troy. They're hot individuals and friggin adorable together.

8. Marvin Lazer - Lead Singer for Discs of Fury: Who else could sing and perform in a rock opera wearing a kilt, sandals and fake battle sash with as much manly decorum as Mr Lazer. I would have to say few to none and that is a scientific fact.

9. John Roderick - Lead singer/guitarist for the Long Winters (as well as varied other projects): If you aren't following him on twitter then you are missing out on endless daily entertainment full of the rants and ravings of a seemingly curmudgeon of an old man. He may act a bit pompous, he may be a bit rough around the edges, but that's why we love him so. Also, I have a thing for guys with braces. Come on ladies, you know what I'm talking about.

10. Rik Rude - Singer for Fresh Espresso, Metal Chocolates, and many others: He's got a completely adorable personality and just generally a nice guy. Super talented and a mainstay in Seattle hip hop, it doesn't hurt he's really easy on the eyes and those dimples kill me.

Honorable Mentions
Colin Meloy and Ben Gibbard - It has to be said. These two guys are the epitome of hipster cuteness. The purposely tousled hair just a little bit longer than the typical male haircut, plaid/flannel shirt, adorable grins. I would have put them somewhere on the list but I felt like that was a cop-out. They're nationally known so I thought i'd keep the main list to Pacific NW indie bands and musicians.