2011 was (another) odd year for music. It felt like the average quality of albums was raised a bit, but nothing really stood out as a life-changing album or single of the year. Still, there was a lot of great music to be heard. Here’s fifty of my favorite tracks from the year, ranging from [...]

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I loved Givers’ debut album, so obviously I jumped at the chance to hear Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier remix their song “Meantime.” Enjoy! MP3: Givers – Meantime (Deerhoof Remix)

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I was enjoying the Givers’ record again yesterday when I discovered this in my inbox! What a nice coincidence; what a better video.

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It seems crazy to me that I can see Givers playing at Bonnaroo this weekend and then catch their TV performance broadcast from New York two days later. I’m glad they’ve got to energy to make it happen, though; their new album is one people need to hear. [via]

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I arrived close to the end of the Givers’ set, but wish I’d been able to catch it all. They played to a small crowd, but I can’t imagine any of them left unsatisfied. Their live show is even peppier than their fantastic new album.

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I wrote about this Givers track over a year ago, but given that they finally have their album ready for you I figured it was worth reminding you how good they are. If you dig the peppiness of Vampire Weekend, give this one a go. MP3: Givers – Up Up Up Givers’ In Light is [...]

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