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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Considering how much I’ve loved NewVillager in the past, it’s no surprise how much I’m enjoying this video. These are some creative guys who can write a great tune. And as a reminder, NewVillager are coming to Cincinnati next month. [via IGIF]

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Still really excited for NewVillaer’s upcoming record. Here’s another new one that’s surfaced from it. MP3: NewVillager – Say the Code Of all the NewVillager songs we’ve heard so far, this one is probably the most adventurous. It’s still pretty catchy, but “Say the Code” lives up to their artsy backgrounds. Hypnotic vocals and strong [...]

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Judging by how many people came to my last NewVillager post, I’d say they must’ve done a great job at SXSW. NewVillager’s upcoming record is one of my most anticipated releases of 2011. Here’s a second track from it. MP3: NewVillager – Rich Doors In what might be the craziest combo/metaphor I’ve suggested yet, “Rich [...]

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MP3: NewVillager – LightHouse On Tuesday I told you NewVillager’s new song “LightHouse” would be one to watch. Turns out that the official debut of the MP3 and video was just three days later! Crazy. The track is like a collaboration between Owen Pallett and the Hidden Cameras. Man, just saying that gives me chills [...]

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This may be a recording from 2009, but it seems like this group will be ready to explode in 2011. This is a pretty basic take on the track — being that they’re a two-man operation — but even with this recording you can tell that it’s probably going to wind up as an amazing [...]

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