Brooklyn/San Francisco-based duo NewVillager are truly artists, in every sense of the word. Apart from their beautiful R&B/Afro-inspired synthpop and remarkably profound poetically-inspired lyrics, they are also avid visual artists, as evidenced by their "integrative concert" held in LA leading up the release of their debut eponymous LP last month. You can get a taste for some of their visuals in any of their music videos, but especially in the epic imagery for the song "Lighthouse," which features ten eccentric characters meant to represent each of the ten tracks, creating a self-styled "mythology" with the new album.
The infectious rhythms and seamless vocalization on NewVillager deserve all the attention this band is beginning to receive and more, especially as a completely unique style amongst a crowd of sound-alike hipster pop bands. The experimental combinations of chants and staccatos makes it both interesting and accessible, and this album could very well become one of the best-ranked new releases of the year. Try these tracks first, but you really must listen to the whole album since each has such a distinct story to tell, musically, lyrically, and artistically.
NewVillager - Say the Code by ObscureSound
NewVillager - Lighthouse by iamsoundrecords
They are currently taking their stimulating concerts on the road and will be coming through Chicago NEXT FRIDAY, September 23 at the Empty Bottle with Bachelorette and Tiny Fireflies. You won't want to miss this artistic smorgasbord, so get your tickets NOW.
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