Centered around the talents of visual artists/musicians Ross Simonini and Ben Bromley, New Villager first began while Simonini and Bromley were attending college in San Francisco. While the music itself is essentially straightforward pop/soul with a heavy dance-pop vibe, the band often performs with similarly minded drummer/artist Colin Palmer in extended, "installation"-style performances that feature such elements as dance, visual art, writing, film, and more. New Villager released their full-length self-titled debut album on Iamsound in 2011. ~ Matt Collar