2011 was a great music video year! No long introduction is needed; these are a few of my favourites :

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Kimbra – ‘Cameo Lover‘

Why: Simple and incredible catchy! The boys are wearing cool suits and nailpolish. And there’s confetti..
What: Debut album ‘Vows’ was released this summer.

Foster the People – ‘Call It What You Want‘

Why: Random it is..
What: Foster The People released their debut album ‘Torches’ this summer, and they’re constantly touring.

The Panda Band – ‘51 Swimsuits‘

Why: Beware the girls in swimsuits: they will drive you insane. At least that’s what I think the moral of this clip is. The guy is played by The Heath Ledger’s cousin.
What: Their second album was released in July.

Marina and the Diamonds – ‘Fear and Loathing‘

Why: Marina and the Diamonds is amazing!!
What: She *is” working on her second album.

Goodluck – ‘Hop On Hop Off‘

Why: South African electro house ska.. They do got talent.
What: Their album was released this spring.

Cosmo Jarvis – ‘She Doesn’t Mind‘

Why: It’s difficult to pick one favourite video from Cosmo Jarvis because they’re all so brilliant in their own way (- both music videos and short films). So, this is the latest video. Find more videos on YouTube!
What: Second album ‘Is the World Strange or am I Strange’ was released in September.

Oh Mercy – ‘Stay, Please Stay‘

Why: Yay, music is awesome. It’s not? oh..
What: ‘Great Barrier Reef’ was released in March.

Angus and Julia Stone – ‘I’m Not Yours’

Why: Fine and very sad animation.
What: Newest album ‘Down The Way’ was released in March.

Children Collide – ‘Loveless‘

Why: Good thing he didn’t sneeze while shooting the video.
What: The third album will be released very soon!

Sparkadia – ‘China‘

Why: More randomness. Too bad it sounds too much like ‘Baba O’Riley’.
What: ‘The Great Impression’ is out now!

Gotye feat. Kimbra – ‘Somebody That I Used To Know‘

Why: It’s addicting!
What: Gotye and Kimbra both released a new album this summer. They’re both very popular in Australia.

Ghostlight – ‘Morning Light‘

Why: It’s a bit cute.
What: New album out now!

Ball Park Music – ‘It’s Nice To Be Alive‘

Why: Because every day might be the last one on earth. (Trying not to sound emo..)
What: Debut album was released in September.

Young Beautiful in a Hurry – ‘I Dont’ Want to Die a Virgin‘

Why: The facial expressions.
What: Debut album was released in July.

Guineafowl – ‘Little Fingers‘

Why: He does everything backwards. Even miming..
What: Debut EP was released back in February.

The Trouble With Templeton – ‘Bleeders‘

Why: It’s stunning!..
What: Debut album was released in November.

Art vs. Science – ‘With Thought‘

Why: Interesting animation to an interesting song.
What: Debut album out now. They’re on tour.

Texture Like Sun – ‘Bottle‘

Why: Simple video to a very beautiful song.
What: Debut album out early next year.

The  Jungle Giant – ‘Mr. Polite’

Why: It’s creative and cute.
What: They’re writing new songs and have some shows lined up.

Three Trapped Tigers – ‘Reset’

Why: It’s Matt Berry.
What: Debut album ‘Route One Or Die’ was released in May.

Strange Talk – ‘Climbing Walls‘

Why: Because it’s super catchy, ..and colourful.
What: Their new track ‘Sexual Lifestyle’ can be downloaded for free here.

Thundamentals – ‘Paint the Town Red‘

Why: Nice filming.. (Superb song!)
What: ’Paint the Town Red’ is the first single from Thundamentals sophomore album ‘Foreverlution’ released in July.

Georgia Fair – ‘Times Fly‘

Why: Because Georgia Fair is a hidden Australian gem.
What: Debut album out now.

Matthew P – ‘She Began To Dance‘

Why: It’s the song from this cute advert.
What: He’s playing around.

Kina Grannis – ‘In Your Arms‘

Why: This video is awesome because; 22 months, 1,357 hours, 30 people, 2 ladders, 1 still camera and 288,000 JELLY BEANS!! See the making here.
What: New album out now.

Katie Herzig – ‘Free My Mind‘

Why: 300 Q-tips, 2000 post-its, 3000 glue dots, and 1 toy soldier and other dollar store household items were used to animate/compose the dress.
What: New album out now.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr – ‘Simple Girl‘

Why: The basketball at the end. (Awesome song too..)
What: New album out now.

Pink – ‘F**kin’ Perfect‘

Why: Because Pink is still amazing. (You’re more perfect than you think.)
What: New album out now.

Dry The River – ‘Weights & Measures‘

Why: Intense and epic.
What: Latest EP released on 11.11.11.

The Veils – ‘The Stars Came Out Once The Lights Went Out‘

Why: It’s a masturbating star. How often do you see that?
What: New album out now.

Bluejuice  - ‘Act Yr Age‘

Why: Well, we all have our things..
What: New album out now.

Saint Motel – ‘Puzzle Pieces‘

Why: It’s one of many superb videos from these guys.
What: New album will be released next year. ..hopefully!

Monument Valley – ‘Round & Round‘

Why: It’s the Pan’s People dancing..
What: Read about it/him here.

Toy Horses – ‘Interrupt‘

Why: Brilliant father and son project.
What: Debut album out now.

Saint Saviour – ‘Reasons‘

Why: It’s stunning!
What: She’s working on her debut album. Pledge it on Pledgemusic.com!

Zebra & Giraffe – ‘The End of The Road‘

Why: Another South African gem!
What: They’ve got some shows coming up!

Hermitude – ‘Speak of the Devil‘

Why: Innovative and fun video.
What: The music video just won a J Award for film clip of the year!

Twin Atlantic – ‘Free’

Why: It’s rock!!
What: They’ve got a bunch of shows coming up.

The Trip – ‘On The First Time‘

Why: These guys got skills.
What: They just got signed to OK!Good Records.

Awolnation – ‘Not Your Fault‘

Why: Awesome video (and song) about a guy who wants to save his princess.
What: Debut album released in March.

Hey Geronimo – ‘Why Don’t We Do Something?’

Why: iPhone games..
What: New supergroup from Brisbane.