Hits from the music world in 2011

Hits from the music world in 2011
The 'Those Shocking, Shaking Days' compilation was one of Tony Sarabia's favorite releases in 2011. Courtesy of Now Again Records
Hits from the music world in 2011
The 'Those Shocking, Shaking Days' compilation was one of Tony Sarabia's favorite releases in 2011. Courtesy of Now Again Records

Hits from the music world in 2011

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With hundreds, if not thousands of records released each year, finding fresh tunes can be a tough task. Luckily, Eight Forty-Eight grabbed two people who have their fingers on pulse to distill it down for you. Radio M host Tony Sarabia always has his ear to the best sounds from around the globe-either new, or, newly dug up.  And music journalist Althea Legaspi soaks up rock, pop and hip hop like a sponge. They recently sat down with Eight Forty Eight’s Alison Cuddy to talk about their favorites from 2011.