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Classixx – w1w-16tp

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Get into the far-out stratospheric beat-centered calm and overtly-catchy mellow-vibed simplicity of “wiw-16tp” a vibrant new soundscape from LA-based veteran electro DJ/production duo Classixx (a.k.a. Tyler Blake and Michael David) who have not released much since their debut “Hanging Gardens” EP which was out a couple of years ago. We covered the duo in 2009 and still dig their signature spacey ambient-based quiet-side sound and are pleased to see Classixx (presumably Tyler Blake) headlining a DJ set at Denver’s Cloak & Dagger music festival on September 19th along with Four Tet and Lido. If you are into a spaced-out techno-lounge dynamic be sure give a listen to “A. Ohana” the beautifully robust bass-laden recent-release a-side track from Michael David’s new solo act called Studio Paradiso (which is out via new label Distant Works on August 24th). Reviewed by Erin Shay

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SALES – Big Sis

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Floridian male-female lo-fi indie-pop/shoegaze duo SALES (a.k.a. Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih) turn in a warmly-emanating sublimely-minimalist mellow-vibed guitar-laced new one called “Big Sis” which excels for its beautifully languid sub-tropic pace and subtly-emotive soft-luminescent hazed-out (reverb-y) vocal style. “Big Sis” is an excellent follow up to SALES’s debut eponymous EP and is the second track featured here on B3 after the very excellent Broken Social Scene-vibing track “Vow”. We are totally into SALES and look forward to hearing more from this talented duo. Reviewed by Erin Shay

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Class Actress – GFE (Obey City Remix)

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A comment on this song’s SoundCloud page is ‘this is sex’. No truer comment on a song uploaded to SoundCloud has ever been typed in the 8 year history of the site. Class Actress (Elizabeth Harper) gets an unreal flip from NYC based Obey City on new remix for “GFE”; a proper collaboration in the future should, hopefully, already be in the works. Vibe below. Reviewed by Tony Perkis

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M.I.L.K. – Everything You Know

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Zone out to the the horn-infused bongo-subtle 70’s-groovy funk undertones, cheery sweetly-reverberant pleasantly-subdued (Carpenters-inspired) vocals and brightly reminiscent summer-breezy feels of new jam “Everything You Know” the latest track from Copenhagen-based M.I.L.K.; a new group (headed by vocalist Emil Wilk) who B3 recently covered for their soulful and dreamy career-debut track “If We Want To”; both songs are off of M.I.L.K.’s upcoming no-details-yet debut EP. Stay tuned. Reviewed by Erin Shay

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Wayde – Eleanor

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We like the far-out atmospherics and mid 90’s to early 00’s school-of-rock vibe of new Essex, UK band Wayde who recently debuted their career-first-single “Eleanor”; which we really enjoy for its indie-hazy guitar-riff-heavy instrumentals, slow carefully-muted dramatic-paused pace, luminously-melodic fine-tuned calm-simplicity and sultry-sensitive quiet-shout vocals. Excellent track. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Hayden James – Something About You (ODESZA Remix)

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We like the straightforward sweet-sentimentality and sunny-dreamy vivid-emotive soul-inspired undercurrent of “Something About You” the hit dance-centric jam from artist/vocalist Hayden James; a track which recently received a beautifully creative jolt from B3-featured artist ODESZA. On their new sparkling synth-led muted-reverb-y atmospheric remix of the track the true-to-style dynamic duo ODESZA captivate us again with their graciously-expansive vocal spin, brightly-textured natural-leaning percussion, and cohesive angelic-tribal-vibe vocal accents. Lovely remix. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Giraffage – Hello / Be With You (Slow Magic Remix)

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Ever-elusive and multi-talented artist and producer Slow Magic turns in a sweetly appealing lustrously-volatile start-stop-natured piano-led trap-beat-accented twist on Giraffage’s gem “Be With You”, which is a remix project (prompted by G) to help announce Giraffage’s upcoming So Cute! Tour with Lindsay Lowend and Daktyl this fall. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

◌ with Daktyl ♫ with Lindsay Lowend
11/4 Dallas, TX – Trees ◌
11/5 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest Nites ◌
11/6 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest *
11/7 New Orleans, LA – Republic ◌
11/8 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West ◌ *
11/11 St. Augustine, FL – Cafe 11 ◌ *
11/12 Orlando, FL – The Social ◌ *
11/13 Miami, FL – Bardot ◌ *
11/14 Tampa, FL – Crowbar ◌ *
11/15 Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder ◌ *
11/18 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel ◌
11/20 New York, NY – Webster Hall ◌
11/21 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ◌
11/22 Boston, MA – Royale ◌
12/02 Lincoln, NE – Vega ♫
12/03 Denver, CO – Gothic ♫
12/04 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge ♫
12/05 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory ♫
12/12 Portland, OR – Wonder ♫
12/13 Eugene, OR – Hi-Fi ♫
12/16 Arcata, CA – Arcata Theater

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Meg Mac – Never Be

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Australia’s newest vocal powerhouse and newly signed 300 Entertainment member, Meg Mac, rolls back with “Never Be”. Putting her foot down and preaching, Meg Mac creates a perfect mix of new and old on “Never Be” blending the style of several eras of pop and R&B . Meg is an artist to keep an eye out for. Reviewed by Tony Perkis.

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Slim Twig – Slip Sliddin’ (Eric Copeland Remix)

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We love Eric Copeland’s sublimely simple soundscape of psychedelic-expansive totally outstanding (mechanical-drone-drive versus spacey supersonic awesomeness) A++ total-jam remix of “Slippin Slidin” from Toronto producer Slim Twig. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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vōx – Claws

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Go wild with B3’s LA-fave vōx on her new sweetly stunning sugar-layered strings-enhanced vocal-stunner “Claws” which emanates a distinct sense of beauty with its tantalizing melody; mute-silent, foggy-edged, synth accents; and decadent, soothing-vibe, Japanese-aesthetic whispers of harp. Gorgeous. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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PREP – Cheapest Flight

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New UK band PREP make their B3SCI and online debut with feel good late 70’s/early 80’s R&B-inspired “Cheapest Flight”. The band are comprised of an unusual lineup of a hip hop producer, opera composer, house DJ & singer songwriter which as distilled down in “Cheapest Flight” does make sense as a melange of Steely Dan meets Al Green on a cool boat with a way solid horns section that just loves to “put it down”. Listen.

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