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Gallant – Jupiter Grayscale (Prod. Maths Time Joy)

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“Jupiter Grayscale” is the brand new collaboration between fave R&B singer Gallant and fave instrumentalist Maths Time Joy. Wow. The low-touch vibe-heavy production/instrumental from MTJ is a near perfect match for Gallant’s subtle and melodic airy croon and the two have as evidenced on “Jupiter Greyscale” have both pushed each other creatively to a new level as this is the best track yet from Gallant. (and the credit yet in the production field for Maths Time Joy). “Jupiter Greyscale” is a standout moment for both artists. P.S. Don’t miss our show with Gallant this Sunday (3/30) at the Bootleg in L.A.; details here.

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Rating 8.3

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03-28-14

Glass Animals – Holiest (Feat. Tei-Shi)

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Ah yes, Glass Animals. The Harvest-signed (Banks, Arthur Beatrice, Young & Sick, etc) alt R&B crew have been cruising through in recent months with a very impressive list of singles (including the aquarium soul of “Gooey” and the contemporary devotional that is “Black Mambo”). The come hither tones of the Tei-Shi-assisted “Holiest” is the latest very good iteration of the GA sound. complete w/ warm sparkling electronics and a visceral drum track that is circadian in its humanness. “Gooey” is the new EP from Glass Animals and its out April 8.

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Rating 8.6

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03-28-14

Tinashe – Vulnerable (Blood Diamonds Remix)

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One of last year’s best songs “Vulnerable” from Tinashe gets a 2014 house/R&B-styled rework from the ineffable Soundcloud Sultan of L.A. Blood Diamonds.

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Rating 8.1

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03-28-14

Origami Vinyl’s 5 Year Birthday Next Thursday

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Los Angeles’ premiere vinyl boutique will celebrate turning 5 years young this coming Thursday, April, 3rd. Come hangout, tickets are $5 and there will be food, drinks, and yes, you better believe it, music… lots of good music. If this built-to-scale diorama of the record store (pictured on the flyer) isn’t enough reason to show up, then the Godzilla-sized Boxer canine should definitely be.

Needless to say, we will see you on Thursday. Bring your birthday hats because it’s gonna be a bash. Full info on the event is HERE.

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03-27-14

Zella Day – Sweet Ophelia (Marian Hill Remix)

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The sweet dusty sound of Zella Day gets a R&B/rhythm-infused jolt from-the-rise Philly duo Marian Hill. The fourth wall-breaking/blending of the diverse yet equally exciting styles of Zella and Marian induces a type of happiness (and head bobbing) that is instant. Best wishes trying to get this out of your head for the rest of the day.

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Rating 8.3

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03-27-14

The Peach Kings – Be Around

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The Peach Kings announce today their new “Mojo Thunder” EP, due out June 3rd. The soulful rhodes piano-assisted slow burner “Be Around” is the EP’s lead single and features yet another star-level vocal from the alto of singer Paige McClain Wood. We need more soul in indie rock and roll.

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Rating 8.4

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03-26-14

Brother Blyss – Still Don’t Seem to Care

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“Still Don’t Seem to Care” is the debut track from CA band Brother Blyss. What struck us straight away with “Still Don’t Seem To Care” is its different (the chord progressions, the guitar processing effects, rhythmically, melodically, etc); the song is something unique and new. Brother Blyss marry the psych-leaning rhythm-driven sound of early 90’s Manchester bands like The Roses and Inspiral Carpets (minus the hippie spacer bro stuff) with modern bits of menace and guitar layerings and then tie it off w/ a keen melodic sense and songwriting quality. Very well done.

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Rating 8.4

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03-26-14

B3SCI Presents: Gallant with Evan Mellows @ The Bootleg in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 30

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SoCal-based indie neo-R&B singer Gallant takes to the Bootleg in LA this Sunday night for a must not miss presentation of his contemporary Prince-informed R&B. This Sunday come watch Gallant perform live with a standout cast of support sets that includes L.A. singer Evan Mellows.

Doors for the event are at 8:00pm and the show is for ages 21+. More details for the show can be found HERE.

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03-26-14

YG – Do It To Ya (Feat. TeeFLii) (Daz Dillinger G-Mix)

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As well-cultivated connoisseurs of the G-Mix, we can expertly co-sign this new Daz Dillinger G-Mix of one of YG‘s (who outside Rich Homie Quan might be the hottest MC on radio right now) My Krazy Life‘s standout tracks, the “Lets Play House” send-up “Do It To Ya”. Even thugs can get a little intimate w/ the piano.

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Rating 8.5

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03-25-14