BK-based producer Cranks puts one of 2013 best songs, Mapei’s “Don’t Wait”, through the uptempo glamour house ringer and comes up aces with an A+ mix. Well done.
Cranks 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.0
BK-based producer Cranks puts one of 2013 best songs, Mapei’s “Don’t Wait”, through the uptempo glamour house ringer and comes up aces with an A+ mix. Well done.
Cranks (Facebook)
Rating 8.0
Team LD announced today Nabuma Rubberband, the Swedish rhythm pop band’s first LP in three years; following up their breakthrough Ritual Union. Single #1 is “Klapp Klapp” and while the overall motion and precise diction-focused singing of Yukimi Nagano are still in tact, the new track carries a noticeably more visceral edge and an instant accessbility that surpasses even Ritual Union‘s best tracks. Welcome back, Little Dragon!!
Little Dragon 
(Official)
Rating 8.4
The mighty Misun’s new one “Sleep” is the b-side to D.C.-bred band’s “Travel With Me” single which will be released on our very own B3SCI Records this coming Tuesday (February 18th). The electronic-leaning “Sleep” sees Ms. Wojick & co ably continue to expand their palette as the track, while still rooted in the strong sense of melody and dynamics that Misun has earned their dough on thusfar, is maybe the most consciously dance song the band has so far released.
We’re throwing a release show for MISUN at the Bootleg in Los Angeles this coming Tuesday February 18th which if you’re located in SoCal you should (no duh) be attending. More info on the show is available here.
Rating 8.4
The infectious “Handprints” is a strong return for Buckinghamshire four-piece As Elephants Are. A sharp mix of jangly guitars, kinetic rhythms and an overwhelmingly catchy chorus hook, “Handprints” comes all tied up in a shimmery atmosphere of dream-pop romanticism. Look for As Elephants Are’s “Hand Prints” EP March 31st.
As Elephants Are 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Arranged in a manner of space and complexity of mood similar to jazz or more abstract deep electronic music; “Clockworks”, new from Swedish producers Franskild does do well on its unique use of space and mood but really succeeds on the cleverness of its hooks both vocal and otherwise – that and it’s really really catchy in a hypnotic black & white sort of way. “Clockworks” is a true standout track do not miss.
f r a n s k i l d (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
