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Tennis – Mean Streets

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Tennis, the Denver-based duo signed to Communion Records, catches a bit of that Holy Ghost w/ the 60’s soul-informed new track “Mean Streets”. Playing out from the record at a pace and quality that’s suggestive it could just be the very only track in the world (the song takes it time), “Mean Streets” leisurely meandering pocket ebbs about Tennis singer Alana Moore’s equally nonplussed but melodically right on vocal. Tennis’ “Small Sound” EP is due November 5.

Tour Dates

11/3 Brooklyn, NY @ School Night Brooklyn Bowl
11/5 New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall+
11/6 Washington, DC @ Black Cat+
11/7 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts+
11/9 Montreal, QC @ II Motore*
11/10 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison^
11/12 Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Nightclub+
11/13 Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar +
11/14 Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge+
11/16 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall^
11/17 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway^
11/19 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater+
11/20 Madison, WI @ The Frequency+
11/21 Maquoketa, IA @ Daytrotter+

+ Communion Presents w/ ON AN ON, Night Sweats, Savoir Adore & more
* Support from ON AN ON

Tennis colorado (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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10-07-13

Clare Maguire – Black Coffee (Sarah Vaughan Cover)

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The triumphant Clare Maguire gets an A+ for song choice (Sonny Burke’s classic “Black Coffee”, later performed by Sarah Vaughan and Peggy Lee among others) and an additional A+ for an engaging, original, dynamic take on a much covered standard. Maguire’s full-bodied Peggy Lee-esque vocal is well complemented by the track’s equally modern and mid-century-referencing production spinning the blue far-off quality of the original to a contemporary frame. Very very powerful.

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Rating 8.5

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10-07-13

R. Kelly – Cookie

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The R wraps up best Oreo reference on a hook for 2013 w/ the illustratively titled new one “Cookie”. Cookie, Cookie, Cookie, Cookie, Robert Kelly’s got melodic lines for days, in fact he probably wrote this one standing on his head, left handed, while lying back in the hot tub (if anybody could pull this maneuver off it’s R. Kelly btw) while writing the next “Go Getta” “I Believe I Can Fly” and “Ignition” all at the same (damn) time. Witness.

R. Kelly (Twitter)

Rating 8.2

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10-07-13

COIN – Time Machine

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“Time Machine” is new from Nashville party rockers COIN. Long on super strong hooks, easy accessibility and that indie 1-2 that is irresistible to keep still to, “Time Machine” is the latest pop crusher from the Tennessee-based trio. Also, COIN are playing the fabulous CMJ HIT PARADE showcase showcase we’re throwing w/ All Things Go on October 16th. All of which can be yours for the low low price of a few clicks of the mouse, a bit of geographic availability (NYC) and a “clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” attitude starting below.

COIN (Official)

Performing @ The CMJ Hit Parade @ Brooklyn Bowl (Official Event Info) (Purchase Tickets)

Rating 8.0

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10-07-13

Fe – Mother Russia

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Besides the obvious, there’s lots to like about this.

Fe. newyork (Facebook)

Rating 8.7

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reviewed by
10-06-13

Giveaway: Deap Vally ‘Sistrionix’ Vinyl LP!

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Everyones favorite female rock duo Deap Vally, consisting of Cali based mysicians Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards, has finally released their anticipated debut full-length album, Sistrionix. After spending well over the past year traveling the world and melting audiences faces with their high octane mix of bluesy rock and roll, touring with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and performing sets at festivals like Glastonbury and Lollapalooza, Deap Vally has earned it’s place on the radar of rock music fanatics. B3SCI is excited to give away a copy of this incredible album on vinyl to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to be entered in the Deap Vally Sistrionix vinyl drawing. Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions by Sunday 10/15, so keep an eye on your inbox (one entry per person). Good look and check out the band’s website for more details on touring and information for Deap Vally.

Deap Vally california (Official)

reviewed by
10-05-13