New York soul songwriter Jared Evan makes his B3 debut with the feel good “Are We Almost There Yet?” Evan gets on well enough on the track; particularly in the melody department, where JE’s laid back flow and in-no-hurry sung hook do nicely to complement Statik Selektah’s excellent (and the track’s true star) sunny Sunday afternoon beat. Jared Evan’s Boom Bap and Blues project is due a week from today, February 26th.
Jared Evan – Are We Almost There Yet?Jared Evan 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Shlohmo makes it all look so easy. The Los Angeles based producer yet again showcases his immense talent with latest single, “Don’t Say No” featuring How to Dress Well. The newest track from his “Laid Out” project, the new EP demonstrates Shlohmo’s unique ability to draw the listener out of their world and into his. How to Dress Well’s Tom Krell’s R&B-laden vocals and Shlohmo’s mastery of all that is beats make the wait for “Laid Out” due out March 5th, that much more difficult. By Phoebe Severin
Shlohmo 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Like many, I’m pretty new to Sa5h. It’s perplexing how great artists can be under the radar. However, mediocrity is readily available. “Lights” feels like a smash hit. The vocals and beat scream feel good, summer time partying and radio success. By Teddy Pendergrass
SA5H 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.0
When I sing along to “Slack” by Skanky, it feels like I am in New Kids On The Block; harmonizing simple lyrics, for the ladies approval, with a special funk. The 80s boy band might be corny now, but they hit the right notes for some of our mothers back then. By Teddy Pendergrass
Skanky – SlackSkanky 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Foals’ Holy Fire album came out last week and this third album of theirs rocks. Since dropping the well-received single “Inhaler” their lead up to the release of the entire album has seemed nothing but strong. Holy Fire delivers the goods. The guitar-oriented dance dudes in Foals explore oft different directions in their compositions, and they do so nicely with “Providence”. After a strange, dark lead-in vocal, the song kicks into one of the finest grooves I’ve heard in recent memory as momentum increases into a climax that is perfectly over the top. It will be fun to hear what Foals do with this song in concert. Be sure to catch them at Coachella this year. By Bruce Rave
Foals – ProvidenceFoals (Official)
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Producer/monster Snakehips, who currently sits atop the B3 chart with his remix for Bondax, drops off a new original, the R&B-sampling Saturday-afternoon-windows-down groover “Miss U Always”.
Snakehips 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3857
London band LULS impress again with new single “Sympathy or Love”. The soaring UK rock track comes rammed to the gills with all the anthemic rock trappings; big sing-a-long choruses, oceansize guitars and Pangaea-dimensioned drums (it is really big). The band have scored some A-list support slots in England including opening for Crystal Castles on their latest tour of the country. LULS have a handful of dates upcoming next month including a bunch of shows with Theme Park which you can examine below.
Tour
03.04 London Shacklewell Arms (free entry)
06.03 Nottingham Spanky Van Dyke’s
07.03 Leeds A Nation Of Shopkeepers
08.03 Sheffield Bowery
09.03 Cambridge Portland Arms
11.03 Bristol Louisiana (supporting Theme Park)
12.03 Southampton Joiners (supporting Theme Park)
13.03 Brighton The Haunt (supporting Theme Park)
14.03 London Heaven (supporting Theme Park)
15.03 Manchester Ruby Lounge (supporting Theme Park)
16.03 Newcastle The Cluny (supporting Theme Park)
LULS (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2319
Russian band On-The-Go return with new single “Deception”. The track, which may remind a bit of a more pop-on-their-sleeves version of Foals (souful, dreamy, bass-driven) and is the band’s first UK release, is definitely of a strong enough quality to tick radars in that country. The band have an LP in the works November that will released later this year.
On-The-Go – DeceptionOn-The-Go 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Here is a new track out of the Canadian prairies from Nick Faye & The Deputies. Nick tells us a story, with smooth vocals throughout and the Deputies create the perfect ambience to back up his vocals. It’s the sort of track that makes you stop, sit, and just listen. This one is off their Harvest EP, which is out later this month. Nick and his Deputies traditionally have more of a rock sound, so look out for that. By Jon Herriot
Nick Faye and the Deputies 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Deep House and UK Funky typically have vocals. Yet, many listeners now favor club tracks with no words. The oft-overlooked style is the theme of this mixtape. And, it may just make your shy Valentine do the nasty. By Teddy Pendergrass
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Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey (Club Mix) Ramtin K – Freedom (Mory Yacel Remix) Cloud 9 – Do You Want Me Baby (Dusky Remix) Maya Jane Coles – The High Life Mario Basanov Feat. Miss Bee – Just Think About Tripzone and Ramtin K – Empty Space Thyladomid & Adriatique – The L Way feat. B.P Johnson Fish Go Deep, Tracy K – The Cure and The Cause (Dennis Ferrer Remix) Black Coffee feat. Bucie – Turn Me On Pete Tong – Dawn ft. S.Y.F. (Blondish Remix) Skanky – Breach
Rising Aussie remixer Akouo sparks up something very special & soulful with his latest mix for Chet Faker. It’s “Terms & Conditions”.
Akouo
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
