Hypem chart toppers XYLO are the recipients of a remix from BECOME on latest smash “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”. BECOME who made a auspicious debut online with a mix for B3 Recs’ track “She Talks Too Much” by Elohim, chooses for a compressed mix built on kinetic clattering snare drums and synth sonics. Get into it.
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Soulection artist and French beat-maker/composer Evil Needle recently released his beat-centric jazz-oriented new “Reminisce” EP. We are drawn to the compilation’s lesser-known beat-laced fizzy acid-jazz jam entitled “Sunday Morning” which mixes Evil Needle’s signature poignant deeply-soulful bass-driven electro-instrumental style with a poetic divinely-inspired accompanying piano vibe and ambient chirps that we really dig. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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London three-piece electro/acoustic band Desert Sound Colony turns in a killer cover of David Bowie’s iconic funked-out new-wave alternative-underground wonder track “Fashion”; in which he relishes in an impressively reminiscent vintage-vibe pop-psychedelica sound that thoughtfully mimics the original track’s gentle repetitive rhythm and groundbreaking staccato vocal style. DSC creatively laces “Fashion” with a stellar highly-punctuated modern-twist guitar-riff and genius interludes of dub-based reverb that suit the classic 80’s hit to a T. In fact (sorry David), DSC elevates “Fashion” to a super danceable beat-driven track that we prefer (this rarely occurs). “Fashion” leads the pack as one of the best cover tracks of 2015 (thus far) and certainly takes the cake as one of the most solid twists on a classic Bowie track. Stay tuned as we await more incredible music from a new favorite artist-find DSC; who are currently working on their new EP (slated to release this Autumn) as well as a debut full-length album (out sometime in 2016). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Multi-talent Greek producer Benet puts a cool summer spin on the R&B/house sound of the moment on his new fastidiously crafted synth-heavy funk-leaning remix of “Back to Life” the vibrant soul-tinged nu-disco new release which is the ultra-catchy remix-friendly collaboration between English nu-disco trio Patawawa and Parisian nu-disco producer Roman Kolder. We enjoy the funky summer-dance-party vibe on Benet’s rendition, especially his elaborate electronic array of synth atmospherics, low-touch clap percussion and brilliant dichotomy of upscale-vibe subterranean beats. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Ubiquitous English brother-producer duo Disclosure recently announced their forthcoming September 25-release second album Caracal which is named after a rad looking medium-sized wild cat also called the African lynx. Featuring the brilliantly seasoned vocal chops of American jazz-singer and songwriter Gregory Porter, Caracals’s first single “Holding On” (out as a preview) has given way to quite a few remixes since its January release, some of which are rather excellent. Last month we featured Gus Pirelli’s amazing disco-fringed remix of “Holding On” and in April we covered Bristol-based superproducer Julio Bashmore’s awesome Sam Drew-featured funk remix of the track (which is the lead single to Julio’s soon-to-release solo “Knockin’ Boots” EP). On July 1st London producer Melé dropped a heavy-percussion tropical-beat-centric experimental-vibe house spin on the track and this week Julio Bashmore follows up with another vastly-different makeover of “Holding On” which he dubbed the ‘Elevated Mix’ for its relentlessly rising slow-escalating synth-line. We love the intense and moody bass-laden synth-driven club-charmer twist from Julio, who creatively contrasts the original track’s beautifully seductive sultry tone with his own world-music style vocals and intense elevating synth to create a cosmic and ethereal soul-inspired deep-house dance trance vibe that we totally dig. Very well done Julio Bashmore! Superb track. Reviewed By Erin Shay.
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Entrench yourself in the incredible dimensional breadth and outstanding cinematic vibe of “Headpeice” the new experimental house/techno track from Berlin-based producer Florian Kupfer; who marinates his listener in a bold-typed metallic-vibe percussion and sensational driving-force ballad-esque intensity that’s intrinsic to distinctly-German techno. On the stunning slow-building “Headpeice”, Florian creates an atmospheric momentum that is enhanced by an all-consuming deeply-saturated bass groove; both of which make listening to the track an experience. We are enthralled with all 9:23 wicked minutes of the vastly-expansive new sonic-beast of a track and look forward to hearing the lot of Florian’s “Explora” EP on July 24 and 25th when it releases on vinyl and electronically (respectively). A++ Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Zone out in style with new slow-burner track “Stay Here” on which new artist Olmos creates a stunning melodic contrast between a tenderly-lulling profoundly-captivating synth riff, exceptionally lovely heart-felt slow-cadence vocals and a unique layer of wonderfully-expansive playground-sounds-inspired atmospherics that we totally love to hear on a chill track. Enjoy! Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Fall into the brightly-laced deep house dance accents of ”Firing Line” the new fully-absorbing Nervous Records-backed instrumental gem track from UK talent and B3 blog artist producer/DJ fave JackLNDN; who has come out with some great remixes in 2015, including B3 recent feature “Touch”, a Le Youth remix which we liked for its summer-soaked feel-good sound. On new one “Firing Line” LNDN creates a similarly-catchy summer-ready effervescence with his dance-friendly deeply-centered bass-line and vibrant driving synth melange. We love the rad intro and gorgeous, totally-soulful incessantly-punchy syncopated piano chords that frame the track. LNDN, who has DJ’ed at some pretty big shows this year including Bassnectar at Red Rocks in Denver, Ozark-based Wakarusa in June and more recently Michigan’s Electric Forest, is about to get the party moving again with an upcoming summer show at UK’s Shambhala Festival in August. If you are into deep house and in the area, we think its a must see performance. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Ghanaian-born and based now in Australia is quickly rising producer and musician Miracle. Following up his Hypem Chart topping mix of James Bay, Miracle takes on another pop act in rapid ascent X Ambassadors with a dynamic new remix of alt radio staple “Renegades”. Stream the B3 Premiere of Miracle’s remix of X Ambassador’s “Renegades” below.
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Persian Empire is a new twenty-something German experimental-electro producer, a.k.a. Sam Khatam, who’s sophomore EP “Mongo Maracuja” released last October. B3 recently ran across the EP’s blissfully harmonic ambient-atmospheric single “Jugo” which is an exquisite instrumentally-blissful meld of soulful sultry beats, perfect vibe R&B-style vocal snippets and a terrifically-punchy piano-tickled melody that stands out as quite excellent. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Parisian producer Zimmer follows up his very good Emile Adams-featuring EP debut track “Escape” with a new beautifully euphoric incredibly well-vocaled deep-house second single “Heartbreak Reputation” from his soon-to-release four-track “Coming Of Age” EP that is available via Roche Musique on July 10th. We’re into “Heartbreak Reputation” for its vibrant crystal-clear slow-building synth line, summer dance vibe and breathtakingly expansive overty-feminine vocals from LA songstress Polina. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Get absorbed in the unwavering and uplifting reverb-laced 80’s-dance-vibe-synth accents and gorgeous staccato bass line of “Nothing Ever Hurts” the new beautiful-vocaled Pete Tong recent-feature track from UK house dynamos Shadow Child and Ben Pearce, who create an outstanding late-night deep-house dance-friendly frame to effectively showcase the talents of UK songstress, Laurel, who B3 featured in December for her broody modern-pop Sivu-featured Holy Water EP track “Come Together”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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