Filipino in D.C. producer Manila Killa knocks out a beautifully assembled new rework of Dawn Golden for his 21st birthday. There are a lot “tropical beats” mixes out there right now, this is one of the best.
Manila Killa 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Filipino in D.C. producer Manila Killa knocks out a beautifully assembled new rework of Dawn Golden for his 21st birthday. There are a lot “tropical beats” mixes out there right now, this is one of the best.
Manila Killa (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Astronauts, Etc, out of Oakland CA, debuts the lead single from their upcoming ‘Sadie’ EP, “Fuss”. Signed to the excellent Hit City U.S.A. Records (PAPA, Avid Dancer), Astronauts, Etc. blend the visceral and rhythmic-oriented with more romantic/dreamy textures; a classic push-pull dynamic of the earthy and the divine. “Fuss”, as a song, is terrific and especially precise in its (and given its disparate stylstic elements not so easy) pinpoint cohesion of arrangement. Sample below the B3SCI Premiere of “Fuss” and look for ‘Sadie’, the new EP from Astronauts, Etc out in September on Hit City U.S.A.
Astronauts, Etc. 
(Facebook) (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
The summer synth stunner from Golden Coast, “Break My Fall”, gets a chill (borderline) Tears For Fears-esqe flip from LA based MONARCH. From one extreme to another, you can’t take away from a well written song. This remix is a reminder of what good things can come from other artists taking a crack at hit caliber singles. A job well done! By Brian Litwin
Golden Coast (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Finnish producer Elaksi is an expert and a bit of a first mover in the coherent high quality fusion of several indie dance subgenres popular currently. Future beats, post-trap, Jersey Club, whatever Lido does, etc; it’s all neatly and masterfully compiled and reconstructed here and the execution of that fusion is remarkable. Listen to Elaksi.
Elaksi 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
The deep and stylistically varied “River” is excerpted below from German producer Luka’s excellent new four track EP “The Nest”.
Luka 
(Facebook(/a>)
Rating 8.8
The majestic and cinematic R&B of “Awake” is the latest from young UK musician Jake Hart. Love.
Jake Hart 
(Facebook)
Rating: 8.8
Fans of British synth group La Roux have been patient, very patient. Five years after their acclaimed self-titled debut, La Roux now triumphantly return with ‘Trouble in Paradise‘. It’s an artfully approached album which marks songwriting and production as much as it does the synth-y electronic-pop roots for which La Roux has come to be known.
To celebrate the release of ‘Trouble in Paradise’, B3SCI is giving away a limited edition autographed lithograph of the artwork that you see above! To win just email us here with ‘LA ROUX CONTEST’ in the email title and let us know your favorite song on ‘Trouble in Paradise’. Check out the full album stream on iTunes Radio if you haven’t yet. We will pick our winning submission at random by August 1st. Good luck!
You can also catch La Roux now on tour with New Order. B3 writer Brian Litwin recently caught the show in Los Angeles at the legendary Greek Theatre. Below is a recap of the show:
REVIEW: La Roux + New Order @ The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. 7/13/2014
The Greek Theatre, an iconic jewel of the LA music scene, stage was graced by both up-and-comers and legends on Sunday night, July 13. Brit synthpop act La Roux shared the stage that evening with the storied Salford band New Order, creating a most memorable night for all in attendance.
Coming up on her new album release, ‘Trouble In Paradise’, Elly Jackson AKA La Roux opened the show, performing in front of an eager LA crowd who, at first, seemed most keen to see 80’s Brit New Wave rockers New Order, but Elly came out and got down to business. Firing off new singles from the upcoming July 21st release, “Uptight Downtown” and “Let Me Down Gently”, La Roux earned the crowd, creating new fans with every key stroke of the synth. Closing out the set with the undeniable hit “Bulletproof”, La Roux found a new fans in an old mainstay.
It goes without saying, the legacy that New Order and Joy Division have established for themselves, will forever be known. New Order came out to a packed and uproarious crowd that night. Starting off with “Elegia”, the audience was right in it. Playing a career-spanning set, Bernard and the gang proved they may never lose what they have, and they had a great time doing it. Truly impressed by the showmanship and overall professionalism, it was a dream come true for most fans in the audience. Personal favorite moment of the show was the excellent cover of the Joy Division single “Isolation”. – Review By Brian Litwin
Yeah! We like this. Cyril Hahn, the Vancouver-based musician who’s profile has raised steadily since his big breakout “Say My Name” remix, here teams up with one of our favorite voices out right now Rochelle Jordan on the exquisitely-produced “Slow”. Rochelle’s emotive yet ethereal vocal is a remarkable match for Cyril’s airy complementary production style.
Cyril Hahn 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
Master Slinger adds the A+ 90’s dance/house-inspired flavor that his colored much of his latter days sound on Mausi’s latest. Don’t think just swimming pool/Star Slinger.
Star Slinger (Facebook)
Mausi (Official)
Rating 8.7
Impressive rising star of the genre-jumping electronic scene StéLouse styles Zella Day’s “East of Eden” single around a spectacular gamut of pinpoint dynamics and megaton beats.
StéLouse 
(Soundcloud)
Zella Day 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Remix Ryan Hemsworth boosts Sinead Harnett’s already stunning track with Snakehips “No Other Way” supplementing it with video game synths and layered summertime creeper beats. Sinead’s N.O.W. EP is due August 31st.
Ryan Hemsworth (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
