Grant Alexander a/k/a newcomer 4AM re-spins Zella Day’s “1965” into a cross-genre melange electro, nu-house and tech-house with standout results. You saw us spinning 4AM’s “1965” remix like its 2014.
4AM 
: (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.7
Grant Alexander a/k/a newcomer 4AM re-spins Zella Day’s “1965” into a cross-genre melange electro, nu-house and tech-house with standout results. You saw us spinning 4AM’s “1965” remix like its 2014.
4AM : (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.7
Brooklyn’s AYER, the much-lauded project of vocalist Danny Schmittler, today releases the large and immense pop opus “Black Diamond”. While breakout tracks “Young” and “Circle Down” maneuvered within their R&B & electronic music-tinged pop frame with more subtle dynamics and ease of pace; “Black Diamond” aims at and 100% center-splits the target of big, well-constructed, infinitely catchy ambitious pop. From the track’s verses-so-strong they could be choruses to its even more giant refrains, “Black Diamond” is a clear starmaking moment for AYER. Sample the B3 premiere of “Black Diamond” below and look for the track available on iTunes now.
AYER 
(Soundcloud) (Twitter) (Instagram)
Rating: 8.3
As with any Flume-related project, the Aussie beatman’s new remix for Lorde‘s “Tennis Court” is fantastic. What’s more interesting maybe is the idea that is this remix exists or the notion that Lorde’s label (and Lorde who is easily a Top 10 biggest music star in the world right now) would turn to Flume first to add a boost to a lukewarmly performing single. The question then follows; has Flume arrived beyond blogland? Can Flume on the next record crossover/breakout on pop radio? This new remix is, if for visibility’s sake only, a step toward that reality.
Flume 
(Facebook) (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
French producer TEEMID who’s successfully mixed warm/breathy female-led indie-dance covers of popular songs; including favorites like Gnarls’ “Crazy”, Flight Facilities’ “Crave You”, and this new version of one of the 2000’s best pop songs, “Love At First Sight” from Kyle Minogue. Joining TEEMID on the expertly crafted “Love At First Sight” is the comforting vocal of the frontwoman of Scottish act Julia & the Doogans.
TEEMID 
(Soundcloud) (Facebook)
Rating 8.6
The mindblower ZHU (of “Superfriends” & “Faded” fame) released his debut Nightday EP yesterday. Our pick from the very strong (seriously, every track on this EP is outstanding) 6-track set is the sun-soaked and soulful “Cocaine Model” (which is about pretty much what it’s title suggests it would be). You need this EP right now.
ZHU (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Will Phillips a/k/a Tourist a/k/a one of indie dance’s current most sought after gets an assist from the great Lianne La Havas on new track “Patterns”. “Patterns” hits that perfect and much grasped at grail/nexus of 2014 indie dance and 90’s Whitney; the big gospel-y chorus is particularly standout in that way. “Patterns” is the third single from Tourist’s upcoming EP of the same name and it’s out April 20th in the UK on Method Records and April 22nd in the US on Monday Records.
Tourist 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
Words and Photos by Russ Ramos
Perhaps one of the nicest bands on the indie circuit right now have got to be Chvrches. When I say nicest, I literally mean the kindest band. It was a hot day in Pomona CA. Chvrches were getting ready to headline a packed show at the Glasshouse, and before they did their soundcheck, band members Lauren and Martin came outside to a line of patiently waiting fans to handout popsicles and take pictures. Pretty rad if you ask me.
9:00 pm comes around and it’s showtime. A large amount of fog filled up the stage and the venue went black. The Scottish trio then proceeded to put on an amazing show of powerful vocals and dazzling lights. In fact, their immersive light production put fans into a trance. Check out some photos below from their performance that night. If you’re on your way to Coachella for Weekend #2, Don’t forget to catch their set!
Chvrches 
(Facebook)
The big GDNA turns in an excellent, cooled out, vibe-y new mix of the Alicia Keys‘ Diary joint “Feeling You, Feeling Me”. With his mix, GDNA selects for lush well-layered instrumentation and perfectly tempo’d breaks to give the 2003 track a fuller more updated body.
GDNA 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
UK artist Laura Welsh (and one of our favorite voices currently on the planet) joins up with the hot-handed Gorgon City for the big & Balearic mid-summer sound of “Here For You”. Look for “Here For You” June 15th.
Gorgon City (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
