Team LD announced today Nabuma Rubberband, the Swedish rhythm pop band’s first LP in three years; following up their breakthrough Ritual Union. Single #1 is “Klapp Klapp” and while the overall motion and precise diction-focused singing of Yukimi Nagano are still in tact, the new track carries a noticeably more visceral edge and an instant accessbility that surpasses even Ritual Union‘s best tracks. Welcome back, Little Dragon!!
Little Dragon 
(Official)
Rating 8.4
The mighty Misun’s new one “Sleep” is the b-side to D.C.-bred band’s “Travel With Me” single which will be released on our very own B3SCI Records this coming Tuesday (February 18th). The electronic-leaning “Sleep” sees Ms. Wojick & co ably continue to expand their palette as the track, while still rooted in the strong sense of melody and dynamics that Misun has earned their dough on thusfar, is maybe the most consciously dance song the band has so far released.
We’re throwing a release show for MISUN at the Bootleg in Los Angeles this coming Tuesday February 18th which if you’re located in SoCal you should (no duh) be attending. More info on the show is available here.
Rating 8.4
Arranged in a manner of space and complexity of mood similar to jazz or more abstract deep electronic music; “Clockworks”, new from Swedish producers Franskild does do well on its unique use of space and mood but really succeeds on the cleverness of its hooks both vocal and otherwise – that and it’s really really catchy in a hypnotic black & white sort of way. “Clockworks” is a true standout track do not miss.
f r a n s k i l d (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Tuesday. It’s not quite as lame as Monday, but is more lame than Wednesday. The only thing that ever keeps Tuesday in the race for ‘best day of the week’ is new music releases. You’ll find gems all over the internet pop up, much like this one. LA based JUSWRHT dropped a new track online today and we approve. With sweeping chords, live violin layered on top and a catchy vocal sample, “Watching” is quite a debut. Reviewed by Brian Litwin
JUSWRHT 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
“Reins” is the brand new track from Bay Area R&B artist Tyler Coolidge. The Chloe Martini-produced, “Reins” strikes that quiet storm/88-bpm money groove right at its center. And while sonically the palette of influences on “Reins” is clearly of the early to mid 90’s (Jodeci!), there’s a realness and of-the-moment-urgency to the track that makes it infectious and not like a pastiche. Fresh out the gate.
Tyler Coolidge (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
“Concrete” is the debut single from 23 year old London-based songwriter Fred Page. “Concrete” is acoustic-driven UK pop of the highest degree of quality. Lyrically engaging & candid, melodically effortless; “Concrete” is supercharged w/ the type of Chris Martin or Fran Healey at their finest pop songwriting hooks and skill that gives the track an immediate accessibility and unlimited breakout potential. Check out the B3SCI Premiere of “Concrete” and the Matt Cocksedge (Delphic)-directed clip for the track below and look for a release of “Concrete” from Young & Lost Records in the coming months.
Fred Page
: (Official)
Rating: 8.4
Swedish producer Zebra Safari debuts a compelling piano-driven remix around Local Natives’ Hummingbird track “Bowery”. Built on ZS’s own great piano track and new breaks, the mix is equally notable for the new melodic turns and changes the Stockholm producer twists and bends out of the vocal track. Very good.
Zebra Safari (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Aussie musician and 1/4 of dance pop band Mitzi Charles Murdoch spins Elizabeth Rose’s B3 rec’d single “The Good Life” into nu-house euphoria. Elizabeth Rose’s s/t EP (from which “The Good Life” is taken from) is out now on Inertia Access.
Charles Murdoch 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Australian producer SBMRGE takes a vibed-down trap turn at on the precipice of blowing up in the mainstream (Hey, Bob Lefsetz is talking about them!) London Grammar’s “Hey Now”. We’re into it. (HD)
SBMRGE (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
The dark pop of “Little Dove” is the b-side to Brighton UK singer Salt Ashes debut single “Somebody”. Containing enough trendy references (deep in the tank slowed down vocals, minor-toned ethereal croons, etc) to keep it relevant/pique the ears of the indie zeitgest, “Little Dove” blends those cool elements with strong writing, keen arrangement and a unique sense of atmosphere (the marriage of disparate moods/modes (from poppy guitars to the most languid R&B tones) on the track is next level)). Very very good. “Sometimes” is out February 17th on Night Beach Records.
Salt Ashes 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
B3SCI may be crushing on Giraffage, but Giraffage is focusing all his crush on The Dream. More specifically The Dream’s 2007 album Love Hate. He had already remixed The Dreams’ “Shawty is Da Shit” to well received fan fare, so the next step (naturally) was to remix the entire album. The influence that The Dream has had on Giraffage is apparent in the way he approaches his own songwriting. A standout remix on this homage project is the album’s then second single “Falsetto”. The Giraffage touch is perfect for this track, a slow burner turned club chiller all while keeping that filthy guitar solo. Well done, sir. Reviewed By Brian Litwin
Giraffage (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
