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Moby – Almost Home (Washed Out Remix)

The eminent and distinguished Washed Out spins a stunning world-beating rework of Moby & Damien Jurado’s “Almost Home” single. Mr. Greene’s mix captures a sound that (at least in my mind) would soundtrack some sort of super well-shot of great importance travelogue on the BBC, probably narrated by David Attenborough or Michael Palin or someone of equal worldly stature and status. The shimmering temples of Bagan, the Villa of Diocletian in Croatia, the stone churches of Lalibela, all flying by in 10000p definition to the magisterial tones of Washed Out’s mix. Moby’s Little Idiot label will be putting out the “Almost Home” single on 02/24.

Washed Out : (Facebook)

Rating: 8.0

reviewed by b3

01-27-14

Actress – Rap

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

New from Ninja Tune is the indie 2014 quiet storm of UK artist Actress’ track for “Rap”. From Actress’ upcoming Ghettoville LP (the follow-up to the very long time ago 2008’s Hazyville), “Rap” while modern in its syrupy R&B references is special/worth your time because of Actress’ command of mood and pacing (and production) which are all truly standout (as is the track). Ghettoville sees a release on January 28th via Werkdiscs/Ninja Tune.

Actress (Ninja Tune)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

01-24-14

Delakeyz – Snapositive

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

Swiss artist Delakeyz blends deep house, jazz & a touch of more modern indie beats on “Snapositive”. As a full piece, “Snapositive” succeeds on its wholeness; each counterrhythm, every pulse of kick drum is perfectly timed and skillfully connected into the broader instrumental. “Snapositive” is included on Delakeyz’s new “Organic & Smooth” EP.

Delakeyz (Official)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-24-14

ANTHEMS – Up In Mine

Electronic Track Reviews

Parisian crew ANTHEMS release “Up In Mine”, their debut track for the great French label 25 Years and Running. “Up In Mine”, which is produced by labelmates Champions League, features soothing Balearic influences and textures interweaved w/ a sparkling (& quite melodic) female vocal. Into it.

ANTHEMS (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-24-14

The Knocks – Comfortable (Feat. X Ambassadors)

Electronic Track Reviews

The ever consistent Knocks deliver a further solid outing w/ new track “Comfortable”. Featuring BK risers X Ambassadors, “Comfortable” strides an accessible line between 80’s pop hedonism and modern indie breaks (your weird creepy uncle that was big in 1985 and girls in Bushwick that weird dresses w/ bird patterns on them now share a new favorite song). The ineffable Neon Gold will be releasing a new Knocks EP on Feb. 18.

The Knocks (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-23-14

Beat Culture – Shibuya (feat. KID A)

Electronic Track Reviews

Our Man in New Haven, Yale student/beats-wiz Sunik Kim a/k/a Beat Culture follows up last month’s “Drifter” with the equally excellent ambient pop of “Shibuya”. On the track, washes of swirling synth haze and dynamic bits of noisy electronics provide the axis & center point around which a pulsing kick and vocalist KID A’s percussive melodies whril about. “Shibuya” is paired w/ “Drifter” on a 7″ release on our very own B3SCI Records.

Beat Culture (Soundcloud) (Purchase 7-inch)

Rating: 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-21-14

Mr. Carmack & Kaytranada – Ones

Electronic Track Reviews

Two of the hottest producers in the indiesphere, Mad Decent’s Man in Hawaii, Mr. Carmack & Mr. Everytime He Remixes The Bloggers Lose They Minds, Kaytranada link up for a fluid and smooth bit of future quiet storm. Into it.

KAYTRANADA: (Facebook)

Rating: 8.7

reviewed by b3

01-20-14

MISUN – Travel With Me

Electronic Pop Track Reviews

We love MISUN. The D.C.-bred now L.A.-based band’s stylistic breadth (from R&B to surf rock to country-western, there’s seemingly not a genre the 4-piece won’t touch), pop songwriting skill (melodically and lyrically slay your faves w/ every track), and crazily impressive run of singles over the last twelve months (“Hills and Trails”, “Promise Me”, “Darkroom”, etc all knockouts). So clearly, partnering with MISUN to launch their first physical release on B3SCI Records was a 100% no brainer for us. We present the first single from MISUN’s brand new 7″ “Travel With Me”, a track that again finds the band pushing not only the boundaries of their own sound but of the indie 2014 palette as well (there’s tropical refs in there, a little bit of 60’s, Asian melodic structures, etc). “Travel With Me” is out Feb. 18.

Misun (Facebook) (Pre-Order)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

01-16-14