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RAVE’S FAVE! Bloc Party – Team A

Bloc Party return with Four, which drops the week after next. It’s a long-awaited return, preceded by a few US shows including their storm-delayed Lollapalooza set last weekend. These Brits are used to playing for mud-caked fans in the UK, so this was nothing new for them. “Team A” throws us some of those unique rhythms we loved on their Silent Alarm debut. Bloc Party are already saying there may not be a fifth album, so let’s enjoy them while we can. By Bruce Rave

Bloc Party – Team A

Bloc Party (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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08-09-12

RAVES FAVE: Iggy Pop & Bethany Cosentino – Let’s Boot and Rally

Check out this cool collab between Iggy and Best Coast’s Bethany. The song was recorded for True Blood and it aired under the closing credits of a recent episode a few weeks back. It’s grit from the garage just as you’d expect, and the title words perfectly. By Bruce Rave

True Blood (Official)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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07-31-12

Virgin Mobile Presents: Common Live in Chicago Next Week!

Our countdown for Common’s performance at the legendary Metro in Chicago next Thursday (7/26) has begun! Virgin Mobile has partnered with the City of Chicago, The Night Ministry and the Common Ground Foundation to help homeless youth in Chicago with a special performance from the Grammy Award winning artist himself. Tickets for the event are only available this weekend at the Virgin Mobile Flagship store at 2562-64 N. Clark St. on Saturday (7/21) 12-2PM CT and Sunday (7/22) 12-2PM CT. Be part of the cause and with a $20 donation you’ll get a ticket to see Chicago native Common perform live! More details can be found HERE!

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07-20-12

RAVE’S FAVE: The Vaccines – Teenage Icon

They promised us a different album this time around. The title of their new album will be Come of Age and you can hear it. The fast drum intro hits you right away, and then comes that signature 50’s riff. Justin sings “I’m no teenage icon, I’m no Frankie Avalon.” The first song we heard from Come of Age was the surprisingly Dylan-esque “No Hope”, and now this killer. I’ve got heaps of hope for what the rest of the album will sound like. By Bruce Rave

The Vaccines – Teenage Icon

The Vaccines (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

Rating 9.3

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07-20-12

B3SCI PRESENTS: Blondfire, In The Valley Below, Mystery Skulls, Omniflux & DJ Freshair @ Central S.A.P.C in Santa Monica 7/24/2012


Artwork inspired by Girly Girl With Sunglasses

Something special is coming up next Tuesday for you mad scientists in Los Angeles! B3SCI will be presenting our first ever show on Tuesday, July 24th with a stellar bill of talent including Blondfire, In The Valley Below, Mystery Skulls, Omniflux & DJ Freshair at the Central S.A.P.C. in Santa Monica. This show will no doubt rock your blox but to make it even better it’s absolutely FREE! That’s right B3SCI is hooking you up again! So come hang out. Additional details on the show are here at Central S.A.P.C. Also, be sure to check out this new video from Mystery Skulls for “Paralyzed” below to get in the mood. See you all there!

The Central S.A.P.C. california (Gig Info) (This Show on Facebook)

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07-20-12

RAVE’S FAVE: Passion Pit – It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy

2012 has been a great year so far for developing acts because many of indie’s major artists have been quiet. That is about to chance, with an onslaught of higher-profile people dropping albums over the next two months. Passion Pit’s “Gossamer” comes next Tuesday. This album is brighter and lighter than it’s predecessor. Their “Take A Walk” single has become a hit, and this is my next fave track. The title along makes you want to give it a listen. It has a bit of the “Take A Walk” vibe with a driving beat and great melody, but it’s stands quite nicely on its own.

Passion Pit (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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07-19-12

RAVE’S FAVE: Two Door Cinema Club – Sleep Alone

Two Door Cinema Club are one of the most promising new bands with a killer live show, and this brand new single begins their sophomore effort. There are no surprises here but it’s a good one. It’s fresh-sounding song with hooks that should soon have it all over the summer airwaves. By Bruce Rave

Two Door Cinema Club (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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07-19-12

RAVE’S FAVE: The Walkmen – We Can’t Be Beat

Of all the newest albums, it seems The Walkmen’s Heaven is getting the most raves in chats I’m having with friends. True, these New York dudes are in fine form this time around. A few weeks ago, I posted “Heartbreaker”, which I feel would be a strong single. “We Can’t Be Beat” leads off the album. It’s acoustic, with a soothing, inspiring melody and beautiful harmonies. Perfect for late summer nights, or early weekend mornings…or anytime for that matter. – By Bruce Rave

The Walkmen – We Can’t Be Beat

The Walkmen (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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07-06-12

NEW MIX! B3SCI on VML 2:4 (ft. Interview w. Ben Howard @ Troubadour LA)

We hit the Virgin Mobile Live netwaves this past weekend and gave a spin to our favorite records of late along with an excerpt from our interview with Ben Howard, who we’d caught up with earlier during soundcheck before his sold-out night two gig at the Troubadour in LA on June 6. Check out the show below and stay tuned for more updates on new B3SCI Radio.

INTRO

Zella Day – 7 Nation Army (White Stripes Cover)
Trails and Ways – Nunca
MICS UP: Ble3k – Into The Arch (Allied Remix)
Bluebell – Normal Heights (Worship Remix)
Sexton Blake – Hungry Heart (Bruce Springsteen Cover)
MICS UP: *Bruce Rave w/ Raves Fave
*Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Dear Believer
Ellie Goulding – High For This (KTHX Remix)
Ben Howard – The Wolves
INTERVIEW w/ Ben Howard during soundcheck @ Troubadour LA
Ben Howard – Old Pine
Coastal Ciries – Relief
Since Rabbit – Distant Places

Release date: June 29, 2012

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07-02-12

RAVES FAVE: Blake Miller -Four Leaf Clovr

You may know Blake as the singer in Moving Units. He just dropped a solo EP called Baby Food. One listen to the synth in this intro, and I was hooked. Summer is all about the party, and “Four Leaf Clovr” provides an ideal soundtrack. By Bruce Rave

Blake Miller -Four Leaf Clovr

Blake Miller california (Official)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 8-10 pm Pacific, 11-1 am Eastern, 4-6 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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06-29-12

B3SCI MIXTAPES X IN THE MIX – June 2012

A few more that get the black circle treatment @ B3HQ this weekend:

Insightful – Found Missing (INFO)

Radiohead – Everything In It’s right Place (Case & Point Remix) (INFO)

The Tallest Man On Earth – Criminals (INFO)

Armin Van Buuren – I Don’t Own You (WHITE RING pikachu remix) (INFO)

Eleni Mandell – Magic Summertime (INFO)

Ciara – Oh (Lucas Sorel Remix) (INFO)

ANOTHER – Looking Away (INFO)

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06-23-12

THROWBACK SATURDAY! Sexton Blake – Hungry Heart (Bruce Springsteen)

Mid aughts, a bit around the creative incubation period of a band known as STRFKR, Josh Hodges was influenced to work on a project that he called Sexton Blake. The project consisted of his take on some of his favorite popular songs from the past. Covers ranged from ELO to Milli Vanilli and our favorite, this version of Springsteen’s 1980 Top 5 hit “Hungry Heart”. Sexton Blake Plays The Hits gets re-released for the first time on vinyl via Polyvinyl this July. Grab yourself a copy.

Sexton Blake – Hungry Heart (Bruce Springsteen)

Sexton Blake oregon (Purchase)

Rating 8.5

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06-23-12