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Rave’s Fave: Ezra Furman – Tell ‘Em All To Go To Hell

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Ezra Furman always seems to live up to his reputation of continuously dropping great music that flies just under the radar. In short, his Day of the Dog album is another winner. A favorite song from the album “Tell ‘Em All To Go To Hell” is a little different for him, as a fun-sounding, infectious, sax-dominated tune that won’t allow you to sit or stand still. His message is to the young redheads that no longer have his number, or to the purveyors of material wealth. Mainstream success probably isn’t a priority for Ezra but you never know. “Take Off Your Sunglasses” did well for him a few years ago and his “My Zero” single from this current album is seriously infectious. I’m betting there will be more to come.

Ezra Furman – Tell ‘Em All To Go To Hell

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Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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12-07-13

In The Mix: 24/7 vol. II

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For you scientists on the hunt for some music, here’s a collection of tracks that we’ve spinning amongst ourselves at B3HQ as of late. Get into the mix with B3SCI 24/7 vol. II below.

Los Angeles Police Dept – Enough is Enough

D.D Dumbo – I Woke Up Covered in Sand

COIN – Cecilia (Simon & Garfunkle cover)

Marika Hackman – Wolf

ALEOS – Tranquil

I’lls – To: All The Blurred (Rat & Co Remix)

Bombay Bicycle Club – Carry Me

Benjamin Clementine – I Won’t Complain

ODESZA – If There’s Time (Kodak to Graph Remix)

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (uschu Remix)

Thunder/Dreamer – Murderous Love

Saint Motel – Ace In The Hole

Ulla Nova – Kid From London

ELIM BOLT – Dingy

Shy Boys – Keeps Me On My Toes

Joanna Gruesome – Tugboat (Galaxie 500 cover)

Trails and Ways – Lost (Frank Ocean Cover)

Bo Saris – Little Bit More

The Rebel Light – Jukebox Dream

Flume – The Greatest View (feat. Isabella Manfredi)

Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble (APSPDR+ Remix)

Stijl – Seoul Searching

Hayden James – No Time (Hanami Remix)

Daithi – Case Closed (Feat. Senita)

Sea Change – Bursting

Lizbet Sempa – On These Hills

Temples – Mesmerise

Young Yeller – War

River Tiber – What Are You Afraid Of

WULF – Lairs

Quinzhee – The Voluntary Butler Scheme

Simian Ghost – A Million Shining Colours

Keel Her – Don’t Look At Me

Vancouver Sleep Clinic – Collapse

The High Wire – The Thames & The Tide

Lil Debbie & Riff Raff – Squirt (Nacey Remix)

Wave Racer – Stoopid (DE$iGNATED Remix)

Diplo – Revolution (Drek Martinez Remix)

FELIX CARTAL – New Scene (TOKiMONSTA Remix)

Ella Eyre – Going On

Vladimir – Come Over

Dios Mio – Proto

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11-29-13

Rave’s Fave: St. Lucia – Call Me Up

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New York’s St. Lucia has stormed the indie-electro scene with one the the year’s best albums in When the Night. The album itself goes extremely deep and contains the great single-worthy “Call Me Up”. This slighly softer, slightly slower track has a compelling melody and one of those choruses that will stick with you. St. Lucia’s February US tour is mostly sold out. Here in Los Angeles, a second highly-anticipated El Rey show was added shortly after the first night went on sale. Reviewed by Bruce Rave

St. Lucia – Call Me Up

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Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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11-29-13

Premiere: Kat Dahlia – Seeds [Mixtape]

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We love (x3) Kat Dahlia. The Miami-based artist’s potent, refreshing cross-genre mix of R&B, Hip Hop & Latin music (Dahlia’s the daughter of Cuban-born parents) is delivered vocally on tracks like “Gangsta” and “Clocks” with the power, conviction and (most importantly) killer instinct of a real and singular star. The level and quality to which Kat’s able to reach out and pull at both her empirical and emotional experiences and then so effectively translate them out into her vocal is really quite unique and special. When Kat Dahlia sings, it’s really real. We’re very pleased to present below the B3 Premiere of Kat Dahlia’s new mixtape “Seeds” and new single “Happy And I Know It”. Do not sleep.

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Rating 8.3

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11-21-13

B3SCI Presents: Lovelife w/ Wunder Wunder, Monogem, Professor Possessor @ The Bootleg in Los Angeles on Monday 11/18/2013

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Come join B3SCI and Amazing Radio as together we present Lovelife for the third stint of their Monday night residency this November 18th at the Bootleg Bar in LA. The beloved UK/NY based collective will perform alongside a stellar line-up of support from Wunder Wunder, Monogem, and Professor Possessor. Entry for the residency night is FREE (21+) and you can get more information on the show HERE. You can get in the spirit for the show by having a spin below at Lovelife’s excellent new Stateless EP below!

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11-15-13

B3SCI Presents: Jhameel w/ Father Tiger, WALLA @ Troubadour in Los Angeles on Wednesday 11/20/2013

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On Wednesday, November 20th come join B3SCI Presents for a night of great local music at the world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. Electro pop star on the rise and international blogosphere phenom, L.A. based Jhameel will command the stage with his band to perform fan favorites and new songs from his anticipated forthcoming album Lion’s Den for the first time ever. That night he will be joined by performances from local scene favorites Father Tiger and WALLA. Entry for the event is $10 and you can get more information and tickets for the show HERE. Get in the mood for the show by having a spin below at our pre-show mixtape below. We’ll see you there!

Troubadour (Tickets and Show Info)

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11-14-13

In The Mix: 24/7 vol. I

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Imagine it. If B3SCI was broadcast 24/7 what might you hear if you tuned in — right now? All jams folks. Get in the mix below.

Panama – How We Feel

Blondfire – Young Heart

Little May – Hide

Sibille Attar – Come Night

Crystales – Crystal Cathedral

DZ Deathrays – Northern Lights

Painted Palms – Spinning Signs

Fenech-Soler – In Our Blood

Tincture – Tryst (Ft. Hazel)

Liam O’Donell – Nothing That I’m Scared Of

Varsity – Downtown

Cub Sport – Paradise (Twice As Nice Remix)

Bipolar Sunshine – Drowning Butterflies

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FYFE – Lies Pt. 2

Streets of Laredo – Lonsdale Line

The Dirty Nil – Nicotine

Maurice Aymard – Between Stars

The Ceremonies – Ballroom Bones

SKATERS – Let The Heads Roll

Mutual Benefit – Let’s Play / Statue of a Man

Gallant – Manhattan (prod. Felix Snow)

Totoake – Warm Days

Gold Panda – Reprise (Party Time Remix)

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11-07-13

PHOTOS: Casa Indio @ Folsom Street Foundry, San Francisco October 29 – November 9, 2013

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This year Indio Beer and Vice Magazine have teamed up to raise awareness for Mexican and Mexican-American artists in the United States with their aptly titled Casa Indio tour. The 2013 tour of events has found it’s way to Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and is currently home-based in San Francisco at the Folsom Street Foundry for two weeks of culturally inspired, underground music and arts celebration.

On Friday night, November 1st, we popped into the Folsom Street Foundry for an up close look at Casa Indio. The vibes were nothing but ace as Halloween costumes were (still) in full force, local art pieces lay draped on display throughout the venue, and an abundance of complimentary Indio beer helped fuel the Casa Indio Mexican-American party. The evening’s show was presented by Mishka and showcased a stellar bill of live talent that included A1, Shadowrunners, Click, NanosauR, and DJ Vin Sol. You can check out some pictures from the event below.

Casa Indio’s two week line-up includes nearly 20 artists. The party will continue through Saturday, November 9 at the Folsom Street Foundry. For further information about Casa Indio including future performances, gallery showings, and how to RSVP; visit casaindio.vice.com.

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11-05-13

In the Mix: Weekly Round Up (10/21)

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Jams, jams, more jams, yes – so many noteworthy jams this week! Here’s a round up mix of more tracks that were spinning the hard drives at b3sci these past few days. So get into a few more tunes that you may, or not, have missed below:

Southern – Shout It

Amatorski – Needle in the Hay (Elliott Smith cover)

Night Terrors of 1927 – Young and Vicious

Wayward – Love Jones

Justin Bieber – Hold Tight (Adam Snow Late Night Edit)

Turtle – Who Knows

Elephant – Snowday

Sasha Keable – Careless Over You

Chelsea Lankes – Ghost

Le Trouble – Real Talk (Part 2)

Criminal Hygiene – Rearrange

Kilter – Hold Me (feat. YOUTH)

Avriel – Failed Messiah

Francis and the Lights – If They Don’t Come Tomorrow

Backbone – Blank Field

Run DMT – Starlight ft. Betty (Kodak To Graph Remix)

The Heartbreaks – ¡No Pasarán!

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10-26-13

Throwback: Ken Boothe – Can’t You See

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It’s hard to resist a song that opens with lines like “can’t you see, she is lonely / leave her alone”. Sung ever so sweetly by Ken Boothe and originally released on the FAB label in 1968, “Can’t You See” is a killer gem of rocksteady splendor written by Mr. Rock Steady himself, a name and reputation that Boothe garnered from his days with Studio One. The short-lived genre of rocksteady – defined as something slower than ska and more ballad-oriented than reggae – may not get as much attention nowadays, but its influence is surprisingly far-reaching, across genres as well as generations. “Can’t You See” still sounds fresh to the ears for that very reason, in addition to being insanely catchy on its own. Reviewed By Joanne Lam

Ken Boothe – Can’t You See

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Rating 8.0

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10-26-13

B3SCI Presents: Max and The Moon @ Bootleg in Los Angeles this Monday, 10/28/2013

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Come join B3SCI and 98.7-FM Close To Home as together we present Max and the Moon’s closing Monday night residency this October at the Bootleg Bar in LA. This Monday night (10/28) Max and The Moon will close out a stellar month of live performances in support of their new double-sided single ‘Crazy / All I Know’ for a special evening live set with a solid bill of on-the-rise local talent that includes Harper Blynn, El Sportivo & The Blooz, and Line & Circle. Entry for the residency night is FREE (21+) and you can get more information on the show HERE. Get in the spirit for the show by having a spin below at Max and the Moon’s new single “Crazy”. *Wear a holloween costume and get a B3SCI goodie at the venue…seriously. We’ll see you there!

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10-24-13

Rave’s Fave: Champs — My Spirit Is Broken

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Champs are two British Brothers from the Isle of Wight: Michael and David Champion… thus the name Champs, which probably didn’t take long for them to come up with. Their first EP is now out in England with an American release likely early next year. In the meantime, we can enjoy “My Spirit is Broken”. It’s beautifully melancholy with a haunting melody, sweet harmonies, and a chorus that will stick to your bones. Review by Bruce Rave

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Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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10-23-13