A recent addition to Glassnote Records impeccable roster are L.A.’s much-lauded synthpop exporters Holychild. “Every Time I Fall”, the band’s latest track for Glassnote, pushes HC’s already airtight pop songwriting considerably forward with it’s cleverly constructed choruses and next level inventive interplays between vocal, rhythm and instrumental tracks. The “Mindspeak” EP, from which “Every Time I Fall” is excerpted, is out March 4th.
Holy Child 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
Essex UK four-piece Secret Company debut the official video for their breakout track “Saviour”. Blending just enough pop sensibility shine (a la The 1975 or Bastille) to give the track the accessibility its anthemic ambitions require, “Saviour” still keeps it c-o-o-l with its of-the-moment layered rhythms and inventively textured atmospheres. We’ve got your B3SCI World Premiere of “Saviour” below.
Secret Company 
(Official)
Rating 8.2
And the blogosphere went “sheeeeeiiiittt”. Back in March of last year, everybody’s favorite looks like his name is misspelled R&B star Jeremih collab’d w/ hoodie-wearing languid dark instrumental chief Shlohmo for “Bo Peep” which blew up The Internet, won a Grammy, and became Pharrell Williams’ favorite song. The S & J combination are back w/ “No More”, a grimy moody bit of neo R&B that will put the serious-face head-nod on just about any music bro. We’re into it.
Shlohmo (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
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
California-based duo Chantelle Paredes make their B3SCI debut w/ the sweeping cinematic dark pop of “2 Thousand”. Relevant in sound to its trend (C.P. may remind a bit of Lana Del Rey), but unique in execution “2 Thousand” is of quality indicative of band with unlimited talent and potential. Listen ASAP.
Chantelle Paredes (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
