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Stream: The 1975 – The 1975 [LP]

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The 1975 have offered up a full stream of their most excellent self-titled debut album in anticipation of it’s release this coming Monday (9/2). In a recent interview with frontman Matt Healy, the Mike Crossey co-produced album is aptly described by the singer as a ‘culmination of a life’s work’. And, as with any true album, there is a tangibility to The 1975. The lyrical ebb and flow of memories of youth, lust, and all the experiences they come with, is here captured by a new generation of pop music appreciators, with an incisive blend of fluidic R&B rooted rock. After all, it’s not every day that a new British band merits a lasting impression on the North American conscience.

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08-31-13

Yuna – Rescue

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“Rescue” is the latest release from Malaysian-born songstress Yuna’s upcoming Nocturnal LP. The catchy 1/2-time pop number does well to showcase Yuna’s great adeptness for melody and melodic delivery. Nocturnal is out October 29th.

Yuna malaysia (Facebook)

Rating 9.0

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reviewed by
08-30-13

Giveaway: Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 @ Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on 9/21/13

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UPDATE: Contest is now closed.

It’s that time of year again when Virgin Mobile brings its annual FREE music festival to Columbia, MD. Gracing the Merriweather Post Pavilion this year on September 21st are a collection of B3SCI favorites that include Madeon, Robin Thicke, Vampire Weekend, Ghost Beach, MGMT, Washed Out, CHVRCHES, Icona Pop, The Knocks, and Sky Ferreira… just to name a few.

B3SCI is giving away one pair of tickets to this coveted festival to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to be entered into the FreeFest Contest in the subject line. In the email tell us which FreeFest artist would you most like to see in a photo with Sir Richard Branson and his golden CEO mullet? (one entry per person). We know… decisions, decisions. Our winner will be picked from the pool of submissions on Monday 9/9, so keep an eye on your inbox. You can get additional details on the show as well as ticket info HERE. Good luck and may the fest be with you!

ALSO, to those already attending FreeFest try your luck with Virgin Mobile’s exclusive meet and greet experience! Full details on how to enter the contest can be found HERE at the official contest page.

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08-29-13

MØ – XXX 88 ft. Diplo

MØ - XXX 88 ft. Diplo

Aww shit, it’s on, isn’t it? Fastly rising MØ a/k/a Danish songstress Karen Ørsted and co. link up w/ Diplo(!) on new track “XXX 88”. Diplo (& MØ as well) definitely bring their A+ games as “XXX 88” is about the sharpest/freshest track on the planet or elsewhere. We love love love this beefed up horn-heavy hyper-kinetic sound on MØ.

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Rating 8.6

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08-29-13

High Hazels – Hearts Are Breaking

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We’re digging the melodic reverb-drenched indie rock from newish band High Hazels. The UK-based group will release single “Hearts Are Breaking” (which you can sample here below) as part of a new 7″ for Heist or Hit Records on the 7th of October. Well done.

High Hazels england (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
08-28-13

The Casket Girls – Holding You Back

The Casket Girls - Holding You Back

Casket Girls is the new project of Black Moth Super Rainbow member Ryan Graveface. On single “Holding You Back”, sunny late 60’s style melodies veneer an underlying creepiness/sinisterness that reminds of one of those horror movie scenes where the little girl is all alone on the squeaky/creaking swing just as she’s about to get devoured/scarfed up by the Wolfman monster or whatever. “Holding You Back” is part of a special cassette-only release from Casket Girls due September 7.

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Rating: 8.0

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08-28-13

Portland – Deezy Daisy

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New Kitsune-signees Portland (the Franco-American trio’s singer Lily Pejon’s hometown) debut a dance pop dream for the label in the form of ebullient new single “Deezy Daisy”.

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Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-27-13