Akurei, an indietronica artist from Brisbane, has put out “Photophobia.” The single is a glittery house track with fast paced lyrics, a sea of subtle percussion, and ethereal backing synths. It’s a glitchy ode to the artist’s journey with chronic migraines, and the personal hurdles that have followed.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… SXSW! B3 is pleased to announce, in collaboration with AWAL, a showcase on Thursday March, 15 at the Palm Door on Sabine St. in Austin. Featuring the outcast pop of B3 alum NVDES, current B3 acts cladestine popman Young & Sick and L.A. singer/powerhouse Evalyn; the March 15th show also includes a smattering of favorite B3 acts, redoutable transatlantic indie pop duo Freedom Fry, UK rock turbojets The Warbly Jets, cousins in cool electropop Otzeki, and the Franco-American sophisticate pop of CLARA-NOVA. The first set for this official showcase goes off at 7:45 on Thursday the 15th. Be there!
Set Times:
1:00am – 1:50am NVDES
12:00am – 12:40am Young & Sick
11:05pm – 11:40pm Freedom Fry
10:10pm – 10:45pm Evalyn
9:15pm – 9:50pm Warbly Jets
8:30pm – 8:55pm Otzeki
7:45pm – 8:10pm CLARA–NOVA
On “Into Me” Chromonicci skates across tinkling electric pianos and a jazz/house-influenced bit of future R&B rhythm/instrumental with the plea “Are you into me baby?”. We’re into it.
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Australian artist Benji Lewis has released “DEEP BLUE,” a bubbly pop track verging on neo-soul with warm drums and scintillating synths. While the melody meanders and never quite seems to find its grounding, the sunny instrumentation remains a captivating hook. Look forward to the artist’s upcoming EP, which will feature this track along with several more colorful tunes.
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Optimystical has released “June,” a new tune that’s come out just a few weeks after their debut single. The group is continuing down a road of electronic hip-hop and R&B with the new song, busting out a web of melodic guitar, dreamy vocals, and experimental layering. Close your eyes and take a listen for some smooth, summery genre-bending.
We’re very pleased to announce “What I’d Do”, the new single from Scotland-origin duo LOVE SICK, as a relase on B3SCI Records. Tipped by NME, Best Fit, CitR and Sir Elton John, LOVE SICK’s latest follows on from debut single “Bullet” and follow-up “Hope”. The duo play their first headline show at Nice N Sleazy’s in Glasgow on April 3, a series of Scottish dates (Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin, Ullapool, Dundee) to follow later in the month. “What I’d Do” is out today and more details on the release can be had at B3SCI Records.
Tour Dates:
4/3: Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow
4/25: Tunnels, Aberdeen
4/26: The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin
4/27: Madhatters, Inverness
4/28: The Arch Inn, Ullapool
4/29: Clarks, Dundee
“She dreams of driving the yellow cabriolet”. The slow motion cinema of “Pink” from Roche Musique stalwart Crayon is one of our favorite tracks of the year so far. Pacing, producting, the way the vocal sits in the track are all exampled here on “Pink” at their highest level.
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“Blossom” is the first track online from SF native and LA-based Colin Magalong. On “Blossom”, Magalong packs big-time crossover-ready vocal into a hooky instrumental influenced by heroes MJ, Daft Punk. Magalong calls “Blossom” “a song inspired by my first impressions of East LA nightlife.” “Blossom” is a soulful feel-good number that will be stuck in your brain just as quickly as it will have your toes-tapping and head-nodding. A strong debut. Stream the B3SCI Premiere of “Blossom” from Colin Magalong below.
“Da Ba Dee Da Ba Daa.” Lolo Zouai’s “Blue” features (in one of its primary hooks) the greatest interpolation of Eiffel 65 of all time. It’s also a way cool song from an artist very quickly on the rise. Listen below.
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The east coast electronica duo Marian Hill have put out “Subtle Thing,” a pop-y drum and bass track. The instrumentation is a tasteful testament to the old “less is more” proverb. Samantha Gongol’s signature vocals caress your ears like velvet as mutilated bits of her voice pop in and out of existence. The group is expertly creating their own brand of minimalist EDM.
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New from Dublin-based LAOISE is the superb “Bother”. “Bother” is A+ pop fitted with cool and varied instrumentation and powered by the locomotion of hook after hook after hook whirling by in a most potent and listenable succession.
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