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Premiere: Koalas – Two Loves

The impeccable synth-pop of “Two Loves” is new from Manchester UK duo Koalas. Propelled from its start position by peppy minor chord synth stabs, a percussive main vocal melody and a kinetic rhythm track, “Two Loves” is magnetic from the off.

Koalas’ Samuel Jones adds about the track’s genesis and inspiration, ““We wanted the song to act like a modern Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams but written from a more positive perspective. I like the idea of a song alluding to themes around human love and kink but without ever being too obvious or explicit, demanding an emotional response and not just physical. Musically the track is a bit of a ride with stark contrasts in dynamics and density between the different sections of the song. It’s a favourite for us to play live as there’s probably the most room in this tune to go off map. ”

“Two Loves” is a component part of a new AA single from Koalas (with “Lover”) for label Low Four. Stream the B3SCI Premiere of “Two Loves” below.

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11-30-17

Jack Grace – Us

Talented Aussie Jack Grace dials up the neo alternative R&B sound in a new (via some very spacious broad-palette dance referencing) and very listenable way on “Us”.

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11-29-17

Pomona Dream – Easy Raider

The Swedish (ostensibly) enthusiasts of Brazilian pop Pomona Dream stream sunny (and coolly jazz-referencing – loving those bass lines!) new one “Easy Raider”.

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11-17-17

Paul Cherry – Like Yesterday

We’ve been spinning this “Like Yesterday” Paul Cherry record more or less non-stop in recent days. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Cherry’s Lennon meets Dan (with a dash of yacht rock) sound on “Like Yesterday” please change that with the stream below. “Like Yesterday” is the first single from Paul Cherry’s forthcoming Flavour LP.

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11-17-17

Giraffage – Green Tea (Feat. Angelica Bess)

I’ve been a longtime fan of Giraffage so when he came out with a new album, Too Real, I immediately streamed it. I was happy to see Giraffage move into a more poppy sound, without sounding over-commercialized. With tons of vocalists like Japanese Breakfast, Harrison Lipton, and Angelica Bess, his sound is definitely evolving. The track “Green Tea” (feat. Angelica Bess) is my personal favorite. If you’re familiar with the band Body Language, this track totally embodies that sound. Check it out!

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11-16-17

Yellow Days – Holding On

UK artist Yellow Days continues his 50’s-60’s pop-fueled victory lap around the blogosphere on the weirdo soul of “Holding On”

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10-24-17

Kailee Morgue – Medusa

The electric vocals of Kailee Morgue on “Medusa” is definitely something else. The hypnotic beats and heavenly vocals is exactly what I’m needing during midterm season. Chill out to this track.

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10-23-17

Bermuda Triangle – Suzanne

The power team of Brittany Howard, Becca Mancari, and Jesse Lafser are Bermuda Triangle. “Suzanne”, the trio’s second single (following on from “Rosey”) is anchored by Howard’s plaintive main vocal and a cool vaguely Brazilian pop styling that we’re into. Stream “Suzanne” below.

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10-11-17

MADDEE – Lost

“Lost” is the perfect frame for Canadian singer MADDEE’s potent alto. Mixed to a of the moment blend of late night dance music and R&B, the Toronto-based MADDEE’s big voice and smart melodic choices drive “Lost” as the lead of a very listenable track that we are digging a lot so listen.

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09-28-17