The Peckham trio get inspired by Brazilian pop on new “Flora”. About the track’s genesis the band said, “’Flora’ was partly inspired by the Brazilian jazz singer, Flora Purim. We tried to evoke her rich, steamy tones within our own style, as well as exploring improvisational techniques to form the melody of the song.” We love this stylistic turn for BH and we’ll be looking for the single on Feb 26 through Caroline.
Wow. “Body” is the debut single online for London-based singer Elle Watson. What a debut! The minimal R&B/dark pop thing is well-worn through at this point in its trend cycle but this “Body” track, just wow. We are very pleased to have been introduced to Elle Watson today.
We love the latest Rubba “Way Star”-sampled Carmody-vocals-led creation from B3 go-to vibrant-ambience mood setter Tom Misch (who based this new song on a beat he fashioned during the Christmas holidays). Misch and Carmody put out a great release together about a year ago (“Out To Sea” EP) and “Easy Love” is a reiteration that the two have a beautiful chemistry together. Amazing song. Misch released “Easy Love” to tide fans over until the release of his new live EP. We’re excited to hear it! Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Welcome Danish singer Kwamie Liv to B3. “Perfect Grace” from Ms. Liv’s forthcoming sophomore EP rides a minimal acoustic guitar-driven instrumental and cool polyrhythms to ~3:35 of pinpoint perfect indie R&B. We love it.
In 2014 we fell for the minimalist melancholy pop of 25-year-old Oakland native Jackson Phillips (also known as Day Wave) and it has been a pleasure to feature several of his tracks here on the blog. We like the latest muted understatement from Day Wave called “Gone” and hope you do as well. Get set to enjoy its simple lazy-day ambient vibrations and brilliant repetitive emotive-lamenting vocals (which we think are two of Day Wave’s finest signature qualities). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Information-scarce newcomer BISHOP takes an emphatic step forward on the minimal dark pop of “River”. Built around a spare electric guitar figure and a slowed half-time rhythm, “River” reaches a forceful bit of emotional/songcraft catharsis with its hip-hop-influenced big choruses. Definitely one to watch for.
Swedish quintet Francis will release their international debut LP Marathon on February 5th on Strangers Candy. Recorded and co-produced with Deerhunter producer Nicolas Vernhes, the LP’s latest stream is the stunning unfolding pop of “Turning a Hand”. “Turning” in its most sublime moments rotates about a kaleidoscope whirl of re-verb guitars and and sweeping percussion. Listen.
Out now on B3SCI Records is the sophomore AA-side single from Los Angeles artist Elohim. We’re stoked to announce the release of “The Bridge and the Wall” / “Pigments” on limited edition white 12″ vinyl. “The Bridge and the Wall” has accumulated nearly 150,000 Soundcloud streams and was called by DIY as pop that is “glistening” and “glacial”. New track “Pigments” has already been named a “glittering new chunk of pop gold” by Best Fit and a “gem” by Pigeons and Planes. Further info about “The Bridge and the Wall / Pigments” release can be found at B3SCI Records
We’re very pleased to announce the release of “Give It Up / June” the new single from L.A. via D.C. band Misun on our B3SCI Records. The new release which is out now on B3 via limited edition yellow cassette tape features the bubbly pop of “Give It Up” which Stereogum said “transcends genres and decades.” and the kinetic guitar-driven “June” which the Fader called a “force of nature”. The two-track cassette is available now at B3SCI Records.
Tour Dates:
3/01 – Communion NYC @ Rockwood Music Hall
3/02 – Communion DC @ Jammin’ Java
3/03 – Communion Philadelphia @ MilkBoy
We love the brightly spun, golden guitar riff heavy instrumentals and affectionately festive attitude on new indie dance track “The Sneeze” by new-to-B3 Brooklyn five-piece dance rock band Argonaut and Wasp (who remind us a bit of the Talking Heads with the vocals). Outstanding song. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Last year we fell for the passionate vocals of East London-based producer-vocalist Rationale on his excellent debut “Fuel To The Fire” EP (which featured B3 covered tracks “Re.Up” and “Fast Lane”). Get into the Zimbabwe-born artist’s latest vocals-led gem “Something for Nothing”; which sports a stunning combination of bass grooves, disco accents, and catchy hooked vocals. We think the inspiring vocally-emotive “Something For Nothing” is Rationale’s best track to date. Incredible style. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes” was one of our favorite debut tracks of 2015 (really one of our favorite songs of the year) so we’re doubly stoked to B3 Premiere this vibe-y new electro-pop remix that we love from Chicago producer GOLDHOUSE. Enjoy below.
