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Tora – High Enough

Tora, a 5 peice band whose name is based on the Greek word ‘τώρα’ meaning now, just released a gorgeous new chillwave single called “High Enough” which according to group member Jo Lowenthal is about “missing somebody and feeling like the distance between you both is getting bigger”. With its subtle astoundingly-refined vocals and brightly-metered melodic charm “High Enough” highlights the unique, beautifully balanced sound of the unsigned New South Wales, Australia group who just began their European tour; that includes a June 28th gig at England’s Glastonbury Festival where they play along with a variety of new acts like the amazing Jack Garratt as well as some big names and classics like The Who, Pharrel Williams, and Glass Animals. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Tora (Soundcloud)

JUNE
15 – Sebright Arms (UK, London)
21 – Best Kept Secret Festival (The Netherlands, Hilvarenbeek)
24 – Fusion Festival (Germany, Lärz)
28 – Glastonbury Festival (UK, Pilton)

JULY
10 – Feel Festival (Germany, Berlin)
11 – Sacred Ground Festival (Germany, near Berlin)
13 – Hafenkneipe (Switzerland, Zurich)
21 – Boomtown Festival (Belgium, Gent)
24 – KOKO – Club NME (UK, London)
26 – Somersault Festival (UK, Devon)

AUGUST
01 – Sound of the Forest (Germany, Bad König)
07 – Boardmasters Festival ( UK, Cornwall)
14 – Haldern Pop Festival (Germany, Haldern)
15 – MS Artville Richtfest (Germany, Hamburg)

reviewed by b3

06-15-15

Chiara Hunter – Strange Relationships

Pop Track Reviews

London-based Australian Chiara Hunter is the pop-funk songstress who recently teamed up with the likes of producers Snakehips, The Dealer and Bearcubs to create new music. Chiara also just released her solo career debut track “Strange Relationships” which is a beautifully translated 80’s throwback Prince cover with a modern synthy future-funk backdrop and perfectly-sultry vintage pop vibe vocals that resonate and measure up to other current 80/90’s retro-leaning pop artists such as Blood Orange, Shura and Sky Ferreira. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Chiara Hunter (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-12-15

Katelyn Tarver – Nobody Like You

Pop Track Reviews

Tune into the discernible poppy sugar-coated emotional angst lyrics and expressive heart-on-the-sleeve vocal prowess of LA-based Georgian-born indie pop songstress Katelyn Tarver on her excellent new guitar-driven track “Nobody Like You”; which is the second song from Miss Tarver’s upcoming debut album (out on Universal) that was produced with the expertise of producer Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino/Haim). “Nobody Like You” is a terrific attention grabber follow-up track to the album’s first-release pop hit “Weekend Millionaires” from earlier this year and a brightly lit indicator that we have more to look forward to from this stellar rising-star pop talent. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Katelyn Tarver (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-11-15

BETS – Jenny (Feat. Kiddo)

Pop Track Reviews

Bi-coastal, all-girl, indie pop band BETS recently made a name for themselves with their awesome 2014 album-debut track “Don’t Give A F#Ck” which is the first single off the group’s upcoming “Days Hours Nights” EP. On the EPm’s second release “Jenny”, BETS and Kiddo team up to create a gorgeous truly subtle track which stands out for its cheery melodic instrumentals, hazyily mumbled vocals and cheeky lyrics about a one night stand in Paris (which judging from the group’s new video looks like fun). Good stuff BETS, we’re listening.

BETS (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-11-15

Vanessa Elisha – Down For This (Prod. B.Lewis)

Pop Track Reviews

Get into the beautiful slow grind and languid simmering beats of new R&B electro track “Down For This” which features the sensational vocals of Australian singer Vanessa Elisha and the divinely robust fastidiously-arranged production accents of Northern Cali artist B.Lewis. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Vanessa Elisha (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-11-15

Miya Folick – Strange Darling

Pop Songwriter Track Reviews

Photo credit: Easton Schirra

“Strange Darling” is the new dazzling-vocaled ethereal synth-tinged grunge-folk single from gifted OC singer-songwriter-musician Miya Folick who’s gorgeous, deeply moody all-consuming track “Talking With Strangers” B3SCI premiered in April. Miya has blown us away again with her amazing artistic sensibilities as both a musician and vocalist on “Strange Darling”; which she says is about meeting that special person who makes you say “Where did you come from? Are you an alien? I love you”. “Strange Darling” is a multidimensional catchy mesh of slide guitars, synth interludes and some one-of-a-kind dry-wit lyrics which thanks to the emotive Miya are wrought with that lovely authentic vulnerable vocal quality intrinsic and necessary to great folk music. After listening to all three of her tracks including B3 featured track “I Got Drunk”, we are totally digging the signature grunge-folk sound of Miya Folick which is something between Joan Baez and Fiona Apple in character. Enjoy! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Miya Folick (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-11-15

Oslo Parks – Dress For That

Pop Rock Track Reviews

We love the soft edged instrumental subtlety and authentically grounded old-style new wave vocals on new track “Dress For That” from Brighton-based indie duo Oslo Parks. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Oslo Parks (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

06-10-15

Giveaway: Seinabo Sey @ El Rey Theater, Los Angeles 06/09/15

Pop Ticket Giveaways

World conquering hero of buzzpop Seinabo Sey performs June 9 at the El Rey Theater in L.A. The Swedish Ms. Sey’s high drama dynamic pop has been the arch-favorite of music blogs and journos for the better part of a year with songs like “Pistols at Dawn” and “Younger” placing Seinabo at the top of Hypem, Spotify, etc charts. We’re stoked to offer two sets of two free passes (each accompanied with a CD copy of current release “For Madelein”) to two very fortunate readers. To win email our inbox here“>. We’ll draw the two winners on June 9. Details and ticket info for the Seinabo Sey El Rey show can be found here.

Seinabo Sey (Facebook)

reviewed by b3

06-09-15

The Legends – Something Left To Die For

Electronic Pop Track Reviews

Trans-Atlantic alt-pop label Cascine release the deeply emotive melodic stunner “Something Left To Die For” from Swedish pop act Legends; who plan to release their newest (5th) EP “It’s Love” on June 30th. This will be the first time in about 6 years that Legends founder Johann Angergård has put out an album under the Legends name. Great track! Reviewed by Erin Shay.