You’ll either forgive or love the Blink 182 style intros and Rzeznik bridges in “Without You” by Brighton’s The New Union. Still undeniable is the jangle that draws you in like any great guitar song you’ve heard on alternative radio on both sides of the Atlantic for the last 20 years. Grab it on Two Sisters Records 10/8.
The New Union – Without YouThe New Union 
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Rating 8.2
Animal Parts is the eponymous indie rock floret of frontman Joshua Cockerill, of whom his band and he have been kicking up a storm on the Toronto music scene since 2009. The band’s new and self-titled sophomore LP has been been spinning on the frequent here at B3SCI HQ, and today we premiere the video for stand out track “King of Kings”. Complete with his signature green Gretsch guitar, Cockerill stars in the new video showing off a broad corpus of hats, alter egos, instrumentation and more (that vicious horse thing is totally our fave) all set to the catchy pop raucousness of “Kings of Kings”. Get into it below.
Animal Parts 
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An Aussie four have a raucous good-time of a go here at the Fab Four’s White album classic. The track comes as the b-side to The Fearless Vampire Killers new spaghetti western rock single “Mexico” which you can get some ears on over at Rollo Grady. Get familiar.
The Fearless Vampire Killers – Yer Blues (Beatles)The Fearless Vampire Killers 
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Rating 8.99number9number99
Midnight has struck stateside and we’ve had the beautiful and introspective duet “Our Song” on constant repeat. The track closes out The XX’ new and highly anticipated sophomore Coexist release. The album itself continues to explore the bottomless abyss of The XX’ inclination towards minimalist and emotive composition. The melancholy lullaby of “Our Song” especially strikes a chord, telling a humbling story of relationship ups/downs by way of pulsing atmospheres and chilling legato. Sample the track below and pick up Coexist today.
Rating 8.5
The awesome Oakland crew Trails and Ways drop off this Marxist-restyled (seriously, check those lyrics) cover of one of our favorite R&B tracks of the last couple years Miguel’s “Sure Thing”. The T and W team select for a decidedly ’90’s Erykah Badu feel for the track, fully engaging the smoky/smooth guitars and rhythms. Grab a free download over at bandcamp and you’ll also score this stripped down version of Miike Snow’s “Animal” along with their take on M83’s smash “Midnight City”.
Trails and Ways – Sure Thing (Miguel Cover) Trails and Ways – Animal (Miike Snow)TRAILS AND WAYS 
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Rating 8.1
For those of you scouring the interwebs this week for the epic conclusion to “Germany” Part I by Brazilian trio Turtle Giant… then “X” marks the spot as b3sci invites you to indulge in this saga’s conclusion. The 7:35 (in it’s full form) rock opus leads off the band’s much talked about and forthcoming All Hidden Places EP. On this second half, Turtle Giant crank their surf rock beyond the reef, weaving the melodic vocal textures for an ever so apocalyptic and psychedelic ending to an incredible beginning… of their EP. Catch Part 1 of the track, which debuted earlier this week at Turntable Kitchen and grab a copy of the band’s All Hidden Places EP on September 18th.
UPDATE new stream with both Parts I and II below:
Turtle Giant 
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Rating 8.3
“Shadows”, the latest single from UK act Native Roses, hits right in the b3sci “soulful acoustic jam” sweet spot. Produced by Guy Fletcher (of Roxy Music) and John Illsley (of Dire Straits), “Shadows” has a definite 70’s feel underneath it (a time when many titans of pop-rock were exploring more soulful elements into their music), Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Ace’s “How Long”. The harmonies and melodic diction on offer here are of the highest order. Do not miss “Shadows” in anticipation to Native Roses debut LP expected early 2013.
Native Roses – ShadowsNative Roses (Official)
Rating 8.5
Manchester duo G R E A T W A V E S (yes, that many spaces) rip free the pneumatic seal holding firm the great void. Dialing up a sound that in sheer scope and breadth can only begin to be described as oceanic or solar systemic, etc (and beyond), “Into the Blue” blows away just about any sort of peer track we’ve heard of late in the band’s comparative genre. Great track.
G R E A T W A V E S (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
The sound on “Drowning Out” by Canadian duo You’ll Never Get to Heaven totally took us by surprise, if for anything because of it’s uniqueness. The record really stood out. There are a lot of genre touchstones on “Drowning Out”, there’s a jazz-informed piano loop, & cool droning synths that add distance and texture, as well as a really interesting selection for a dub’d out rhythm track, that and whistling. A simple whistled melody serves as the track’s hook. Check out and sample below and see if you’re as enamored with “Drowning Out” as we are.
You’ll Never Get to Heaven – Drowning OutYou’ll Never Get to Heaven
Rating 8.4
Australia’s Presets will soon embark on a US tour. This is an awesome live band that always creates a party. “Ghosts” is lower key than some of their dancier songs, and but it’s got a great melody that sticks in my head. The song has sort of an English pub feel to it. Check it out and if you’re in the US, hope it’s a great holiday weekend for you.
The Presets – GhostsThe Presets (Facebook)
*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.
Everyone’s fave Danish duo ring in a decade of hauntingly sweet records with their forthcoming and impressively solid seventh studio album Observator. The album of which was recorded in an incredible seven days with producer Richard Gottehrer (credits include Blondie, Go-Gos, Richard Hell), holds true to The Raveonettes signature sound and prolific pop song appetite. New single “The Enemy” previewed here, particularly showcases the bands affinity for those glittery guitar songs, harkening bands from The Smiths to The Beatles, and those between (plus we’re sure some NME puns intended).
The Raveonettes – The EnemyThe Raveonettes 
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Rating 8.4
Bay Area maniac Ty Segall grabs his broham-in-arms Mikal Cronin for new guitar bruiser “Pop Song”. Thx R&G
Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin – Pop SongTy Segall & Mikal Cronin (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
