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Seoul – Haunt a Light

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Montreal outfit Seoul readies new I Become a Shade LP with stream of dreamily textured new single “Haunt a Light”.

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05-13-15

Kid Wave – Best Friend

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Newcomer rock band Kid Wave (who B3 featured in January with the 10 out of 10 track “Wonderlust”) enthrall with another incredible indie single, the poppy, catchy-hooked jangly-guitar tinged “Best Friend”. Both tracks are off of the UK group’s new “Wonderlust” EP which is out June 1. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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05-12-15

Sharon Van Etten – Just Like Blood

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“Just Like Blood” is the dark and seductive, superbly melancholic, vocally stunning second single off the “I Don’t Want To Let You Down” EP from NY songstress Sharon Van Etten, which is out June 9th on Jagjaguwar Records. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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05-12-15

Rebel Kites – Atlas Sky

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The Rebel Kites are a London-based act that make as the band describes it, cinematic folk music. “Atlas Sky”, previewed from the band’s “The Witnessing” EP, very much fits that cinematic folk description with its sweeping symphonics and mastery of ebb and tension of mood (Think Pink Floyd meeting Townes Van Zant outside a rusted-out barn on the Moon). Rebel Kites’ “The Witnessing” EP is out now.

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05-08-15

Foreign/National – The Hedonist

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Lose yourself in the expressive groove and blissful-downcast atmosphere of awesome new sentimental lo-fi track “The Hedonist” which is the latest retro-vibing single from unsigned Melbourne, AU psych-rock band Foreign/National who’s self-titled debut EP B3 premiered in 2014. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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05-07-15

The Parrots – I’m Not Alone

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Spainish band The Parrots garner our attention with their gritty primitive vocals and hazy garage instrumentals on excellent new indie rock song “I’m Not Alone” which is from the trio’s new “Weed for The Parrots” EP that is slated to release in June. Reviewed by Erin Shay

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05-06-15

Beach Baby – No Mind No Money

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We are very pleased to announce “No Mind No Money”, the new single from UK band Beach Baby, as a release on B3SCI Records. The 7″ will be out June 23 (Chess Club Records will be releasing in the UK); details including purchasing info can be found here.

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05-05-15

INHEAVEN – Regeneration / Slow

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B3SCI is stoked to announce that we’ve partnered with Cult Records to release, “Regeneration”, the debut U.S. single from UK band INHEAVEN. Details on purchasing the 7″ vinyl single which is out now and includes a free INHEAVEN-created fanzine with each purchase can be found here. The band will play a set of dates in the UK in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton in a few weeks (info follows). Stream “Regeneration” b-side “Slow” and check the brand new vid for “Regeneration” below.

5/28 – Shipping Forecast – Liverpool
5/29 – Soup Kitchen – Manchester
5/30 – Brudennell Social Club – Leeds
6/1 – Green Door Store – Brighton

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05-05-15

Premiere: The Yetis – Where You Goin’

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“Where You Goin'” is new from Allentown PA band The Yetis upcoming 5-song EP “Lonely Tandem Ride” which will be released this summer as a cassette on Lollipop Records.v “Where You Goin'”, which we like very much, excels on its feel-good melodic phrases and sunny 60’s pop-ref’ing shimmer. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Where You Goin'” below and look for a Ryan Ohm-directed video for EP track “Mysterion” coming soon.

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05-05-15

Actor – Feline

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Actor are the UK band of singer Louisa Osborn, producer Chris Mulligan, and drummer Ste Anderson. Debut song “Feline” constructs together varying elements of bliss-y/guitar effects-driven pop with just the right measure of movement in the track creating for a very compelling listen.

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05-01-15

Waterstrider – Frayed

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Oakland’s Waterstrider will join other Bay Area bands on a new compilation from OIM Records with a new song called “Frayed”. “Frayed” with its easy harmonies, warm sonics, and inventive rhythmic elements is another track from Waterstrider that we adore. Look for Waterstrider on tour in June at the following locations below.

5/28 Oakland – Leo’s
6/6 Los Angeles – The Bootleg HiFi
6/7 Phoenix – Valley Bar
6/9 Austin – Red 7
6/10 Dallas – Club Dada
6/12 Atlanta – 529
6/13 Chapel Hill – Local 506
6/14 Washington, D.C. – DC9
6/16 Philadelphia – Kung Fu Necktie
6/18 New York City – Mercury Lounge
6/19 Boston – Red Room @ Cafe 939
6/20 Brooklyn – Palisades
6/22 Cleveland – Beachland Tavern
6/23 Chicago – Schubas Tavern
6/24 St. Paul – Turf Club
6/26 Denver – Larimer Lounge
6/27 Salt Lake City – Kilby Court
7/10 San Francisco – Great American Music Hall

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04-30-15