“Meet Me There” is the new single from ex-Portico Quartet artist Nick Mulvey. We loved the Brazilian/W. Hemisphere-influenced Cucurucu (Nick is actually an ethnomusicology graduate); While “Meet Me There” is rhythmically more straightforward – it shares the commonality of worldly soulful qualities in its melodies and sound. First Mind, which “Meet Me There” as well as “Cucurucu” are both excerpted from, is out May 12th.
Nick Mulvey 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
It took a minute, but we have recovered. After battling through the post-SXSW plague (aka an annual gnarly cold), curing our hangovers with some proper hydration via resqwater, and yes…actually getting some sleep, we’re back with our annual report from SX. And so it is; straight from the front lines of ATX, here’s a Top 10 report of SXSW Music 2014 highlights from our troops on the ground.
Mike
Jungle
Wolf Alice
Rare Monk
SOHN
KINS
Zella Day
MISUN
SIVU
GEMS
Moses Sumney
Troy
SXSW 2014. I traversed the Doritos #BoldStage, made memories at SXSubway, got social media-relevant at the Tumblr House and sought precious refuge from the apocalyptic World War Z-esque 6th St. throngs; that and I saw some pretty cool bands and artists. From Moses Sumney’s Central Presbyterian stunning vocal sermon to Sango’s star-level beat-making to Soundgarden’s sludgy rooftop stab at Superunkown; the musical component of SX is still at least maintaining a high level. Here’s few of my favorites from the festival.
Moses Sumney
Arthur Beatrice
Sango
Jungle
Angel Olsen
Soundgarden
Sam Smith
Misun
Banks
Kaytranada
Brian Litwin
SXSW 2014 was a big one, making headlines all over the world for puke, corporations and tragedies. For me, SXSW was similar to “Starred” playlist on Spotify; mostly all different genres, all with buzz and a sense of uniqueness. It was a pleasure working with Team B3SCI on their incredible shows and an honor to spend that time with friends in such an incredible city. Here are my 10 highlights of SXSW 2014:
The Preatures
Bipolar Sunshine
Wave Racer
Eagulls
100s
Young and Sick
Cashmere Cat
Kelela
SKATERS
Beat Culture
*Just to sneak one last one in there – the Ray Ban X Boiler Room set was unreal…”
Bruce Rave
Another successful SXSW (South By Sponsorship Week) is behind us. One trend is that there seemed to be fewer rapidly-growing, up and coming buzz bands in that middle level between the big names and the many newbies. Congrats to our Mike and Troy for dropping the first Jungle EP on their B3SCI label, and for Jungle being one of the week’s most talked about bands. I mostly skipped great bands bands I’ve seen, and there weren’t many surprises this year besides the incredibly enthusiastic Gary Numan.
The Strypes
Temples
Gary Numan
Jungle
Moses Sumney
The Crookes
Chloe Howl
Misun
Kid Karate
The Griswolds
SoCal-based indie neo-R&B singer Gallant takes to the Bootleg in LA this Sunday night for a must not miss presentation of his contemporary Prince-informed R&B. This Sunday come watch Gallant perform live with a standout cast of support sets that includes L.A. singer Evan Mellows.
Doors for the event are at 8:00pm and the show is for ages 21+. More details for the show can be found HERE.
Gallant 
(Soundcloud)
Bootleg Theater 
) (Tickets and Event Info)
Following an impressive attention-turning run last week at SX, the L.A.-based (via Arizona) songstress Zella Day now drops “1965”, the b-side to the dark pop/big hooks of “Sweet Ophelia”. The dusty, nostalgic, almost whimsical “1965” is “Ophelia’s” soaring, cinematic, light-footed perfect counterpoint. The “Sweet Ophelia/1965″ 7″ is out April 7 on limited edition clear 7” vinyl via B3SCI Records. Get one here.
Zella Day 
(Facebook) (Purchase 7-inch Vinyl)
Rating 8.3
The precise focused pensiveness of Cat Power, the windswept far-away aesthetic of Hope Sandoval and the warm at-ease tone of Dusty Springfield are a few introductory aesthetic touchstones for newcomer L.A. artist Bedouin. But rather than a sum of a resume of influences or a one sheet of hyperbolic praise and notions, the worldly well-traveled Bedouin (she grew up admist an amalgamation of different cultures and environments) sings and composes from a broader and, as is evidenced in her music, immensely affecting place that is completely her own. We’re privileged to premiere the stunning “Up All Night” from Bedouin’s forthcoming s/t EP.
Bedouin (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
Team B3 is very pleased to announce the 2014 edition of our B3SCI PRESENTS: SXSW Day Party in Austin, TX. Join us as we kick off SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 12th at Red Eyed Fly (located at Red River & 7th St) with a full day of live sets from the best/coolest/need to know emerging talent right now, great food & drinks (of course), and excellent art from NYC-based rising music/media star Young & Sick.
We’re inviting you to THE Wednesday SXSW day party! Entry for the event will be granted to SXSW badge holders as well as guest list via RSVP (below). Be sure to arrive early because we can’t guarantee entry once we’re at capacity.
Can’t make it to Austin? We’ve got you; tune into our live HD Audio Streaming powered by Spacebar and IROCKE for select live sets from the show.
RSVP NOW CLOSED (limited space will be available at the door). Details and more info on the event below and check it out on Facebook here.
Wednesday March 12, 2014
Red Eyed Fly
715 Red River St
Austin TX 78701
Doors @ 11:45 am
Ages 18+
Food Cart at Venue
INDOOR STAGE
12:05 – 12:35 Beat Culture
12:55 – 1:20 Moses Sumney
1:40 – 2:10 Zella Day
2:30 – 3:00 Avid Dancer
3:15 – 3:45 Sivu
4:05 – 4:35 Tove Lo
4:55 – 5:25 GEMS
OUTDOOR STAGE
12:00 – 12:30 High Highs
12:50 – 1:20 Rare Monk
1:40 – 2:10 MISUN
2:30 – 3:00 Wolf Alice
3:20 – 3:50 Arthur Beatrice
4:10 – 4:40 Jungle
5:00 – 5:30 Tokyo Police Club
See you in Austin!
B3SCI PRESENTS @ SXSW 2014 Mixtape
Photos and Review by Russ Ramos.
Two years ago, one of my friends told me about Meg Myers. As I watched her video for “Monster”, I was instantly captivated. Flash forward to just recently when Myers held the release party for her new “Make a Shadow” EP at the Bootleg Bar in Los Angeles. Here’s a few photos I snapped during the show where she’d performed songs from the release and a few other new songs (presumably from a forthcoming full length). The closing EP track, “The Morning After” was played completely acoustic, it was a beautiful desolate lullaby with a particular melody.
It’s safe to say that the entire ‘Make A Shadow’ EP is impeccable. In fact, I’m so stoked to share this EP with you that B3SCI is giving away a copy of the release to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to be entered in the Meg Myers Make A Shadow EP drawing. Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions by March 21, so keep an eye on your inbox (one entry per person). Good luck!
Meg Myers (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
