New favorite Nilufer Yanya will release the agronomically-titled “Plant Feed” EP via Blue Flowers Music on June 9th. A component part of the EP is the horns-led “Golden Cage” which explores the more hook-driven side of Yanya’s refreshing sound and is available to stream below.
Brika focuses her aim on major Spotify/radio crossover “Don’t Want Your Love”, the strongest, most accessible track to date from the Miami singer.
Producer Wilma Archer releases new collaboration “Like a Hunger” with singer Amber Mark. Words/phrases like “soulful”, “dark pop”, “innovative”, “menacing” get tossed around a lot in the blog world but, yeah, “Like a Hunger” is all of those oft-used descriptors and a lot lot more. WA’s skill of setting so much cool but disparate sounds and palettes of influence into such a interesting and cohesive (and very catchy/infectious) song is special. Don’t miss.
“Funny Farm” is new from Australian singer now based in Toronto Hoodlem. The dark pop track glides about 3:29 duration powered by a propulsive bass figure and a sharp set of syncopated electronics, topped off by Hoodlem’s cool and compelling vocal. Hoodlem will play Birthdays in London on May 18th in support of George Maple.
We’re very pleased at B3 to premiere “Sandcastle State of Mind”, the latest track from Brooklyn-based artist Peter Wise. We love love love this song melodically. There are many special turns of melody throughout the track but are our favorite is that bit at 1:55 where the main vocal goes into falsetto and the key changes – just supreme. About the song, Wise says, “‘Sandcastle State Of Mind’ is an introspective song about the battle between self versus society: a frustration in the dichotomy between the founding principles one was built on versus the principles that seem to govern the culture at large. I’ve always enjoyed those songs that seem catchy and carefree on the surface but are really saying something when you dig into the lyrics, so I wanted to create something that can be a summer anthem of sorts with a darker underbelly.” We hope you dig “Sandcastle State of Mind” as much as we do! Stream the B3 premiere below.
Thank you music gods and goddesses for gracing me with the beautiful track, “Helium” by Tigers Are Bad For Horses. It’s the only thing getting me through finals right now. The energetic tone of this track demands your attention; not to mention the bumpin bassline and the scintillating synths go together like peanut butter and jelly. Stream “Helium” and see for youself.
The rhodes-driven (and awesome) “Pick Up” is the lead stream for Warwickshire producer Bastien Keb’s sophomore LP for First Word Records, 22.02.85 (which is available now).
This track does exactly what it says it’s going to do: it takes you on a J O U R N E Y. Nostalgic symphonic sounds add comfort and ease to this track. Let jinsang’s track, “Journey” wash away your worries and destress your mind. Enjoy.
Leeds UK collective (and Mabel collaborators) Gotts Street Park debut with RJD2-esque (even a little DJ Premier-esque) “This World”, a potent bit of hip hop particularly suited for late night hours.
Transatlantic (London & L.A.) neo-R&B group FARR stream strong online debut in form of the very magnetic tune “Down”.
