Oceaán make their UK live debut at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in a session for Huw Stephens. Surprise guest Låpsley joins the duo for a low touch version of “Need U” interpolated with elements of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”.
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Next Wave Records impressive run continues with latest release, a warm, tropical, fun track from Atlas Bound. The Australian duo’s “Tell Me” is a bit of a love song with its summery crispy vocals and fun playful synth that will compel you to keep clicking play over and over. Stream and grab a free download below!
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SoCal beat maker Zikomo puts it down with a sensational disco-leaning electro-funk dance flip of J Dilla’s whimsical, pure velvet remix of “Purple” by 90’s trip hop trio Crustation. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Zak Abel gets an assist from the great producer Joker for the Rudimental-esque and refreshingly soulful “Alchemy”. Zak Abel’s debut EP is out February 9th.
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Japanese-bred LA-based multi-instrumentalist musician and producer starRo translates Frank Ocean’s swooning acoustic cover of lovely track “At Your Best (You Are Love)” by Aaliyah into a euphoric seduction of the senses with his lush synthy chords, subtle beat and sultry mood-setting melodies. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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Yesterday A Sol Mechanic released his remix of “Eden” by Stwo. ASM selects for a further laid back feel on the already chilled out record by lacing it with some eerie hip-hop vibes. Stream A Sol Mechanic’s smoothly atmospheric take on “Eden” below and get familiar with the rising producer. Reviewed by Dan Awad.
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Melbourne duo Slum Sociable have just put out a groove-laden debut track “Anyway” and it’s resonating well. They describe themselves as “Lofo Jazz Hop” which loosely translates into some cool Cinematic Orchestra-esq harp and hazy vocals draped over a brilliant downtempo dub track. There’s little info to be found about the duo at this stage, besides their names and location, but with their first local show on a bill with Nas, Odesza & How To Dress Well ticked off, plus rumours of a forthcoming EP, you shouldn’t have to wait too long to satisfy your craving for more like this. Reviewed by Nathan Hetherington
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The dub and hip hop-leaning “Really Love” is the latest stylistic swerve from Brooklyn band Body Language . The BK four-piece are one of our favorite bands at B3 so we’re especially stoked to announce “Really Love” as a single release (b/w “Reset”) on B3SCI Records. Pre-order info for “Really Love” can be found here and BL’s new February tour dates follow below.
Body Language on tour:
2/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s Alright
2/12 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
2/16 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
2/17 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
2/20 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
2/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Echo
2/22 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
2/23 – San Diego, CA – The Casbah
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“My Love” is new from Miami-based songwriter Jess Nolan. Produced by (and recorded in) Brooklyn duo Noise Club, “My Love”‘s soft sonics well complement Jess Nolan’s controlled rich in tone vocal. A+.
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