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Doe Paoro – New Lows

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SPOILER ALERT: 90’s R&B influences. 90’s R&B influence, the many-edged sword of the current indie milieu. Our inbox/ the internet is littered with track after track of “’90’s R&B influence” of varying quality. “New Lows” from Brooklyn’s Doe Paoro IS very good; great even. What separates “New Lows” is the tune, the strong melodic writing; really that’s what separates (especially at climaxes of cultural trends) all great songs. The tune, the melody, the song. “New Lows” is a very great song.

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Rating 8.2

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06-05-13

The Delta Riggs – Better

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If you’re in the mood for some good ol’ Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Delta Riggs bring it from Australia with some psychedelic/roots/jam rock. Reminiscent of a great night in a great dive-bar, their song “Better” is a slow groover, awash with soulful grit, latching on your hips and putting a smile on your lips. By Desiree Autobee

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Rating 8.5

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06-03-13

Moses Sumney – Dwell in the Dark

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Moses Sumney, an alum of our B3SCI Presents shows in L.A., releases latest track “Dwell in the Dark”. The pensive, beautifully constructed “Dwell” is one of our favorite of the year thusfar. The song is so melodically perfect it’s as if some greater emotional truth (it’s that heavy) about music, life, the artist, etc is revealed with each successive listen. Capital P phenomenal.

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Rating 8.5

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05-31-13

Market East – Evergreen

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“Evergreen”, excerpted here from Philadelphia band Market East’s new Children of Summer EP, ably blends 60’s pop & the more pop-leaning tracks of great British Invasion bands (without sounding kitschy or tired) with a tremendous conveyance of melody, harmony & soul. Soul, that’s “Evergreen”s weapon, the track will immediately get at the most visceral parts of your music listening palette.

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Rating 8.4

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05-31-13

Laura Welsh – Cold Front

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The super sultry-voiced UK R&B songstress follows up her great Dev Hynes collaboration “Unravel” with the doubly strong and infinitely sexy “Cold Front”.

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Rating 8.4

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05-31-13

Quadron – Better Off (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)

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Oooh baby. B3 all-time faves Quadron break off a little something for you and yr boo to slow dance to with the new Kendrick (!)-featuring “Better Off”. It’s about to get very sexy on this blog.

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Rating 8.4

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05-23-13

Preview: Phil Beaudreau w/ Dawaun Parker @ The Bootleg in L.A. this FRIDAY 5/24/13

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One of the most exciting new artists in R&B right now Phil Beaudreau, makes his Los Angeles debut this Friday night at The Bootleg Bar. Rolling alongside AoE reigns-man and Grammy Award Winning producer Dawaun Parker, Phil will be performing tracks from his much anticipated Ether debut. Phil is a serious talent and Friday’s L.A. debut peformance is one you absolutely don’t want to miss. Details on the show and info on tickets can be found here. We’ll see you soon!

Phill Beaudreau – This Is Why (Feat. Dawaun Parker)

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reviewed by
05-23-13

The 1975 – So Far (It’s Alright)

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The 1975 crew showcase some of their appreciation for R&B on “So Far (It’s Alright)”. Add the bands seducing knack for ethereal pop and you have yourself one fantastic tune. Check out the new song, “So Far (It’s Alright)” previewed from the bands forthcoming debut album, and grab the band’s new IV EP release available now.

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Rating 8.1

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05-21-13

Amel Larrieux – For Real (IAMNOBODI Remix)

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Shawty is a dime plus 99. German producer IAMNOBODI’s soft subtle remix of Amel Larrieux is that R&B ish you’ve been waiting your whole life for. Say you will, girl, say you will.

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Rating 8.10

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05-16-13

The Preatures – Is This How You Feel?

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The soulful half-time “Is This How You Feel?” by Aussie act The Preatures, has equal parts Uncle Bruce’s “I’m On Fire”, The xx, and early Pretenders among the components of its DNA. The Preatures are your new favorite band, we promise.

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Rating 8.3

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05-16-13

Quadron – Hey Love (Live Acoustic) [Video]

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Longtime B3 favorites Quadron style up a live a cappella trio-assisted version of their hit alt-soul track “Hey Love”. Lets get those toes tapping, people! Feel good!

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Rating 8.4

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05-16-13

MOKO – Hand on Heart

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MOKO, a 21 year old soul singer from New Cross, London offers up a proper debut track (she only uploaded her first song to Soundcloud 8 weeks ago!) in the form of the early 90’s house/school of Whitney Houston gospel-informed track “Hand On Heart”.

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Rating 8.3

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05-15-13