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Track Reviews

Zak Abel – Say Sumthin

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In February B3 covered top-talent singer-songwriter Zak Abel for his refreshingly-soulful Rudimental-esque Joker-produced debut-EP track called “Alchemy”. We’re completely into his vocals yet again on new track “Say Sumthin” which is Zak Abel’s newest Kaytranada-produced creation which (in our eyes) beautifully expresses his catchy songwriting appeal and rising-star-potential cheery sugary-sweet melodic Rudimental-esque style vocals. Of course we also love the retro-vibe synth-y emotive strings-led ethereal-ambient instrumental handiwork of B3 fave producer Kaytranada. Great collaboration. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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09-25-15

Premiere: Mr. Little Jeans – Waking Up (Turbotito Remix)

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We’re very pleased to premiere Turbotito (Filip from Poolside)’s electric new remix for Mr. Little Jeans’ “Waking Up”. On the remix, Turbotito selects for a kinetic swirl of technicolor synth and an infectious patter of rhythm buoyed by neatly placed syncopations. Spin the B3 Premiere of Turbotito’s new remix of “Waking Up” for Mr. Little Jeans below and if you’re on the West Coast look for MLJ in a town near you during the month of November.

Turbotito (Soundcloud)
Mr. Little Jeans (Soundcloud)

November 7 – Santa Ana CA @ Constellation Room

November 10 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club

November 11 – Seattle WA @ The Crocodile

November 12 – Portland OR @ Star Theater

November 13 – San Francisco CA @ Rickshaw Stop (Popscene)

November 19 – Tuscon AZ @ Club Congress

November 20 – Phoenix AZ @ Valley Bar

November 21 – San Diego CA @ Soda Bar

November 22 – Los Angeles CA @ El Rey

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09-25-15

Silk 86 – Dem Curves

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We’re blown away by the multi-dimensional XL-bass-heavy techno vibes of London-based beatmakers Finn Casey and Thomas L, a.k.a Silk 86, on their awesome new beautifully riveting otherworldly-expansive house gem “Dem Curves”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Silk 86 (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Awir Leon – Wood

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We just discovered the sweet-nuance new-wave vibes of a song called “Wood” from Amsterdam producer (new-to-B3) Awir Leon which is #4 off the Nowadays-Jayfly tape. We’re totally into the track’s incredible mangle of moody atmospheric synth tones and superb emotive-broody vocals (which remind of David Byrne). Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Awir Leon netherlands (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Geo North – Flamboyant

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“Flamboyant” is the whispery-scratchy hand-percussion-peppered Duran Duran-school-vocaled 80’s fun-vibe new wave track from Atlanta producer Geo North. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Geo North (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Black Honey – Corrine

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One of UK rock and roll’s most exciting new exports is the consistently great Black Honey who are back with 90’s-esque new track “Corrine”. The single is out October 23 on the band’s Foxfive Records. Get into it.

Black Honey (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Logic – Young Jesus (Feat. Big Lenbo)

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Logic’s sophomore album The Incredible True Story was announced a couple of weeks ago with no official release date. However, Logic blesses us today with the first sample off the new album “Young Jesus”; I am assuming this is a bonus track on the deluxe edition as on Logic’s last album he had no features except a select few on a couple of bonus tracks. Nevertheless, Logic kills this flow and the beat is very solid. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.

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09-24-15

LP – Muddy Waters

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New tomorrow on Vagrant Records is “Muddy Waters” the return single from L.A. singer LP. Built on a spirituals/chain gang groove and a simple downbeat-clap rhythm structure “Muddy Waters” is a visceral gut-punch both lyrically and sound-wise and is a variety of modern/primitive pop juxtaposition that we love. Give “Muddy Waters” a spin below.

LP california (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Kehlani x Charlie Puth – Hotline Bling (Marian Hill Remix)

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Marian Hill’s production-focused half Jeremy dropped off this neatly chopped up new mix of Kehlani & Charlie Puth’s version of “Hotline Bling” and we’re way into it. You need to hear it now! Listennn! Go now! Press play!

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09-24-15

DAGNY – Backbeat

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Norwegian-born London-based DAGNY registers a very strong debut with the instantly infectious “Backbeat”, a track that is a remarkably accomplished piece of pop songwriting. Look out.

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09-24-15

CYGN – Mind Trotter

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Zone out with the amazing-vibrant melody on “Mind Trotter” an enchanting synth-drenched instrumental-ambient French-touch beauty which is the title track from Lille FR-based producer CYGN off his new EP that we love. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

CYGN (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15

Joseph L’Etranger – Forest Shrine

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We love the stunning-radiant jazzy-sultry vibe instrumentals, deeply soulful luxurious-entrancing mellow-sublime beats and brilliant dreamy keyboard melody of “Forest Shrine” from little-known producer JOSEPH L’ÉTRANGER. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Joseph L’Etranger canada (Soundcloud)

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09-24-15