New Irish band SPIES tap the wide aether of big UK (& Irish) rock history with the enormous sounds of single “Moosehead”. “Moosehead”, as a track, is constructed around a booming rhythm track, and delay-washed guitar-riffing threaded with just enough melodic energy and infectiousness to give the track a right set of marching orders (and relevancy). We absolutely love it.
SPIES 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 9.0
“Sweat”, the new one from Aussie in L.A., RY X is an unmixed acoustic demo that is contains one of our favorite sets of melodies this year. The stunning tune seemingly pours out from RY X in a plainly beautiful sweep of soft guitar strums and cinematic themes.
RY X 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Bora York, a new husband/wife duo out of the Twin Cities, ably compete in the genre of “impeccably crafted female-led indie pop” with the electric & hook-laden “Let Loose”. Do not sleep.
Bora York 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
Turn First-signed artist Laurel (the label also home to Iggy Azalea, Dan Croll & Jack Garratt), is tremendous on newest single “Shells”. The first track since her To The Hills EP release in April, “Shells” the track has its genesis in an acoustic-driven track written when the now 19-year old was 17. Buoyed up by subtle strings and a best of current UK bass beat, “Shells” stands out as a superior effort from Laurel.
Laurel 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
NY-based newcomer EVVY makes her B3SCI debut with the impressive pop of “Got Me Movin”. The follow-up to the great “Haze” and produced by Mickey Valen (AYER, Noosa) & The King, “Got Me Movin” is built on a rudder of airtight hip hop beats and is bolstered by instant & infectious summery synth textures and melodic pop hooks. Enjoy the B3 Premiere of the excellent “Got Me Moving” and look for a new single from EVVY coming in two weeks called “Collide”.
EVVY 
(Official) (Facebook) (Twitter)
Rating 8.0
“The Big Unknown” is the second track from hotly tipped rhythm pop act Elder Island upcoming self-titled debut EP. Relevant to 2014 in sound while still maintaining a mainly singular style, “The Big Unknown” is a nicely executed combination of genres within the context of an A+ tune. July 28 is the date to know for the Elder Island EP on Four Thieves Records.
Elder Island 
: (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.5
The impressive Phoria follow up the great “Undone” with another superlative track with the ethereal and obtuse (and no spaces) “Efforttobreathe”. Phoria’s “Display” EP is out now on X Novo.
Phoria (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
The great DC twosome GEMS continue to keep their output quality at a very high level on new single “Scars”. A bit more direct both melodically and thematically, and operating in a space somewhat more terrestrial (much of the band previous output is quite dreamy), “Scars” succeeds on a number of levels – but maybe most importantly it reveals a band able to jump styles while keeping the writing caliber high. <3 U GEMS.
GEMS 
(Official)
Rating 8.4
Hakim, who wow’d us earlier in the year with the stunning “Pour Another”, impresses again with the wonderfully soulful “Cold”. If the great D’Angelo were releasing music in 2014, we reckon the wistful organ-driven “Cold” might would sound right in league with Mr. Archer’s (much sought for) hypothetical oeuvre. It also means “Cold” is a really great song. Nick Hakim’s s/t debut EP is out July 14th on Earseed Records.
Nick Hakim (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
You kids like Jersey Club? Don’t ask us to decide – but this new Tinashe “2 On” mix by Newark’s UNiiQU3 (who’s The New Klassiks mixtape is also great) in the style of Jersey Club is close to flawless. Give it your ears below.
UNiiQU3 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.0
The exceptional “Pandora’s Box” highlights the self-titled debut LP from French band Isaac Delusion. Sounding a bit of a Francophone more direct Kings of Convenience, Isaac Delusion mix layered, straight to the gut/feet rhythms and pop-sensible tunefulness in a manner that is instantly magnetic. Isaac Delusion is available for purchase now on Cracki Records. (HD)
Isaac Delusion 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.6
Midland the cinematic house project of producer Harry Agius. The London-based Agius’ latest track is the string-driven, should be the soundtrack to a car-chase, deep house of “Before We Leave”. The single edition of “Before We Leave” is set for a July release via Phonica White.
Midland : (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.5
