One of pop’s greatest constructors Sia is back today with a propulsive new single, “Chandelier”. Complete with pop radio-ready drums and mountain-sized chart-relevant vocal hooks, the new track introduces much of the writing acumen Ms. Furler has acquired in the last couple years writing Hot 100 staples for artists like Rihanna and Britney. Look for a new LP from Sia coming this summer on RCA.
Sia 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.8
BK-based vocalist Cubby makes his formal debut with warm electronics-soaked R&B of “Cold” featuring emcees Kwane and Current. A+
Cubby 
Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
If you like jams — you know, good ones. Like the sort of jams that you have to play over and over. Then have a listen. Tennessee indie electro-R&b crew B A S E C A M P have put a fresh spin on “All That She Wants,” the ’98 smash hit from Ace Of Base. It’s no surprise that (20+ years later) we still can’t get this melody out of our head. Pick up the track on limited edition A/B side 7″ vinyl coming soon via Turntable Kitchen. And for more BASECAMP, have a read at our interview with the band last summer.
B A S E C A M P @ SXSW
Wednesday March 12th – 3:00 – 3:30 – Secret Sounds – Holy Mountain
Wednesday March 12th – 11:10 -11:45PM -ASCAP – Red Eyed Fly
Friday March 14th – 2:00 -2:30PM – Dickies & Amazon – Bangers
Friday March 14th – 6:15 – 6:45PM – Vitalic Noise – Krave
Saturday March 15th – 4:00 – 4:30PM – The Green Room – The Brew Exchange
Saturday March 15h – 9:45 – 10:15PM – It’s A School Night – The Parish
BASECAMP 
(Official)
Hot off the heels of a new 7″ MISUN keep the universe guessing with this 180-degree take on Billy Joel’s “All For Leyna” from 1980’s Glass Houses. Singer Misun from the band is actually a huge Billy Joel fan, which given the band’s eclectic nature and early Joel-esque knack for irresistible left-field pop shouldn’t come as a total surprise. Complete with an a capella breakdown and Nacey’s Baltimore/Jersey inspired club beats, MISUN transform “Leyna” into a 21st century electronic pop anthem. Grab yourself a download below.
Misun 
(Facebook) (Purchase 7″)
Rating 8.4
Wow, what a tune by the Cork-based Eoin French aka Talos. “Tethered Bones” has the skeleton of an absolute hit with its incredible production, uncommonly smooth melody and haunting guitar and synths. I am truly blinded by the beauty of this track. Think he can make a quick trip to Austin next week? By Brian Litwin
Talos 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 9.0
The precise focused pensiveness of Cat Power, the windswept far-away aesthetic of Hope Sandoval and the warm at-ease tone of Dusty Springfield are a few introductory aesthetic touchstones for newcomer L.A. artist Bedouin. But rather than a sum of a resume of influences or a one sheet of hyperbolic praise and notions, the worldly well-traveled Bedouin (she grew up admist an amalgamation of different cultures and environments) sings and composes from a broader and, as is evidenced in her music, immensely affecting place that is completely her own. We’re privileged to premiere the stunning “Up All Night” from Bedouin’s forthcoming s/t EP.
Bedouin 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
Ida Maria is back—in a big way. She’s known for her global hit “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked” off of 2008’s Fortress ‘round My Heart. Ida’s 2010 album Katla was superb but under appreciated. During her brief hiatus, Ida overcame an alcohol addiction and has come out blazing on the other side. Her brand new, excellent EP Accidental Happiness is now streaming on SoundCloud and available digitally on iTunes. Ida has always been all about rock and roll, but she’s never hit the hammer harder than she does on this bonus track “Sick of You”. Think melodic retro garage punk at its most wicked. She’s sounds very sick of someone whom she wants to “fuck off”, but the song’s an irresitable fun romp with more hooks in it than a closet. Reviewed By Bruce Rave
Ida Maria: (Official)
Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!
New faves JUCE channel “Groove Is In The Heart” through a 2014 lens on new single for Speedy Wunderground “Braindead”. On the track, an early 90’s-esque backbeat frames more contemporary synth textures and a female-fronted heavily reverb’d vocal. “Braindead” is due April 7th.
JUCE 
: (Facebook(/a>)
Rating: 8.6
The easy, deep in the pocket, cruise control flow of Chicago emcee Mayo is a well-matched complement to the breezy smooth production of Mad Decent’s Man in Hawaii Mr. Carmack. We need more. (IS)
Mayo 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
Fortress Rare Monk takes their rhythm and soul anchored big rock palette to Bill Withers’ classic (of course) “Ain’t No Sunshine”. And while the RM crew spread the tune out and expand its spaces they manage well to maintain propulsive rudiments of the original’s iconic groove. Rare Monk’s “Splice/Sleep Attack” AA-single is out now on our very own B3SCI Records.
Rare Monk 
(Soundcloud) (Purchase)
Rating 8.4
First things first, this is not a remix. It’s a whole lot more than that. Son Lux and Lorde have worked together to completely re-create one of the stand out tracks from last years masterful ‘Lanterns’ LP and the results are monstrous. There was a darkness locked inside the original version of “Easy”, which made an attempt break out in the closing 5 seconds but in part two of this story the inner beast really runs amok.
A four track EP aptly named after ‘Alternate Worlds’ featuring this and other re-imaginings of Son Lux’s existing tracks will be available from May 27 here. Reviewed by Nathan Hetherington
Son Lux (Facebook)
Rating 8.0
“Plain” is the lead single from longtime favorite of the site Jesse Boykins III’s upcoming new Love Apparatus LP. Produced by Machinedrum, “Plain” walks (while still immensely soulful) a decidedly dance-driven lane; a style that Boykins has dabbled with ably in the past. Here, Boykins’s syrupy fluid full-toned vocal does a nice juxtaposition against Machinedrum’s compact almost wholly-self contained instrumental. Love Apparatus is out April 22.
Jesse Boykins III Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
