Essex UK four-piece Secret Company debut the official video for their breakout track “Saviour”. Blending just enough pop sensibility shine (a la The 1975 or Bastille) to give the track the accessibility its anthemic ambitions require, “Saviour” still keeps it c-o-o-l with its of-the-moment layered rhythms and inventively textured atmospheres. We’ve got your B3SCI World Premiere of “Saviour” below.
Secret Company 
(Official)
Rating 8.2
The stunning “On This Morning” is new from Bristol UK songwriter Oliver Wilde. Spotlessly arranged w/ cinematic string beds, hushed drums & some tunefully interesting countermelodies in the actual live violin leads; “On This Morning” is a stylistically vast and varied (and refreshing) exercise in great inventive songwriting. Red Tide Opal in the Loose End Womb is due May 5th on Howling Owl Records.
Oliver Wilde (Official)
Rating 8.2
And the blogosphere went “sheeeeeiiiittt”. Back in March of last year, everybody’s favorite looks like his name is misspelled R&B star Jeremih collab’d w/ hoodie-wearing languid dark instrumental chief Shlohmo for “Bo Peep” which blew up The Internet, won a Grammy, and became Pharrell Williams’ favorite song. The S & J combination are back w/ “No More”, a grimy moody bit of neo R&B that will put the serious-face head-nod on just about any music bro. We’re into it.
Shlohmo 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
BK-based producer Cranks puts one of 2013 best songs, Mapei’s “Don’t Wait”, through the uptempo glamour house ringer and comes up aces with an A+ mix. Well done.
Cranks 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.0
Team LD announced today Nabuma Rubberband, the Swedish rhythm pop band’s first LP in three years; following up their breakthrough Ritual Union. Single #1 is “Klapp Klapp” and while the overall motion and precise diction-focused singing of Yukimi Nagano are still in tact, the new track carries a noticeably more visceral edge and an instant accessbility that surpasses even Ritual Union‘s best tracks. Welcome back, Little Dragon!!
Little Dragon 
(Official)
Rating 8.4
The mighty Misun’s new one “Sleep” is the b-side to D.C.-bred band’s “Travel With Me” single which will be released on our very own B3SCI Records this coming Tuesday (February 18th). The electronic-leaning “Sleep” sees Ms. Wojick & co ably continue to expand their palette as the track, while still rooted in the strong sense of melody and dynamics that Misun has earned their dough on thusfar, is maybe the most consciously dance song the band has so far released.
We’re throwing a release show for MISUN at the Bootleg in Los Angeles this coming Tuesday February 18th which if you’re located in SoCal you should (no duh) be attending. More info on the show is available here.
Rating 8.4
The infectious “Handprints” is a strong return for Buckinghamshire four-piece As Elephants Are. A sharp mix of jangly guitars, kinetic rhythms and an overwhelmingly catchy chorus hook, “Handprints” comes all tied up in a shimmery atmosphere of dream-pop romanticism. Look for As Elephants Are’s “Hand Prints” EP March 31st.
As Elephants Are (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Arranged in a manner of space and complexity of mood similar to jazz or more abstract deep electronic music; “Clockworks”, new from Swedish producers Franskild does do well on its unique use of space and mood but really succeeds on the cleverness of its hooks both vocal and otherwise – that and it’s really really catchy in a hypnotic black & white sort of way. “Clockworks” is a true standout track do not miss.
f r a n s k i l d (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
California-based duo Chantelle Paredes make their B3SCI debut w/ the sweeping cinematic dark pop of “2 Thousand”. Relevant in sound to its trend (C.P. may remind a bit of Lana Del Rey), but unique in execution “2 Thousand” is of quality indicative of band with unlimited talent and potential. Listen ASAP.
Chantelle Paredes (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Tuesday. It’s not quite as lame as Monday, but is more lame than Wednesday. The only thing that ever keeps Tuesday in the race for ‘best day of the week’ is new music releases. You’ll find gems all over the internet pop up, much like this one. LA based JUSWRHT dropped a new track online today and we approve. With sweeping chords, live violin layered on top and a catchy vocal sample, “Watching” is quite a debut. Reviewed by Brian Litwin
JUSWRHT (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
The Bulletproof Bomb can refer to the #7 car in the 1968 Hanna-Barbera cartoon Wacky Races. In which that car was driven by 7 little gangsters, all sitting in the front, sometimes shooting their Tommy Guns (thank you wikipedia). This is just one possible rationale for the naming behind this new punky 5 piece from Sutton. Having recently heard “Suitcase” on their soundcloud, I must say I am hooked. The surf-garage rock burner is infectious and a shit load of fun. The forthcoming b-side “Spaceman” is a nice follow up, with a breezy feel and is just as catchy. Reviewed by Brian Litwin
The Bulletproof Bomb (Pre-Order)
TOUR DATES
March 1st, Troubadour, London
March 14th, The Water Rats, London
March 20th, The Grey Horse, Kingston
March 21st, Native Tongue, Epsom
March 26th, The Macbeth, London
April 2nd, Ibiza Rocks The Snow, Meribel, France,
Rating 8.4
After a string of stellar singles, Temples finally dropped their Sun Structures full-length this week. All the singles are included on the album and the goodness doesn’t stop there. Not surprising considering that this band even comes up with awesome B-sides. Among the deeper gems on the album is “A Question Isn’t Answered”. It fades up with handclapping and a melodic tribal chant over a mid-tempo stomping groove. The song builds into what has been called a rock freight train. Psychedelia is prominent in Temple’s sound, and this tune has a heavy John Lennon/late-Beatles feel. One can even imagine John writing the line “a question isn’t answered if an answer isn’t questioned”. Temples are aiming high, as well they should be. Following an extensive UK and European tour, they will hit Coachella, and then hit a few more US dates before gracing various summer festivals. I saw them last May in England and can vouch for their live chops. Temples should be slotted in the top tier of any list of UK bands with the best chance to break loose in 2014. Reviewed by Bruce Rave
Temples — A Question Isn’t AnsweredTemples 
(Facebook)
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