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Track Reviews

Tigercub – Mother

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In January this year Brighton trio Tigercub released their debut single “Little Rope”, a particularly satisfying alt guitar-pop piece with lashings of bite. Things have been grunged up somewhat with new track “Mother” and it couldn’t be better. The EP is out on Monday 28th October so in the meantime give this video a whirl and sink back into ’92. Reviewed by Nathan Hetherington

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Rating 8.0234

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10-26-13

Pale – Rundown

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The cool gloom of “Rundown” is the latest from London-based duo (and big favorites of the site) Pale.

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Rating 8.0234

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10-25-13

Joey Bada$$ – My Yout “Remix” (Feat. Maverick Sabre)

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As featured by Zane Lowe last night as his “hottest record”, Joey Bad links up w/ UK singer Maverick Sabre for a fresh hook on this reggae-styled remix of “My Yout”. The “Summer Knights” Ep is out October 29th on Relentless.

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Rating 8.5

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10-25-13

Oscar Key Sung – All I Could Do

Oscar Key Sung - All I Could Do

We are loving the wonderful R&B/house-blend of Australian Oscar Key Sung’s new “All I Could Do” single. The second track off his upcoming debut EP, “All I Could Do” is very nice in the production department (and diverse too; spanning from classic soul to current indie dance-pop) with a tune that is star level in its quality.

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Rating 8.3

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10-25-13

Jo Def – Swim

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Jo Def is the latest signee to the awesome Soulection. The jabby West Coast-lean of Sade-sampling single “Swim” serves as his introductory release for the label with an LP Steps (from which “Swim” is excerpted from) on the way in November.

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Rating 8.3

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10-25-13

Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)

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I’ve said it once and I will say it again – an Aussie remixing an Aussie is a winning formula. This time around it is a Future Classic party of Panama’s “Always” done up nicely from buzzing producer and labelmate, Wave Racer. The new single from the Sydney quintet has legs by itself and a nice remix from CLASSIXX, but this Wave Racer synth explosion is the icing on the cake. Scope it below. Reviewed By Brian Litwin

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Rating 8.3

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10-24-13

Interview with RAC

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We recently caught up with RAC composer and remix production guru André Allen Anjos to talk about his debut EP release, Don’t Talk To, and to get his take on the intricacies of melody, music blogs, gear that he cannot live without and more. RAC will also be hitting the road for a much anticipated run of gigs in November and December with the complement of a full band and live visual experience. Learn more about the shows and new EP in our chat with the blogosphere hit rainmaker below:

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Tour Dates

DEC4 – Birthdays, London, UK *DJ SET*
DEC3 – Madame Jo Jo’s (White Heat), London, UK *DJ SET*
NOV30 – Wanderlust, Paris, France *DJ SET*
NOV29 – Vodafone Mexefest, Lisboa, Portugal (w/ Xinobi, Moullinex, Woodkid, Savages, Daughter) *DJ SET*

NOV16 – Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV15 – Rock N Roll Hotel, Washington, DC (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV14 – Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV13 – Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, PA (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR*
NOV10 – Independent, San Francisco, CA (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV9 – Constellation Room, Orange County, CA (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV8 – Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV6 – Barboza, Seattle, WA (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR* ~SOLD OUT~
NOV5 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, BC (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR*
NOV4 – Doug Fir, Portland, OR (w/ MNDR) *LIVE TOUR*

OCT31 – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA (w/ Empire Of The Sun) *DJ SET*
OCT26 – La Union Soul Surf Festival, San Juan, La Union, Philippines (w/ Classixx) *DJ SET*

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
10-24-13

Rave’s Fave: Champs — My Spirit Is Broken

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Champs are two British Brothers from the Isle of Wight: Michael and David Champion… thus the name Champs, which probably didn’t take long for them to come up with. Their first EP is now out in England with an American release likely early next year. In the meantime, we can enjoy “My Spirit is Broken”. It’s beautifully melancholy with a haunting melody, sweet harmonies, and a chorus that will stick to your bones. Review by Bruce Rave

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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!

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10-23-13

Stream: Day Ravies – Tussle [LP]

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Day Ravies is a new psychedelia soaked guitar band that’s conjured up a debut album of noteworthy material. Phonetically dyslexic bandname aside, the Australian foursome showcases a thing or two about the art of shoegaze rock and roll on their full-length release Tussle. Below you can have a stream at the album in all of it’s dreamy jangle-rock goodness, and if you like what you hear, be sure to pick up a copy via PopFrenzy.

Day Ravies australia (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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10-23-13

D.D Dumbo – Tropical Oceans

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Think about The Blues. Reminisce on The Blues for a minute. Now picture the most desolate far-off place you can imagine (and no not Saginaw, Michigan). Good. That’s the visual for Aussie newcomer D.D Dumbo and his very very deep track “Tropical Oceans”. D.D Dumbo’s self-titled debut EP is out November 12th on The Blue Rider label.

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Rating 8.3

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10-23-13

Flecs – Portmanteau

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London-based producer Flecs makes his B3SCI debut w/ the wonderfully paced, high drama electronic track “Portmanteau”. We are loving it.

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Rating 8.0234

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10-23-13

KEVIN MORBY – Slow Train (feat. Cate Le Bon)

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The second single from Kevin Morby’s upcoming debut Woodsist Records LP Harlem Nights is the soulful rainy day nostalgia pop of “Slow Train”. A (very) relaxing glide into a territory when underground pop-leaning music wasn’t afraid to have a little bit of soul to it (the use of organ and the track’s hushed drums are particularly nice). November 26th is the date you need to know for Kevin Morby’s Harlem Nights record.

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Rating 9

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10-23-13