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Track Reviews

Roadkill Ghost Choir – Beggars Guild

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Florida band Roadkill Ghost Choir will re-release their Quiet Light EP via Wolfbomb Records on July 9th. The minor-key twang of the banjo-driven “Beggars Guild” has enough dusty miles of road-gained revelation on it to warrant a closer listen.

TOUR DATES

Jun 05 – New Haven, CT – Bar
Jun 06 – New York, NY – Rockwood Music Hall – Communion Showcase
Jun 07 – Hunter, NY – Mountain Jam – Festival
Jun 09 – Governors Ball – Festival
Jun 13 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
Jun 14 – Asheville, NC @ Isis
Jun 15 – Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger
Jul 12 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Music Festival
Jul 14 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
Jul 15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
Jul 16 – Boise, ID @ Radio Boise @ Neurolux
Jul 17 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
Jul 18 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
Jul 21 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Jul 24 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
Jul 25 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
Jul 26 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Green Room
Oct 4-6 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
Oct 10 – Ozark, AR @ Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
Oct 11 – Ozark, AR @ Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
Oct 11-13 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival

Roadkill Ghost Choir (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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06-05-13

Rave’s Fave: Hot Chip — Dark & Stormy

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I’ve been hungry for some Hot Chip. While there’s no album from the band on the horizon (that we know of), this recent one-off single is definitely up to Hot Chip standards. It’s also a nice appetizer for fans who will be attending the band’s 10 forthcoming tour dates in Europe and North America this summer. “Dark and Stormy” is uptempo and blasts the kind of groove that we just don’t seem to be hearing enough of nowadays. By Bruce Rave

Hot Chip — Dark & Stormy

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06-05-13

Antonio // Paul – Made In China

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If a coastal summer sunset could be embodied in a song, it would be “Made In China” from Antonio//Paul. The duo has surely created a perpetual wave of blissful indie-pop on this one. With a catchy hook, distorted vocals and guitars, upbeat percussion and bass, this song keeps that warm feeling and doesn’t go down when the moon comes up. By Desiree Autobee

Antonio // Paul australia (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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06-05-13

PAPA – If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man

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New music from PAPA is always something to get hyped about and today is that day to be hyped, as the L.A.-based band release a new track in the form of the “Put Me To Work” b-side “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man”. The title certainly suggests a possible 60’s pop/soul-lean to the track, and while that’s not quite true; “If You’re My Girl…” ‘s got enough emotional gas to it to put away just about anything else in indie rock right now. PAPA’s new 7″ is out June 25th on Loma Vista.

PAPA california (Facebook)

Rating 8.8

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06-04-13

Catching Flies – Stay Forever

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“Stay Forever”, the latest single from Catching Flies, continues forward the rapid progression of the London-based producer. Following up a Hype Machine #1 and a spin from Gilles Peterson, “Stay Forever” is simply a brilliant piece of beautiful beats-based electronic music. Subtle cracks in the tape, acoustic guitar washes, sleepy sax all frame an atmosphere brimming with drama and cinema. Catching Flies’ arrow is clearly oriented up. “The Long Journey Home”, the new EP from Catching Flies, is due June 17.

Catching Flies (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

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06-04-13

Still Parade – Actors

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“Actors” is the debut track from newcomers Still Parade. Reminding a bit of a more hi-fi version of our friend Ben Leftwich, SP’s breathy melodies and simple beautiful guitar figures make for a soothing, engaging listen. The quality of the writing suggests, too, that we’re certainly not dealing with amateurs here either. Still Parade are definitely a band to keep an eye out for.

Still Parade (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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06-04-13

Rick Ross ft Jadakiss – Oil Money Gang

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MMG’s big fat burger man Rozay drops off a soft subtle cooler with new track the Jadakiss-featuring “Oil Money Gang”. With each successive LP, Ross seems to up the tax bracket on his instrumental, “Oil Money Gang” is luxurious rich dude rap that very few in the hip hop world can convincingly pull off, including the big fat burger man.

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Rating 8.3

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06-03-13

Angel Haze – No Bueno

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Surprise, surprise. Angel Haze drops new track “No Bueno” and almost unbelievably it absolutely smangs. Rapid fire body shot after rapid fire body shot over a hyper-dynamic sweeping instrumental, “No Bueno” will be included on Ms. Haze’s forthcoming major label debut, Dirty Gold.

Angel Haze (Official)

Rating 8.4

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06-03-13

The Delta Riggs – Better

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If you’re in the mood for some good ol’ Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Delta Riggs bring it from Australia with some psychedelic/roots/jam rock. Reminiscent of a great night in a great dive-bar, their song “Better” is a slow groover, awash with soulful grit, latching on your hips and putting a smile on your lips. By Desiree Autobee

The Delta Riggsaustralia (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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06-03-13

Wale ft Rihanna – Bad (Remix)

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Yeah, you know what this is. The official remix for “Bad” has hit the web. From Wale’s The Gifted album dropping June 25th. On repeat folks..

Wale ft Rihanna – Bad (Remix)

Wale maryland (Twitter)

Rating 8.7
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06-03-13

Premiere: Hindu Pirates – In The Dark

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Young SoCal standouts Hindu Pirates are releasing a new single called “In The Dark”. The track, an excellent bit of noisy West Coast guitar pop is excerpted here from an upcoming split 7” OUT TOMORROW (6/4) with b3sci presents alums, the also awesome Rainbow Jackson for Near Mess Records. The HP/RJ split is the first in a series of forthcoming 7-inchers Near Mess is doing with bands like The Dead Ships, Wake Up Lucid, Gothic Tropic and HOTT MT. So look out for the new “In the Dark” split tomorrow which (and that’s not all) will also include a digital b-side from each band.

Hindu Pirates california (Facebook) (Purchase Near Mess Records)

Rating 8.5

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06-03-13

Phoenix – Trying To Be Cool (Breakbot Remix)

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We close up the B3 doors for the week with a great summer Friday sort of track from the King of “Summer Friday sort of tracks” Breakbot and his excellent delectably funky “Trying To Be Cool” remix for Phoenix. In here it’s always Breakbot day.

Breakbot (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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05-31-13