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Track Reviews

Febueder – Alligator

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It’s somewhat disappointing that (according to the bands biography at least) there is nowhere else to go from here, as Febueder “squeeze that last succulent drop out of drum, bass and guitar” music. They may well be right, who knows, but at least we can take comfort from the fact that they are doing their utmost to make that last drop an interesting one. “Alligator” draws from so many genres & sounds and genuinely succeeds in producing something deep and pleasing. It’s taken from their forthcoming EP Soap Carv and if their predictions are correct then surely it would be wise to listen up, just in case? Review By Nathan Hetherington

Febueder england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

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05-28-13

Mt. Wolf – Shapeshift (Debian Blak Remix)

Mt Wolf - Shapeshift (Debian Blak remix)

Leeds UK producer Debian impresses again with soulful space garage of his new remix for Mt. Wolf. The original track for “Shapeshifter”, a slow-grooved alt-R&B-ref’ing bit of indie pop, is nice enough for sure; here, though Debian completely flips the total complexion and feel of the song switching in a unique & slightly vibed interpreation of the current UK garage sound without turning the track into some sort of cliche. Very well done.

Debian Blak england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

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05-24-13

Rave’s Fave: Temples — Colours to Life

Temples — Colours to Life

Temples debuted with their fine single “Shelter Song”, which led people to wonder whether the UK “neo-psych” band would be able to follow-it up. The answer is a firm yes with “Colours to Life”, their new single which offers a haunting and melodic retro feel. Temples dazzled audiences during a couple of unannounced gigs at last weekend’s Great Escape festival in Brighton, UK. They play great live. It doesn’t hurt that they all look like stars, with lead singer James Bagshaw featuring a perfect Tommy Bolan hairstyle. They’ve got some more stellar songs as well, so Temples have a serious shot. By Bruce Rave

Temples — Colours to Life

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* Links and playlists from Rave’s weekly new music show can be found on his blog and be sure follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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05-24-13

HAERTS – All The Days

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B3 Team favorites HAERTS (mind yr A’s & E’s) come up aces on the sweeping and cinematic indie-pop-performed-at-the-edge-of-the-universe “All The Days”. Get psyched, people!

*Also be sure to check out our interview with band during SXSW 2013 here.

HAERTS (Soundcloud(/a>)

Rating 8.2

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05-24-13

Eli Mardock – Everything Happens for the First Time

Eli Mardock

NYC singer songwriter Eli Mardock rejuvenates new life into the Arcade Fire-like indie rock orchestration we’ve heard lax so many times before. “Everything Happens for the First Time” is the title track from his forthcoming debut album on Paper Garden Records which recently premiered via Virgin Mobile. This track is just begging for our next road trip spin, windows down required. We’re into it. Have a listen and sing-along to “Everything Happens for the First Time” below.

Eli Mardock (Official)

Rating: 8.3

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05-24-13

Quadron – Better Off (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)

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Oooh baby. B3 all-time faves Quadron break off a little something for you and yr boo to slow dance to with the new Kendrick (!)-featuring “Better Off”. It’s about to get very sexy on this blog.

Quadron (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

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05-23-13

Giftz – Nino (Remix) (Feat. Tree, Joey Purp, Kami de Chukwu, Brian Fresco, Dally Auston & Caleb James)

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Giftz and Tree grab a few of their brahs (incl. faves Kami de Chukwu, Joey Purp & Dally Auston) for this posse remix to their track “Nino”. “I took her home and I enjoyed that”, the Rick Ross “UOENO” verse shots continue to pour in (maybe the fourth or fifth one this week) and could conceivably be a genre unto themselves about now. p.s. “Nino” samples a B3SCI consensus all-time favorite track in Tammi Terrell’s “All I Do Is Think Of You”.

Giftz (Twitter)

Rating 8.1

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05-23-13

Daithi – Chameleon Life (feat. Raye)

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“Chameleon”, new from Irish electronic musician Daithi, wins (without engaging tired current dance music tropes) on it’s fantastic you’ll-be-humming-them-immediately-and-for-days-afterwards melodies both instrumentally and vocally. Do not miss.

Daithi ireland (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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05-23-13

Baby Alpaca – Wild Child

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New York band Baby Alpaca ably blend current wave alt R&B & more eclectic far-off folk melodies that reminds a bit of (dare we say) one David Robert Jones a/k/a David Bowie. High, perhaps even hyperbolic praise for sure, but “Wild Child” is really that good. Sample below.

Baby Alpaca (Soundcloud(/a>)

Rating 8.2

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05-23-13

Review: Body Language – Grammar [EP]

body language EP

Body Language’s Grammar EP is some damn good disco. I love how this band keeps you off guard with both female and male vocals. The spacey vibe creates a refreshing dance floor for sure. It makes me want to put on some extra small shorts and roller blades, letting the breeze flow through my hair as I spin and sway in rhythmic accordance. While the whole tape is marvelous, “Lose My Head” captivates me the most. The “Oh my God…” chorus is something I’m sure most of us can connect with and BL’s powerful chanting, over the funky intergalactic beat, may just be the cure we need. Review By Teddy Pendergrass

Body Language (Facebook(/a>)

Rating 8.2

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05-23-13

MC Melodee x Cookin Soul – Think Twice [Video]

MC Melodee

Cookin’ Soul + a Roy Ayers sample + newcomer MC Melodee’s intriguing early Eve-esque flow = a must listen track.

MC Melodee (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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05-22-13

Jungle – Platoon

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Chess Club Records rarely, if ever, miss. New signees Jungle are no doubt another excellent addition to the C Club roster. The subterranean indie-funk of debut track “Platoon” carries enough 70’s heroin soul feel to it to keep snobs like us psyched while engaging in enough modern production fidelity to keep it palatable for yr bro’s Spotify playlist.

Jungle england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

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05-22-13