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Track Reviews

Premiere: Stevie Neale – Dangerous (Sega Bodega Remix)

New age electro RnB songstress Stevie Neale gets the remix treatment from Sega Bodega on her new and debut single, “Dangerous”. The Scottish boardsman succeeds in tranforming the infectious dance-floor glam of “Dangerous” into an ambient fog of dawn-like reminisce. Consider this the morning after with it’s downtempo chill and pseudo-trap of scattered vocal manipulation. B3SCI’s got the premiere for you below. Check it out!

Stevie Neale (Facebook)
Sega Bodega scotland (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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11-19-12

Lady – Money

Lady, the duo of Nicole Wray (who you may know from her 90’s collaborations with Missy Elliott and The Black Keys’ BlakRoc project) and UK soulstress Terri Walker, put a little soul into their independent woman with their track “Money”. Girl got her own and she gon’ flaunt it.

Lady – Money

Lady (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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11-18-12

Seven Lions – Days to Come (Lindsay Lowend Remix)

We swag while we Sunday surf. Lindsay Lowend’s (an artist we’ve been digging on recently) latest mix for Seven Lions is a slowcouched 3 minutes 56 exercise in deep beautiful tones and lighter-than-air feel. Give it up for Lindsay below.

Seven Lions – Days to Come (Lindsay Lowend Remix)

Lindsay Lowend (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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11-18-12

Rave’s Fave: Gary Clark Jr. – Ain’t Messin ‘Round

Gary Clark has become one of the most buzzed about live artists on the road, and he just sold out three killer shows at The Troubadour here in LA. I like him best when he is uptempo, and he ain’t messin’ ’round with this new track that opens his Blak and Blu CD. It’s the kind of generational party song that’s perfect for this coming holiday weekend. By Bruce Rave

Gary Clark Jr. – Ain’t Messin ‘Round

Gary Clark Jr. (Official)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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11-18-12

The Cold One Hundred – Smoking Saved My Life

We’re a few spins deep and we still can’t get enough of “Smoking Saved My Life” from the Manchester based collective Cold One Hundred. Not only is the song’s coping theme relatable to most anyone but it’s swirling Smiths tinged swag is nearly melodic enough throughout to forgive any bumps in the middle 8. Give the track a listen below, from the band’s new On To The Next One EP.

The Cold One Hundred – Smoking Saved My Life

The Cold One Hundred (Facebook) (Official)

Rating 8.2

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11-18-12

Panama – All Over The World

On the heels of their excellent track “It’s Not Over” which recently garnered some well deserved internet attention, Aussie group Panama hits it again with a fresh, lively fusion of electro nuance and proper disco flair. “All Over The World” celebrates 80’s synth-pop proper and offers a striking danceable debut track for their new signing deal with Future Classic. Check it out. By Erin Feathers

Panama – All Over The World

Panama (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
11-17-12

The Townhouses – Talk (feat Giorgio Tuma)

An astonishingly beautiful track from Melbourne’s The Townhouses (Yes Please Records) with Italian vocalist Giorgio Tuma (Elefant Records) came across my playlist today and I immediately stopped what I was doing. With the track’s notes seemingly bouncing off each other, tribal beats supporting it’s lofty vocals, and sleepy chords in effortless progression, one wonders why this artist hasn’t seen more buzz than already garnered. The Townhouses new album Diaspora will be released on 11/20, which includes “Talk” and the album’s more hyped title track, “Diaspora”, also featuring Yes Please label mate Guerre. By Brian Litwin

The Townhouses (Facebook)

Rating 8

reviewed by
11-16-12

The Aves – In Vogue

Aussie quartet, The Aves, came stateside recently to record their new digital EP Anywhere Else. Fronted by lead singer and rhythm guitar player Lucy Campbell, The Aves have a very clean, garage-pop sound that’s amply explored with their single “In Vouge”. Having toured most of the major markets in the world, and with some catchy tunes to boot, The Aves are gaining steam as ones worth keeping on your radar. By Brian Litwin

The Aves (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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11-16-12

Albert – Lucky (ft Anna Lena)

New electronic producer Albert throws down some heavily chill drenched vibes on his forthcoming release “Lucky”. For the track, the Copenhagen based producer links up with the vocal and lyrical stylings of Anna Lena for an eerie composition of pragmatically spaced instrumentation, illustrating the ultimate sonic hibernation. You can get “Lucky” and it’s remix package soon via London based Studio Rockers. Be sure to check out the stunning visuals for the track below and stay tuned for more to come from this promising young talent on the rise.

Albert – Lucky (ft Anna Lena)

Albert denmark (Facebook)
Studio Rockers (Label)

Rating 8.6

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11-15-12

Zola Jesus – Diamonds (Rihanna Cover)

New school industrial popstress Zola Jesus sinks her teeth into the latest ‘it’ single from Rihanna. Give it a spin below

Zola Jesus – Diamonds (Rihanna Cover)

Zola Jesus arizona (Official)

Rating: 7.7

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11-15-12

Wild Cub – Running (Jessie Ware)

We love Jessie Ware. You love Jessie Ware. The annual high-fiving-fest that is best of list season is nearly here. Along with it, the almost certain barrage of Top 10 album of the year designations for Ms. Ware. “Running” has been remixed, refixed, reedited, respun, covered, etc a lot but Nashville band Wild Cub’s version just might be our favorite of all. Get familiar below.

Wild Cub – Running (Jessie Ware)

Wild Cub (Facebook)

Rating 8.7

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11-14-12

Tomas Barfod – November Skies (Jerome LOL Remix)

Jerome LOL comes up the dreamiest of aces on his latest mix for Tomas Barfod.

Tomas Barfod – November Skies (Jerome LOL Remix)

Jerome LOL california (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

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11-14-12