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The Lumineers – Stubborn Love

The Lumineers are a multi-talented folk rock group based out of Denver whose self-professed “rustic heart on the sleeve music” is brightly soulful, fresh and melodic. The self-titled debut album from this Jersey born trio was released in April and it excels for its simplicity and open-hearted enthusiasm. While the album’s catchy premiere single “Ho Hey” hit the billboard Top 40 earlier this year, the track “Stubborn Love” really stands out for its undaunted affection, joyous discord and beautifully layered sing-along quality. Check out the Lumieers website for their tour details including a series of December shows with The Dave Matthews Band. By Erin Feathers

The Lumineers – Stubborn Love

The Lumineers (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

10-15-12

Jubilants – Spain (Salad Remix)

Electronic Rock Track Reviews

Melbourne based producer Salad ups his ante with this latest chilled-out flip of “Spain” from fellow Aussie natives, Jubilants. It’s a formula that worked nicely for him earlier on the band’s track “Antics”, so like they say why fix it if ain’t broke? Get sunshine below.

Jubilants – Spain (Salad Remix)

Salad (Bandcamp)
Jubilants (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

10-15-12

Premiere: Big Black Delta – Betamax (SONOIO Remix)

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Ambient music fans check your pulses with this mesmerizing and ethereal interpretation of Big Black Delta’s new single “Betamax” by SONOIO. Clocking in at it’s mere 9:13, the solo project of Italian musician Alessandro Cortini (of notable Nine In Nails fame), takes the reigns of “Betamax”, lifting listeners through high and low crecendi of cinematic soundscapes with his dramatic mix of permeating melody and orchestrated noise. Big Black Delta’s new single “Betamax” will be released on November 5th, and a collection of remixes via Kove, Deft, Climbers and more will become available digitally and on vinyl November 19th. Expect Big Black Delta’s aticipated follow up to the successful BBDLP1 LP in early 2013.

Big Black Delta – Betamax (SONOIO Remix)

Sonoio (Facebook)
Big Black Delta (Official)

Rating 8/3

reviewed by b3

10-15-12

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit Boy)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

The latest winner to surface from good kid m.A.A.d. city finds Kendrick reaching for the swagger lines on top Hit Boy’s beat. Hit Boy’s beat, it should be said, is off the fuckin’ chain. Hit Boy’s in some kind of top of the game zone right now. Great look to see these dueling singularities of hip hop hype connect on a track (and for the track to be so good.)

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit Boy)

Kendrick Lamar (Facebook)

Rating 9.0

reviewed by b3

10-15-12

Throwback Saturdays: Tammi Terrell – All I Do Is Think About You

In the Mix Throwback Saturdays Track Reviews

The beautiful Tammi Terrell recorded this flawless version of the Stevie-penned “All I Do Is Think About You” for Motown in 1966.

Tammi Terrell – All I Do Is Think About You

reviewed by b3

10-13-12

Terrace Martin – It’s Real (Feat. Punch)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

Snoop producer (and sax man) Terrace Martin offers up the jazzy 9th Wonder-produced vibes of latest track “It’s Real”. No word as to whether the song is related to the West Coast artist’s oft-delayed 3 Chord Fold project.

Terrace Martin – It’s Real (Feat. Punch)

Terrace Martin (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

10-13-12

Chromatics – Into the Black (Burn Boyz Re-Edit)

Electronic Track Reviews

Burn Boyz sink their teeth into the juiciest. (The juiciest being Chromatics’ nice Uncle Neil cover of “Hey Hey My My”.) The duo’s selection for a minimalist tech-house-y sort of beat underneath the track really works here. b3sci wouldn’t steer you wrong.

Chromatics – Into the Black (Burn Boyz Re-Edit)

Burn Boyz (Soundcloud/a>)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

10-13-12

Project 46 – Feel The Fire (Original Mix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Project 46 have released their latest creation “Feel The Fire”. With plenty of feel good climbs to the top of the world the song beckons for any reality outside of a dance club. “Feel The Fire” will see release via Armada/Zouk Recordings on November 5.

Project 46 (Soundcloud)

Rating 8

reviewed by b3

10-12-12

Josh Kumra – Wildest Moments (Jessie Ware Cover)

Songwriter Track Reviews

Kumra really brings out the ballad in “Wildest Moments” by Jessie Ware with this latest interpretation. Without it’s body-moving shell, the track’s melody and vulnerable subject matter swell in a sea of Josh Kumra’s blue eyed croon. Highlighting Jessie Ware’s contention at this year’s Mercury Prize table, with some serious writing chops to boot.

Josh Kumra (Facebook)
Jessie Ware (Official)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

10-12-12

Nightlands – So Far So Long

Rock Track Reviews

War on Drugs member Dave Hartley readies the release of his second solo LP Oak Island with new single “So Far So Long”. The breezy track adeptly straddles multiple spheres of influence including 60’s pop, Brazilian music, and more modern indie rock.

Nightlands – So Far So Long

Nightlands (Facebook)