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Track Reviews

Nina Nesbitt – The Apple Tree [VIDEO]

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Nina Nesbitt has just released this self-shot (mostly) and self-directed video for the title track to her forthcoming debut studio EP, The Apple Tree. The 17 year old songstress out of Edinburgh has already performed for stadium sized crowds while on tour with the likes of Example, Ed Sheeran and Passenger (the latter two making cameos in the video), in preparation for the EP’s May 7th release. “The Apple Tree” leans heavily on the type of acoustic pop perfection that first caught the world’s attention on Nesbitt’s Live Take release from late last year. Take a peak at this Brit on the rise and at what’s to come below.

Nina Nesbitt england (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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04-03-12

Sub Focus – Out of the Blue (Feat. Alice Gold)

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Sub Focus’ big new single “Out of the Blue” gets a dazzling video treatment. Don’t miss it.

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Rating 8.1

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04-02-12

Killer Mike – Don’t Die (Prod. El-P)

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Mike Bigga and El-P have a collaborative album in the works (which means you need to be psyched) called R.A.P. music. “Don’t Die” is the third pass from the project and is 100% live. Anytime El-P is on the boards is a must listen and Mike is definitely on his A-game here. Listen NOW.

Killer Mike georgia (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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04-02-12

PEACE – Follow Baby

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See how many 90’s memes you can spot in that video. p.s The song is really really good. Look out for PEACE to drop their “Follow Baby” single in the UK April 23rd.

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Rating 8.5

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04-02-12

Lianne La Havas – Only Girl in the World (Rihanna)

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Our girl Lianne takes on Rihanna’s Billboard #1 “Only Girl in the World”. If you know Lianne’s music, you’re probably like whaaaaaa? But don’t let the source material scare you, this cover is 100% LLH style. Lianne takes “OGitW” on to a more jazzy sort of tip, backed up here by a piano-led instrumental. Aside from La Havas’ brilliance here, another key takeaway for us was just the reminder at how phenomenal the melodies on “Only Girl in the World” are and to hear them vocalized like this and in this style is a real pleasure.

Lianne La Havas england (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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04-01-12

Miike Snow – Devil’s Work (Dirty South Remix)

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Dirty South on an A+ remix of Miike Snow’s latest. Look out for that break at 1:33.

Miike Snow sweden (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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04-01-12

Deap Vally – End of the World

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Deap Valley spells trouble for your blog. This girl-girl duo pack all the right ingredients to that potential buzz band stew; relevance (they sound enough like the Keys, Sleigh Bells, Alabama Shakers and whoever else to easily enter the dialogue) solid song (there’s enough here song styling-wise to actually enjoy), soulful vox (there’s plenty of feel and swagger in the vocal) and punch (enough to fuel any buzz rebellion). And did we mention? The band is two girls. So if A-squared + B squared = C squared then you should look for these ladies on Saturday Night Live by sometime late next year. (p.s. they’re really fuckin’ good.)

Deap Vally california (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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04-01-12

Expeditions – Years

By Trevor Meyer

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Expeditions are a pop/rock foursome from Cologne, Germany. Here is their 2012 track, “Years”, which delivers nicely on the verses, but that chorus is a very special treat. Sink your teeth into this one.

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Rating 8.2

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04-01-12

POSTTOD – Away

By Trevor Meyer

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Swedish electronic/alt rockers, Posttod, have just shared their free EP, “Moon.” This music really puts you in a remote place, a pastoral, utopian retreat, if you will. Ambient, yet incredibly lively, “Moon” caters to the ever changing moods of our personalities. “Away” is my favorite thus far, but “Through Your Eyes” offers a solid hip-hop/electronic combination overlapped by an ethereal synth line. Give these guys a spin.

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Rating 8.0

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04-01-12

SKYPILOT – Anonymous

By Trevor Meyer

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SKYPILOT are a rock trio from Brisbane, Australia. “Anonymous” is an upbeat, driven rock piece that resembles, at times, The National and Editors. It’s a solid track with some really nice vocal and guitar work. At B3Sci, we’re definitely excited to hear more from SKYPILOT. Get into it.

SKYPILOT australia (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.0

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04-01-12

Mrs. Magician – The Spells

By Chris Gedos

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Mrs. Magician’s Strange Heaven LP is a great surf-rock offering for those waiting for the weather to break in colder climes. The previously posted “There Is No God” is still the centerpiece, but there’s six or seven tracks which will make solid secondary singles, one of which is “The Spells”, a lazy 21st C. “Doctor Robert” + “Love Potion #9”. Mrs. Magician isn’t really a hit-you-with-the-first-lick sort of band; their advanced lyricism and understated instrumentation (no solo battles here) allow for a slower, more thoroughly enjoyable burn.

Mrs. Magician – The Spells

Mrs. Magician california (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
03-30-12

Jai Paul – Jasmine

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Wow. Jai Paul’s “Jasmine” is one of the best songs of the year. Holy shit.

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Rating 9.0

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03-30-12