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Pale Seas – Something or Nothing

“Something Or Nothing” comes courtesy of new London based band Pale Seas (formerly Netherlands). The group’s pleasant well-crafted Dream Folk is already in rotation at b3sci HQ and will no doubt make it’s way in our next road trip mix. The band recently recorded their debut EP with respected production team Jimmy Robertson and Demien Castellanos whose credits include Florence & The Machine, Anna Calvi, and Exlovers to name a few. You can pick up “Something or Nothing” as a limited Edition 7″ through Fear & Records on March 5th.

Pale Seas – Something Or Nothing

Pale Seas (Official) (Official)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

01-09-12

The Kid Daytona – New Yorker’s Ambition (Feat. Aloe Blacc)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

TKD puts on for his city on this new collab with our man Aloe Blacc. “NYA” is off Daytona’s LRG-sponsored Interlude project that dropped in November. The pair recently shot a video for the track which you can check out below. If you recognize the sample on the beat that means you’re cool cause it’s from “The Genesis” on Illmatic.

The Kid Daytona – New Yorker’s Ambition (Feat. Aloe Blacc)

The Kid Daytona (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

01-08-12

Eliza Doolittle – The Morning (The Weeknd)

Soul Track Reviews

Girl put in work. We really like this. Eliza, email us/tweet at us, we want to write songs with you.

Eliza Doolittle – The Morning (The Weeknd)

Eliza Doolitle (Official)

Rating 8.7

reviewed by b3

01-08-12

Ryan Hemsworth – Three Hours In

Electronic Track Reviews

Producer and beat-man Ryan Hemsworth returns with “Three Hours In,” a new teaser track leading up to his forthcoming EP, Kitsch Genius.

Ryan Hemsworth – Three Hours In

Ryan Hemsworth (Download on Soundcloud) (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-08-12

The Bats Pajamas – Red Scared

Rock Track Reviews Videos!

“Rad Scared” is previewed from Bats Pajamas forthcoming sophomore full-length expected later this year. Their Steve Albini recorded self-titled debut caused a stir and the Toronto based collective continue to bring the noise with this effort.

The Bats Pajamas – Red Scared

The Bats Pajamas (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-07-12

Doug Bleek – Island in the Sky

Rock Track Reviews

By Chris Gedos

Slothbear bassist and multi-instrumentalist Doug Bleek drops a mutha’ of a track with “Island in the Sky”. A hypnotic intro and chord progression, reminiscent of one of those great B-sides from Mavers and The La’s (“Over”and “Endless”, in particular), leads into a sweet vocal more nuanced than “Sleepy Daze”, Bleek’s track from Slothbear’s Canter On EP, which was spun into the ground here @ HQ. Comparisons to Sloan come to mind as well. Bleek’s well versed in the pantheon; that much is certain. Listening to “Island in the Sky”, one is struck with that feeling of a shared history, of having heard the same music, read the same books and lived the same experiences, an increasingly rare thing given 2k12’s hyper-fragmented culture.

Doug Bleek – Island in the Sky

Doug Bleek (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.6

reviewed by b3

01-07-12

Freedom Fry – Tallest Dreams

Pop Rock Track Reviews

By Trevor Meyer

Freedom Fry is a French-American duo hailing from Paris and New York. Their debut EP, Let The Games Begin features “Tallest Dreams” along with four other tracks. This duo has a great feel for rhythmic dynamics. Not only does Freedom Fry have a knack for percussive adeptness, but they also use instrumentation such as the harpsichord, autoharp, and ukulele. Freedom Fry has a distinct musical chemistry that shimmers through “Tallest Dreams.” Make sure to give these guys a listen and pick up their debut EP, Let The Games Begin.

Tallest Dreams – Freedom Fry

Tallest Dreams (Facebook) (Bandcamp)

Rating 8

reviewed by b3

01-07-12

Panther & The Supafly – Diamond In The Africa Rough x Chronicles

Hip Hop Pop Rock

By Trevor Meyer

Vancouver natives, Panther & The Supafly just dropped their debut EP, Nkazi. “Diamond in the Africa Rough” is a sick fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and pop. This track is driven, inspirational, and poised for greatness. Give these guys a spin.

Panther & The Supafly – Diamond In The Africa Rough

Panther & The Supafly – Chronicles

Panther & The Supafly (Download at Bandcamp) (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-07-12

Lana Del Rey – This Is What Makes Us Girls

Pop Track Reviews

“This Is What Makes Us Girls” is one of the latest tracks to have surfaced from the debut LP of the latest contending pop star sensation. The track is a deeper cut which shows-off miss Del Rey’s more broad Top 40 pallet. B3SCI approved.

Lana Del Rey – This Is What Makes Us Girls

Lana Del Rey (Official) (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

01-07-12

Jesse Futerman – A Tribute to Horace

Soul Track Reviews

Jesse Futerman drops off this nice vibed-out bit of jazz-influenced beats excerpted here from his “Super Basement” EP. We’re guessing the Horace in question is the legendary pianist Horace Silver who recorded about two dozen LPs for Blue Note, most of which are must listens.

Jesse Futerman – A Tribute to Horace

Jesse Futerman (Bandcamp) (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Dirty South & Thomas Gold – Eyes Wide Open (Feat. Kate Elsworth)

Electronic Track Reviews

Dirty South may have a hit on their hands with the massive sounding “Eyes Wide Open”. We can see this track getting huge worldwide rotation in big rooms from San Francisco to Singapore. Turn it up.

Dirty South & Thomas Gold – Eyes Wide Open (Feat. Kate Elsworth)

Dirty South (Official)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Millennial Territory Orchestra – Family Affair (Feat. Antony Hegarty) (Sly & The Family Stone)

Soul Track Reviews

If you know us, you know we’re massive stans for the genius Sly Stone. To cover a Sly Stone song is task only properly acquitted of by only the most soulful, powerful, emotive of artists. It’s a very high bar to reach for, indeed. Here, Millennial Territory Orchestra links up with Antony Hegarty (a soul brother you may have heard of) to tackle “Family Affair” and puts down maybe the best Family Stone cover (one of the best 70’s soul covers, period) that we’ve ever heard. It’s really that good. The pace is a slow walk, the sauntering swaying horns are perfect, and Mr. Hegarty is 100% on point vocally. Spin it below.

Millennial Territory Orchestra – Family Affair (Feat. Antony Hegarty) (Sly & The Family Stone)

Millennial Territory Orchestra (Official)

Rating 8.6

reviewed by b3

01-06-12