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Flux Pavilion – Lift You Higher (Feat. Lisa Hart)

The Flux train rolls on with this new unreleased track for “Lift You Higher”. Debuted on Mistajam’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show within the last couple days, “LYH” sees Flux continuing to marshall his sound further from the dead and buried corpse of the dubstep sound and more toward the D&B section of his palette. There’s also some pop, electro, and house elements on “Lift You Higher” but the track is still 100% Flux which translates to 100% heat. So hit that play button ASAP. (DoML)

Flux Pavilion – Lift You Higher (Feat. Lisa Hart)

Flux Pavilion (Facebook) (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Tree & Shelf Nunny – This is Separation

Pop Rock Songwriter

By Chris Gedos

“This is Separation” succeeds on the same formula as Tree’s previous offering, “People” lo-fi ethos, big yet intimate refrains, and very deliberate arrangements with unexpected shifts not unlike symphonic movement transitions. Whether Tree & Shelf Nunny record alone or in collaboration, I’ll be very excited to see if the youthful San Fran artists plop any LPs in 2k12.

Tree & Shelf Nunny – This is Separation

Tree (Facebook) (Free Download)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Team Me – Show Me

Pop Rock Track Reviews

By Trevor Meyer

Once again, Team Me offers up an appetizing track. Accompanied by a stunning, and eye-catching video, “Show Me” displays the diverse pop writing ability of the Scandinavian six piece. “Show Me” is from their album To The Treetops! The album is set to be released, March 5th. Keep doing work in Oslo!

Team Me – Show Me

Team Me (Facebook) (Purchase)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

EMiL – Deadwood

Pop Songwriter Soul

By Trevor Meyer

Here’s a stellar piece from new London-based artist, EMiL. This song has a killer chorus hook and a beautiful string arrangement throughout. It’s the kind of song that gives you that feeling like you’re on fire and every spot is your “sweet spot” on the basketball court. This track brings the heat all day. EMiL is set to officially release “Deadwood” on March 25. I am counting down the days.

EMiL – ‘Deadwood’

EMiL (Facebook) (Official)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Phone Joan – Damned

Rock Soul Track Reviews

Whoa… what have we here? Beyond a beautiful and promiscuously toned video, oozes the gospel tinted blues and shoegaze of Oslo, Norway exports Phone Joan. Soak yourself in the vulnerable timbre of their dynamic new single “Damned” and be sure to pick up a copy of Phone Joan’s sophomore LP +47 91799466 due March 14th.

Phone Joan – Damned

Phone Joan (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

Lucy Rose – Red Face

Pop Track Reviews

On her new single “Red Face”, Lucy Rose proves she’s as equally compelling when backed by a dynamic and fully arranged band as she is the delicate voiced solo artist we’ve come to discover and love. This track will, no doubt, draw you in. Get familiar below.

Lucy Rose – Red Face

Lucy Rose (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-06-12

James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream (Gina Turner Bootleg Edit)

Electronic Track Reviews

Yeahhhhh. When I first came across this house remix of “The Wilhelm Scream” (b3sci’s #1 track of 2011), I admit to first pushing play just to listen to how bad it would be. And then I actually pushed play and was blown away. Do not miss this mix by NYC DJ Gina Turner.

James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream (Gina Turner Bootleg Edit)

Gina Turner (Soundcloud) (Myspace)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-05-12

Innobushu – You’re the Only

Electronic Track Reviews

Contributed by Trevor Meyer

Hailing from Chi-town, Innobushu offers up some beautiful electronica for your auditory system. Smooth, atmospheric, and jazzy, “You’re the Only” definitely delivers the mail. This is ust the right track to help you wind down your day. Check it.

Innobushu – You’re the Only

Innobushu (Official)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-05-12

REVIEW: Old Soul – Old Soul [LP]

Rock Songwriter Soul

Contributed by Trevor Meyer

Still swimming in nostalgia from the return trip to California, I took a few listens to Old Soul’s self-titled 2011 release. The album features a nice collection of folk tunes and blends elements of soul and pastoral ambience. My favorite tracks are the waltzy, “People Are Talking” and the dynamic “Red & Gold,” a track that draws parallels to older Coldplay and A.A. Bondy. Also, “Caught A Train” is a well-knit piece woven together by a fusion of soul, acoustic, and alternative rock. This album has a lot to offer its listeners. I highly recommend checking these guys out.

Old Soul – Caught A Train

Old Soul (Bandcamp)

Rating 8

reviewed by b3

01-05-12

Delilah – Never Be Another

Pop Track Reviews

Delilah channels a sound akin to a 22nd Century Adele. The Adele sort of 1-2 half-time rhythmic elements are there as well as some of her vocal affectations. “Never Be Another” is decidedly more future-thinking in its instrumentation though as the state of the art of British electronic music backs up the track’s arrangement. Into it.

Delilah – Never Be Another

Delilah (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-05-12

ceo – Come With Me (Sail a Whale Version)

Pop Track Reviews

We never really got on the ceo party train when White Magic made its trajectory through the indieverse last summer. Yours Truly recently put out this Epilogue remix version of the LP, one of our standouts is the Sail a Whale take on “Come With Me”. Adding just the right mix of atmospherics and counter-rhythms to put an otherwise blah track into the blahblahblah sweet spot. Listen.

ceo – Come With Me (Sail a Whale Version)

Sail a Whale (Tumblr)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

01-05-12

The Maccabees – Feel to Follow

Rock Track Reviews

The Maccabees space things on the cosmic sounding “Feel to Follow”. Beginning with a feel-good melody and rhythm figure, the track builds into an excellent cinematic-sounding closing instrumental. Give the sharp “Feel to Follow” your attention below.

The Maccabees – Feel to Follow

The Maccabees (Official) (Myspace)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-05-12