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Track Reviews

Neon Hitch – Silly Girl (Remix) (Feat. Wale)

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This is the remix. That’s Neon Hitch and this is WALE! This official remix to the British trapeze artist/singer’s big single “Silly Girl” sways as much as it pops. Trying to listen and not tapping your toes or humming the melody back is next to impossible. Exhibit A: We tried like 20 times this morning as we had the tune on repeat rotation at b3sci HQ.

Neon Hitch – Silly Girl (Remix) (Feat. Wale)

Neon Hitch: (Myspace) (Official) ()

Rating: 8.1

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05-11-11

Evil Needle – So Fly

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Slow Jams 2011.

Evil Needle – So Fly via MOOVMNT

Evil Needle: (Facebook) (Soundcloud)

Rating: 8.2

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05-10-11

Blackbird Blackbird – Euphoria

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This is my after work mix. Soothing sounds via the Bay Area. “Euphoria” blends the surreal with the ethereal, vapor into love.

Blackbird Blackbird – Euphoria

Blackbird Blackbird: (Myspace) (Official) (Bandcamp)

Rating: 8.2

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Adele vs Eurythmics: Rolling In Sweet Dreams (Daft Beatles Mix)

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Holy shit! Daft Beatles puts the perfect melody (Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”) on the perfect beat (Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams”) the result is nothing short of mindblowing. Huge props to our friends at Hard Candy on the mix!

Adele vs Eurythmics: Rolling In Sweet Dreams (Daft Beatles Mix)

Daft Beatles: (Soundcloud) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.8

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Jamie Lidell – Completely Exposed (Beck Remix) (Stella Edit)

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Old man Beck puts Jim up on some Sledgehammer shit. That Peter Gabriel. Big mix.

Jamie Lidell – Completely Exposed (Beck Remix) (Stella Edit)

Jamie Lidell: (Official) (Myspace)

Rating: 8.3

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05-10-11

Holy Ghost! – Wait and See (CFCF Remix)

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Fresh off Holy Ghost’s new remix EP (out today) is this smoothly tipped mix by b3sci fav CFCF. Preview and details below.

Holy Ghost! – Wait and See (CFCF Remix) via SKOA

Holy Ghost!: (Myspace) (Official)

Rating: 8.0

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05-10-11

Joker – The Vision (Let Me Breathe) (Feat. Jessie Ware)

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Big lead single from Joker. “The Vision” is that sticky, hooky, melodic sort of dubstep that decimates UK music charts. Preview below.

Joker – The Vision (Let Me Breathe) (Feat. Jessie Ware)

Joker: (Myspace) (Facebook)

Rating: 8.1

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05-09-11

David Dallas – Life Is..

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We loved David Dallas’ “Big Time” so much we put it in our Top Tracks of 2009. #23 to be exact. Now Dallas is back with a deal on a U.S. label (Duck Down), a new LP The Rose Tint (that drops tomorrow), and sick new vid for his single “Life Is…”. The clip showcases the New Zealand-born MC’s smooth buttery flow cut visually with bokeh and pretty lights. Classic.

David Dallas – Life Is…

David Dallas: (Official) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Rating: 8.2

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Mayer Hawthorne – Mr. Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra Cover)

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Mayer jumps on b3sci’s consensus second favorite ELO song. Coulda fooled us on this one, Mayer, “sounds so Jeff Lynne”. If only we had the internet power stroke to make “sounds so Jeff Lynne” a meme. b3sci fam you know what to do. Thx to our buddies at SKOA for the tip and the track.

Mayer Hawthorne – Mr. Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra Cover)

Mayer Hawthorne: (Myspace) (Facebook)

Rating: 8.0

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05-09-11

Jim Jones – Believe in Magic (Feat. Lloyd) (Prod. Girl Talk)

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I guess this means Girl Talk now has Capo status. Jones jumps on GT’s flip of Honey Cone. Lloyd on the hook. Silky smooth.

Jim Jones – Believe in Magic (Feat. Lloyd) (Prod. Girl Talk)

Jim Jones: (Official) (Twitter

Rating: 8.3

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05-09-11

Foster the People – Call It What You Want

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“Call It What You Want” is a hit. Foster the People are your new favorite band. Torches is straight killer.

Foster the People – Call It What You Want via hal menarik

Foster the People: (Official) (Myspace) (Facebook)

Rating: 9.4

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05-09-11

Arctic Monkeys – Reckless Serenade

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The best of the British pop tradition is showcased on “Reckless Serenade”, a little Beatles, a little Kinks, a little Northern Soul, and a little bit Weezer (OK, not so British but that guitar lead at 2:06 is totally “Pink Triangle”). “We were good as married in my mind but married in my mind’s no good.” All the same, “Reckless Serenade” is an ace track. Suck It and See is due 6th June. Assist to our family at SKOA on the track.

Arctic Monkeys – Reckless Serenade

Arctic Monkeys: (Official) (Myspace)

Rating: 8.0

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05-09-11