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Track Reviews

Premiere: Atticus Thatcher – Make a Move

What a song. Newcomer Atticus Thatcher comes to us originally from South Carolina. “Make a Move” is propelled by a subtle but no less potent funky groove and Thatcher’s cool quick fire percussive vocal cadence. From the track’s outset, “I’ve got this whiskey in my hand…” the melodic phrasing is focused and sharp, and for the listener (and likely most within earshot) it’s all toe taps and head bobs from the start. We’ve been jamming “Make a Move” in heavy rotation for a few days now so we’re especially pleased to share this one. Stream the B3SCI Premiere of “Make a Move” by Atticus Thatcher below.

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08-07-17

Crystal Bats – Killing Me (Feat. Whinnie Williams)

UK production duo Crystal Bats make their B3SCI debut on the strength of the A+ pop songwriting of “Killing Me” an R&B-tinged track instrumentally evocative of it’s LA-centric lyric.

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08-04-17

Palm Honey – Hot Simian Weather

“Hot Simian Weather” is the new ?Can and 60’s-inspired new track from the excellent Palm Honey.

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08-04-17

Gotts Street Park – Control (Feat. Grand Pax)

Leeds UK production crew Gotts Street Park team with vocalist Grand Pax for spotlessly constructed after hours creeper “Control”.

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08-04-17

Gabriel Black – Pine Trees

“Sad Boy” artist Gabriel Black streams second track online “Pine Trees”. A plaintive minimal number built on some slick use of hip-hop vocal cadence and spare gut-punch guitar stabs. Enjoy it below.

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08-04-17

STéLOUSE – Bones (Feat. Tilian)

Casablanca Records man STéLOUSE links up with Dance Gavin Dance singer Tilian for cooly melodic new electronic pop track “Bones”.

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08-04-17

Jazz Morley – Safe Place

Is it weird that I spend more time stalking people on Spotify than I do on Facebook? Oh well, I found a downtempo gem out of it. Jazz Morley delivers major melodies on “Safe Place,” a chilled out track about wanting to feel close to someone you’re no longer close with. This riveting track is worth a listen.

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08-02-17

Goldwash – Episode

Goldwash never disappoints. With his self-proclaimed genre of “existential funk,” he brings major grooves on his latest track, “Episode.” I for one am going to be bumping this track the rest of the summer. Enjoy!

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08-02-17

Opia – Faded

The talented twosome Opia are back with a new EP entitled “Faded” and we’re really digging the coolly-arranged and stylistically-varied title track.

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07-21-17

Taska Black – Where We Go

Antwerp-based producer Taska Black produces dark, deep vibes on his newest track, “Where We Go.” Orchestral elements and a hard hitting bass create a unique blend of sounds. It’s the best of both worlds, a beauty and a banger.

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07-21-17

LUNAR – Pretty Face

LUNAR follows on from the excellent “Glad You Stayed” from last month with equally strong latest “Pretty Face”. The track spins an especially intimate quality, as if being beam directly from the recording board/laptop straight to your headphones, that makes “Pretty Face” all that more magnetic.

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07-14-17

Blood Cultures – Detroit

We’re into the strong hazy synth-driven pop from NJ producer Blood Cultures. Sampled below is the excellent “Detroit” from Blood Cultures’ forthcoming debut Happy Birthday, out July 21.

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07-14-17