Take It Back is new from NYC-based singer/songwriter Dani Elliott. What a great song. From the warm guitar strums on the tune’s silky verse to the subtle organ flourishes of it’s feel good chorus, the song has near perfect instrumentation. And Dani’s voice? Wow. Think Corinne Bailey Rae, Think Jill Scott, Think Ella Fitzgerald. Think that sonorous smoothness that connects those three voices. That’s where Dani is.
Dani Elliott – Take It BackRating: 8.2
The Radio Rip of this new Deadmau5 jam leaked to the web last week. Here goes the CDQ. This tune goes so hard, like anybody else in the electro game even has a chance right now. Over.
Deadmau5 – Right This SecondRating: 8.4
Wow wow wow. Adele just went next level. Songs like “Rolling in the Deep” are why we do this.
Adele – Rolling in the Deeprating: 9.0
Scoping the interwebs for jams you’ve prob come across the name Olivier Daysoul. (He’s collaborated w Hudson Mohawke, Dam-funk, Mike Slott and others.) Maybe you’re even you’re into him already (Props to you.) If not, let this sun soaked bossatronic remix of “In the Now” by Dutch DJ Duke Hugh be your introduction.
Olivier Daysoul – In The Now (Duke Hugh Bossatronic Remix)rating: 8
Jay Elec links up with his new boss (Jay-Z) to rap about his old boss (Sean Combs). The-Dream and Charlotte Gainsbourg also feature.
Jay Electronica – Shiny Suit Theory (Feat. Jay-Z, The-Dream & Charlotte Gainsbourg)rating: 8.1
A believable cover of the classic Neil Young tune by UK singer-songwriter Laura Marling. The feel of the recording is that as if it was conceived within the space of a half-imagined dream; somewhere between the gravity of the song’s subject matter and the ethereal, airy, buoyant quality of Laura’s vocal performance. Produced by Jack White.
Laura Marling – The Needle and the Damage Donerating: 8.3
Current tourmates Gaslamp Killer, Daedalus and Free the Robots link up here for this killer remix of the track for “Impulse”. The song’s gentle opening of subtle beeps and plastic-sounding noise fades is more warning than invitation. Shit gets heavy. Bass blasts, drums thump, hips and shoulders begin to shake and sooner than you’re awareness can catch up; you’re out your seat and you’re on the floor, you’re letting the beat rock. (At least that’s what happened to us.)
Gaslamp Killer and Daedelus – Impulse (Free the Robots Remix)rating: 8.1
You know when Cookin’ Soul puts their name on a jam, you know you’re talking some serious top shelf shit. Yeahhhhhhhh, we’re guessing Wiz is gonna totally get lit to this remix. If we were Wiz we’d prob totally get bent to our own remix too. Holla!
Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow (Cookin’ Soul Remix)Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow (Cookin Soul Remix) from Cookin Soul on Vimeo.
rating: 8.2
The Major Lazer crew keeps it fresh on this track for “Up All Night”. We’re digging the rattles of the bass on the verse and that massive shout-it-out chorus. We’re thinking weekend soundtrack material. Let us know.
Alex Clare – Up All Night (Prod. Diplo & Switch)rating: 8.1
What up world. Our bud Michael Stanley was so pumped about today’s lineup of bangers he picked up his tele to rattle off a few riffs, solo lead hammer ons, and deep fret string bends. So Michael, buddy, preach us the business.
“Skin” is prob the best leak we’ve heard off Loud which drops tomorrow. Ugh… “Only Girl in the World”, everything that song gets wrong (Don’t even get us started… But since you’re here: the distastefully heavy synth punches, the shouty chorus vocals, the goofy song concept, etc) “Skin” gets right (OK, maybe not the goofy song concept). Rihanna’s vocal sits comfortably in the track and the instrumentation supports the tune rather than overpowers it. Check it below.
Rihanna – Skin
An unreleased Wiz Khalifa track? YEAH! Where do we sign up? BELOW!
Wiz Khalifa – Stunt’n via illRoots
The fashionable Mr. Ronson gets this fashionable remix treatment on the track for “Somebody to Love” by the equably fashionable Briton beatsman Herve.
Mark Ronson & The Business Int’l – Somebody to Love (Herve Very Vox Remix) via SKOA
“Bring The Light” is the new and first offering from Liam Gallagher‘s post-Oasis group, Beady Eye. With a full-length Steve Lillywhite produced debut expected to drop in early 2011, this band of former Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and touring drummer Chris Sharrock [plus unofficials: Jay Darlington (keys man) and Jeff Wootton (bass man)] is no doubt looking to hit the ground running in the New Year.
I once read a quote along the lines of “Oasis is like religion, you either believe in it or you don’t”. Over time and after many conversations with music fans I’ve learned this happens to be a very true statement. (Whats the Story) Morning Glory was a first album of mine, a collection of songs with such a sound… and Alan White’s drumming was such an ideal complement… it’s needless to say not many albums since have measured up. While Oasis and non-Oasis fans alike may claim that Liam isn’t much of a singer anymore, let alone a songwriter, this album should put such concerns to rest one way or another. In our books, Liam Gallagher ranks one of the best frontmen of all time and we can only hope that he’s got a spark of that brilliant rock-naivety that brother Noel Gallagher seemed to have lost sight of, or interest in, post Be Here Now.
Oasis LPs, Definitely Maybe, Don’t Believe The Truth, Be Here Now all were in heavy rotation here at B3SCI throughout the night until 2:00 am (LA time) as we anticipated the official (UK 10:00 am) release, reminding me of past days waiting at Tower Records for midnight album releases. The track doesn’t disappoint. It’s classic oldskool Rock and Roll with the type of attitude any Oasis fan of the band’s last four albums will appreciate. If you’re one of those expecting “Supersonic” or “Columbia”, then don’t even press play. And one thing is for sure, it’s definitely not the song from the 22 second clip that the band leaked earlier in the week! The release is now available for free download on the band’s website and as a limited 7-inch press that also features a b-side of the groups take on World Of Twist’s “Sons Of The Stage”. Also worth mentioning for all the Shoegaze fans in the house, the former Ride guitarist Andy Bell has turned in his Oasis bass for a guitar in Beady Eye, and along with Gem Archer will be contributing some new songs to the forthcoming album.
In other news, Noel Gallagher, former “Chief” guitarist and Oasis songwriter is expected to drop his solo project sometime next year. Alan McGee (founder of Creation Records) recently mentioned during an interview with BBC Six music that he’s heard some of Noel’s new material, “Noel’s demos are absolutely amazing. Totally amazing. The reason that guy is quiet is he knows what he’s got up his sleeve.” We can’t wait.
Beady Eye – Bring The Light (FREE download)Beady Eye info / buy it / Pretty Green
rating: 8.5
Says she wants cake. We got all the right ingredients. Cake. Cole has the game in his hand’s palm right now. Too Easy. This self-produced track for Purple Rain is some sick smoothed out shit. Get into below.
J. Cole – Purple Rainrating: 8.4
