Nina Nesbitt has just released this self-shot (mostly) and self-directed video for the title track to her forthcoming debut studio EP, The Apple Tree. The 17 year old songstress out of Edinburgh has already performed for stadium sized crowds while on tour with the likes of Example, Ed Sheeran and Passenger (the latter two making cameos in the video), in preparation for the EP’s May 7th release. “The Apple Tree” leans heavily on the type of acoustic pop perfection that first caught the world’s attention on Nesbitt’s Live Take release from late last year. Take a peak at this Brit on the rise and at what’s to come below.
Cameron Stenger is a young songwriting talent out of New York who recently cut this video for his delicate “Come Home”. Stenger is one for the radar but don’t just take our word for it, check it out for yourself below.
Fresh off UK tour support for Azealia Banks, London-based trio Dems unveil the beautifully textured and subtly soulful “Inner O” as equal part of their new double A-side release. Get up on the track as well the song’s awesome(!) vid below. Dems are definitely a crew for the radar. Check it out!
18 yr old, George Barnett is set to release 17 days, on March 12th. “Lone Rose” is the first single to be released from the album. Not only does Mr. Barnett write wonderful music, he also produced, directed, and edited the video for Lone Rose. To top it off, George plays all of the instruments. To say this young man has a bright future is an immense understatement. There’s no need to wait, George Barnett is burning new paths by fusing musical and audiovisual mastery right now.
Jam! Summer 2k12 is right around the corner and “Skirts” via Bristol collective “Skirts” is most definitely a joint to get you in the mood! Get into it below.
Like a rhinestone bad-ass the legendary Glen Campbell has just released this expanded edition of his new CD Meet Glen Campbell via Capitol/EMI. The special edition CD features EXCLUSIVE bonus tracks (including performances of classic Campbell hits like “Wichita Lineman” as well Glen’s deeply personal takes on songs from an eclectic range of artists (Travis, The Replacements, Velvet Underground and others). B3SCI is giving away one copy of this awesome new expanded edition CD to one of our lucky readers! Just be the first to tell us what the name of Glen’s studio musician clique was in the early 60s. Email us the answer hereU.S. entries only
CD Track Listing:
1. Sing (Travis)
2. Walls (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
3. Angel Dream (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
4. Times Like These (Foo Fighters)
5. These Days (Jackson Browne)
6. Sadly Beautiful (The Replacements)
7. All I Want Is You (U2)
8. Jesus (Velvet Underground)
9. Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) (Green Day)
10. Grow Old With Me (John Lennon)
*11. Gentle On My Mind (2008 Remix)
*12. Galveston (2008 Remix)
*13. Wichita Lineman (AOL Sessions, 2008)
*14. Rhinestone C
Back in December we covered a really cool party in downtown LA that featured generations of influential musicians collaborating in a capacity not quite seen before. The Re:Generation Music Project is a film that follows the genesis, process, and ultimate results of these unique collaborations. 5 influential DJs at the top of their genres are profiled, including DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, Skrillex, Pretty Lights and The Crystal Method. Head to select theaters around the USA today only (2/23/2012) for your chance to see this forward thinking documentary on the big screen in all of it’s glory.
Not too much to say about any new NO CEREMONY track when it drops… except that this one features Joey Santiago from The Pixies and it fuzzes in some nice guitar work. Check it out below:
Dead Sara is a heavy LA band that absolutely shreds live. If you loved Wolfmother when they first hit the world stage a few years ago, I bet this is for you. They’re starting to gain some national attention, so keep an eye and ear on them.
Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Fridays 1-3 pm Pacific, 4-6 pm Eastern, 9-11pm GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.
American Royalty are band out of L.A. that walk a line between soul-driven rock and electronic/synth elements. Certainly not a new combination, no, but AR combine those sounds in a way not quite done before. Like the music really is soulful, it’s got great feel and you believe these guys when they namecheck a Motown or Stax influence. The electronic bits are complementary, coherent and do give the music, especially here on “Matchstick” an interesting texture. Let us know what you think.
Chicago collective Company of Thieves recently cut this stripped-down cover of Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down”. The band adds a sweet authentic touch to the classic which features a starlit vocal from lead singer Genevieve Schatz, helping give anyone a reason to stand their ground.
You can also take a look at a live performance of the song below with some additional tunes and interview coverage courtesy of the good peeps at Lightbox Sessions.
Company of Thieves – Won’t Back Down (Tom Petty Cover)
“Shiny Things” is a catchy and up-tempo number previewed from the forthcoming and sophomore LP, Rooms Filled With Light, by UK lads Fanfarlo. Check out the rhythmic gymnastics themed video for the song below and be sure to catch the band on tour as they gig though Spring 2012 with a culminating set at Coachella in Indio, CA.
2/22 – Leeds, UK @ The Wardrobe
2/23 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo
2/24 – Newcastle, UK @ Cluny
2/25 – Liverpool, UK @ Static Gallery
2/27 – Bristole, UK @ Thekla
2/29 – Brighton, UK @ Tiger Club
3/01 – London, UK @ Scala
3/05 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
3/06 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3/07 – Wahsington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
3/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
3/09 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
3/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
3/13 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
3/14 – Dallas, TX @ The Loft
3/15-18 – Austion, TX @ South by Southwest
3/19 – St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
3/20 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
3/22 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
3/23 – Ann Arbor, MU @ The Blind Pig
3/24 – Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
3/25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
3/27 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s
3/28 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
3/29 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
3/31 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
4/01 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
4/03 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird
4/05 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
4/06 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
4/07 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
4/09 – Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore
4/10 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe
4/15 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
4/17 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
4/22 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
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