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Benny Sings – You And Me (Feat. GoldLink)

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Dutch veteran producer and singer Benny Sings (who had a memorable standout album in 2011 called ART) makes a slick serendipitous comeback after a long absence from the limelight with his new rhythmic-melodic hip-hop-inspired r&b-lustered smash hit single “You and Me” from his upcoming new Step Kids-mixed album called STUDIO that is out on November 27th via German label Jakarta Records and Dox Records in the Netherlands. New track “You and Me” (which we like for its stylish mesh of subtle-sensuous mellow-sublime beats, slick out-of-this-world vocals and cheery-guitar-groove-fed instrumentals) features the versatile vocal style and current-trend-bent flow of Soulection-artist VA-based emcee/vocalist Goldlink (who we recently covered for his Missy-sampling And After That, We Didn’t Talk LP knockout single “Spectrum”). We love the incredibly charming cohesive mesh of vocals on “You and Me” and look forward to hearing the lot of STUDIO which apparently only features one other track with a guest vocalist. We think Benny Sings made a wise choice to include Goldlink! Amazing collaboration. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

GoldLink Tour Dates:
Oct 15 @ Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
Oct 17 @ Orpheum Theatre – Madison, WI
Oct 21 @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre – Indianapolis, IN
Oct 24 @ Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
Oct 26 @ The Lyric Oxford – Oxford, MS
Oct 30 @ TOYOTA PARK – Bridgeview, IL
Oct 31 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Oct 31 @ TOYOTA PARK – Bridgeview, IL
Nov 01 @ TOYOTA PARK – Bridgeview, IL
Nov 06 @ McDonald Theatre – Eugene, OR
Nov 07 @ Knitting Factory Concert House – Spokane, WA
Nov 09 @ Showbox Sodo – Seattle, WA
Nov 12 @ Knitting Factory Concert House – Reno, NV
Dec 10 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
Dec 14 @ Shrine Expo Hall – Los Angeles, CA

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IYES – Beautiful Mess

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Brighton-bred Berlin-based male-female duo IYES (Josh Christopher and Melis Soyaslanová) recently resurfaced with their sweetly-emotive effervescent-toned catchy-melodic chorus-laden r&b-inspired synth-pop beauty “Gone” (B3-featured) which is the second single off the pair’s highly anticipated sophomore EP “Part Two” (that released on October 12th via IYES’s own label Love By Mistake). We love the newly released EP’s lyrically-vibrant vocally-exuberant whimsical-synth-tickled sing-along track “Beautiful Mess” for its ear-captivating harmonic vocal sensibilities and wonderfully emotive quintessential-IYES catchy hook. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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10-14-15

Canblaster – Encore DX

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French producer Canblaster has a new EP coming out on the 23rd called “Continue ?”. The newest stream from the project is many-textured vibe-y number “Encore DX”, which Canblaster says is component to “a soundtrack to a video game that doesn’t exist yet”. Listen.

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Krs. – Ever Blessed

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We last showcased Toronto producer, Noir Sound founder, and talented bootleg-rework style-setter Krs. for his heated and seductive deep-surface tropical-flamboyant shadowy-vibe artfully-beat-driven Demarco-inspired subtle-stinger bootleg, “Gyal Thing”. We are completely smitten with his latest “Ever Blessed” a beat-heavy steamy-sensual dance-grind-driven fun-wonder bootleg of Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Vybz Kartel. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Felix Snow – Now You See Me

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We just featured Kiiara and Gallant producer turned rising-star soloist Felix Snow for his dynamite-dreamy mild-future synth-y trap-beat-enhanced incandescent-atmospheric Madi Walsh-vocaled pop jam “Slow”. We really like his new beautifully textured uplifting-synth trap-beat centered track “Now You See Me” which features the radio-ready bright-talent vocals of Detroit-bred Chicago-based songstress CYN; who we last discussed in April for her stellar vocals on “Something” her swoony lo-fi beats-inspired track that was recorded on an iphone microphone. We’re thrilled with this excellent collaboration between two extremely promising artists! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Ptaki – Termy

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The Balearic sounds of “Termy” is the latest track from Polish duo Ptaki. The song’s hushed female backing vocals, vaguely jazz-y acoustic guitar arpeggiations and a vibes back rhythm track are supremely executed here. It’s a surrealistic bit of transportative hypnosis that can just as easily translate to your office chair as it would on an Ibiza beachside.

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Telepopmusik – Breathe (Octbr Flip)

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We love the dynamically-understated spacey-daydreamy beats-led style of little-known 18-year-old producer octbr on his phenomenal vivaciously synth-y subtly-layered flip of “Breathe” the timeless and ubiquitous hit track from veteran French electro trio Telepopmusik. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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ACES – I’m Already Gone

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Ahhh, we love this one. “I’m Already Gone” is new from Brooklyn-based act ACES. Dipped in rhodes and finished with a cool alto that we adore, “I’m Already Gone” traffics in the recent/current R&B Sound of 2015 but adds a refreshing set of melodic turns and a star-level vocal that give the track added repeat-ability. Listen to “I’m Already Gone” below.

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TEK.LUN – Sometimes

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We recently covered HW&W rep’d artist Baltimore producer-beatmaker Rashad Tek Williams (a.k.a. TEK.LUN) for his bass-laden creepy-vibe dynamo called “Shush”. Get into his latest beautifully choppy jazz-sample-laced beats-driven house jam called “Sometimes” which we dig for its soothing-expansive tranquil-hypnotic vocal vibes and vintage-excellent lovely-melodic piano-led lounge-y jazz instrumentals. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Gould – And Breathe

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Lose yourself in the drowsy creatively-deliberate cadence and ambient-percussion-tempered melodic-piano-chord-drenched beat-layered atmosphere of new track “And Breathe” from Surrey, UK artist/producer versatile-talent Gould who is new here at B3. Beautiful song. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Premiere: Travelers – My Fault

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B3SCI are very pleased to premiere “My Fault”, the new track from Los Angeles band Travelers. Ruddered by a Californian/West Coast sonorousness (vaguely surf-y, reverbed-watched guitars give way to low touch rhythms and 60’s psychedelia-tinged harmonies and fidelity), “My Fault” is a PDT head trip wrapped up in the frame of an A+ indie pop song. We LOVE the track. Listen to the B3 Premiere of “My Fault” from Travelers below.

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10-14-15

Golden Coast – High Noon Getaway

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Team Golden Coast are back today with the latest iteration of their impeccable indie pop songcraft. The ready for crossover success “High Noon Getaway” is an impressive new step forward for the band as the hook-writing and melodic construction seem somehow even more honed and meticulously executed. “High Noon Getaway” is big indie pop done at its highest level.

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10-13-15