Get lost in the jumbo-sized techno-crazy bass-line groove and ubiquitously full-throttle metallic percussion of new track “Damage” from an artist called Gaist. At just over 9 minutes long the track is a sonic black hole of perceptions and profoundly moody sonic sentiments. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
GAIST Soundcloud
Get familiar with Small Pond Recordings-representing artist collective Calico, a Brighton progressive instrumentals quintet who are about to launch their alluring fresh-eclectic-vibe self-titled debut EP on October 19th. The group beautifully blends together a mixture of influences on the EP (from jazz, folk and rock to classical and electronica). We’re into the EP’s debut track “Fold A Winning Hand” for its righteously-creative instrumental sound, somber-playful-dynamic and beautifully-varying jazzy horn-fangled moodscapes. Beautiful vibes. If you agree, check out Calico on tour now starting with this Saturday night at London’s The Islington. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
September 26th London – The Islington
October – European Tour with Alarmist
23rd – TBA (IT)
24th – Mantova – Arci Tom (IT)
26th – Pilsen – Phoda Music Club (CZ)
27th – Prague – Klub 007 (CZ)
28th – Hanover (DE)
29th – Cologne – Waldmeister (DE)
30th – Orleans – LA Scene Bougogne (FR)
31st – Brighton – The Prince Albert (UK)
Nov 1st – London – Old Blue Last (UK)
Houston, TX artist Solace stuns us sideways with a superbly-emotive light-acoustic guitar-led cover of “Electric Feel” from MGMT (one of our favorite tracks ever). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Solace 
(Soundcloud)
San Fransicso indie-dance/pop/disco producer duo Niteppl (Alton and Saywer) recently released their second EP named “Nu Flesh”. We particularly appreciate the EP’s second track “Whispers” for its sunny-day dreamy-hazy melodic-calm vocals and new-wave-vibe 80’s-sentiment cinematic synth-y ooze. The guys liken themselves to “The Beach Boys meets Justice” and we concur. Great track. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Niteppl 
(Soundcloud)
In February B3 covered top-talent singer-songwriter Zak Abel for his refreshingly-soulful Rudimental-esque Joker-produced debut-EP track called “Alchemy”. We’re completely into his vocals yet again on new track “Say Sumthin” which is Zak Abel’s newest Kaytranada-produced creation which (in our eyes) beautifully expresses his catchy songwriting appeal and rising-star-potential cheery sugary-sweet melodic Rudimental-esque style vocals. Of course we also love the retro-vibe synth-y emotive strings-led ethereal-ambient instrumental handiwork of B3 fave producer Kaytranada. Great collaboration. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Zak Abel 
(Soundcloud)
We’re very pleased to premiere Turbotito (Filip from Poolside)’s electric new remix for Mr. Little Jeans’ “Waking Up”. On the remix, Turbotito selects for a kinetic swirl of technicolor synth and an infectious patter of rhythm buoyed by neatly placed syncopations. Spin the B3 Premiere of Turbotito’s new remix of “Waking Up” for Mr. Little Jeans below and if you’re on the West Coast look for MLJ in a town near you during the month of November.
Turbotito (Soundcloud)
Mr. Little Jeans (Soundcloud)
November 7 – Santa Ana CA @ Constellation Room
November 10 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
November 11 – Seattle WA @ The Crocodile
November 12 – Portland OR @ Star Theater
November 13 – San Francisco CA @ Rickshaw Stop (Popscene)
November 19 – Tuscon AZ @ Club Congress
November 20 – Phoenix AZ @ Valley Bar
November 21 – San Diego CA @ Soda Bar
November 22 – Los Angeles CA @ El Rey
If you’re in L.A., come hang tonight (September 24) at Bronson Bar on Sunset for RESIDENCY, our second night of a very cool monthly party we’re throwing with our friends at Total Recluse. The evening will feature DJ sets from KCRW DJ Marion Hodges, Pompeya, Dear Boy, Pr0files and Total Recluse. Doors are at 9 PM. Be square or be there!
We’re blown away by the multi-dimensional XL-bass-heavy techno vibes of London-based beatmakers Finn Casey and Thomas L, a.k.a Silk 86, on their awesome new beautifully riveting otherworldly-expansive house gem “Dem Curves”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Silk 86 (Soundcloud)
We just discovered the sweet-nuance new-wave vibes of a song called “Wood” from Amsterdam producer (new-to-B3) Awir Leon which is #4 off the Nowadays-Jayfly tape. We’re totally into the track’s incredible mangle of moody atmospheric synth tones and superb emotive-broody vocals (which remind of David Byrne). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Awir Leon 
(Soundcloud)
“Flamboyant” is the whispery-scratchy hand-percussion-peppered Duran Duran-school-vocaled 80’s fun-vibe new wave track from Atlanta producer Geo North. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Geo North 
(Soundcloud)
One of UK rock and roll’s most exciting new exports is the consistently great Black Honey who are back with 90’s-esque new track “Corrine”. The single is out October 23 on the band’s Foxfive Records. Get into it.
Black Honey (Soundcloud)
Logic’s sophomore album The Incredible True Story was announced a couple of weeks ago with no official release date. However, Logic blesses us today with the first sample off the new album “Young Jesus”; I am assuming this is a bonus track on the deluxe edition as on Logic’s last album he had no features except a select few on a couple of bonus tracks. Nevertheless, Logic kills this flow and the beat is very solid. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.
Logic 
(Twitter)
