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Interview with Teleman

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The Uber-talented Teleman were in LA to play It’s A School Night and a B3Science produced show at The Bootleg following two shows in New York. We hit upon their creative process, working with producer Bernard Butler of the band Suede, their live shows, thoughts on the US, and their semi-tongue-in-cheek quest for American wives, etc. Interview by Bruce Rave.

Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles, KX 93.5-FM/Laguna Beach, and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure to follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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10-12-14

GIVEAWAY: Culture Collide Festival in Los Angeles, CA. October 16-18

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FILTER Magazine’s Culture Collide Festival is preparing for the fifth annual installment of its International Music celebration headquartered in the streets and venues of Echo Park, Los Angeles. This October 16-18, the fest welcomes live performances from artists from a variety of participating countries. Having again raised the talent bar, Culture Collide LA will play host to live sets from Cloud Nothings, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, //Fractures, Quantic and many many more. If you’re a B3SCI regular then you already know that Culture Collide is a yearly highlight.

We are excited to announce that this year we’ll be giving away a pair of passes to Culture Collide 2014! That’s right! One lucky B3SCI reader will win a pair of passes to the October 16-18th Culture Collide Festival. Enter to win the contest by emailing us HERE and letting us know that you’d like to be entered in the Culture Collide Prize Pack Giveaway. (One entry per person). We will be picking our winning submission at random this coming October 15th, so keep an eye on your inbox! You can also get more details on purchasing tickets to the festival HERE. 

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10-10-14

Rave’s Fave: Digitalism – Wolves (Feat. Youngblood Hawke)

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These consistent Hamburg peeps are back, sporting a perfect blend of electro and pop. It’s a fine comeback following a couple of quiet years. With help from Youngblood Hawke, Digitalism deliver a track that is immediately hooky and melodic. I can see it having mainstream success if given the chance by radio. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.

Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles, KX 93.5-FM/Laguna Beach, and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure to follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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Rating 8.3

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10-10-14

BADBADNOTGOOD – Velvet

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Canadian wiz crew BADBADNOTGOOD (who are best known for their jazz infused hip hop covers and reworks) succeed with flying colors on their recent original track “Velvet”, a light and easy deep breather with a distinctively cool vibe. BBNG strike quite a sweet balance among the elements of this discordantly melodic swooner; from the song’s lively staccato percussion to the twinkling tones of its electronic keyboard, the wonderfully dramatic “Velvet” truly lives up to its name. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Rating: 8.7

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10-10-14

Speelburg – Aubrey

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Speelburg a/k/a Brighton-based Noah Sacre impresses on the easy feeling R&B of “Aubrey”. Constructed on a base of sparkling strings and sung through a Jungle-esque future pop melody, “Aubrey” is the work of a very serious and special talent. Give “Aubrey” your ears below.

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Rating: 8.8

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10-09-14

Halos – Dust

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Halos are the latest iteration of UK mysterious buzz band; no names, no identities, hazy black & white press photos, etc. “Dust” Halos’ debut track is very very good. A complex plodding rhythm track, soul-wringing falsetto, and an inventive construction define “Dust” as standout and make Halos ones to keep eyes on.

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Rating: 8.8

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10-09-14

Tei Shi – Bassically

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Tei Shi returns today with the strong new one “Bassically”. Riding a steady Saint Etienne “Love Can Only Break Your Heart”-styled synth pulse “Bassically” is an emphatic statement of intent from artist who’s profile can only multiply from here. A++

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Rating 8.4

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10-09-14

Rupert Angeleyes – Jealousy

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Forged Artifacts, the label home of Los Angeles Police Department, latest release is the LP Young Sunset from Minneapolis psych-pop’er Rupert Angeleyes. Single “Jealousy” does well in merging Flaming Lips-style eccentric arrangements and instrumentation (we love the “Fly Like an Eagle” keyboards that intro the track) with classic soul melodies and hooks (the chorus is straight from the Curtis Mayfield Impressions-era playbook). Young Sunset is available November 18th on Forged Artifacts.

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Rating 8.5

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10-09-14

Lil Sad – Submerged

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Delightfully elusive producer duo Lil Sad (who graced the world earlier this year with their breakout remix of “Nevermind the End” by Tei Shi) serendipitously drop the cinematic slow-burner “Submerged” which is wrought with simplicity and an irresistibly-deep driving beat; a beautifully understated track. Reviewed by Erin Shay

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Rating: 8.8

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10-09-14

Dream Beach – Missing Peace

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We are hooked on the new delightfully emotive and artfully concocted electronic track “Missing Peace” by Detroit producer Dream Beach who brilliantly blends a striking array of whimsical fastidiously-arranged instrumental accents; including the wonderfully effervescent, punctuating warble of the didgeridoo. Great song. Reviewed by Erin Shay

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Rating 8.1

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10-09-14

Banoffee – Lets Go To The Beach

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Australian singer Martha Brown a/k/a Banoffee releases her most pop-focused and perhaps most accessible track to date on “Lets Go To The Beach”. Banoffee’s track is anchored by appropriately sun-soaked synths and rhythmic structures meant to be experienced at warm temperatures. Stream “Lets Go To The Beach” below.

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Rating 8.3

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10-08-14