Florida-based synth-pop risers X Priest X drop new demo “Dark Sun”. Coming off the success of blog hit “Samurai”, “Dark Sun” veers a bit more into the territory of the ebullient side of recent-wave R&B (think Solange or Mapei). We’re into it.
X priest X 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
There’s a few things that we know about the new project from Jacob Summers a.k.a. Avid Dancer. Born in Tennessee, raised in Alaska and now based in LA, Avid Dancer has already hit the local music scene pretty strong. Having opened for the likes of Born Ruffians, Night Terrors of 1927 and supporting Wild Belle, Avid Dancer has impressed the hipster breeds from Silver Lake to Echo Park. Now offering a first recording to the public, “Stop Playing With My Heart” hits all the chords with its throwback pysch-pop sound and misty, L.A. feel. Look for more big things to come for Avid Dancer in 2014. Reviewed by Brian Litwin
Avid Dancer 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
Photos and Words by Russ Ramos
When you hear “Foxes”… what comes to mind? The viral video for “what does the fox say”? An enchanting mammal? For me, I think of the astounding Louisa Rose Allen. It’s likely that (at the very least) you’ve heard her vocals on Zedd’s infectious track “Clarity”. At the young age of 24, this English born singer/music school dropout has proven to everyone, and herself, that Foxes is a name to be known in the music biz. This past Tuesday night, the Troubadour in West Hollywood was crammed full of fans and Foxes left everything on the stage with an absolutely stellar performance. Her dancing, her voice, her honest yet powerful presence. The west coast of the US was fortunate enough to kick off Foxes’ current tour. If you’re on the east coast, you still have your chance, don’t sleep on seeing this artist live. Also, Foxes’ new album comes out March 2014. You can pre-order HERE and even have it signed by her (for a limited time only).
Foxes 
(Facebook)
We Are Twin (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
If there’s a band that can successfully invoke the spirit of 90’s alt-rock, Mansions can do it. Combining the perfect amount of melody with the right level of attitude and a production value that makes indie music fans a little weak in the knees, “The Economist” would easily find a way into music collections right alongside Pavement and Toadies. Reviewed by Desiree Autobee
Mansions 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
MD-based duo abhi//dijon announce the release of their debut (coming Winter 2014) with drop of two fresh tracks including the after hours neo-D’Angelo-sounding new one “They”.
abhi//dijon 
(Soundscloud)
Rating 8.4
We’re loving this new stylistically-varied but seamlessly blended edit of The Neighbourhood’s current “Afraid” single by new producer out of Denver StéLouse. Very well done.
StéLouse 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
We love (x3) Kat Dahlia. The Miami-based artist’s potent, refreshing cross-genre mix of R&B, Hip Hop & Latin music (Dahlia’s the daughter of Cuban-born parents) is delivered vocally on tracks like “Gangsta” and “Clocks” with the power, conviction and (most importantly) killer instinct of a real and singular star. The level and quality to which Kat’s able to reach out and pull at both her empirical and emotional experiences and then so effectively translate them out into her vocal is really quite unique and special. When Kat Dahlia sings, it’s really real. We’re very pleased to present below the B3 Premiere of Kat Dahlia’s new mixtape “Seeds” and new single “Happy And I Know It”. Do not sleep.
Kat Dahlia (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
There’s no better place in LA for music this Friday night than The Echoplex, as live performances will come from a packed bill of local based talent who’ve been a flourish at the international level. Indie rock trio Sir Sly will headline the show with support from both Jaymes Young and Dead Times. The event starts at 8:30 pm and tickets are $12.00 advance – $14.00 at the door. Get tickets and more info on the show here. *OR* you can try your luck with B3SCI because we are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to be entered in the ‘Sir Sly Giveaway’ contest. Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions on Friday morning 11/22, so keep an eye on your inbox (one entry per person).
The Echo (Event Info)
