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Giveaway: Win Tix to WIRE w/ Chastity Belt @ The Echo in LA THIS SUNDAY (11/17)

Art/Post-punk band WIRE will grace the Echoplex stage this Sunday night to rip through their iconic catalogue as well as new songs from Change Becomes Us, their most recent and thirteenth studio album. They will be joined that night with a blistering set by Seattle based, critically acclaimed, and self-proclaimed ‘Vagina Rock‘ collective, Chastity Belt. This show is a don’t miss!

Doors for the event are 8:00 pm. Tickets are $22.00 advance and $24.00 at the door. Purchase and get 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 ‘WIRE tix giveaway’. Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions on Sunday morning 11/17, day of show, so keep an eye on your inbox (one entry per person). Good luck!

The Echo (Event Info)

reviewed by b3

11-16-13

B3SCI Presents: Lovelife w/ Wunder Wunder, Monogem, Professor Possessor @ The Bootleg in Los Angeles on Monday 11/18/2013

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Come join B3SCI and Amazing Radio as together we present Lovelife for the third stint of their Monday night residency this November 18th at the Bootleg Bar in LA. The beloved UK/NY based collective will perform alongside a stellar line-up of support from Wunder Wunder, Monogem, and Professor Possessor. Entry for the residency night is FREE (21+) and you can get more information on the show HERE. You can get in the spirit for the show by having a spin below at Lovelife’s excellent new Stateless EP below!

Bootleg Theater (Info)

reviewed by b3

11-15-13

Lion Bark – Longhorns

Rock Track Reviews

Brighton kids Lion Bark (all members of the band are between ages 20-23) make their B3 debut w/ the very nice “Longhorns”. Featuring a neat mix of UK/post-punk-styled guitar and rhythm and frontman Guy Bangham’s (which is a breathtaking rock and roll name) subtle but affecting croon, “Longhorns” is a standout and is firmly indicative of band on the definite up.

Lion Bark (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-15-13

Yujen – Try It Over

Electronic Track Reviews

“Try It Over”, new from Melbourne-based Yujen, features a fresh mix of spaced-out electronics, deep water depth-charge beats and the pillowy croon of B3 fave Chet Faker on vocals. “Try It Over” is the title track from Yujen’s upcoming debut EP on Mr. Faker’s Detail Co. label.

Yujen (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

11-15-13

Sam Smith x Nile Rodgers x Disclosure x Jimmy Napes – Together

Electronic Track Reviews

Method Records lets loose a crazy collab/line-up in the form of the infinitely cool & funky “Together” featuring of the moment vocalist Sam Smith, UK dance it boys Disclosure and the legendary Nile Rodgers (and some dude called Jimmy Naples whom we even googled but came up with no identity for). “Together” (besides sounding awesome) sounds just about what you might expect a Disclosure, Sam Smith, Nile Rodgers collaboration sound like, dope a f.

Method Records (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-15-13

GEMS – Ephemera

Rock Track Reviews

The skillfully-constructed bliss pop w/ hooks of the GEMS “Ephemera” is the D.C.-based duo’s best track to date (which after the near perfect “Medusa” is quite a take). The band’s new “Medusa” EP dropped on Tuesday and if you haven’t secured yourself a copy you should sort that out ASAP/immediately.

GEMS (Official)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

Blended Babies – See the World (Feat. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

L.A. via Chicago production duo Blended Babies have been knocking out soulful instrumentals on the reg for hip hop’s brightest (incl. King Chip, Chance the Rapper and Freddie Gibbs) for years. Here, the duo grab favorite collaborators Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish for the dreary R&B-lean of “See the World”.

Blended Babies (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

King Avriel – Prelude

Soul Track Reviews

R&B newcomer King Avriel impresses with the fresh infusion (into an already stacked genre) of sounds & ideas on “Prelude”. The track, which as Pigeons and Planes reports, was inspired by and created as a response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Keisha’s Song”; with Avriel commenting the following on the song:

““I was inspired by the story Kendrick told in Keisha’s Song. I wanted to create a prelude to his story by using my own experiences, because I felt so connected to Keisha’s struggle. I hoped the song would shed light on the cycle of abuse and neglect of black women, and how it negatively affects everyone in our community on some level — even our men.”

King Avriel (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

Angel Olsen – Forgiven/Forgotten

Rock Songwriter Track Reviews

Previewed below is the excellent gritty latest track from Jagjaguwar artist Angel Olsen “Forgiven/Forgotten”. Built on a relentless guitar snarl, crashing drums and Ms. Olsen’s taking y’all to task vocal “Forgiven” is another standout song from the Chicago artist. Angel Olsen’s Burn Your Fire for No Witness LP is out February 18th on the aforementioned Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen (Purchase)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

Glass Animals – Woozy (feat. Jean Deaux)

Rock Track Reviews

Glass Animals’ ‘intelligent* indie’ sound is easily likened to Alt-J, but there is a whole other layer to this Oxfordshire four piece. The trippy electronic R&B twist on “Woozy” adds a little extra something and is particularly prominent with the addition of Jean Deaux and her laid-back flow. Glass Animals also have potential to be the better live band, and already succeed in delivering intricately produced tracks in a way that moves their audience with every woozy groove. Add the support of super-producer Paul Epworth’s new label Wolf Tone and you’ve got a pretty sure bet on a great debut album. Reviewed By Nathan Hetherington

*as intelligent as a band previously known as “Alligator Puffin Chicken Go Yeh Woo” gets anyway.

Glass Animals (Facebook)

Rating 8.6

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

Interview with Cage the Elephant

Interviews Rock Videos!

Cage The Elephant recently released their third studio album Melophobia to commercial acclaim. This Kentucky born collective has no doubt found their groove, recently touring with the likes of Muse, and with their single “Come A Little Closer” having enjoyed an extended stay at Top 5 on Alternative Radio. Not long ago we caught up with Lincoln Parish from the band on the telephone to discuss the new album, finding the C.T.E. voice, stories behind key songs on the album, and performing live with David Grohl (sorry Jared – you know we love you). Have a listen to our conversation below and also have a look at the band’s new music video for their hit single “Come A Little Closer”.

Cage The Elephant (Official)

reviewed by b3

11-14-13

B3SCI Presents: Jhameel w/ Father Tiger, WALLA @ Troubadour in Los Angeles on Wednesday 11/20/2013

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On Wednesday, November 20th come join B3SCI Presents for a night of great local music at the world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. Electro pop star on the rise and international blogosphere phenom, L.A. based Jhameel will command the stage with his band to perform fan favorites and new songs from his anticipated forthcoming album Lion’s Den for the first time ever. That night he will be joined by performances from local scene favorites Father Tiger and WALLA. Entry for the event is $10 and you can get more information and tickets for the show HERE. Get in the mood for the show by having a spin below at our pre-show mixtape below. We’ll see you there!

Troubadour (Tickets and Show Info)

reviewed by b3

11-14-13