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B3SCI PREMIERE! Animal Parts – King of Kings [Video]

Animal Parts is the eponymous indie rock floret of frontman Joshua Cockerill, of whom his band and he have been kicking up a storm on the Toronto music scene since 2009. The band’s new and self-titled sophomore LP has been been spinning on the frequent here at B3SCI HQ, and today we premiere the video for stand out track “King of Kings”. Complete with his signature green Gretsch guitar, Cockerill stars in the new video showing off a broad corpus of hats, alter egos, instrumentation and more (that vicious horse thing is totally our fave) all set to the catchy pop raucousness of “Kings of Kings”. Get into it below.

Animal Parts (Official)

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09-11-12

GIVEAWAY: iHeart Radio FreeFest Flyaway!

WHOA! Skrillex, Nas, M83, Jack White… ZZ Top! Get psyched party people because iHeart Radio and Virgin Mobile Live are partnering up to give away an all expenses paid trip to this year’s sold out Virgin Mobile Freefest! Click here to learn more about how you and one lucky friend can win the all-expense paid trip to party it up in Columbia, MD this October 6th (contest ends September 16).

Stay tuned to B3SCI and Virgin Mobile Live for more exciting updates and news still to come on FreeFest 2012!

Virgin Mobile Free Fest (Contest Details) (Official and Tix Info)
iHeart Radio (Official)

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09-11-12

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit Cover)

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has just dropped this breezy cover of Frightened Rabbit’s “Swim Until You Can’t See Land”. In true BFL fashion, his version of the tune just feels like a one take track, in the pocket and right the first time. Preview the track below and catch Ben on tour this winter (tour dates below).

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit Cover)

Benjamin Francis Leftwich england (Facebook)

TOUR DATES:

11/08 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
11/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Bar
11/10 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
11/12 – Eugene, OR @ Cozmic
11/13 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
11/15 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
11/16 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
11/17 – Kelowna, BC @ The Habitat
11/18 – Canmore, AB @The Communitea
11/21 – Calgary, AB @ Palomino
11/22 – Edmonton, AB @ Brixx
11/23 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
11/24 – Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
11/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
11/28 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
11/29 – Indianapolis, IN @ (venue TBD)
11/30 – Louisville, KY @ Uncle Slaytons
12/02 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd n Linsly
12/03 – Columbus, OH @ The Rumba Café
12/05 – Lansing, MI @ Mac Bar
12/06 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli
12/07 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
12/08 – Albany, NY @ Jacks Place
12/09 – Boston, MA @ Club 939 Berkeley
12/12 – New York, NY @ Studio @ Webster hall
12/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
12/14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
12/15 – Washington, DC @ BlackCat
12/16 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern
12/18 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
12/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

Rating 8.3

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09-11-12

The Fearless Vampire Killers – Yer Blues (Beatles)

An Aussie four have a raucous good-time of a go here at the Fab Four’s White album classic. The track comes as the b-side to The Fearless Vampire Killers new spaghetti western rock single “Mexico” which you can get some ears on over at Rollo Grady. Get familiar.

The Fearless Vampire Killers – Yer Blues (Beatles)

The Fearless Vampire Killers (Facebook) (Official)

Rating 8.99number9number99

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09-10-12

The XX – Our Song

Midnight has struck stateside and we’ve had the beautiful and introspective duet “Our Song” on constant repeat. The track closes out The XX’ new and highly anticipated sophomore Coexist release. The album itself continues to explore the bottomless abyss of The XX’ inclination towards minimalist and emotive composition. The melancholy lullaby of “Our Song” especially strikes a chord, telling a humbling story of relationship ups/downs by way of pulsing atmospheres and chilling legato. Sample the track below and pick up Coexist today.


The XX (Official) (Purchase)

Rating 8.5

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09-10-12

alt-J (∆) – Something Good (Zeb Wayne Remix)

Producer Zeb Wayne gets outer-space-high with this remix of “Something Good” from the already otherworldly sonic-space of alt-J (∆). If you’ve got an extra 10:04 to spare then a lucid dream of hypnotic composition awaits your attention below.

alt-J (∆) – Something Good (Zeb Wayne Remix)

Zeb Wayne (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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09-10-12

RAVE’S FAVE! Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

Diamond Rings has been around a few years, and has also graced these B3Science pages. This just might be tune to take him to the next level. The retro-leaning “I’m Just Me” is an ideal combination of melody, dance, and a a serious chorus. I’ve been spinning it on my show and getting strong reaction, so I think theres a good chance you’ll feel the same way.

Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

Diamond Rings (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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09-10-12

Miguel – Do You

We love Miguel. It’s definitely one of the better stories in music this year, that the L.A.-based R&B singer is starting to get notice that someone of his talent deserves. Mr. Jontel just dropped a preview of his preview; streams of the three tracks from his Kaleidoscope Dream Air Preview which is due Tuesday. This second preview EP (following his Water release back in July), offers up teasers for Miguel’s Kaleidoscope Dream LP which debuts October 2nd. Our pick from the EP is the – Sunday on the boat good-timer “Do You” which further highlights Miguel’s impressive growth as a writer/arranger and singer.

Miguel – Do You

Miguel (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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09-07-12

Marijuana Deathsquads – Top Down

The sultry tones of Polica’s Channy Leaneagh highlight the cooled out “Top Down”, the latest from Gayngs man Ryan Olson’s side proj Marijuana Deathsquads. We’re feeling this #fridaycooler.

Marijuana Deathsquads – Top Down

Marijuana Deathsquads (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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09-07-12

Disclosure – Latch (Feat. Sam Smith)

Fresher than fresh, “Latch” is the latest drop from UK dance duo Disclosure. Equal parts UK garage/UK&b elements and more retro nods, “Latch” earns the biggest share of its dough on its excellent and incredibly addictive chorus. Get a spin below.

Disclosure – Latch (Feat. Sam Smith)

Disclosure (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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09-07-12

Avicii – Stay With You (Feat. Mike Posner)

Brand new Avicii starring Mr. Michigan Mike Posner. The Berg Man strikes a nice dynamic here marrying the more melancholic synth melody lines with a nice firm kinetic beat.

Avicii (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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09-07-12

Jesse Boykins III – Restless Dreamer (KING re.fix)

We LOVED R&B group KING’s “The Story” EP from last year (if you’re sleeping, get familiar ASAP). Here, standout track “Hey” gets fixed up with the also excellent Jesse Boykins track “Restless Dreamer”, the result is 3 AM lights-turned-down-low slice of that gorgeousness. Get some gorgeousness.

Jesse Boykins III – Restless Dreamer (KING re.fix)

Jesse Boykins III (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.2

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09-07-12