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Usher – Climax (Prod. Diplo)

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We couldn’t be more in love with this song right now (knocks so soft). Usher opened up the purse and dropped a little of that Bieber $$$$ on a new vid which you can watch below. If b3sci has a wish for 2012, it’s for these two to do a whole album. An Usher x Diplo album could/would be a game changer not only for both artists but for the whole music game. MAKE IT HAPPEN GUYS. March 2012, month of the soft heater. Go and get it!

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Rating 8.7

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Amtrac – Came Along (Scuillous Remix)

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UK producer Scuillous takes Amtrac’s blogoverse hit “Came Along” DEEEEEEEP. We’re talking full fathom five x twenty thousand leagues type deep. In just over 5 minutes of runtime Scuillous’ mix covers A LOT of ground from future garage to chillstep to post-trance, and each new listen reveals more and more interesting layers. We are predicting big things for this mix.

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Rating 8.5

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Maverick Sabre – Used To Have It All (Delta Heavy Remix)

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Annie Mac had the privilege of premiering Delta Heavy’s latest remix heater tonight on Radio 1. And now c/o DoML we’ve got it here on b3sci. It’s Maverick Sabre’s “Used To Have It All”. Bassface!

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Rating 8.2

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Poor Moon – Illusion

By Trevor Meyer

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Poor Moon brings Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott (Fleet Foxes, Crystal Skulls) together with Ian and Peter Murray (The Christmas Cards), creating a powerhouse quartet. This is quasi-reminiscent of Fleet Foxes, but Poor Moon offer up desirable, cleverly-written melodies that will alleviate all of your headaches better than most modern medicine. “Illusion” is the title track from the band’s forthcoming EP, out March 26th.

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Rating 8.1

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03-08-12

RAVE’S FAVES: Fun. – Be Calm

By Bruce Rave

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A group of us heard Fun’s “We Are Young” for the first time together, and the track got a unanimous thumbs-up. The group and their fans are having so much fun that the single sits at #2 on the national alternative airplay charts. The good news is that there’s more to their album than just the hit. “Be Calm” sounds like Queen meeting Mika and The Sparks. The song will probably calm you, and will hopefully make you feel good. Fun is a good name for these guys.

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Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Fridays 1-3 pm Pacific, 4-6 pm Eastern, 9-11pm GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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The Plastic Traps – Corridor

By Trevor Meyer

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Philadelphia two-piece, The Plastic Traps, dropped their debut album, ‘Find A Home’ in early February, 2012. Reverb-heavy, guitar-driven, and melodically haunting, you’ve got to give it up for these guys. I’m a softy for two-piece bands, but really these guys are excellent. Give “Corridor” a spin below and also make sure to check out their other material; “Thinking of Something” is my personal favorite. They’ve got a small resemblance to My Morning Jacket, which is never a bad thing.

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Rating 8.1

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Bobby Womack – Please Forgive My Heart

By Stephen Dobrinich

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Saying Bobby Womack has got soul is like saying Jordan is going to post big numbers if you put Ehlo on him in single coverage. See game 5 in the first round of the 1989 NBA playoffs. In the spirit of His Airness, Bobby brings it on ‘Please Forgive My Heart’ the first track released from his upcoming Damon Albarn co-produced album ‘The Bravest Man in the Universe.’ So whether you’re cooling it at home, or you’re getting set to start one of the greatest dynasties in sports history give this track a spin.

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Rating 8.2

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The Golden Filter – Kill Me (Fusty Delights Remix)

By Trevor Meyer

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Ready to get smooth? Belgian producers, Fusty Delights do a dreamy rendition of the Golden Filter’s “Kill Me.” This is nice because it offers an interesting dichotomy. Not only can you escape to your outermost thoughts during this tracks ambience, you can also dance the whole song through, which makes for a rare, tasteful combination. Look for this to be released March 28th.

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Rating 8.0

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TIX GIVEAWAY: The Velvet Teen w/ The Remainers Live at The Satellite, Los Angeles TOMORROW NIGHT 03/09/12

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All of you avid b3(mad)scientists out there should know that The Velvet Teen is one of our favorite (and most underrated) bands of ALL TIME. The band’s commitment to challenging themselves with new sounds, styles, and writing approaches (and absolutely nailing them) is really unparalleled. The band is playing select dates through the month of March, which not only includes sets at SXSW (we will be there!), but also a gig at the The Satellite in LA tomorrow March 9… and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show! Catch the band as they play songs from the forthcoming full length expected later in 2012 as well as gems from the deepest reaches of their archives. Just email us here and ask for the pair of tickets to the show. Our winner will be picked at random and contacted Friday morning, day of the set.

The Velvet Teen – Radiapathy

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Jakwob – Electrify (Sega Bodega Remix)

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So yesterday we coined the phrase “Creepstep” (word to the dude Semothy Jones); today, a new phrase “Smoothstep”. Sega Bodega’s buttery take on Jakwob’s “Electrify” single is so good we needed a new genre term to describe it. It is the first, the greatest, the smoothest Smoothstep song of ALL TIME. Get yours below.

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Rating 8.3

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03-07-12

Thomas Azier – Red Eyes

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We tipped you to Thomas Azier back in January with his excellent synthpop track “Metropolitan Tribe”. Well, Thomas Azier is back with a song equal on quality but a bit different stylistically, here TA turns up the cinema and gravitas with new tune “Red Eyes”. “Red Eyes” is a track of high caliber that demands your ears. Ears meet track.

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Rating 8.1

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The Pierces – I Put Your Records On

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AMERICA: Get your shit together and get up on this band. Don’t let our British cousins nick these immensely talented ladies away! You like First Aid Kit? Invisble Band-era Travis? Uncle Neil when he gets “gentle”? You need to familiarize yourself with The Pierces. Start with “I Put Your Records On” below.

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Rating 8.3

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