Image

VM 25 EXCLUSIVE! Announce the Lineup for Virgin Mobile FreeFest + be Featured in a Video with Sir Richard Branson!

virgin-freefest-2011

So here’s a question that we probably already know the answer to:

Do YOU want to be part of Virgin Mobile’s Official 2011 FreeFest Line-up Announcement, get a pair of tix to the festival, and get to “know” one FreeFest band before anyone else?

Virgin Mobile will be announcing the date and lineup of their annual FreeFest soon and they are looking to people like our awesome readers to be a part of it! Just check this party from last year:

To be one of the lucky few who get to actually announce the lineup in a special video that will feature none other than the one and only Sir Richard Branson, you’ll need to get familiar with the following ASAP:

1. A webcam.

2. Being a fan of Virgin Mobile Live’s Facebook page.

3. Be available to record a 5 minute video with your webcam between 8 am EST Wednesday July 6 and 12 Noon EST Thursday July 7.

Now here is what you need to do:

1. Email [email protected] with code word BLAHBLAHBLAHSCIENCE in the email. Send them your name, phone number and zipcode, and make your case.

2. The first 10 qualified applicants who e-mail [email protected] stand the best chance of consideration so don’t wait!

3. Winners will be selected to record a video clip along with 2 tickets to this year’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland later this summer.

THE FINE PRINT: Not all video submissions will be used, but every one who records a clip will still receive 2 guaranteed tickets to the Festival. You will also be responsible for your own transportation/accommodations to the concert.

Ready GO.

RATING:
space-branson

reviewed by
07-03-11

Washington – Welcome Stranger

washington

Australian singer/songwriter Washington softly sings b3sci to sleep for the week with her excellent “Welcome Stranger”. On the track, a gently plucked guitar figure and swirling accordion frame Washington’s quiet paean to the emotional realities of life and love.

Washington – Welcome Stranger

Washington australia : (Twitter) (Facebook)

Rating: 8.0
brown8

reviewed by
07-01-11

ANOTHER – Helicopter

another

We about flipped (overhead somersault) when we got Chicago artist ANOTHER’s “Since June” EP in our inbox today. The EP is one of the freshest blends of diverse yet complementary influences we’ve heard in a while. ANOTHER a.k.a. Douglas McGillivray calls the songs on “Since June” his “beach sound.” describing it as a “smooth blend of electronic beats, calm synths, some surf guitar, and intimate vocals”. On top all that it’s AWESOME! The songs are just demos, so they’re a bit rough. But the melodies/ideas/creativity all speak for themselves. You can stream/download the 6 track EP on McGillivray’s Soundcloud. The chugging, uke-driven “Helicopter” is our fav from the set but all six tracks are really really good. We can’t wait to hear what’s next.

ANOTHER – Helicopter

ANOTHER illinois: (Soundcloud) (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.5

brown8

reviewed by
07-01-11

Capital Cities – Center Stage

capitalcities

Ooooh, we got a sick PREMIERE for y’all. You can stream on b3sci, “Center Stage” from LA duo Capital Cities; one of the most buzzed about bands anywhere right now. That’s some VIP treatment right there. The track is a nice blend of electro and pop and more modern ______wave influences; somewhere between Chromeo and Holy Ghost! We are into it!

Capital Cities – Center Stage

Capital Cities california (Official) (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.5

brown8

reviewed by
07-01-11

Graffiti6 – No Diggity (Blackstreet Cover)

graffiti6

Not another acoustic cover of “No Diggity”? You’re prob thinking, “b3sci, what y’all doing to us?”. Right. But get this, so there are hundreds, thousands, probably millions of campfire heater versions of the Blackstreet classic but Graffiti6’s might be the best. Give this version, from the London-based duo’s “Annie You Save Me” EP, a spin and you’ll see what we mean. No Diggity. No Doubt.

Graffiti6 – No Diggity (Blackstreet Cover)

Graffiti6 england: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.3

brown8

reviewed by
07-01-11

2Pac – Road to Glory

tupacironmike

A CDQ version of 2Pac’s mythical/legendary tribute to Mike Tyson has just surfaced. This track needs no further explanation.

2Pac – Road to Glory

2Pac california: (Official) (Myspace)

Rating: 8.7

brown8

reviewed by
07-01-11

Radiohead – Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene Remix) / Radiohead – Little by Little (Caribou Remix)

radiohead2

These excellent new Radiohead mixes by Jacques Greene and Caribou are the first in a series of 12-inch remixes the band is releasing of tracks from King of Limbs. Stream’em below.

Radiohead – Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene Remix)

Radiohead – Little by Little (Caribou Remix)

Jacques Greene canada (Soundcloud) (Myspace) (Twitter)
Caribou canada (Myspace) (Official)

reviewed by
07-01-11

James Blake – Order / Pan

jamesblake2

James Blake’s latest “Order” b/w “Pan” will be released on Hemlock Recordings July 11. Sample both tracks below.

James Blake – Order

James Blake – Pan

James Blake england: (Official) (Label) (Myspace)

Rating: 8.0

brown8

reviewed by
06-30-11

Jessie J – Who’s Laughing Now (Xaphoon Jones Remix)

jessie4

Yep, this is fire. Tip to our buddy Details of My Life.

Jessie J – Who’s Laughing Now (Xaphoon Jones Remix)

Xaphoon Jones pennsylvania: (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.5

brown8

reviewed by
06-30-11

Baxter Dury – Claire

baxterdury

A strong return from singer/songwriter Baxter Dury (son of Blockheads’ frontman Ian Dury). “Claire”, the lead track from Dury’s upcoming Happy Soup LP for Parlophone, sounds international (global?); the song draws from a widely reaching musical palette; it sounds like Dury’s home, the UK (60’s pop, 80’s, current electro and indie), it sounds like NY, it sort of sounds like France, maybe Brazil. But aside from all that, it’s really really good. Get into it below.

Baxter Dury – Claire

Baxter Dury england: (Myspace) (Official)

Rating: 8.1

brown8

reviewed by
06-30-11

Snoop Dogg – Sensual Seduction (Wick-it Remix)

snoop

Nashville mixman Wick-it delivers a crunchy slice of sensualstep on this new Snoop remix. 21+. Grown and sexy only.

Snoop Dogg – Sensual Seduction (Wick-it Remix)

Wick-it tennessee: (Soundcloud) (Myspace) (Facebook)

Rating: 7.9

brown71

reviewed by
06-30-11

Jesse Boykins III – I Can’t Stay (Prod. Gold Panda)

boykins

Boykins/Panda all day. “I Can’t Stay” is such a killer mash of styles; electro, r&b, house, ____wave. Boykins talks about how during the time between his last release (three years ago) and the release of his new “The Way of a Wayfarer” that he really went searching for new inspiration, new sources of knowledge and influence. The fruits of that search are evident in JBIII’s new music. “The Way of a Wayfarer” sounds focused, it sounds fresh, its the sound of an artist renewed/reborn/revived, etc. We love it.

Jesse Boykins III – I Can’t Stay (Prod. Gold Panda)

Jesse Boykins III newyork (Official) (Myspace) (Twitter)

Rating: 8.3

brown8

reviewed by
06-30-11