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Michigan Rattlers – Sweet Diane

More than just an awesome band name, the Michigan Rattlers hale from (you guessed it) Michigan with a fresh breath of Americana. The duo have a distinct delivery with their harmonized vocals and guitar with upright bass in tow. Like all great songs of the genre, “Sweet Diane” tells us a story with the right balance of musical and lyrical simplicity and complexity. A rebirth of roots friendly Americana seems on the horizon, and alongside the paths of artists like Sturgil Simpson and Kacey Musgraves, the Michigan Rattlers hint towards a career of relatable integrity, so long their music stays as on point as it is with “Sweet Diane”.

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09-22-16

Gosh Pith – True Blue

Team Gosh will be touring the Midwest in October (see dates below) and in sync with those upcoming dates are streaming a fly new track in the form of “True Blue”. About the track Josh S. had to say, “The idea for ‘True Blue’ came to us while we were in the car late one night driving home from a show at a college town in the Midwest – we got pulled over and had a real trippy hour or so with a state trooper. Like most of our music, sex, love, and drugs are the forefront of the story but at its essence of the song is really just about staying true to yourself and everything you stand for.” Get cool with “True Blue” below.

10/1: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater (w/ GRiZ)
10/3: Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s
10/4: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
10/5: Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
10/6: Lincoln, NE @ Lincoln Calling Music Festival
10/7: Milwaukee, WI @ Back Room at Colectivo
10/8: Chicago, IL @ Township (w/ Rich Jones)
10/9: Bloomington, IN @ Bishop
10/11: Columbus, OH @ The Basement
10/12: Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
10/14: Detroit, MI @ Loving Touch
10/15: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme

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09-22-16

Black Honey – Hello Today

Black Honey fire forward following “Headspin” EP from earlier in the year on big new track “Hello Today”. Heavy but melodic as hell, “Hello Today” strikes the 90’s trend touchstone while harnessing enough punch to stand on its merits. It’s a great new song from a great rising band. Listen to “Hello Today” below.

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09-22-16

Sir the Baptist – What We Got (Feat. Donald Lawrence)

Multi-talented Chicago emcee Sir the Baptist scores a feature from gospel hitmaker Donald Lawrence on uplifting new jawn “What We Got”. Way into it.

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09-21-16

Swimming Tapes – Tides

Out now on Hand in Hive is “Tides” the reverb-spun new stream from Swimming Tapes. Following on from June’s “Set the Fire” , “Tides” sounds an oceanside backdrop of warm guitar leads and breezy falsetto-enhanced vocals. “Tides” is another strong track from the London UK quintet.

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09-21-16

Premiere: Mondo Cozmo – Shine

We don’t know much about Mondo Cozmo but there seems to be much to like about this LA via Philly native. With a lot of pretty consistent redundancy in the sound of today’s popular music (on both sides of the pond), Mondo Cozmo clearly doesn’t care to take note about the status quo. Distinct influence by way of decades deep Mancunian/Brit rock is paired with a tactful baritone vocal, reminiscent of icons like Bill Withers and Bob Dylan. Mondo Cozmo is sure to ring home for anyone who appreciates an honest soul in their music. For us, “Shine” is authentically classic and assertively relevant. Be on the look out for more Mondo Cozmo and “Shine” on a debut EP expected in 2017.

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09-16-16

Scavenger Hunt – Sweet Talk

Scavenger Hunt is the L.A. based duo of singer/songwriter Jill Lamoureux and producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Mufson. New single “Sweet Talk”, the follow-up to “River Runs Dry”, is oh so infectious (like have in had in my head non-stop for four days infectious, ahhhh). Built on neo-80’s production ideas and boosted up by some Robyn-esque melodics, “Sweet Talk” is a great intersection between superlative track writing, great styling and a superb main vocal. LOVE IT.

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09-15-16

Baron & Byrne – Victoria

We dig the melodic swerves, cool production choices, and overall atmosphere/feel of “Victoria”, the new track from UK songwriter Baron & Byrne. Vaguely psychedelic with its buzzing organ and unexpected chord intervals, “Victoria” finds a magnetic quality in the blend between its alternately surreal and familiar traditional pop writing elements. Get familiar with Baron & Byrne below.

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09-15-16

A Festival, A Parade – If Dogs Could Talk

Newcastle UK newcomers A Festival, A Parade stream strong new track “If Dogs Could Talk”. Darkly melodic and refreshingly out of step stylistically with the general mode of operation of much of UK rock right now, the brooding A Festival bunch are, we think, on to something special. Listen to “If Dogs Could Talk” below and see them live on the following dates.

30 Sept – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ The Pale White & Plaza

13 Oct – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ Tall Ships

08 Oct – Twisterella Festival, Middlesbrough

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09-15-16

Leon Power – Open Up

“Blind” is the new upcoming EP from Edinburgh-raised artist Leon Power. An alum of Method Records and a collaborator of Nicolas Jaar, Mr. Power on “Open Up” sets a measured rhythmic pace to dreamy soundscape fit with circadian bass and shimmery falsetto hooks. In sum, we’re into it. The “Blind” EP is forthcoming on Majestic Casual’s new label.

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09-15-16

Premiere: George Cosby – All of Your Love

B3 is very pleased to premiere “All Of Your Love” the new single from favorite UK songwriter George Cosby. Cosby, a nominee for 2016’s Blog Sound poll and a selection of Radio 1’s Best of Introducing, has through breakout tracks “Vacant Grace” “Ritual Blush” & “State of Undress” tallied over 1M streams on Spotify. The talented Londoner excels on new one “All of Your Love” which succeeds through a pair of Cosby’s big strengths A+ writing and potent/impassioned vocals. “All of Your Love” (which is available now to stream below) is a component part of George Cosby’s forthcoming “A Savage Kiss” EP, out October 14th on Yucatan Records.

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09-14-16