We’re loving this new stylistically-varied but seamlessly blended edit of The Neighbourhood’s current “Afraid” single by new producer out of Denver StéLouse. Very well done.
StéLouse 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
We’re loving this new stylistically-varied but seamlessly blended edit of The Neighbourhood’s current “Afraid” single by new producer out of Denver StéLouse. Very well done.
StéLouse (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
We love (x3) Kat Dahlia. The Miami-based artist’s potent, refreshing cross-genre mix of R&B, Hip Hop & Latin music (Dahlia’s the daughter of Cuban-born parents) is delivered vocally on tracks like “Gangsta” and “Clocks” with the power, conviction and (most importantly) killer instinct of a real and singular star. The level and quality to which Kat’s able to reach out and pull at both her empirical and emotional experiences and then so effectively translate them out into her vocal is really quite unique and special. When Kat Dahlia sings, it’s really real. We’re very pleased to present below the B3 Premiere of Kat Dahlia’s new mixtape “Seeds” and new single “Happy And I Know It”. Do not sleep.
Kat Dahlia 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
There’s no better place in LA for music this Friday night than The Echoplex, as live performances will come from a packed bill of local based talent who’ve been a flourish at the international level. Indie rock trio Sir Sly will headline the show with support from both Jaymes Young and Dead Times. The event starts at 8:30 pm and tickets are $12.00 advance – $14.00 at the door. Get tickets and 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 ‘Sir Sly Giveaway’ contest. Our winner will be picked at random from the pool of submissions on Friday morning 11/22, so keep an eye on your inbox (one entry per person).
The Echo 
(Event Info)
The consistent Flight Facilities branch it a bit from their recent run of (great) nu disco tracks w/ the new more minimalist synth-focused but still excellent “Stand Still” featuring Parisian singer Micky Green.
Flight Facilities
(Facebook)
Rating 8.6
The Record Company are professionals, hence their band name, and they can put on quite a show. A 21st-century nod to timeless blues, mixed with sour gospel melodies – shaken, not stirred. They have played with all the Blues giants (BB King, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Black Joe Lewis) and drawn large audiences from their native Los Angeles to Montreal.
Their newest five song set, the Feels So Good EP sounds something like a Black Keys’esque homage to the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack. Highlights include the tom heavy “Roll Bones” and the kick-drum funk of “Baby I’m Broken”. The trio plays a true kind of blues and it’s a welcomed respite from a majority of over-produced mainstream pop music. Vox’s warm, whiskey soaked yelp leisurely commands the resilient rhythm section of The Record Company, making for a feel good listen, even if they are ‘just’ playing the blues.
Having recently clenched some serious song syncs with national trailers (Last Vegas) and placements in ABC, CBS and more, something tells me I’m probably not the only one digging this. I was made aware of these boys last year when Turntable Kitchen posted “This Crooked City”/”Tallahassee Lassie” vinyl 7″ which I have now securely added to my record collection. Their steady progression is commendable and they have a great new EP to show for it. Review by Mike Olinger
The Record Company (Facebook) (Official)
Rating 8.7
Ah yes, soul. The wonderfully soulful melodies and warm instrumentals (comfortable horns, soothing jazz-inflected guitar, riight you get the picture) of Gayngs affiliate Howard Ivans “Pillows” are next level. “Pillows” is the b-side to Howard Ivans “Red Boy” single which is out today on Spacebomb Records.
Howard Ivans 
(Purchase)
Rating 8.4
The intricately constructed style of The Beach Boys baroque pop of “Winter Snow” succeeds on its inventive, nearly cinema-like, use of melodic tension and dynamic mood. Part of a Double A-side release (w/ “Elephant”), Beard to Beast’s “Winter Snow” will see a release on January 13th via MUK Records.
Bird to Beast 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
Megatron Gibbs and his ESGN teammates G-Wiz and G.I. Fleezy remix 3X Krazy’s “Keep It On The Real” with a numerous nods to 1997 track’s Bay Area origins. Gibbs’ “Anybody Killa” mixtape is on the way.
Freddie Gibbs 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.9
