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Jason Karaban – Misplaced

Jason Karaban is an interesting type of talent. A unique type of pop-leaning artist that puts his craft before any limelight. While you’ll be lucky to ever catch a live performance or appearance from Jason, you can hear the syrupy lines of commercial friendly song pour out him on record. His forthcoming full-length Shift will be available September 4th via Ascend Records, and the lead track “Misplaced” serves perfect example of what to expect. The song showcases Jason’s ability to cross the roads between writing and arranging aptness where strings meet guitars, Alex Ebert meets Nick Drake, and everything meets overall inspirational moments. Jason will be performing select live dates in NYC and LA leading up to the release of Shift, these sets are a don’t miss!

Jason Karaban – Misplaced

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Rating 8.3

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08-07-12

GIVEAWAY! Blues Traveler Signed Harmonica

Blues Traveler recently turned 25 years young and has celebrated with the release of a new album, their first original album in four years, Suzie Cracks The Whip. The LP showcases more contemporary elements in the band’s vision while maintaing a trueness to those beloved Blues Traveler signature sounds (yeah Popper we’re looking at you..)! Catch the band’s new single “You Don’t Have To Love Me” on a radio station near you and/or check out the music video below.

And while we’re on a roll, take a look at this sweet prize-pack of authentic BT swag that we’re hooking up for one lucky B3SCI reader! That’s right, you can get your paws on a T-shirt, some official stickers, and a John Popper signed harmonica! To enter it’s simple… just email us here for your chance to win. Let us know that you want the Blues Traveler prize pack and we will enter you in our contest drawing to take place later this month on August 24, 2012. Good luck!

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Even more exciting for you 90s enthusiasts, Blues Traveler embark upon a massive 30-city “Last Summer on Earth” US tour with Barenaked Ladies, Cracker and Big Head Todd.

August 7 Minneapolis, MN—Weesner Amphitheatre
(w/o Big Head Todd & The Monsters)
August 9 Council Bluffs, IA—Harrah’s
August 10 West Allis, WI—State Fair
August 11 Detroit, MI—DTE Energy Music Theatre
August 12 Indianapolis IN—The Lawn at White River
August 14 Wantagh, NY—Jones Beach Amp
August 15 Philadelphia, PA—Penn’s Landing
August 17 Bethlehem, PA—Sands Bethlehem
August 18 Boston, MA—BOA Pavilion
August 19 Bangor, ME—Bangor Waterfront

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08-07-12

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles – Tobyjug

A beautiful entry on offer here from Doc Daneeka (producer) & Abigail Wyles (vocals). Both parties earn their headline billing as Daneeka’s skilled production puts the perfectly precise frame around Wyles striking powerful vocal performance. Do not miss.

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles – Tobyjug

Doc Daneeka & Abigail Wyles (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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08-06-12

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Household Goods (Zeds Dead Remix)

Zeds Dead slows TEED’s excellent “Household Goods” to an approx. five frames per second pace. The result is a cinematic wash of relaxed keyboard jabs and hypnotic bass tones and if you’re not careful you may just feel the world turn underneath feet as you listen.

Zeds Dead (Facebook)

Rating 8.43018

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08-06-12

Grass House – The Boredom Rose

“The Boredom Rose” is a welcome third single by London/Yorkshire based Grass House. More compelling alt-pop with a slight deep south gospel influence provided by Al Spx on guest vocals (A.k.a Cold Specks). Go get it September 10 By Nathan Hetherington

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Rating 8

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08-06-12

White Hex – Waves

Excerpted below is “Waves”, our select track from Aussie exports White Hex’s excellent 12″ “Heat”. Built on a slimy lurching bassline and singer Tara Green’s creeper vocals, “Waves” sounds like MENACE. Fancy some MENACE?

White Hex – Waves

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Rating 8.1111111

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08-03-12

Jonas Rathsman – Since I Don’t Have You

French Express drops another gem with Jonas Rathsman’s latest, the 90’s-flavored dance track “Since I Don’t Have You”. Get a sample below.

Jonas Rathsman (Facebook)

Rating 8.42134

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08-03-12

Black Moth Super Rainbow – Windshield Smasher

Experimental musicians Black Moth Super Rainbow have a playful bent towards the mysterious and obscure. Their excellent new track “Windshield Smasher” delivers a psychedelic retro sound, brightly understated lyrics, and a fresh edgy style that reminds us a bit of the Dandy Warhols. BMSR release their forthcoming album Cobra Juicy in October. By Erin Feathers

Black Moth Super Rainbow – Windshield Smasher

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Rating 8

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08-02-12

Mother Mother – Let’s Fall In Love

Here is a new tune from Mother Mother! These guys come up with some of the most danceable indie rock out there. What I think is the most special about Mother Mother is the versatility of headman Ryan Guldemond, this guy has a mad set of pipes. These guys are music writing machines, their first release was in 2007 and now their fourth record The Sticks is due this September. Be sure to check it out, the music has gotten better with every release. By the same token, this track rocks harder the longer you listen, make sure you hear the end. By Jon Herriot

Mother Mother – Let’s Fall In Love

Mother Mother (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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08-02-12

E-TRAIN – So Good (Ft. Molly K)

When it comes to summer jams “So Good” hits that sweet spot. The new track from E-TRAIN is his first release since WRATH OF ROXANE+. The song is previewed here for the first time from an upcoming untitled project expected September 5th and it features LA-based Molly K on the sugary hook. Good luck not singing along to this one.

E-TRAIN performs this Saturday in West Los Angeles @ Touch Vinyl with SoundFanua and A Sol Mechanic (INFO) NO COVER 8pm door.

E-TRAIN – So Good (Ft. Molly K)

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Rating 8.3

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08-02-12

Waka Flocka Flame – Rooster in My Rari (TNGHT Remix)

SQUAD.

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Rating 8.645

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08-02-12

Daniel Klauser – Say My Name

So good. Chilean DJ Daniel Klauser respins Brandy’s “Never Say Never” into a beautifully hewn brocade (yeah we just said brocade.) of interlocking beats and vocal chop-ups. We are in love. Thanks XLR8R.

Daniel Klauser (Facebook)

Rating 8.8

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08-02-12