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Rave’s Fave: Muse – Panic Station

Muse’s new The 2nd Law album drops next week. The guys have been telling us that this is the beginning of a new era stylistically for the band. That’s somewhat true on this album but Muse will always be Muse. For me, that’s a good thing. Their “Madness” single is doing very well, and “Survival” was named the Olympics theme. Both of course are on the album. “Panic Station” is different for them. It feels like if Nile Rodgers met up with Queen in the 80’s. By Bruce Rave

Muse – Panic Station

Muse (Buy The 2nd Law) (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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09-27-12

PREMIERE: Dan Croll – From Nowhere (Baardsen Remix)

Norwegian remixer Baardsen elicits some exciting textures on this melodic re-arrangement of Dan Croll’s irresistable track “From Nowhere”. It seems both Croll and Baardsen have taken a page out of the from where? book of new talent themselves, raising the bar with recent noteworthy caliber work. Here Baardsen balances his unique electronic pulsing to an ideal allotman of variation and sampling to the track’s original melody. Check out this ace remix below as well as a bitchin’ video that Dan Croll himself put together to go along.

Baardsen norway
Dan Croll (Facebook) (on iTunes)

Rating 8.3

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09-25-12

The 1975 – Sex

The 1975 keep it coming with this final and single version of their track “Sex”. It’s a got a bit less dynamicism than its earlier demo (released under other various guises) but it’s still as catchy of a tune as can be. Sex will be the title track of the band’s next EP expected November 19th. Preview this official single version (aka panty dropper) from the breakthrough Manc collective below.

The 1975 england (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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09-25-12

The Wands – Hello I Know The Blow You Grow Is Magic

Well fed psychedelia here from a new Copenhagen group known as The Wands. This blahblah-blow track has been a serious fever to our speakers as of late. The band’s debut EP is scheduled to drop early November. Be sure to stay tuned for more “magic” to come on The Wands.

The Wands denmark (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.331

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09-20-12

Dog Is Dead – Get Low

Something new from Dog is Dead’s anticipated debut album All Our Favourite Stories. We’ve been on double Ds for a minute, and then “Get Low” comes along to really set this crew apart from the crowd. Grab it 10/8.

Dog is Dead (Official)

Rating 8.4

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09-20-12

GIVEAWAY! Tix to Virgin Mobile FreeFest in Columbia, MD (10/6/12)

Yes, you’ve read that correctly. B3SCI will be hooking up one lucky winner with a pair of tickets to attend this year’s FreeFest in Columbia, MD on October 6th! That is – if you can handle experiencing live sets from Skrillex, Nas, M83, Santigold, Jack White, ZZ Top and more all in one day!

To enter our contest just email us here and share how far you would go to get tickets if FreeFest was not free (or sold out of course)? The most creative and outrageous answer wins! Our winner will be picked by September 26. So get to it and good luck!

Stay tuned to B3SCI and Virgin Mobile Live for more exciting updates and news still to come on FreeFest 2012!

Virgin Mobile Free Fest (Official and Tix Info)

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09-17-12

GIVEAWAY: iHeart Radio FreeFest Flyaway!

WHOA! Skrillex, Nas, M83, Jack White… ZZ Top! Get psyched party people because iHeart Radio and Virgin Mobile Live are partnering up to give away an all expenses paid trip to this year’s sold out Virgin Mobile Freefest! Click here to learn more about how you and one lucky friend can win the all-expense paid trip to party it up in Columbia, MD this October 6th (contest ends September 16).

Stay tuned to B3SCI and Virgin Mobile Live for more exciting updates and news still to come on FreeFest 2012!

Virgin Mobile Free Fest (Contest Details) (Official and Tix Info)
iHeart Radio (Official)

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09-11-12

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit Cover)

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has just dropped this breezy cover of Frightened Rabbit’s “Swim Until You Can’t See Land”. In true BFL fashion, his version of the tune just feels like a one take track, in the pocket and right the first time. Preview the track below and catch Ben on tour this winter (tour dates below).

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Swim Until You Can’t See Land (Frightened Rabbit Cover)

Benjamin Francis Leftwich england (Facebook)

TOUR DATES:

11/08 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
11/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Bar
11/10 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
11/12 – Eugene, OR @ Cozmic
11/13 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
11/15 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
11/16 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
11/17 – Kelowna, BC @ The Habitat
11/18 – Canmore, AB @The Communitea
11/21 – Calgary, AB @ Palomino
11/22 – Edmonton, AB @ Brixx
11/23 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
11/24 – Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
11/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
11/28 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
11/29 – Indianapolis, IN @ (venue TBD)
11/30 – Louisville, KY @ Uncle Slaytons
12/02 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd n Linsly
12/03 – Columbus, OH @ The Rumba Café
12/05 – Lansing, MI @ Mac Bar
12/06 – Toronto, ON @ Rivoli
12/07 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
12/08 – Albany, NY @ Jacks Place
12/09 – Boston, MA @ Club 939 Berkeley
12/12 – New York, NY @ Studio @ Webster hall
12/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
12/14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
12/15 – Washington, DC @ BlackCat
12/16 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern
12/18 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
12/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

Rating 8.3

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09-11-12

The XX – Our Song

Midnight has struck stateside and we’ve had the beautiful and introspective duet “Our Song” on constant repeat. The track closes out The XX’ new and highly anticipated sophomore Coexist release. The album itself continues to explore the bottomless abyss of The XX’ inclination towards minimalist and emotive composition. The melancholy lullaby of “Our Song” especially strikes a chord, telling a humbling story of relationship ups/downs by way of pulsing atmospheres and chilling legato. Sample the track below and pick up Coexist today.


The XX (Official) (Purchase)

Rating 8.5

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09-10-12

RAVE’S FAVE! Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

Diamond Rings has been around a few years, and has also graced these B3Science pages. This just might be tune to take him to the next level. The retro-leaning “I’m Just Me” is an ideal combination of melody, dance, and a a serious chorus. I’ve been spinning it on my show and getting strong reaction, so I think theres a good chance you’ll feel the same way.

Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

Diamond Rings (Facebook)

*Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 7-9 pm Pacific, 10-12 am Eastern, 3-5 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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09-10-12

Rah Rah – Prairie Girl

Rah Rah score yet another pop rock jewel with “Prairie Girl”. The track is previewed below from the band’s forthcoming The Poet’s Dead LP coming out October 22 on Hidden Pony Records. Attitude included, this catchy tune is sure to rev-up your day in just a few listens.

Rah Rah – Prarie Girl

Rah Rah (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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08-23-12

PREMIERE! Barny Carter – Still Life [EP]

Barny Carter has been producing some of our favorite night records of the year with the ambient “Park” and his remix of Sleepwalkers’ “Rear Window”. The 22 year-old multi-instrumentalist out of Bristol, who is piano technician by day and musician by night, fuses home-made samples, cut-up beats and atmospheric synths for his own climate of sound. Having already earned notoriety from the likes of the BBC, the young Carter is making many lists as one to watch. His debut EP titled Still Life drops on August 28th via DryCry Records. Get an exclusive sneak peak at it below!

Barny Carter (Pre-order Still Life here)

Rating: 8.1

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08-22-12