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TIX GIVEAWAY: La Sera w/ Magnetix, Cold Showers and Neverever Live at The Satellite 3/8/2012

For all you fuzz pop and Viv G. fans in the house, the other Kickball Katy moniker known as La Sera is rolling through L.A. for a gig at The Satellite this Thursday while on tour in support of her forthcoming Sees The Light LP release. And we’ve got a pair of ticket to giveaway for the show… which will also feature support from the likes of Magnetix, Cold Showers and Neverever! Drop us a line to enter the Wednesday raffle for tickets. You can purchase tix and get more info on the show here. GO!

La Sera – Please Be My Third Eye

The Satellite (Info)
La Sera (Facebook) (Hardly Art)

reviewed by b3

03-04-12

Simian Mobile Disco – Seraphim

Electronic Track Reviews

“Seraphim” is the new single from electro duo Simian Mobile Disco’s new Unpatterns LP, expected this May. The track continues to explore the abyss of this duo’s analog synthdom, but with a certain now-gen pop keenness. It’s catchy, we’ve warned you, check it out below:

Simian Mobile Disco – Seraphim

Simian Mobile Disco (Soundcloud) (Facebook)

Rating 8.37

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

Willie the Kid – Goodfellas (ft. S-Class Sonny)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

Willie the Kid recently dropped a new vid for “Goodfellas” from his #TheCrates mixtape. Lush on the beat, this cut has become the victim of gangsta like #repeat at b3sci HQ.

Willie the Kid – Goodfellas (ft. S-Class Sonny)

Wille the Kid (#TheCrates Mixtape)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

Twinky – Stay Cheefin’

Hip Hop Track Reviews

Sommat of a banger. Previewed from TWINKY’s forthcoming Unspeakable mixtape which is ‘dedicated to dead homies‘.

Twinky – Stay Cheefin’

Twinky (Facebook) (via smokersclub)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

RAVE’S FAVES: Battle Tapes – Sweatshop Boys

In the Mix Rave's Faves Rock

By Bruce Rave

OK I’ll admit it, I rarely “fave” unsigned bands. After Battle Tapes played a great Moheak show at The Satellite LA last Saturday night, we thought we’d give “Sweatshop Boys” a spin for the guest panel on Thursday’s Moheak Music Meeting program. The song title alone is almost worth the spin, but this song was the highest rated track on the show, beating out numerous heavies. Capitol’s Executive Vice President of A&R Alex Luke even gave it a top rating. The bass line will hit you right away. Think of Nine Inch Nails meeting The Faint, only a not as dark.

Battle Tapes – Sweatshop Boys

Battle Tapes (Facebook)

Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Fridays 1-3 pm Pacific, 4-6 pm Eastern, 9-11pm GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

Cadence Weapon – Loft Party

Hip Hop Track Reviews

By Jon Herriot

Another track from Canadian hip-hopper Cadence Weapon. He is one of the most talented Canadian rappers but he is yet to get the attention he deserves. This one comes a few weeks after dropping a Grimes-produced tune that got him some hype. Dig the beat, and the verses are tight. Even some political jibes thrown in there which I always like. I have a feeling that big things are coming from this guy, and he is just giving us a taste.

Cadence Weapon (Facebook)

Rating7. 8

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

Mrs. Magician – There Is No God

Pop Rock Track Reviews

By Chris Gedos

So Cal four-piece Mrs. Magician is in the midst of a cross-country jaunt with fellow San Diegans, Cults. They’re less influenced by the NYC girl groups, instead taking cues from Don Van Vliet and a whole lot of jangle pop. Fans of irreverent, Rivers Cuomo / Stephin Merritt style songwriting should wake up early this Tuesday, March 6th, and purchase a digital copy of their debut LP, Strange Heaven, out via Swami records. The Prescription Vision 7” was released this past November, but the album version of “There is no God” is an anthem for atheists. Love this shit before a mini-encyclopedia emerges post-SXSW.

Mrs. Magician – There Is No God

Mrs. Magician (Facebook)

Rating 8.49

reviewed by b3

03-03-12

Fixers – Iron Deer Dream (RAC Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

We’ve just found our new weekend jam! The Remix Artist Collective flip “Iron Dear Dream” via Oxford’s own psych pop outfit, Fixers. Dancing is inevitable. Catch Fixers on tour in the UK this May. Press play below!

Fixers – Iron Deer Dream (RAC Remix)

Fixers (Facebook)

Rating 8

reviewed by b3

03-02-12

The Union Line – Bongo (Time is a Seed)

Rock Track Reviews

By Chris Gedos

“Bongo (Time is a Seed)”, part of a three song teaser off the forthcoming LP from The Union Line, places the band solidly in the b3sci convo re: most anticipated releases. There’s a very mystical / soulful ethos here, almost as if Question Mark and The Mysterians recorded well into the seventies. The claustrophobic wall-of-sound is achieved through an economical, non-baroque instrumentation, allowing for the arrangement and vocal to take precedence. Check out “LoveJam” as well, which features some juicy Chicago / Al Kooper inspired jazz fusion.

The Union Line – Bongo (Time is a Seed)

The Union Line (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

03-01-12

George Barnett – Lone Rose

Pop Songwriter Track Reviews

By Trevor Meyer

18 yr old, George Barnett is set to release 17 days, on March 12th. “Lone Rose” is the first single to be released from the album. Not only does Mr. Barnett write wonderful music, he also produced, directed, and edited the video for Lone Rose. To top it off, George plays all of the instruments. To say this young man has a bright future is an immense understatement. There’s no need to wait, George Barnett is burning new paths by fusing musical and audiovisual mastery right now.

<a href="http://georgebarnett.bandcamp.com/track/lone-rose">Lone Rose by George Barnett</a>

George Barnett (Facebook) (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.07

reviewed by b3

03-01-12

LE$ – Gold Chain (Prod. Cardo)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

Cardo’s one of our favorite producers doing it right now. Here he works the boards on track “Gold Chain” for Houston rapper (and Slim Thug-affiliate) LE$, who dropped his sharp new mixtape Menace today. The vibed out heater “Gold Chain” is our pick from the set it. Get it below.

LE$ (Facebook)