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Theo Bass – Slovenia Police

Oxford UK producer Theo Bass spins a clattering acoustic-driven groove-ode to Slovenian law enforcement.

Theo Bass – Slovenia Police

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Rating 8.3

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10-06-12

Sid Pattni – Got to Learn Sometimes (Ta-ku Remix)

Ta-ku, a producer from Australia that we’ve been into for a little bit now, spins a sublime refix of fellow Aussie Sid Pattni’s “Got to Learn Sometimes”. One of the great things about this mix (one of many) is that it feels both very modern (the rhythms and overall sound to the track are quite current/quite October, 2012) and classic (there’s an aura of that great gloomy-sounding 70’s soul balladry here, something like The Dramatics’ “In the Rain”.)

Sid Pattni – Got to Learn Sometimes (Ta-ku Remix)

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Rating 8.4

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10-05-12

How to Dress Well – Blue Crystal Fire (Robbie Basho)

How to Dress Well a/k/a Tom Krell very nice Total Loss LP features a bonus 7″ that contains this stunning quiet cover of Robbie Basho’s “Blue Crystal Fire”. Built on a spare acoustic strum and Krell’s floats-in-and-out-of-the-mix croon, this cover is a definite must listen.

How to Dress Well – Blue Crystal Fire (Robbie Basho)

How to Dress Well (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

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10-05-12

Flinch – You Don’t Know (Feat. Ellie Goulding)

L.A. producer Flinch lands a high profile feature from current pop princess of the moment Ellie Goulding. Get it, girl.

Flinch – You Don’t Know (Feat. Ellie Goulding)

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Rating 8.1

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10-05-12

Nero – Won’t You (Baauer Remix) (Preview)

Y’all tired of trap yet? Well, if the answer to that is “Yes”. Baauer’s remix of should be enough to flip that and possibly even recall the heady days of Summer 2012 when Trap was king and the world existed in the right order. If you answered “No”, then you’re a weirdo degenerate and we’re cool with that.

Nero – Won’t You (Baauer Remix) (Preview)

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Rating 8.4

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10-05-12

Victor Talking Machine – Penny Arcade

If you have any sort of affinity towards the brilliance of rock music in the early-mid 90s then you can’t deny “Penny Arcade” by new London collective Victor Talking Machine. These young lads certainly know their way around the last great guitar rock era, and most importantly know so with a great tune. We’re especially loving the Smashing Pumpkins style arrangements and Oasis’ Definitely Maybe tinged vocals. The psychedelic indie rock group have genuienly found themselves a recipe that’s been known to rule charts. Be sure to keep Victor Talking Machine on your radar of bands to watch for and check out the band’s debut EP Had Enough which drops this November.

Victor Talking Machine – Penny Arcade

Victor Talking Machine (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

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10-05-12

B3SCI MIXTAPES: B3OCTOJAMMIES

Our dude & b3 gang affiliate Ryan Santos delivers the first in his monthly B3 Jammies series with tracks from Moons, Jessie Ware, Ca$h Out & more. Tracklist and spotify link below.

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B3OCTOJAMMIES on Spotify

Tracklist:
01. Moons – Waves At Night
02. How to Dress Well – Say My Name or Whatever
03. MS MR – Hurricane
04. Jessie Ware – Wildest Moments
05. Taken by Treees – Dreams (Dub Version)
06. Snoop Lion – La La La
07. Consequence – How You Gon Be Broke in the Rap Game
08. Ca$h Out – Big Booty
09. Tito Lopez – Homesick
10. Freddie Gibbs – Kush Cloud (Feat. Krayzie Bone)
11. Sun City – High (Shazam Remix)
12. Grizzly Bear – The Hunt
13. Miguel – Pussy Is Mine

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10-05-12

Jacob Butler – Mind Waltz

“Mind Waltz” indeed. Australian primetime familiar talent Jacob Butler has unleashed a beast of a track for the AAA airwaves. Previewed here from his forthcoming 2013 Reason LP, the international songwriting award winner (Unsigned Only w/ judges including Cyndi Lauper, Robert Smith, Manchester Orchestra, Kelly Clarkson…) does an upfront job of combining his passions for the music of Elliot Smith, ‘Gallaghers’, and Angus Stone with an undeniable chorus melody. Get familiar with “Mind Waltz” and Jacob Butler below.

Jacob Butler – Mind Waltz

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Rating 8.4

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10-05-12

The Melker Project – Anything Could Happen Vs. Twerk (Remix) (Ellie Goulding Vs. Juicy J)

The Melker Project shows yet again Anything Can Happen Happen this time as he smashes the popular Ellie Goulding hook with some chopped and screwed variations of the 2009 track “Twerk” by Juicy J. This track is a jam. Turn that shit up!

The Melker Project – Anything Could Happen Vs. Twerk (Remix)(Ellie Goulding Vs. Juicy J)

The Melker Project (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

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10-05-12

Simeon Viltz & Mulatto Patriot – Once Again Feat. Pugs Atomz

We’re loving these chilled-out and soulful funky vibes on the latest leak from Simeon Viltz (of Primeridian) and Mulatto Patriot’s forthcoming Ray Elementary album. We just can’t get enough of those chirping horns and the classic laid-back flow. Get familliar with “Once Again” below.

Simeon Viltz & Mulatto Patriot – Once Again Feat. Pugs Atomz

Simeon Viltz & Mulatto Patriot (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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10-05-12

Panama – It’s Not Over

Aussie band Panama’s “It’s Not Over” is great. The band has just signed to really great label (Future Classic), have a debut EP at the ready & really strong lead single at the fore. You will want to get familiar ASAP.

Panama – It’s Not Over

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Rating 8.4

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10-04-12

Tropics – Popup Cinema

The awesome Tropics a/k/a Londoner Chris Ward (whom you may remember from his really sharp remix of M83’s “Reunion” from earlier this year) delivers the sublime and soulful house song “Popup Cinema”, which is the lead track of an upcoming 3-song EP of the same name.

Tropics – Popup Cinema

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Rating 8.3

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10-04-12