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Premiere: Bogan Via – Manny (Glass Theory Remix)

Producer and songwriter Glass Theory drops in some four-on-the-floor, while interweaving the steadfast hooks of “Manny” on this new remix for indie folk-pop duo on the rise, Bogan Via. Glass Theory is the alias of L.A. based multi-instrumental and Swedish-pop enthusiast Jack Duff. Here Duff teleports “Manny” back to the future with his unique 80s nu disco spin on a record that is sure to fit nicely on your next playlist opening between the likes of Big Black Delta, Diamond Rings, Gold Fields and any other New Order friendly appreciation pop.

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Rating 8.1

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11-12-12

Rave’s Fave: Drawn From Bees — Whistling Bone

These Brisbane, Australia talents do well in their home country but are still largely undiscovered in the US. They did play at SXSW, 2011 and their stunning harmonies had people outside, on 6th Street in Austin, literally stopping in their tracks. The band’s new album is The May King and His Paper Crown, and “Whistling Bone” has emerged as a lead track. It’s got a mid-tempo drive that sticks to your… bones. The animated video features a sweet little girl who is adopted into a house of hell, and is worth checking out as well. By Bruce Rave

Drawn From Bees — Whistling Bone

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

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11-11-12

Giveaway: Dirty South @ Palladium Hollywood, Ca. November 24, 2012

Grammy-nominated DJ, remixer and record producer, Dirty South will soon celebrate a triumphant conclusion of his massive City of Dreams tour, post-Thanksgiving in Hollywood, Ca. – the true cultural cornucopia of the word. On Saturday, November 24th, Insomniac will present the famed Australian artist, aka Dragan Roganović, at the Hollywood Palladium, transforming the L.A. staple concert hall into a one-of-a-kind dance party to remember. It’s something be excited about and now get even more psyched because B3SCI has your pass to enter!

That’s right, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to this unforgettable evening of dancing your ass-off! Enter to win the contest by hitting our inbox and simply letting us know that you’d like to be entered in the Dirty South drawing. Easy. We will pick our winner at random during the weekend of November 18th, so keep an eye on your inbox. Good luck!

If you don’t win, then no worries you can scope out the situation on purchasing tickets here.

Additional Tour Dates This Month:

11/17 Stereo Live – Houston, TX
11/21 EchoStage – Washington, DC
11/23 Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, NV
11/24 Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

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Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen (VEVO GO Session)

Ellie Goulding recently layed down this intimate acoustic version of her single “Anything Could Happen” while rooftop at The Standard Hotel in Downtown LA, for an exclusive session with VEVO GO. Some of team B3SCI were in the audience for the taping of this secret set and we must say… we were quite impressed with the singer-songwriter. Fighting the noise of the busy downtown streets below and even helicopters above, Ellie and her band nailed the performace with noteworty grace. Ms. Goulding’s new album Halcyon is out now and Ellie will be going on tour again this December. Needless to say her show is a don’t miss. Words by Brian Litwin / Photos by Russ Ramos

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11-09-12

Big Boi – Lines (feat. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram)

Big Boi strikes again with yet another mother of a collaboration with “Lines” on his forthcoming Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors LP 12/11/12. Preview the latest psych-funk blast into the future below.

Big Boi – Lines (feat. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram)

Big Boi (Official)

Rating 8.3

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11-09-12

Everything Everything – Kemosabe

Following up the success of their first single, “Cough Cough”, today Everything Everything has made available for stream the next single from their new 2013 LP Arc. “Kemosabe” comes prepared, bearing that pragmatic rock that you know and love from Everything x 2, and with some stellar vocal hooks to boot. Their forthcoming is already a top our list of album’s to watch for in the new year, and this only adds to the excitement! Preview “Kemosabe” below.

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Rating 8.1

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11-09-12

L’Orange – Alone (Feat. Blu)

“Alone” is new from NC producer L’Orange and his new The Mad Writer album. The smoky torch song-sampling beat on “Alone” is absolutely nuts and renders the track a must listen (and Blu’s rhymes aren’t half bad either).

L’Orange – Alone (Feat. Blu)

L’Orange (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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11-08-12

Lana Del Rey – Ride (S O H N Remix)

Producer S O H N is on a bit of a run at the moment, racking up blogoverse hits & adoration on the reg, (“The Wheel” “Oscillate”, etc). Here the “mysterious producer” (music blog writing keywords) turns the keys on Lana Del Rey’s “Ride”. The result being a rushing wall of emotion and beauty, etc of the highest order. Take a listen over at Prefix.

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Rating 8.4

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11-08-12

Prince Fatty & Hollie Cook – And the Beat Goes On (The Whispers)

UK singer Hollie Cook hooks up with producer Prince Fatty (not King Tubby) for this dub version of the classic track by The Whispers. Rocksteady.

Prince Fatty & Hollie Cook – And the Beat Goes On

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Rating 8.2

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11-08-12

Premiere: Lowell – Shake Him Off (AllSaints Session)

Experimental-songstress Lowell recently collaborated with super collective Apparatjik (Coldplay/Mew/A-Ha) to present the ear catching track, “Shake Him Off”. Now she’s teamed up with illustrious label, AllSaints, and their exclusive Basement Session series. We’ve got a first look at their new re-interpretation of “Shake Him Off”, which sees Lowell sampling and looping her way through the catchy track. An additional performance of Lowell’s song “Kids” will be live tomorrow at the AllSaints site here. Also, be sure to check out Lowell’s new and debut mini-album If You Can Solve This Jumble.

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AllSaints (Official)

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The 1975 – Sex (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)

What happens when one of the hottest bands in the world links up with one of the hottest producers in the world? Other than the obvious answer of something you need to listen to, there’s this remix that Ryan Hemsworth recently did for title track from The 1975’s forthcoming Sex EP. Hemsworth meticulously transforms the uptempo pop-rock anthem into a laid back, beat-swaggered strut. Earmilk had the premier for the track earlier today, be sure to check it out and grab a free download while you can. You can pick up the Sex EP on 11/19 via Dirty Hit/Vagrant.

The 1975 – Sex (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)

Ryan Hemsworth (Facebook)
The 1975 (Facebook) (Pre-order Sex EP)

Rating 8.4

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11-08-12

Usher – Numb (Project 46 Remix) – Radio Edit

Electronic production duo Project 46 tap into some Raymond for their latest house friendly banger. The crew have just dropped this official flip to “Numb” from Usher’s recent Looking 4 Myself release. Were into it. Sample the new radio edit below.

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Rating 8

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11-08-12