January 2013 - Page 10 of 12 - blahblahblahscience

As Elephants Are – Lucifer

UK band As Elephants Are ready sophomore single “Youth Blood”. “Lucifer”, the b/w “Youth Blood” is being given away for free by the band to mark the new single’s release. The excellent “Lucifer” is built on a sort of Slowdive meets Explosions in the Sky meets modern UK indie pop sound of dramatic percussion swells, delayed tremolo guitars and vocalist Ben Stratford Bombay Bicycle Club-esque croon. Give it a spin and see what you think below.

As Elephants Are – Lucifer

As Elephants Are (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

01-09-13

Diamond Rings – Runaway Love (Gold Fields Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Gold Fields bring their electro ethos to the Diamond Rings dance party for this new synthy, glammed-up flip on “Runaway Love”. Get familiar below.

Gold Fields (Facebook) (Purchase)
Diamond Rings (Facebook) (Get Free Dimensional)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-09-13

George Maple – Uphill

In the Mix Nighttime Records Soul

Aussie-born London-based George Maple’s sultry A class lead vocal headline her newest track, the nouveau R&B-informed, minimalist “Uphill”.

George Maple – Uphill

George Maple (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Denitia Odigie – Weekend

In the Mix Nighttime Records Songwriter

Denitia Odigie continues to impress the b3 team with new track “Weekend”. Driven by jazz-inflected guitars, quiet storm rhythms, and a overall breadth to the track that sounds almost analogued to latter-day Radiohead (the picked arpeggios, the deep in the mix glacial vocal harmonies) “Weekend” is an absolute do not miss track.

Denitia Odigie – Weekend

Denitia Odigie (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Juicy J – In the Stars (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)

Hip Hop Track Reviews

The earth moved, the heavens unfurled, Mike Will made it, and Our Man in Memphis Juicy J adds solo Gold single to his already impressive Academy Award-anchored resume with “Bands a Make Her Dance”. To celebrate this latest accomplishment the Juiceman lets loose new soul-driven track “In the Stars” which also features one Sean Khalifa. blahblahblahratchet.com.

Juicy J – In the Stars (Ft. Wiz Khalifa)

Juicy J (Twitter)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Hey Champ – Cliche

Electronic Pop Track Reviews

Straight from the b3 synth pop heatbomb files is Chicago duo Hey Champ’s latest, the house-tinged “Cliche”.

Hey Champ – Cliche

Hey Champ (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Generationals – Spinoza

Rock Track Reviews

b3 favorites Generationals namecheck everybody’s favorite Dutch Pantheist on newest track “Spinoza”. “Spinoza” which is excerpted here from the band’s just announced Heza LP maintains the soul and guts of the band’s previous output while dialing up the immediacy of the hooks and tightness of the arrangements. We couldn’t be more into it.

Generationals (Official)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Brave Baby – Magic and Fire

Rock Track Reviews

Brave Baby an indie band out of the beautiful Charleston, SC (seriously, if you’ve ever in that part of the country, don’t pass up a chance at visiting) come up aces with what amounts to an absolute killer of a track. “Magic and Fire” is a HUGE song. HUGE. The writing is crisp, the instrumentals & dynamics perfect, and the vocal performance of singer Keon Masters an A+. The only thing separating “Magic and Fire” from taking over the world is you; get your introduction below.

Brave Baby – Magic and Fire

Brave Baby (Official)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Azekel – Get It On (T-Rex/XXYYXX Cover)

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

East Londoner Azekel delivers a compelling red wine-flavored 2 AM marriage of T-Rex’s “Bang a Gong” on top an XXYYXX instrumental. We’re just bummed we didn’t think of first. A+

Azekel – Get It On (T-Rex/XXYYXX Cover)

Azekel (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Coasts – Oceans

Rock Track Reviews

“Oceans” by Bristol band Coasts starts well enough its opening instrumental and verse sequences pleasant and R1-primed as can be. Good transforms to great, however, at 1:04 when the track’s anthemic, crazy good chorus reveals itself. Expect major Radio 1 airplay for “Oceans” if the track can get into the right BBC hands.

Coasts – Oceans

Coasts (Facebook)

Rating 8.39075

reviewed by b3

01-08-13

Premiere: Love Echo – Daybreak

Electronic Pop Track Reviews

Seductively ambient and drenched in legato, “Daybreak” is a highlight from the forthcoming debut LP, I Promise You Always The Sky, by new Luxembourg duo, Love Echo. To date only a select set of lauded tracks have surfaced from the group. On “Daybreak” producer Vic Miranda and vocalist Vicki Glass continue their journey down a road of electro beauty with a warm and unique blend of glo-fi. I Promise You Always The Sky drops January 28th via LebenStrasse Records.