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Raves Fave: Teleman – 23 Floors Up

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Teleman was formed by three members of the former UK band Pete and the Pirates, and “23 Floors Up” is a beauty that comes from their recently released ‘Breakfast’ album. It’s one of 2014’s prettiest tracks to date. The opening lyrics are “Another day waking up with your conscience stuck in your hotel room 23 floors up”. It’s about how people come and go in our lives, and how that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The song’s free flowing feel provides a mode of relaxation that might prompt you to take a slow wander on your own. You never know who or what might be around the corner. By Bruce Rave

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07-11-14

The Night VI – Wonderlust (Carousel Remix)

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Team Carousel spin their great 80’s pop-referencing sound to The Night VI’s “Wonderlust” single to very strong results. “Wonderlust” is due July 22nd on Duly Noted.

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Rating: 8.3

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07-10-14

Luke Osborne – Skin

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“Skin” is the debut track from 22 year old Briton Luke Osborne. House-referencing but with a depth and visceral quality, “Skin” is a very impressive first track. Mr. Osborne is at work now on his debut EP, who’s release is expected later this year.

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Rating: 8.3

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07-10-14

Majid Jordan – A Place Like This

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Toronto-based OVO-affiliated and the featured vocal on Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” Majid Jordan put the remainder of the alt-R&B genre in a vice on the very impressive “A Place Like This”.

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Rating: 8.7

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07-10-14

Bad Sounds – Living Alone

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Unknown band Bad Sounds drop demo for very skilled and polished pop of “Living Alone”. With a sound seemingly ripped straight out your local Urban Outfitters (this is track is alternative radio ready right now), we’re making the easy guess that unknown Bad Sounds are about to become a lot more known.

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Rating 8.4

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07-10-14

Premiere: The Night VI – Wonderlust (Acoustic)

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The great Duly Noted Records (IYES, Black Honey) ready the July 22nd release of “Wonderlust” the new single from new favorites The Night VI. We’re pleased to premiere this recent acoustic session of “Wonderlust” that is an excellent showcase for the star-level vocals of singer Sophie-Rose Harper.

Commenting on “Wonderlust”, Rose-Harper talked about the track’s creative inspiration, “”Wonderlust is about waiting for true love & a tale of a perfect encounter. My fascination with American Western-style B movies inspired the song”; continuing, “Set in a downtown dive bar filled with junkies and jukeboxes I imagined a woman possessed by her drunken fantasies that have spun out of control and her eccentricity is reeking of desperation. So following in the old country tradition it’s an upbeat song with a sad and bitter core.”

Sample the B3 premiere of “Wonderlust”‘s acoustic version below.

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Rating: 8.3

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07-09-14