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Maribou State – Rituals

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London beat-maker duo Maribou State (who enthralled the B3SCI crowd with their fresh jazz-infected R&B track “Moon Circles”) just dropped their stellar new beauty track “Rituals” which is the lead single off their debut album Portraits out on June 1st. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Weird Inside – Just Ask (Alexander Lewis Remix)

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SYZYGZ Label’s new representative beat maestro Alexander Lewis beautifully transforms chord-laden melodic experimental chill track “Just Ask” by hip-hop influenced eclectic instrumental-groove producer Weird Inside into a poignant, synth-heavy percussively-synergistic electronic gem. Contributed by Erin Shay.

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TÂCHES – Yours (Feat. PB Kaya)

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Wow anonymous producer TÂCHES is excellent again with latest song. The UK native and his track “Yours” plays current deep house into a new and unique space with its inventive and addictive bass line and atmosphere-heavy female vocals by PB Kaya, TÂCHES has created something quite beautiful. You can stream and grab a free download below! Contributes by Daniel

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Premiere: We Were Strangers – Castaway

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“Castaway” is a beautiful lo-fi leaning emotionally bare track from Manchester UK newcomers We Were Strangers. The second track of three from the band’s forthcoming debut EP, “Castaway” is refreshing in its organic-ness of melody. We Were Strangers play London on February 25th at Bedroom Bar. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Castaway” below.

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Oceaán – Need U (Feat. Låpsley)

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Oceaán make their UK live debut at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in a session for Huw Stephens. Surprise guest Låpsley joins the duo for a low touch version of “Need U” interpolated with elements of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”.

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02-10-15

Waterstrider – Calliope

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New favorites Waterstrider announce debut album Nowhere Now with new track “Calliope”. On the new track the Oakland band work within minimalist rhythm and falsetto-led main melodic line that feels almost choral in the body of its sound. Nowhere Now is out 6th April in the UK and April 7th in the US.

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Swim Deep – To My Brother

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“To My Brother” is the acid-house inspired return single from Swim Deep. From a forthcoming single on Chess Club Records, “To My Brother” finds SD embracing a broader more expansive sound layered with rich polyrhythms and inventive arranging.

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Atlas Bound – Tell Me

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Next Wave Records impressive run continues with latest release, a warm, tropical, fun track from Atlas Bound. The Australian duo’s “Tell Me” is a bit of a love song with its summery crispy vocals and fun playful synth that will compel you to keep clicking play over and over. Stream and grab a free download below!

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02-09-15

Fazerdaze – Jennifer

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The hazy summertime pop of “Jennifer” is new from Auckland NZ artist Fazerdaze. “Jennifer” is built on warm reverby textures, a deep in the mix vocal, and a candy sweet (with the slightest tinger of melancholy to keep things varied) set of melodies.

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