We just discovered the sweet-nuance new-wave vibes of a song called “Wood” from Amsterdam producer (new-to-B3) Awir Leon which is #4 off the Nowadays-Jayfly tape. We’re totally into the track’s incredible mangle of moody atmospheric synth tones and superb emotive-broody vocals (which remind of David Byrne). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Awir Leon 
(Soundcloud)
“Flamboyant” is the whispery-scratchy hand-percussion-peppered Duran Duran-school-vocaled 80’s fun-vibe new wave track from Atlanta producer Geo North. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Geo North 
(Soundcloud)
One of UK rock and roll’s most exciting new exports is the consistently great Black Honey who are back with 90’s-esque new track “Corrine”. The single is out October 23 on the band’s Foxfive Records. Get into it.
Black Honey 
(Soundcloud)
Logic’s sophomore album The Incredible True Story was announced a couple of weeks ago with no official release date. However, Logic blesses us today with the first sample off the new album “Young Jesus”; I am assuming this is a bonus track on the deluxe edition as on Logic’s last album he had no features except a select few on a couple of bonus tracks. Nevertheless, Logic kills this flow and the beat is very solid. Reviewed by Jake Goldstein.
Logic 
(Twitter)
New tomorrow on Vagrant Records is “Muddy Waters” the return single from L.A. singer LP. Built on a spirituals/chain gang groove and a simple downbeat-clap rhythm structure “Muddy Waters” is a visceral gut-punch both lyrically and sound-wise and is a variety of modern/primitive pop juxtaposition that we love. Give “Muddy Waters” a spin below.
LP 
(Soundcloud)
Marian Hill’s production-focused half Jeremy dropped off this neatly chopped up new mix of Kehlani & Charlie Puth’s version of “Hotline Bling” and we’re way into it. You need to hear it now! Listennn! Go now! Press play!
Marian Hill
(Facebook)
Norwegian-born London-based DAGNY registers a very strong debut with the instantly infectious “Backbeat”, a track that is a remarkably accomplished piece of pop songwriting. Look out.
DAGNY (Official)
Review by Bruce Rave
To say that Nathaniel Rateliff’s LA show was a hot ticket would be to put it mildly. Originally slated for The Echo, the concert was relocated to The Regent Theater in downtown LA to handle a larger sold-out crowd. A few short weeks had passed since Nathaniel and his Night Sweats broke the buzz meters with their Jimmy Fallon performance. The throng was psyched for this show, with a huge roar going up when the band took the stage. With the crowd knowing what the band are capable of, the set delivered on its hype. The guys are tight and they have a good time. Nathaniel surprised the country with his slick dance moves on TV, but those moves were more limited through the course of a full show. Their “S.O.B.” radio hit started to blow up after Fallon, and the band wisely saved it for the set’s final tune. Yes, they nailed it and when the band left the stage a recording continued with drums and the “oh oh oh oh” hook the song is known for. With the crowd singing along, fists pumping, the band returned and in the same tempo broke into their cover of The Band’s “The Shape I’m In”. What happened next was masterful. Nate Rate and his gang hit us with a reprise of “S.O.B.” without skipping a beat. One of the most effective encores I’ve seen in ages. Almost the entire set scored, and a personal fave was their “Howling At Nothing” from the band’s self-tltled August album. There was a slight momentum loss about two-thirds into the set. I turned to a friend and said what they really needed at that moment was an uptempo-super familiar cover that highlighted their stellar horn section. What came next was the opposite, a slower track that didn’t resonate. Of course the show ended with a tremendous bang. “Nate Rate” are blowing up in a hurry and only a few minor adjustments are required as they play larger and larger venues.
Check out Bruce’s weekly “Go Deep” radio show; air dates and times for “Go Deep” as well archived past shows can be found on Bruce’sblog. Don’t forget to follow Bruce on Twitter too!
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (Official)
Zone out with the amazing-vibrant melody on “Mind Trotter” an enchanting synth-drenched instrumental-ambient French-touch beauty which is the title track from Lille FR-based producer CYGN off his new EP that we love. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
CYGN 
(Soundcloud)
We love the stunning-radiant jazzy-sultry vibe instrumentals, deeply soulful luxurious-entrancing mellow-sublime beats and brilliant dreamy keyboard melody of “Forest Shrine” from little-known producer JOSEPH L’ÉTRANGER. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Joseph L’Etranger 
(Soundcloud)
We recently fell for the sweetly flippant dark-poppy attitude of “Suicide” the bold and immensely catchy brilliantly cheerful (a surprise in light of the name) recent debut single from artist duo Midnight to Monaco (Canadian singer Ricky Ducati and LA-based producer Donnie Sloan). We also appreciate the totally incredible moody-sensuous synth-led instrumental remix of “Suicide” from LA producer Jerome LOL; who we think beyond excels for his heavily-stylized spaced-out natural-percussion-touched melodic-cosmic atmospherics and well-chosen selection of peppy-toned ambient-vibe background vocals. Great remix! Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Jerome LOL (Soundcloud)
We’re totally into the audaciously-synthy wild-natured chaos of “Dream States” a vastly expansive beat-barraged cliffhanger-techno track from British DJ/producer trio Deep Space Orchestra which is out on the group’s own label Use of Weapons. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Deep Space Orchestra (Soundcloud)
