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Katelyn Tarver – Nobody Like You

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Tune into the discernible poppy sugar-coated emotional angst lyrics and expressive heart-on-the-sleeve vocal prowess of LA-based Georgian-born indie pop songstress Katelyn Tarver on her excellent new guitar-driven track “Nobody Like You”; which is the second song from Miss Tarver’s upcoming debut album (out on Universal) that was produced with the expertise of producer Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino/Haim). “Nobody Like You” is a terrific attention grabber follow-up track to the album’s first-release pop hit “Weekend Millionaires” from earlier this year and a brightly lit indicator that we have more to look forward to from this stellar rising-star pop talent. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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TEK.LUN – G-Spot

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Get into the priceless groove of Baltimore producer Rashad Tek Williams also known as TEK.LUN on his fabulously whimsical new house/future bass dance-floor stomper “G Spot”. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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BETS – Jenny (Feat. Kiddo)

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Bi-coastal, all-girl, indie pop band BETS recently made a name for themselves with their awesome 2014 album-debut track “Don’t Give A F#Ck” which is the first single off the group’s upcoming “Days Hours Nights” EP. On the EPm’s second release “Jenny”, BETS and Kiddo team up to create a gorgeous truly subtle track which stands out for its cheery melodic instrumentals, hazyily mumbled vocals and cheeky lyrics about a one night stand in Paris (which judging from the group’s new video looks like fun). Good stuff BETS, we’re listening.

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Vanessa Elisha – Down For This (Prod. B.Lewis)

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Get into the beautiful slow grind and languid simmering beats of new R&B electro track “Down For This” which features the sensational vocals of Australian singer Vanessa Elisha and the divinely robust fastidiously-arranged production accents of Northern Cali artist B.Lewis. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Miya Folick – Strange Darling

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“Strange Darling” is the new dazzling-vocaled ethereal synth-tinged grunge-folk single from gifted OC singer-songwriter-musician Miya Folick who’s gorgeous, deeply moody all-consuming track “Talking With Strangers” B3SCI premiered in April. Miya has blown us away again with her amazing artistic sensibilities as both a musician and vocalist on “Strange Darling”; which she says is about meeting that special person who makes you say “Where did you come from? Are you an alien? I love you”. “Strange Darling” is a multidimensional catchy mesh of slide guitars, synth interludes and some one-of-a-kind dry-wit lyrics which thanks to the emotive Miya are wrought with that lovely authentic vulnerable vocal quality intrinsic and necessary to great folk music. After listening to all three of her tracks including B3 featured track “I Got Drunk”, we are totally digging the signature grunge-folk sound of Miya Folick which is something between Joan Baez and Fiona Apple in character. Enjoy! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Premiere: Green Buzzard – Zoo Fly

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Australian buzz act Green Buzzard will release their debut “Zoo Fly” single through Mermaid Avenue/Mom + Pop in the US on June 16 (on I OH YOU elsewhere). On “Zoo Fly”, the young Aussies wind through a varying sphere of guitar band influence from Oasis to the Stone Roses expertly hashing it down to a unique and modern and very catchy bit of rock songwriting. The track new video, which we are very pleased to premiere, explores further the 90’s aesthetic including a circle of Gallagher-esque poses and body contortions that would make “Our Kid” feel pretty “supersonic”. Stream the B3 Premiere of the video for “Zoo Fly” from Green Buzzard.

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LEISURE – Hot Love

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LEISURE’s debut track “Got It Bad” became a bit of thing on blogs back in April, ringing up 180k plays Soundcloud and topping the Hype Machine Popular Chart. Today, the Auckland NZ collective follow up “Got It Bad” with the equally strong and no less funky “Hot Love”. LEISURE hit that ideal nexus between accessibility and progressive arty arrangement and for us the most immediate comparison has to be the soul-driven electro of Jungle. Well done.

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Premiere: Jojee – I Don’t Give A

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“I Don’t Give A” is the debut track online for New York-based singer Jojee. “I Don’t Give A” which is produced by Hypem remix monster Mickey Valen cruises a summery, piano-led frame boosted by Jojee’s neat melodically cool alto. Jojee recently collaborated with electro hitmakers Savoy and Sound Remedy and is plotting further solo material in the very immediate future. Stream the B3 Premiere of “I Don’t Give A” from Jojee below.

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Rave’s Fave: Alabama Shakes – Miss You

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Is there anyone on a modern stage among newer artists that sings with more soul than Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes? That would be hard to imagine. Check out “Miss You”, a deeper track from the band’s sophomore Sound and Color album. It starts out quietly but sure doesn’t stay that way. While you’re at it, check out video from their Coachella sets, or their recent Jimmy Fallon appearance. Reviewed by Bruce Rave

Hear Bruce’s “Go Deep With Bruce Rave” weekly new music show on Indie1031/Los Angeles, KX 93.5-FM/Laguna Beach, and WSUM-FM/Madison. Details and archived shows can be found on his blog and be sure to follow Bruce on Twitter too!

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Wolf Alice – You’re a Germ

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UK band Wolf Alice move forward in the build-up to their forthcoming My Love Is Cool LP out June 22 on Dirty Hit with new stream “You’re a Germ”. On the track a compressed, tensely wound verse gives way to an out-sized hook-y chant-driven chorus (“eyes wide, eyes wide”). “You’re a Germ” is another powerful and effective mark to the My Love Is Cool tracklist.

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The Internet – Special Affair (E.DOZA Remix)

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Toronto-based beatmaker-producer and Bevstmode artist-collective member E.DOZA excels on his bright and lively percussion-laden trap-beat-enhanced “house-hop” bootleg of “Special Affair” from LA-based group The Internet. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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LO’99 – My Mind

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A beautifully bold weave of relentless deep house bass undertones, trappy high-hat percussion accents and sweet boisterous pop-dream vocals help to create an awesome dance-friendly dynamic on the new expansive electro gem “My Mind” from late-night-house producer/artist LO’99. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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