SPZRKT & Sango have linked up for a joint EP (out now) and our pick from the set is the late-night R&B tones of track “How Do You Love Me”.
Sango (Facebook)
SPZRKT & Sango have linked up for a joint EP (out now) and our pick from the set is the late-night R&B tones of track “How Do You Love Me”.
Sango (Facebook)
“Letting In” is the online debut of Beauville, the project of L.A. resident via Maryland Josh Bovill. “Letting In” as a song is remarkable and very impressive; neat instrumentation and use of harmony that frame an emotionally precise stable of really strong melodic phrases. A++.
Beauville (Soundcloud)
Blog pop’s hottest name Phoebe Ryan follows up the breakthrough success of “Mine” with equally potent new one “Dead”.
Phoebe Ryan (Soundcloud)
NYC-based producer Figgy revamps Brandy-sampling 2015 standout “REAL” (from LA-based 90’s house/R&B mixmaster Le Youth) for a sublimely centered, vibrantly catchy new electro-soul dance track to top this week’s playlist. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Figgy (Soundcloud(/a>)
Photos and review by Russ Ramos
I remember my first time seeing Broods play in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theater. I was wowed by their performance then, and I was certainly amazed again at their recent Fonda show. The New Zealand siblings (Georgia + Caleb Nott) showed LA why they’re graduating from the “Ones to Watch” chart. The band worked well to switch it up from their recordings with live remixes and instrumental for some song intros. Georgia’s voice ably echoes and commands your attention while Caleb’s multi-instrumental artistry brings it all together. If you were lucky enough to catch the show, you also were treated to Georgia’s dancing during L.A.F. (Which would’ve made Taylor Swift very proud). Although most of the tour is sold out, I’d highly suggest you try your best to catch them in your town soon.
“Dark” is the online debut of Los Angeles-based artist SILVR. “Dark” adeptly strides a line between broad accessibility and strong pop construction and buzzworthy choices in the track’s instrumental and production; a method of composition we can most certainly get behind. We are into it. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Dark” from SILVR below.
SILVR (Facebook)
Jed Nayef returns today from a two-year break between releases with grimy new dark pop track “Diamonds in the Dirt” “Diamonds” navigates a sobered lyrical dynamic spun into 808 drums and distorted guitar leads resulting in a singular sound and type of track that you’re unlikely to hear elsewhere on buzz blogs.
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Vancouver-based Vanic puts a beats music jolt into the Aquilo biggie “Losing You”. Aquilo are currently putting the final touches on a new EP, due later this year.
Vanic : (Soundcloud)
B3SCI is very pleased to be partnering with our blogger communards All Things Go and the venerable Hype Machine for a show at this year’s Hype Hotel at SXSW presented by Feed the Beat. Featuring favorites Best Coast, Ryn Weaver, Wolf Alice, Laura Welsh, and COIN and DJ sets from Karl Kling, Skylar Spence (fka Saint Pepsi), BASECAMP, Chelsea Lankes and Et Aliae. The show kicks off at 8 PM at 1100 E. 5th St in East Austin. RSVP HERE. Be square of be there.
Best Coast
Ryn Weaver
Wolf Alice
Laura Welsh
COIN
London-via-Cornwall songwriter Matt Woods debuts stunning new track “Impression”. Woods’ electric vocal and accomplished pop songwriting take the lead on “Impression” with one pinpoint executed vocal melody moving seamlessly into the next. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Impression” from Matt Woods and look for an EP in the not too distant future.
Matt Woods (Soundcloud)