Scavenger Hunt is the L.A. based duo of singer/songwriter Jill Lamoureux and producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Mufson. New single “Sweet Talk”, the follow-up to “River Runs Dry”, is oh so infectious (like have in had in my head non-stop for four days infectious, ahhhh). Built on neo-80’s production ideas and boosted up by some Robyn-esque melodics, “Sweet Talk” is a great intersection between superlative track writing, great styling and a superb main vocal. LOVE IT.
Newcastle UK newcomers A Festival, A Parade stream strong new track “If Dogs Could Talk”. Darkly melodic and refreshingly out of step stylistically with the general mode of operation of much of UK rock right now, the brooding A Festival bunch are, we think, on to something special. Listen to “If Dogs Could Talk” below and see them live on the following dates.
30 Sept – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ The Pale White & Plaza
13 Oct – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ Tall Ships
08 Oct – Twisterella Festival, Middlesbrough
“Blind” is the new upcoming EP from Edinburgh-raised artist Leon Power. An alum of Method Records and a collaborator of Nicolas Jaar, Mr. Power on “Open Up” sets a measured rhythmic pace to dreamy soundscape fit with circadian bass and shimmery falsetto hooks. In sum, we’re into it. The “Blind” EP is forthcoming on Majestic Casual’s new label.
B3 is very pleased to premiere “All Of Your Love” the new single from favorite UK songwriter George Cosby. Cosby, a nominee for 2016’s Blog Sound poll and a selection of Radio 1’s Best of Introducing, has through breakout tracks “Vacant Grace” “Ritual Blush” & “State of Undress” tallied over 1M streams on Spotify. The talented Londoner excels on new one “All of Your Love” which succeeds through a pair of Cosby’s big strengths A+ writing and potent/impassioned vocals. “All of Your Love” (which is available now to stream below) is a component part of George Cosby’s forthcoming “A Savage Kiss” EP, out October 14th on Yucatan Records.
The Annie Mac-backed WEIRDO (“Butler”, “Armanio”) return with propulsive Foals-esque new single “Attitude”. Following up Hypem No. 1 “Armanio”, “Attitude” is decidedly forceful, galvanized in its main chorus hook by beefed-up disto guitars spurred on by an ascending chord progression. Listen to “Attitude” below.
Liverpool foursome The Night Cafe debut wistful hooky new one “Mixed Signals”. The band will be touring the UK extensively into the fall including a support run with Sundara Karma and The Hunna in September and October additional to a string of headline dates in December.
September 16 | Heaven, London*
September 18 | Academy 2, Oxford*
September 19 | Trinity, Bristol*
September 20 | Institute, Birmingham*
September 21 | Arts Club, Liverpool*
September 22 | Rescue Rooms, Nottingham+
September 23 | The Haunt, Brighton+
September 25 | The Globe, Cardiff+
September 26 | Thekla, Bristol+
September 27 | Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth+
September 28 | Arts Club, Liverpool+
September 30 | Wardrobe, Leeds+
October 1 | Academy 2, Newcastle+
October 2 | The Garage, Glasgow+
October 3 | Academy 2, Manchester+
October 4 | Academy 2, Birmingham+
October 5 | The Forum, London+
December 3 | Arts Club, Liverpool
December 5 | The Bullingdon, Oxford
December 6 | Louisiana, Bristol
December 7 | Old Blue Last, London
December 8 | Bodega, Nottingham
December 9 | The Cookie, Leicester
December 10 | Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
*with Sundara Karma
+with The Hunna
UK duo The Rhythm Method channel 90’s piano-driven club music (“You’re Unbelievable!” Haha, no not really, but we are nodding our heads to the vibe) and an aesthetic that recalls a bit on Mike Skinner for a paean to post-Fabric London on “Home Sweet Home”.
Effervescent soul beamed straight into your ears from Sydney, Australia, the vaguely Caribbean-influenced “Raffled Roses” is the newest gem from New Zealand-born WALLACE who we loved last back in December on “Negroni Eyes”.
One of the most exciting upstart bands on the planet Pumarosa have teamed up with archproducer Dan Carey for new single “Honey”. The kinetic, visceral new track will buoy a 4-track EP forthcoming from Harvest Records. Spin “Honey” below and look for Pumarosa across North America in September and October touring with Glass Animals.
9/20/2016 San Francisco Rickshaw Shop (Headline show)
9/21/2016 Los Angeles The Echo (Headline show)
9/25/2016 Washington DC Echostage w/ Glass Animals
9/26/2016 Philadelphia The Fillmore w/ Glass Animals
9/29/2016 New York Terminal 5 w/ Glass Animals
9/30/2016 Boston Blue Hill Pavilion w/ Glass Animals
10/1/2016 Ithaca State Theatre w/ Glass Animals
10/2/2016 Toronto Sound Academy w/ Glass Animals
10/4/2016 Columbus Express Live w/ Glass Animals
10/5/2016 Milwaukee The Riverside w/ Glass Animals
10/6/2016 Chicago The Rivera Theatre w/ Glass Animals
10/7/2016 Mineapolis Myth w/ Glass Animals
10/8/2016 Brooklyn Rough Trade (Headline Show)
Out now on B3SCI Records is “Cry Baby”, the new Mike Crossey (The 1975, Foals)-produced single from our faves in Brighton, Fickle Friends. The track available now on limited 7″ pink vinyl was called “excellent indie pop” by Stereogum and a “pop jam” by Nylon. Further details on the release can be had at B3SCI Records. Added bonus(!) UK R&B heavy-hitters HONNE have remixed “Cry Baby” which is available for your streaming pleasure below.
