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Kiah Victoria – Cold War

A+ vocal tone (Kiah Victoria’s alto is a very potent instrument!) and cool jazz-leaning chord voicings headline “Cold War”, the New York-based artist’s latest. Love love love.

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06-07-16

High Water – Changed The Locks

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Will Epstein aka High Water will release his debut LP Crush on June 24th via Other People. “Changed The Locks”, the LP’s latest stream, treads about a neat blend of dub-y chords and a spontaneous-sounding set of very visceral melodies. We are into it.

High Water (Official)

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06-03-16

White Kite – Swans

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East London newcomers White Kite impress in that Foals, Friendly Fires-inhabited nexus of cool guitar-driven melodics dashed off with a bit of electronic-aided razzmatazz. Spin “Swans” below.

White Kite (Soundcloud)

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06-03-16

[B3SCI Records] Nick Leng – Drivers EP

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Out today on our B3SCI Records is “Drivers”, the new EP from CA-based songwriter Nick Leng. Stereogum praises Leng for his “artful pop structures” and knack for ” “evocative storytelling” and Indie Shuffle loved title track “Drivers” calling out its “catchy chorus” and “playful melodies”. The “Drivers” EP is available now on limited black vinyl here at B3SCI Records.

Nick Leng (Soundcloud)

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06-03-16

Tom Speight – Falling

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UK songwriter Tom Speight exudes promise and potential on crossover-ready acoustic pop track “Falling” featuring Scottish singer Rachel Sermanni.

Tom Speight (Soundcloud)

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06-02-16

Jay Som – I Think You’re Alright

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Jay Som is the project of San Fran-based 22 year-old Melina Duarte. The slow-motion reverb-laced indie pop of “I Think You’re Alright” is paired with a second track called “Rush” on a forthcoming new 7″ through Fat Possum.

Jay Som (Bandcamp)

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06-02-16

Superjava – All In All

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French purveyors of infectious indie pop Superjava impress on summery new single that we dig, “All In All”.

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05-31-16

Jorja Smith – Where Did I Go

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The UK singer follows up blog favorite “Blue Lights” with the impeccable airy R&B of “Where Did I Go”.

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05-31-16

Huerco S – Promises of Fertility

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The Kansas City-origin artist readies sophomore “For Those Of You Who Have Never (And Also Those Who Have)” LP with dreamy, pensive, great use of space new stream “Promises of Fertility”.

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05-31-16

Oyinda – Flatline

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The potent dark pop of “Flatline” is excerpted from Nigerian-born singer Oyinda’s forthcoming “Restless Minds” EP.

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05-20-16