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Ski Beatz – Cream of the Planet (Feat. Mos Def)

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ski hooks up with mos for another sick collab. great summer feel on the beat. and mos is as on his game as ever.

[Download] Ski Beatz – Cream of the Planet (Feat. Mos Def)

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rating: 8.8

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07-22-10

Freddie Joachim – Transistors / Mount Kimbie – Would Know / Dylan LeBlanc – If Time Was For Wasting

freddie

more awesome music from freddie joachim. freddie’s “midway” LP (its dope as hell) just dropped a few days ago. get familiar here.

[Download] Freddie Joachim – Transistors

kimbie

“would know” is off mount kimbie’s debut album, ‘crooks & lovers’ out now on hotflush recordings. the kimbie clan will be in the states for a short tour in september!

[Download] Mount Kimbie – Would Know

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dylanleblanc

check out “if time was for wasting” new from louisiana singer-songwriter dylan leblanc

[Download] Dylan LeBlanc – If Time Was for Wasting

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07-21-10

Amanda Palmer – Idioteque (Radiohead Cover)

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how is it tuned? amanda palmer gives the “kid a” jam a tropical islands vibe. aloha oy, we’re not scaremongering! amanda palmer’s radiohead covers EP is out today! check it here

Amanda Palmer – Idioteque (Radiohead Cover)

rating: 8.2

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07-20-10

Sam Adams – Fly Jets Over Boston (Feat. Currensy) / Nite Jewel – Am I Real? / The Cinematic Orchestra – Lilac Wine (Feat. Heidi Vogel)

kemp

find “jets”, replace “air conditioning”, thanks!

[Download] Sam Adams – Fly Jets Over Boston (Feat. Currensy)

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nite-jewel

“am i real” is new from LA’s nite jewel. the tune will be out on digital release 20 july w/ a 12 incher to follow 16 aug. get’em while they’re hot! we will! seriously we’re buying every one of these records in sight. watch us.

[Download] Nite Jewel – Am I Real?

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cinematic

the cinema dudes touch up the tune popularized by nina simone.

[Download]The Cinematic Orchestra – Lilac Wine (Feat. Heidi Vogel)

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07-19-10

THROWBACK SATURDAYS: Central Living – Inside

lahaina

from 2001. a fav song from the genre. go off!

[Download] Central Living – Inside

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07-17-10

Laura Veirs – Summer is the Champion / Bombay Bicycle Club – Lamplight / J. Cole – Premeditated Murder

veirs

“summer is the champion”, by pacific nw’er laura veirs, comes from a record called “july flame”. its hot as fuck up here right now. it’s july. coincidence? but for real, this is a great pop song, horn riffs + percussive melody = win. get into it.

[Download] Laura Veirs – Summer is the Champion

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bombay

“I’m not gonna pick up Bombay Bicycle’s record ’cause of the stupid fuckin’ name they’ve got.” –LG

[Download] Bombay Bicycle Club – Lamplight

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cole

cole also on production. “premediated murder” is straight up sick. check it.

[Download] J. Cole – Premeditated Murder

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07-16-10

Skream – Epic Last Song

skream

the freshly minted “hottest record in the world”. skream’s “outside the box” LP due 9 aug.

[Download] Skream – Epic Last Song

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rating: 8.0

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07-15-10

B3SCI EXCLUSIVE: Ticket Give Away – The Swell Season, She and Him, and The Bird and the Bee at the Hollywood Bowl

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if you find yourself in Los Angeles this weekend, then do yourself a kindness and check out The Swell Season, She and Him, and The Bird and the Bee at the Hollywood Bowl this Sunday, July 18th. we can’t think of many better ways to spend a summer Sunday’s eve than with this killer songwriting line-up and an evening sure to not fall short on memorable performances and special collaborations. if you concur with us, then let’s take things a step further. B3SCI has got a pair of tickets to give away with your name written all over them!!! just drop us a line and be first to tell us you want them. simple as that.

if you don’t score the tix from this us time around, you can still get your paws on some here. also be sure to check out these other happenings at Hollywood Bowl this summer and stay tuned to B3SCI for more special giveaways:

August 29: Chemical Brothers/Chromeo/Yacht
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Sept. 18th: Phoenix/Grizzly Bear/Girls
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Sept. 19th: Viva Mexico!
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Sept. 26th: Vampire Weekend/Beach House/The Very Best
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Sept. 30: Pavement/Sonic Youth/No Age
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07-14-10

The Walkmen – Juveniles / Baloji – Kyniwa kyniwa / Mystery Jets – The Girl is Gone

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when frontman for mtv buzz band the walkmen, rod stewart, was asked what fronting a successful indie rock band at the ripe ol’ age of 65 felt like for him, the always cheeky rod replied, “i’m forever young.”

[Download] The Walkmen – Juveniles

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baloji2

belgian by way of the congo, baloji’s new “kinshasa succursale” is expected sept 15. “kyniwa kyniwa” is a sunny soulful jam b3sci-guaranteed to put a smile on your face. seriously, try it. do it right now.

[Download] Baloji – Kyniwa kyniwa

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jets

london sharp dressers mystery jets are back, this time with their new LP “serotonin”. the LP debuted at No. 42 on the UK chart this past week. bad show britain!

[Download] Mystery Jets – The Girl is Gone

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07-14-10

Elaquent – For My Pops

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new off the “persona” lp. nighttime jam status. check it on amazon

[Download] Elaquent – For My Pops

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07-13-10

Stat Quo – Welcome Back (Feat. Marsha Ambrosius)

stat

stat picks up the floetry girl for this cool jam. “statlanta” in a stores today.

[Download] Welcome Back (Feat. Marsha Ambrosius)

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rating: 7.5

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07-13-10

David Sugar – Party Killer

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new music from london man david sugar. flip this track and let it do the opposite of what the song says.

[Download] David Sugar – Party Killer

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rating: 8.0

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reviewed by
07-13-10