Electronic Archives - Page 101 of 165

Fryars – Cool Like Me

“Indie rock dance pop” or some other strung together set of words indicating a designation. Know this: “Cool Like Me”, new from London UK 22 year-old musician Benjamin Garrett a/k/a Fryars, is very very good. We are witness to the genesis of a incredibly strong talent in Mr. Garrett. Fryars will be releasing their debut early next year and if “Cool Like Me” is any indication, it may be an early frontrunner for record of the year in 2014 (see what we did there, ok!).

Fryars (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

07-11-13

FKJ – Lying Together (Swish & Chris Kyte Edit)

Electronic Track Reviews

Swish & Chris Kyte, yessir. The pair spin FKJ’s already fly “Lying Together” beat from late last year and spin something 100% smooth & summery with a selection of very fine verses. Get with us and get this one on repeat.

Swish & Chris Kyte (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.5

reviewed by b3

07-11-13

Phoenix – Trying to Be Cool (A-Trak Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

“I’m just tryna be cool w/ A-Trak.” as the superstar DJ takes a shot at French supermen Phoenix (shouts to anybody who was there with us at their 2002 show for 75 people at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland!) and as you can imagine (Phoenix + A-Trak = $$$$??) the mix is off the damn chain. So spin that shit below and have a Phoenix party in your headphones pronto.

A-Trak (Official) (Twitter)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

07-10-13

Charles Murdoch – Dekire (Feat. Oscar Key Sung)

Electronic Track Reviews

Australian Charles Murdoch is Future Classic (Flume, Jagwar Ma, Flight Facilities) latest signing. Sampled here is the gorgeous slow-motion garage of new track “Dekire” which will feature on Murdoch’s upcoming “Weathered Straight” EP due in August. 10 out 10, 5 out 5, A+, etc; We’re loving it.

Charles Murdoch
(Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

07-10-13

Premiere: Contrakids – Games

Electronic Pop Track Reviews

Today, Aussie electro duo Contrakids unleash a fresh pair jams via b3sci! New original “Games” is rich both in synthesized lushness and contemporary R&B melody. While the new remix on The Dolls’ “Summer of 93” nostalgia cruises; taking us back, yes- 1993 summer back… (and for the sake of our American audiences) like “Wild and Crazy Kids”, “Hey Dude”, “Saved by the Bell” graduation years back. For those of you in the Land Down Under, the duo will be performing in Sydney at Upstairs Beresford on August 31st. The show is definitely a do not miss. Press play for tunes below.

BONUS!

Contrakids (Facebook) (Twitter)

Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

07-10-13

Context – Small Town Lad Sentiments (Mike Skinner Remix)

Electronic Hip Hop Track Reviews

“This is Mike Skinner, you got an garage?” Mike Skinner co-signs on Context’s brilliant “Small Town Lad Sentiments” with this classic-Streets-sounding flip. We can’t seem to get enough of this 2-step vibed, garage jam from the Midlands rapper , and it’s cool we’re not the only ones (Hi Mike Skinner!). Peep this rip of the Skinner Remix courtesy of a recent Mistajam BBC 1 Radio set.

Context (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

reviewed by b3

07-10-13

Laura Welsh – Cold Front (CFCF Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Montreal DJ/producer takes an uncharacteristically summertime on the yacht approach to Laura Welsh’s glorious “Cold Front”. Although a bit of a departure sonically for CFCF (major keys, non-obtuseness in the arrangement) we’re most definitely digging the mix. Get a bit of Mediterranean summer in yr headphones below.

CFCF (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

07-09-13

Rihanna – If It’s Lovin’ That You Want (Blackedout Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Back at it again, Blackedout casts a mesmerizing spell on Ri Ri’s 2005 single “If It’s Lovin’ That You Want”. Seriously, I am taken aback by the production of each of the tracks that Blackedout has put on showcase. The young producer has really taken the blog scene by suprise and I am just glad we caught on early. By Brian Litwin

Blackedout (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

07-09-13

Matt Corby – Brother (Kygo Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Norwegian producer Kygo gives Australian star songwriter Matt Corby’s “Brother” track a high drama makeover that is as equal parts Mysterium Prefatory Action as it is Peter Gabriel.

Kygo (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

07-08-13

Jungle – Drops

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

Really this review could begin and end with a “Fuck yes.” but here are a few details about “Drops”, new from UK artist(s) Jungle. Space beats, space soul, soul w/ panache, pop w/ panache, pop that moves you; “Drops” is that soulful beats-driven modern pop that will absolutely move you at your most basic and most complex and will grab at you, addict you, make you feel a part of it. That is (roughly) how strong/powerful a track “Drops” is. “Drops” is a double-A w/ previously b3 rec’d “Platoon” and will be released on the very cool Chess Club Records, July 15th

Jungle (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

07-03-13

Clean Bandit – Dust Clears (Russ Chimes Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

Russ Chimes’ nonstop tour of world-beating jams rolls forward w/ his latest melodic house mix for UK band Clean Bandit. If you know Chimes you will love this remix; if you don’t know Chimes then for the sake of your own humanity and humanity at large you should sort out pronto (also you will love this remix). Chimes 100.

Russ Chimes (Official)

Rating 8.4

reviewed by b3

07-03-13

Clubfeet – Cape Town (Panama Remix)

Electronic Track Reviews

New jam. Panama ring in the sunniness sounds of “Cape Town” (yes, both the track and the place) with this latest remix of the stellar Clubfeet track. Catch these two acts together on tour in Australia this summer ahead of Clubfeet’s new AA-side single release for Everything You Wanted/Heartbreak (July 15) and new full length album Heirs and Graces expected this September. In the meantime, get your daytime disco dance-on to this fresh take of “Cape Town” below.

Clubfeet – Cape Town (Panama Remix)

Panama (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

07-03-13