Earth Island, catch the wave.
Crystal Fighters (Facebook)
Rating 8.1
Heavy C does the dirty with Florence’s latest single. Harris is on top form here, using subtle bassline boosts and synth jabs to refashion Ms. Welch’s broody “Spectrum” into a fists-to-the-sky floor filler. Look out for Florence + The Machine’s “Spectrum” single, due 8th July.
Florence + The Machine (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
The layers of influence in “Dreamleaver” alone make the song worth a second listen. The sound is progressive to say the least. Manchester born, Berlin based artist, Herdwhite lists his influences as Röyksopp, Depeche Mode, Sigur Ros, Pink Floyd. It’s enough to make your eyes roll for most anyone – that is until you press play. This track is airtight.
Herdwhite – DreamleaverHerdwhite (Official)
Rating 8.45
Tesla Boy has an 80s type synthpop sound you could have easily heard in your favorite buzz bands from 2002 to 200? You know… that time in the oughts when the market for New Order t-shirts began its fashionable climb to the top. Ironically enough Tesla Boy comes to us by way of Russia. In “Fantasy” the band takes sample at some of those cliches, which today’s western contemporaries might neglect, and the result is crisp. It’s an insightful approach, with a necesary tact, to the always embraceable sound. For those not yet familiar, then take note to the addictive pop stylings of Tesla Boy.
Rating 8.3
By Erin Shay
German producer Brummer Musik connects the dots with this stunning version of “Under the Bridge” by the Chili Peppers. Bummer’s golden touches and finely woven beats transform the sad, forlorn favorite into a delightful melodic escape worth writing home about. Careful it may leave you swooning!
Brummer (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
So we’ve got something extra exciting for all you mad-scientists across the pond, today B3SCI is giving away a pair of passes to Big Beach Bootique 5 in Brighton! Yep, that party that started on the beaches has grown (and then grown some more!) and this year is taking place June 1-2 at Amex Community Stadium in Brighton, England. We’re hooking-up one lucky winner with a pair of passes to both days of the festival which will include performances and DJ sets from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Nero, The 2 Bears, Annie Mac and more! Email us here and let us know that you want to go to Beach Bootique 5 along with your mailing address for the tickets. Our winner will be picked at random tomorrow (Tuesday 5/22) morning! Get tickets and additional details for Big Beach Bootique 5 and one of the best parties in 2012 at the official website. Good luck!
Nero – Act Like You Know (Nero Dub Remix)Fatboy Slim and Big Beach Bootique 5: (INFO and TICKETS)
Direct your attention to TEED’s stunning new vid for “American Dream Part II” and get psyched for the Trouble LP due soon.
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
“Ice Palace” is the latest offering from the up and coming Portland artist, Onuinu, who’s fresh perspective on experimental electro pop is engaging to say the least. Check it out.
Onuinu (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
By Erin Shay
Kodak to Graph works the middle and elevates it with a slow burner and serious compliment to “Work the Middle” by Andrea. It’s soulful and smooth around all-the-right-edges and has the gradual harmonic clarity and the fancy of an old style cartoon. Kodak to Graph takes you on a subtle atmospheric trip as resolute and refreshing as a full system reset. Turn it up!
Kodak to Graph (Facebook)
Rating 8.1