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Portland – Deezy Daisy

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New Kitsune-signees Portland (the Franco-American trio’s singer Lily Pejon’s hometown) debut a dance pop dream for the label in the form of ebullient new single “Deezy Daisy”.

Portland (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-27-13

LBCK – Carpe Diem [feat. C Plus]

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This is our jam right here. Long Beach-based duo LBCK serve up a very special soul-sampling disco-driven selection w/ latest track “Carpe Diem” featuring emcee C Plus. We can’t wait to hear more from the LBCK crew; nice track, bros!

LBCK california (Official)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-22-13

Johnny Stimson – Daddy’s Money

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Johnny Stimson, who was anointed to the level of B3 fave with his excellent “Human Man” single, returns w/ his latest, an 80’s pop-inspired paean to one of popular music’s most doted on bits of subject matter, rich girls. It’s “Daddy’s Money” and it’s live on B3SCI; go pack those big bags out of Saks Fifth Ave.

Johnny Stimson (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
08-21-13

MMX – Only

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“Only” is the latest track from Oxford UK band MMX. Carefully layered (we’re really into the dynamic between the song’s kinetic multi-dimensional rhythm track and the drama of the song’s guitar atmsopheres) and yet still quite anthemic in many ways, “Only” as a tune ticks many of the same boxes of quality of band’s that occupy a much higher profile and popularity; we don’t expect either of those things to disinclude MMX for much longer. MMX’s “Heir” EP is out soon.

MMX england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
08-21-13

Sundays – Hope It’s Enough

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Vancouver-based R&B golden hope (& new favorite of the site) Sundays delivers the intensely intimate and personal (and crazy good vocally) “Hope It’s Enough” from her forthcoming (self-produced!) Of Eros and I EP. When Sundays sings we listen; do not miss out on the genesis of a truly singular and phenomenally talented new artist. “Of Eros and I” is due in October.

Soundcloud canada (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.3

brown8

reviewed by
08-20-13

Sabi feat. Tyga – Cali Love

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“Cali Love” = 100% easy no brainer. Sabi, whom was a featured artist on Cobra Starship’s hit “You Make Me Feel” a couple years back links up Mr. “Rack City” bro Tyga for the nearly perfect pop/R&B of “Cali Love”. Sabi’s got an EP of the same name “Cali Love” due in October.

Sabi california (Purchase)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-19-13