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Trails and Ways – Sure Thing (Miguel Cover) x Animal (Miike Snow)

The awesome Oakland crew Trails and Ways drop off this Marxist-restyled (seriously, check those lyrics) cover of one of our favorite R&B tracks of the last couple years Miguel’s “Sure Thing”. The T and W team select for a decidedly ’90’s Erykah Badu feel for the track, fully engaging the smoky/smooth guitars and rhythms. Grab a free download over at bandcamp and you’ll also score this stripped down version of Miike Snow’s “Animal” along with their take on M83’s smash “Midnight City”.

Trails and Ways – Sure Thing (Miguel Cover)

Trails and Ways – Animal (Miike Snow)

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Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
09-07-12

PREMIERE: Turtle Giant – Germany (Part II)

For those of you scouring the interwebs this week for the epic conclusion to “Germany” Part I by Brazilian trio Turtle Giant… then “X” marks the spot as b3sci invites you to indulge in this saga’s conclusion. The 7:35 (in it’s full form) rock opus leads off the band’s much talked about and forthcoming All Hidden Places EP. On this second half, Turtle Giant crank their surf rock beyond the reef, weaving the melodic vocal textures for an ever so apocalyptic and psychedelic ending to an incredible beginning… of their EP. Catch Part 1 of the track, which debuted earlier this week at Turntable Kitchen and grab a copy of the band’s All Hidden Places EP on September 18th.

UPDATE new stream with both Parts I and II below:

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Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
09-06-12

Native Roses – Shadows

“Shadows”, the latest single from UK act Native Roses, hits right in the b3sci “soulful acoustic jam” sweet spot. Produced by Guy Fletcher (of Roxy Music) and John Illsley (of Dire Straits), “Shadows” has a definite 70’s feel underneath it (a time when many titans of pop-rock were exploring more soulful elements into their music), Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, Ace’s “How Long”. The harmonies and melodic diction on offer here are of the highest order. Do not miss “Shadows” in anticipation to Native Roses debut LP expected early 2013.

Native Roses – Shadows

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Rating 8.5

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09-06-12

G R E A T W A V E S – Into the Blue

Manchester duo G R E A T W A V E S (yes, that many spaces) rip free the pneumatic seal holding firm the great void. Dialing up a sound that in sheer scope and breadth can only begin to be described as oceanic or solar systemic, etc (and beyond), “Into the Blue” blows away just about any sort of peer track we’ve heard of late in the band’s comparative genre. Great track.

G R E A T W A V E S (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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reviewed by
09-05-12

You’ll Never Get to Heaven – Drowning Out

The sound on “Drowning Out” by Canadian duo You’ll Never Get to Heaven totally took us by surprise, if for anything because of it’s uniqueness. The record really stood out. There are a lot of genre touchstones on “Drowning Out”, there’s a jazz-informed piano loop, & cool droning synths that add distance and texture, as well as a really interesting selection for a dub’d out rhythm track, that and whistling. A simple whistled melody serves as the track’s hook. Check out and sample below and see if you’re as enamored with “Drowning Out” as we are.

You’ll Never Get to Heaven – Drowning Out

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Rating 8.4

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09-05-12

RAVE’S FAVE! The Presets – Ghosts

Australia’s Presets will soon embark on a US tour. This is an awesome live band that always creates a party. “Ghosts” is lower key than some of their dancier songs, and but it’s got a great melody that sticks in my head. The song has sort of an English pub feel to it. Check it out and if you’re in the US, hope it’s a great holiday weekend for you.

The Presets – Ghosts

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reviewed by
09-04-12

The Raveonettes – The Enemy

Everyone’s fave Danish duo ring in a decade of hauntingly sweet records with their forthcoming and impressively solid seventh studio album Observator. The album of which was recorded in an incredible seven days with producer Richard Gottehrer (credits include Blondie, Go-Gos, Richard Hell), holds true to The Raveonettes signature sound and prolific pop song appetite. New single “The Enemy” previewed here, particularly showcases the bands affinity for those glittery guitar songs, harkening bands from The Smiths to The Beatles, and those between (plus we’re sure some NME puns intended).

The Raveonettes – The Enemy

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Rating 8.4

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09-04-12

Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin – Pop Song

Bay Area maniac Ty Segall grabs his broham-in-arms Mikal Cronin for new guitar bruiser “Pop Song”. Thx R&G

Ty Segall & Mikal Cronin – Pop Song

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Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
08-30-12

Peace – California Daze

UK act Peace are one of our favorite new bands. The Brit four-piece’s sound exists at that exactly perfect vertex where melody, heaviness & soul meet to create the best rock and roll. New track “California Daze” should make you a believer if you’re not already. Get into it below.

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Rating 8.4

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08-30-12

Everything Everything – Cough Cough

Manchester UK act Everything Everything offer a strong return with new single “Cough Cough”. This newest iteration of the EE sound (the band’s ’09 single “MY KZ, UR BF” was one of our favorites of that year) is a bit more precise, a bit more syncopated, a bit more confident. The blokes new LP Arc which is due in January (whoa 2013!) is likely now first on our list of Most Anticipated Releases of 2013.

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Rating 8.1

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reviewed by
08-28-12

Rah Rah – Prairie Girl

Rah Rah score yet another pop rock jewel with “Prairie Girl”. The track is previewed below from the band’s forthcoming The Poet’s Dead LP coming out October 22 on Hidden Pony Records. Attitude included, this catchy tune is sure to rev-up your day in just a few listens.

Rah Rah – Prarie Girl

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Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
08-23-12

MUST – Graceland

NEW UK band hit that b3sci rock and roll sweet spot with debut track “Graceland”. Although laced up with shoegaze-era guitar leads, the track’s bustling rhythms and melodic umph give “Graceland” an interesting punch and those juxtapositions make for a nice dynamic. Give these young blokes your attention below.

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Rating 8.4

reviewed by
08-21-12