B3SCI is very pleased to announce today the release of the self-titled debut EP from English duo Over Sands. The twosome recorded much of the EP isolated inside a remote beach house on the English coast, using found sound and outdoor recording in tracking the record’s four tracks. The EP praised by Best Fit, Clash, and WTGR, the EP which includes the excerpted below “Hounds”, is available now both digitally and on limited edition clear vinyl from our B3SCI Records.
Over Sands (Soundcloud)
Press play on this new one from L.A.-based Mereki and shit gets immediately rowdy. The SoCal singer brings a charming raucousness of industrial and punk noise to her well-informed and balanced pop songwriting craft. It’s been too long since we’ve from heard from Mereki, and it seems now between collaboration and live stints with the likes of Goldroom, she’s also been hard at work on more original material, and if “Dth Buny” serves an indication – those upcoming tracks are poised to impress. Be sure to check her out live before the New Year if you’ll be in L.A. area.
November 20th – Upstairs at Ace Hotel / Flood Magazine/ ASCAP
December 17th – The Satellite / ‘A Very Merry Christmas Benefit Show
Mereki (Soundcloud)
Out today on B3SCI Records is “Love You Cause You’re There”, the new single from UK band Hidden Charms. The follow-up to this summer’s “Dreaming of Another Girl” single on B3, “Love You Cause You’re There” was called by Pigeons & Planes “bluesy, full-bodied rock” and that “It’s rooted in the traditional, but the raw energy cuts through for an electrifying effect” (We agree!) and picked up by other cool sites like Et Musique Pour Tous and DJs Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Huw Stephens. Get the new release from the Charms at B3SCI Records.
Hidden Charms (Soundcloud)
“Solar” is the debut track online from Reading UK newcomers HAIZE. Best pals with Sundara Karma in the Reading scene, the quartet (all aged 18 years!) operate (much like SK) within a space of instrumentally artful indie ruddered by a strong command pop hook writing and song structure. In talking about the anthemic track’s origins HAIZE described “Solar” as “the first song to come together properly as a band. It’s all our favourite live song to play and is always sure to make us let loose at the end of a set.” and lyrically about “being stuck in the middle ground when ending with someone and second guessing every feeling, but in the end realising whats best and having to deal with it. In a way it’s a heartbreak song but goes through all the stages you go through when it’s over with someone.” We’re pleased to B3 Premiere the debut track from the very promising HAIZE. Enjoy below.
HAIZE (Soundcloud)
Get familiar with Brisbane, AU multi-talented six-piece multi-instrumental dream pop group Yuuca who just released their amazing second original single “Melt” a mild-natured indie-instrumentals-driven track that we’re enjoying for its spectacular beautifully-emotive syrupy-sweet deep-dreamy harmonic layered vocal atmospheres. We indeed look forward to hearing more from new-find Yuuca (who we think sound a touch like the Sundays). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Yuuca (Soundcloud)
Here’s a Seattle 3-piece that’s hard rock, psychedelic, slightly retro, dancy, and much more. The Gods Themselves list their genre as Psychedelic Dance Music and the bottom line is they sound fresh as hell on “Tangerines” from their Pink Noise album. If you’re hooked on guitar hooks, this track will probably slay you. The tune launches with a winning riff that you’ll swear you’ve heard a million times–but it’s slightly bent. There are a few curve balls in this tune, such as the sudden synth solo that feels like a cool lemonade on a hot day. I find their music goes well with The Dead Weather, with Astra Elane’s raw rock guitars and vocals. They just completed a tour of the Pacific Northwest. No further dates are listed but let’s hope they hit some more distant destinations very soon. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
Check out Bruce’s weekly “Go Deep” radio show; air dates and times for “Go Deep” as well archived past shows can be found on Bruce’sblog. Don’t forget to follow Bruce on Twitter too!
The Gods Themselves (Facebook)
Manchester band Spring King deliver a jolting return on “Who Are You?”. From the jump, “Who Are You” is all go/all energy as a disto wall of guitar propels the track in a kugelblitz-esque fashion. The hook is quite strong and memorable too as evidenced by my tapping involuntary tapping of my keyboard to the chant-y bit “WHO ARE YOU?!”. Excellent track.
Spring King (Soundcloud)
Strangers Candy will release Marathon, the new LP from Swedish band Francis, on February 5. The warm “Follow Me Home” is excerpted here from Marathon and it succeeds on its subtly precise arranging and hook writing (the track grabs at you and pulls you to it nearly immediately but without any overt quality or hokey-ness) and it’s A+ lead vocal from singer Petra Mases. Listen below.
Francis (Francis)
Welcome Leeds UK band Forever Cult to B3SCI. “Tunnel Vision”, the band’s new track for Too Pure Singles Club, walks a balance of being catchy as all hell and a really strong song while dabbling in a bit of 90’s-ness without sounding contrived or forced or losing believe-ability (though the track would sound ace on WXYZ’s ALL ALTERNATIVE SUNDAY NIGHT BUZZTRACKS dated 10/28/95). Get familiar with Forever Cult below.
Forever Cult (Twitter)
Melbourne AU band DIET stream strong debut track “Your House”. “Your House” traffics in the 80’s UK indie jangle that captures blogger hearts around the globe. DIET’s iteration is particularly effective in that while the influences of The Smiths and Bunnymen are clear, “Your House”s melodic qualities (particularly in the hook) and neat guitar arrangements are a synthesis of ideas very much their own. Stream “Your House” below.
DIET (Soundcloud)
“Help Me On My Way” is the second preview track from Gloucestershire UK brother-sister duo Rob and Katy Peterson a/k/a Ardyn’s forthcoming debut EP. “Help Me On My Way”, which follows maiden single “Universe”, is a mighty indie pop statement of intent built on a big/anthemic set of melodies that unmistakable XL acoustic guitar/bass chug and an overall sonorousness that is as magnetic as its familiar. Ardyn’s “Universe” EP is out November 13 on National Anthem.
Ardyn (Soundcloud)
