Lose yourself in the expressive groove and blissful-downcast atmosphere of awesome new sentimental lo-fi track “The Hedonist” which is the latest retro-vibing single from unsigned Melbourne, AU psych-rock band Foreign/National who’s self-titled debut EP B3 premiered in 2014. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Foreign/National
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Spainish band The Parrots garner our attention with their gritty primitive vocals and hazy garage instrumentals on excellent new indie rock song “I’m Not Alone” which is from the trio’s new “Weed for The Parrots” EP that is slated to release in June. Reviewed by Erin Shay
The Parrots 
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We are very pleased to announce “No Mind No Money”, the new single from UK band Beach Baby, as a release on B3SCI Records. The 7″ will be out June 23 (Chess Club Records will be releasing in the UK); details including purchasing info can be found here.
Beach Baby 
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B3SCI is stoked to announce that we’ve partnered with Cult Records to release, “Regeneration”, the debut U.S. single from UK band INHEAVEN. Details on purchasing the 7″ vinyl single which is out now and includes a free INHEAVEN-created fanzine with each purchase can be found here. The band will play a set of dates in the UK in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton in a few weeks (info follows). Stream “Regeneration” b-side “Slow” and check the brand new vid for “Regeneration” below.
5/28 – Shipping Forecast – Liverpool
5/29 – Soup Kitchen – Manchester
5/30 – Brudennell Social Club – Leeds
6/1 – Green Door Store – Brighton
INHEAVEN (Soundcloud)
“Where You Goin'” is new from Allentown PA band The Yetis upcoming 5-song EP “Lonely Tandem Ride” which will be released this summer as a cassette on Lollipop Records.v “Where You Goin'”, which we like very much, excels on its feel-good melodic phrases and sunny 60’s pop-ref’ing shimmer. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Where You Goin'” below and look for a Ryan Ohm-directed video for EP track “Mysterion” coming soon.
The Yetis 
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Actor are the UK band of singer Louisa Osborn, producer Chris Mulligan, and drummer Ste Anderson. Debut song “Feline” constructs together varying elements of bliss-y/guitar effects-driven pop with just the right measure of movement in the track creating for a very compelling listen.
Actor (Facebook)
Oakland’s Waterstrider will join other Bay Area bands on a new compilation from OIM Records with a new song called “Frayed”. “Frayed” with its easy harmonies, warm sonics, and inventive rhythmic elements is another track from Waterstrider that we adore. Look for Waterstrider on tour in June at the following locations below.
5/28 Oakland – Leo’s
6/6 Los Angeles – The Bootleg HiFi
6/7 Phoenix – Valley Bar
6/9 Austin – Red 7
6/10 Dallas – Club Dada
6/12 Atlanta – 529
6/13 Chapel Hill – Local 506
6/14 Washington, D.C. – DC9
6/16 Philadelphia – Kung Fu Necktie
6/18 New York City – Mercury Lounge
6/19 Boston – Red Room @ Cafe 939
6/20 Brooklyn – Palisades
6/22 Cleveland – Beachland Tavern
6/23 Chicago – Schubas Tavern
6/24 St. Paul – Turf Club
6/26 Denver – Larimer Lounge
6/27 Salt Lake City – Kilby Court
7/10 San Francisco – Great American Music Hall
Waterstrider 
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L.A.-based songwriter Miya Folick releases honest rhythm-driven second track “I Got Drunk”. The song’s percussive base (with the drum track, repeated vocal loops, and chugging guitars) is the visceral terra firma for “I Got Drunk”s open, genuine lyrical content; “How am I supposed to hold in words need saying, etc”.
Miya Folick (Soundcloud)
“Say You Will” is the second single from Oakland band Trails and Ways’ debut Pathology LP for Barsuk Records. Constructed on a rhythmic base of varying instrumental strata and layered syncopations, “Say You Will” finds T&W exploring a bit more beefed up side to their sound which we dig.
TRAILS AND WAYS (Official)
Birmingham UK band Jaws bulk up to a Smashing Pumpkins meets shoegaze sound on June 8th-due new track “Bad Company”.
Osca (Soundcloud)
