UK songwriter Sophie Jamieson debuts the diverse palette sounds of new “Take” single due for a December 8th release. “Take” spins about its 4:22 duration with whirs of disto guitar atmospheres, a purposeful rhythm track and Sophie Jamieson star quality and poignant vocal. We love it.
Sophie Jamieson 
(Facebook)
Rating: 8.3
Chicago’s American Wolf is spelling seasons with their latest brand of indie hypnosis. Lead singer Sal Plant’s vocals soar tragically through Chicago’s crisp autumn air, and dreamlike guitar melodies melt between lead guitarist Hristo Mintchev’s fingers like candle wax. Give “May” a listen! American Wolf’s My Main Sport is out now. Reviewed by Shane Bradley
American Wolf 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.1
Los Angeles-based alt-shoegaze rockers Draag have managed to gain some traction in their local scene despite being in their relative infancy.
The band was started in the fall of 2013 as the solo recording project of Adrian Acosta (guitar, programs, vocals) who would go on to recruit the rest of the band mid-way through the process. With Jessica Huang (guitar, keys, and vocals), Adrian De La Cruz (guitar), Carlos Michel (bass, sampler) and Danny Rossi (drums) in the fold, the quintet create eclectic, ambient dream rock influenced by essential Creation Records artists (My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream, The Jesus And Mary Chain), Aphex Twin and Fugazi.
Draag is getting ready to release the follow up to their self titled debut full length, which was dropped earlier this year. The first taste of their forthcoming EP is single “Lavender Hole” which was produced by fellow LA experimental rocker Jeff Byron, formerly of The Mae Shi’s.
“Lavender Hole” churns and rides a nostalgic fuzz rock wave as ethereal vocals call from a distance over the fray. Listen to the B3 Premiere of the latest from Draag below and be on the look out for more from the group coming soon. Reviewed by Michael Mehalick
Draag 
(Soundcloud)
“Smoke Bellow” is new from Detroit “cosmic trap” merchants Gosh Pith. “Smoke Bellow” casts an inventive mix of a Kaytranada/Sango aesthetic (particularly in the song’s chord progressions) and stop/start bits rhythm and vocal loops. A+
Gosh Pith 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.9
Saskatoon, Canada band Close Talker execute well on “For The Sun” in the UK-derived yearning indie genre that we at B3 adore very much. “For The Sun”s generally rhythm-driven composition provides the right frame for neat swerves of harmony and reverbed guitars that thematically weave nicely with the vocal melody’s rich tones. Close Talker’s sophomore LP Flux is out December 8th
Close Talker 
: (Official)
Rating: 8.7
Sample the fuzz-washed space beats of SoCal artist I, Aeronaut and new track “Headphased Corner”
I, Aeronaut (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
New York City newcomers Your Underdog evoke the A+ pop sensibility of bands like The 1975 and Two Door Cinema Club while mixing in tasteful non-hokey references to artful 80’s pop a la Carousel on debut track “No Swim Zone”. Enjoy the B3 premiere of Your Underdog’s “No Swim Zone” below and look out for more material soon from this very exciting new band.
Your Underdog 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
DOROTHY, a new band out of L.A., merge a classic R&B melodic aesthetic to big hooky guitar riffing (a not unfamiliar pop music formula) for the raucous and jolting “Wicked Ones”.
DOROTHY (Facebook)
L.A. Burger Records alums Cherry Glazerr release new 7″ today for Suicide Squeeze. The One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest-inspired “Nurse Ratched” is paired with “Had Ten Dollaz” on the 7-incher. Get into it.
Cherry Glazerr (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Review by Geovani Donaires
Red Bull Sound Select Presents hosted another of their monthly music showcases recently at the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, California. For those unfamiliar with Red Bull Sound Select, each year they organize monthly events across the country to promote emerging new artists. Last night, LA music enthusiasts made their way down the steps of the Del Monte venue to a crowded basement of fans waiting to rock out to Hanni El Khatib and to be (re)introduced to Hin Du.
Hin Du, formerly known as Hindu Pirates (for their fans who are unaware of the name change) quickly received love from the crowd who praised guitarist Giussepe LoBasso by chanting, “Gucci, Gucci, Gucci!” Hin Du reciprocated the love by interacting back with the crowd. I was able to catch up with the band after the show and was told their new album is almost complete. Hin Du is definitely a must checkout band.
The night was not completed until Hanni El Khatib blessed the stage. Fans braced themselves for loud amps of core a mosh pit as Hanni EL Khatib rocked the basement of Del Monte. El Khatib was no stranger to this venue as he stated in his performance “it’s been like, five years since I played here.” Fans were treated with a couple of new tracks that hopefully means the follow up to their 2013 record, Head in the Dirt is in the works. For his new track “Moonlight” Hanni El Khatib stepped down from the stage and began jamming with the crowd.
Red Bull Sound Select will continue to put on shows during the month of November as well, so be in the look out for more incredible events to come.
Photos by Koury Angelo / Red Bull Content Pool
Hanni El Khatib (Facebook)
