Give an ear to the upbeat-understated psych-guitar reverb’ed atmospherics and deeply soulful darkly-lit quietly-rioting vocals on new track “Mountain At My Gates” from Oxford, UK five-piece band Foals who B3 recently discussed in regards to their righteously punked-out EP debut track “What Went Down”; both songs come off of Foals’ upcoming “What Went Down” EP that releases via Warner on August 28th. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Foals 
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B3-current vibe setter Kaytranada charms our whacky pop-culture sentiments with a beautifully composed (insanely catchy) on-a-fun-note twist on some A+ classic back-in-the-day Hilary Duff material. We think Katyra excels at a 10 out of 10 for his pop-sensibilities on this kitchy fresh-vibe jazz-infusion rip of “Come Clean”, a song that you probably once loved yet have somewhat long forgotten (until now). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Kaytranada
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In March we felt totally transfixed (in a good way) by the fresh and imaginative radio-ready sound of Noah McBeth on his catchy-hooked viral-breakout hit “California Girls” which he created under his new nom de act called NoMBe. Not surprisingly the stupendously talented new LA-based artist just released another excellent darkly-textured trap-centric equally-as-catchy (to Cali Girls) hip-hop-rapper-tinged new one called “Miss Mirage”; which impresses us immensely with its poetically-spun lyrics and deeply-electrifying atmospheric-synth-charged moments of moody glory. We absolutely love the muted-pace, far-out-expansive vocal harmonies and superb quietly-dedicated folk-guitar melody of “Miss Mirage”. NoMBe is one to keep an ear on. Reviewed by Erin Shay
NoMBe 
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Delve into the dreamy beat-driven deep-house expanses and sweetly-incessant vibrantly-imagnative tropical rhythms of “Intergalactic” an excellent new dub-based dance track from Nocturnal Sunshine; the newly-revived (so-far-so-awesome in 2015) solo-side-project from UK producer Maya Jane Coles; who B3-featured in May (as Nocturnal Sunshine) for her dub-heavy dark-pop-inspired Chelou-vocaled original gem track “Believe”. Both songs are off Nocturnal Sunshine’s new May-released self-titled second EP which is out via her own label I/AM/ME. Reviewed by Erin Shay
Nocturnal Sunshine 
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Take your mood to upbeat-mellow with “Stay” the sweetly-positive vox-enhanced easy-listening vibe gem track from Hamburg trio Les Loups (Phil, Felix & Toni) who effectively relish in some bright and lively disco-based rhythms and choice instrumental accents (love the piano stabs) to complement the emotive alto-vocals of B3 featured artist London-based Dane rising-star R&B songstress Marie Dahlstrøm; who last wowed us with her upcoming-summer-solo EP debut Sophie Faith/D.K. the Punisher-featured track “Look the Other Way” (which we love for its deeply-expressive melody). The new pop-leaning upbeat-summery disco-vibed “Stay” is the final installment off Les Loups’ artfully-presented single trilogy following “Colourblind” and “Out of Sight” (check them out on Soundcloud). Reviewed By Erin Shay.
Les Loups 
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We’re into the impressively-smooth subtly-robust beats and seamlessly well-constructed Tribe-sampling ways of New Zealand producer Jetson (who is also one half of NZ hip-hop duo Chill Children) on his short and sweet, totally excellent new one “Bonita” which especially grabs us for its classic-essence expansive-vibe horn accents, quiet rhythmic syrupy-slow-paced charm and sunny melodically-expressive jazz-piano-toned perspective. A+ hip hop. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Jetson 
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We’re hooked on the uniquely-catchy sultry-seductive vibes of sing-along-worthy new one “Hold It Down” the beat-based live-instrumentals-enhanced new jam from Denver-native StéLouse, a musician and DJ/producer who B3 last covered for his synth-touched trap-beat-centric dark-dub-facade remix of Jack Ü’s smash hit “Mind”. We dig the new track’s golden-touches of guitar (from Joseph Shull), sublimely slow undercurrent of percolating bass-line grooves (Noah Matthews) and jazzy sax embellishments from B3-watchlist trap/house/jazz aficionado Masego. Excellent stuff. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
StéLouse 
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Brooklyn-based producer, sonic cosmonaut and B3-blog steady Moon Boots (as per his dance-friendly dub-dark boogie-disco usual) turns in a sensational mood-setting disco-tinged tropical deep-house late-night dance twist on buddy-pal Lane 8’s beautifully-emotive slightly-more-muted Lulu James-vocaled recent-release “Loving You” (off 8’s new already-out debut album). Moon Boots captures a rad trance-y mind-body dance-floor dynamic on the remix by meshing the deep-in-the-mix female vocal with his own subtle-melodic synth tones and grounding sub-aquatic summer-heat-tinged dark-sided bass-line (that we love). Great vibe. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Moon Boots 
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Lose yourself in the sublimely dreamy far-in-the-distance calm-in-the-the-air vibe, carefully-subdued instrumental atmosphere and softly reverberating mix of guitar and melodic vocals on the new mind-soothing trickle-paced track “Wyoming” from B3 new artist find Heather Wood Broderick, who excels on the track (which also features Peter Broderick on drums and Dave Depper on bass) for embodying a catchy, intangible and evocative soulful melancholy in her vocal delivery that may remind of Slowdive. Nice track. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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New York producer Lewis Beck runs a gamut of rad slowly-escalating beautifully-cathartic dream-scapes with his new techno colossus “UFOmism” which features a sensational blend of hand-drum beats and electro-tones awash with a lavishly-appointed bottomless-pit astronomical-vibe that is beautifully characteristic of well-produced techno. We’re into the track’s solid composition, cool depths of deliciously-reverberant drawn-out synth embellishment and multi-layered dimensional pull. A++ Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Lewis Beck 
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We like the lyrically sumptuous, soft and sweet, straightforward indie-infused vocal style of r&b singer-songwriter William Bolton on his lavish new downtempo beat-infused collaboration “Sweet Love”; an outstanding joint between Bolton and San Diego-based veteran DJ and deep-house/d&b/hip-hop/funk Producer Ëlē. We are enthusiastic about this great double artist discovery! Stay tuned for more outstanding soulful music on the horizon from both vibrant new artists. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Ëlē (Soundcloud)
In February B3 featured the submarine-depth Pink Floyd-esque expansive-vibe “Family Stone” EP lead-single “Come Over” from London-based songwriter and accomplished pianist Alex Burey which is off his second self-produced four-track EP to release this year after “Inside World”. We like Burey’s September-release vintage-vibe new jam “Waiting on Tomorrow” which revels in a unique-sounding Burt Bacharach folky-crooner vocal style, 60-70’s horn-filled soul-funk instrumental accents from vintage revivalist band The Dap-Kings and Burey’s contrastingly strange slightly-lamentful lyrics which meld quirk-ily with the track’s cheery instrumental sentiment (in a good way). Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Alex Burey (Soundcloud)
