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Track Reviews

HÆLOS – Earth Not Above

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“Earth Not Above” is the second track from background info-scarce UK act HÆLOS. On “Earth Not Above”, the band take current trends in UK electronic music and an infuse a Massive Attack/ latter-days Depeche Mode-styled sense of space and fidelity creating a cool and (most mercifully) refreshing sound.

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03-10-15

SPZRKT & Sango – How Do You Love Me

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SPZRKT & Sango have linked up for a joint EP (out now) and our pick from the set is the late-night R&B tones of track “How Do You Love Me”.

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03-10-15

Beauville – Letting In

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“Letting In” is the online debut of Beauville, the project of L.A. resident via Maryland Josh Bovill. “Letting In” as a song is remarkable and very impressive; neat instrumentation and use of harmony that frame an emotionally precise stable of really strong melodic phrases. A++.

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03-09-15

Phoebe Ryan – Dead

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Blog pop’s hottest name Phoebe Ryan follows up the breakthrough success of “Mine” with equally potent new one “Dead”.

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03-09-15

Le Youth – REAL (Figgy Remix)

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NYC-based producer Figgy revamps Brandy-sampling 2015 standout “REAL” (from LA-based 90’s house/R&B mixmaster Le Youth) for a sublimely centered, vibrantly catchy new electro-soul dance track to top this week’s playlist. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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03-09-15

Premiere: SILVR – Dark

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“Dark” is the online debut of Los Angeles-based artist SILVR. “Dark” adeptly strides a line between broad accessibility and strong pop construction and buzzworthy choices in the track’s instrumental and production; a method of composition we can most certainly get behind. We are into it. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Dark” from SILVR below.

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03-06-15

Jed Nayef – Diamonds in the Dirt

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Jed Nayef returns today from a two-year break between releases with grimy new dark pop track “Diamonds in the Dirt” “Diamonds” navigates a sobered lyrical dynamic spun into 808 drums and distorted guitar leads resulting in a singular sound and type of track that you’re unlikely to hear elsewhere on buzz blogs.

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03-05-15

Aquilo – Losing You (Vanic Remix)

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Vancouver-based Vanic puts a beats music jolt into the Aquilo biggie “Losing You”. Aquilo are currently putting the final touches on a new EP, due later this year.

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03-05-15

Premiere: Matt Woods – Impression

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London-via-Cornwall songwriter Matt Woods debuts stunning new track “Impression”. Woods’ electric vocal and accomplished pop songwriting take the lead on “Impression” with one pinpoint executed vocal melody moving seamlessly into the next. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Impression” from Matt Woods and look for an EP in the not too distant future.

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03-05-15

Oh Wonder – Technicolour Beat

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London-based duo Oh Wonder, who have hit the pages of B3SCI via original track or remix a lot recently, excel again with the soft and sensuous, lyrically stunning, intimately-charged acoustic track “Technicolour Beat” which is the 7th track from the talented songwriter twosome in their commitment to release one track a month for a year under their new name (previously Wonder Wonder). We look forward to more dazzling material in April from one of our new artist faves. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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03-04-15

Great Good Fine OK – Too Much To Handle (Shook Remix)

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While Great Good Fine Ok are coming hot on the heels of last year’s “Body Diamond” EP and a ton of international praise, New York’s rising electronic pop duo return with the “2M2H” EP, due out March 16th 2015 via Sony Music. Today they release the second official remix of “Too Much To Handle” this time by the enigmatic Shook. Reviewed by LL.

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03-04-15

Niia – Seasons (Waiting On You) (Future Islands)

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Favorite voice Niia turns in a buttery rendition of Future Islands’ big track “Seasons (Waiting On You)” for Yours Truly.

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03-03-15