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Track Reviews

Von Sell – Ivan

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While Von Sell just launched his project on the internet yesterday with his lead single “Ivan”. Not much is known of the NYC based artist but I’m already itching to hear more. In the meantime enjoy the mixtures of pop and electronic sounds with his debut single. Reviewed by LL.

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02-12-15

Loudun – Gold (Feat. Tashka)

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Sydneysiders Loudun and Tashka have struck gold in their latest release, appropriately titled “Gold”. A blend of genres such as future house, garage, and R & B make this one a smorgasbord of musical delight. Reviewed by LL.

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02-12-15

Absofacto – Dissolve

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Jonathan Visger aka Absofacto starts 2015 with a bang on the funky “Dissolve”. Visger has a great voice and it surely shines on this track. Hopefully, “Dissolve” leads to future releases like it. Reviewed by Brian Litwin.

Absofacto (Soundcloud)

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02-12-15

Twin Danger – No One Knows (Queens of the Stone Age)

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Zone out to the sultry downtempo stylings and smooth instrumentals of noir-jazz meets midnight-blues group Twin Danger on their ebullient saxophone-infused cover of Queens of the Stone Age’s “No One Knows” which is off the newly formed duo’s self-titled debut album due to release in March. Contributed by Erin Shay.

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02-11-15

RAC – We Belong (Odesza Remix)

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True-to-style dynamic duo Odesza excel with their brightly-woven synthed-out dance twist on RAC’s genius classically-inspired track “We Belong” featuring folk-rock singer Katie Herzig. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

ODESZA (Soundcloud)

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Maribou State – Rituals

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London beat-maker duo Maribou State (who enthralled the B3SCI crowd with their fresh jazz-infected R&B track “Moon Circles”) just dropped their stellar new beauty track “Rituals” which is the lead single off their debut album Portraits out on June 1st. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Weird Inside – Just Ask (Alexander Lewis Remix)

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SYZYGZ Label’s new representative beat maestro Alexander Lewis beautifully transforms chord-laden melodic experimental chill track “Just Ask” by hip-hop influenced eclectic instrumental-groove producer Weird Inside into a poignant, synth-heavy percussively-synergistic electronic gem. Contributed by Erin Shay.

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02-11-15

TÂCHES – Yours (Feat. PB Kaya)

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Wow anonymous producer TÂCHES is excellent again with latest song. The UK native and his track “Yours” plays current deep house into a new and unique space with its inventive and addictive bass line and atmosphere-heavy female vocals by PB Kaya, TÂCHES has created something quite beautiful. You can stream and grab a free download below! Contributes by Daniel

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02-11-15

Premiere: We Were Strangers – Castaway

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“Castaway” is a beautiful lo-fi leaning emotionally bare track from Manchester UK newcomers We Were Strangers. The second track of three from the band’s forthcoming debut EP, “Castaway” is refreshing in its organic-ness of melody. We Were Strangers play London on February 25th at Bedroom Bar. Stream the B3 Premiere of “Castaway” below.

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Oceaán – Need U (Feat. Låpsley)

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Oceaán make their UK live debut at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in a session for Huw Stephens. Surprise guest Låpsley joins the duo for a low touch version of “Need U” interpolated with elements of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”.

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02-10-15

Waterstrider – Calliope

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New favorites Waterstrider announce debut album Nowhere Now with new track “Calliope”. On the new track the Oakland band work within minimalist rhythm and falsetto-led main melodic line that feels almost choral in the body of its sound. Nowhere Now is out 6th April in the UK and April 7th in the US.

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Swim Deep – To My Brother

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“To My Brother” is the acid-house inspired return single from Swim Deep. From a forthcoming single on Chess Club Records, “To My Brother” finds SD embracing a broader more expansive sound layered with rich polyrhythms and inventive arranging.

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02-10-15