“Visions” is the sophomore track from UK R&B buzz act RITUAL. On “Visions” a deep in the mix drum track frames a compelling male/female dual vocal as intoxicating synths fill in the atmospheric white spaces.
RITUAL 
(Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.8
“Visions” is the sophomore track from UK R&B buzz act RITUAL. On “Visions” a deep in the mix drum track frames a compelling male/female dual vocal as intoxicating synths fill in the atmospheric white spaces.
RITUAL (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.8
L.A.-based Public School team-up with rising songwriter Allie X for the precise pop of “Don’t Wake Me Up”. The minimal solely bass-backed track wins on its accomplished A+ melodic stylings. The band just wrapped recording with the hard to beat Kygo and are readying a EP release out soon.
Public School 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2
Duly Noted band The Night VI collaborates with labelmates Osca for this cinematic remake of Osca’s track “Blood”. The Night VI singer Sophie Rose-Harper is cast as vocal foil for Osca frontman Jack Kenworthy relating the original song’s high arc-ed narrative to a remixed instrumental lined with flourishes of harp and acoustic guitar. Stream below the B3 Premiere of The Night VI’s rework of Osca’s “Blood” below and look for new EPs through Duly Noted Records from both bands on November 17th
Osca (Soundcloud)
The Night VI 
(Soundcloud)
Ninja Tune vet Simon Green a/k/a Bonobo announces new EP with scintillating title track. “Flashlight”‘s strengths include a wide and global palette of sound and textured instrumentation constructed with the most meticulous precision. December 1st is the release date for Bonobo’s “Flashlight” EP on Ninja Tune.
Bonobo 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
The dark pop of “The Devil’s Gonna Keep Me” is new from Nigerian-born New York-based singer/producer Oyinda. “The Devil’s Gonna Keep Me” is stark and spare. The track’s Bass piano chords, synth mechanizations, and flourishes of strings are all effective rudiments which help power Oyinda’s arresting vocal and phrasing.
Oyinda (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.5
Joey Bada$$
RTJ share Zack De La Rocha collaboration “Close Your Eyes” from forthcoming second EP. To get big bro De La Rocha on tape these is not the easiest ask so any feature from the former Rage Against the Machine vocalist is rare real estate. Here, a looped ZDLR provides “Close Your Eyes” its main (heater of a ) hook. “RTJII” is out October 28th on Mass Appeal.
Run the Jewels (Official)
The Swedish pop darlings Kate Boy follow-up blog breakthrough “Self Control” with equally strong and compelling new single “Open Fire”. Taken from the Stockholm trio’s upcoming debut LP for Fiction Records is “Open Fire”, a superb exercise in on trend forward-thinking indie pop. December 5th is the date to know for “Open Fire”s retail release.
KATE BOY 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
These consistent Hamburg peeps are back, sporting a perfect blend of electro and pop. It’s a fine comeback following a couple of quiet years. With help from Youngblood Hawke, Digitalism deliver a track that is immediately hooky and melodic. I can see it having mainstream success if given the chance by radio. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.
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Digitalism 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Canadian wiz crew BADBADNOTGOOD (who are best known for their jazz infused hip hop covers and reworks) succeed with flying colors on their recent original track “Velvet”, a light and easy deep breather with a distinctively cool vibe. BBNG strike quite a sweet balance among the elements of this discordantly melodic swooner; from the song’s lively staccato percussion to the twinkling tones of its electronic keyboard, the wonderfully dramatic “Velvet” truly lives up to its name. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
BADBADNOTGOOD 
: (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.7
Speelburg a/k/a Brighton-based Noah Sacre impresses on the easy feeling R&B of “Aubrey”. Constructed on a base of sparkling strings and sung through a Jungle-esque future pop melody, “Aubrey” is the work of a very serious and special talent. Give “Aubrey” your ears below.
Speelburg (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.8
Halos are the latest iteration of UK mysterious buzz band; no names, no identities, hazy black & white press photos, etc. “Dust” Halos’ debut track is very very good. A complex plodding rhythm track, soul-wringing falsetto, and an inventive construction define “Dust” as standout and make Halos ones to keep eyes on.
Halos (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.8
Tei Shi returns today with the strong new one “Bassically”. Riding a steady Saint Etienne “Love Can Only Break Your Heart”-styled synth pulse “Bassically” is an emphatic statement of intent from artist who’s profile can only multiply from here. A++
Tei Shi (Soundscloud)
Rating 8.4
