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Track Reviews

Drake – Girls Love Beyonce (ft. James Fauntleroy)

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Yes, Drake did take it there. So if “Girls Love Beyonce”, do dudes loves Drake? We do (but don’t ask us to speculate any further). So what did Drake do here? The owl man takes DC’s “Say My Name” and in the style of 2013 slows it down, smooths it out, spooks it out (with an assist from Cocaine 80’s collaborator James Fauntleroy) and scores an engaging and heartened viber that only gets realer on the third, fourth, etc listens.

Drake – Girls Love Beyonce (ft. James Fauntleroy)

Drake (Twitter)

Rating 8.4

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04-16-13

Josef Salvat – Hustler

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London-via-Australia singer Josef Salvat, who’s “This Life”” is one of the best tracks of 2013 thusfar, releases new track “Hustler”. While not as hit you square on the forehead immediate as “This Life”, the piano-driven dark pop of “Hustler” is no less powerful and affecting. Dear, Josef, we need more music ASAP; thx, B3SCI.

Josef Salvat england (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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04-16-13

Airhead – Autumn

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Check out the exotic-sounding bossa-esque swoon of Airhead’s new single for “Autumn”, excerpted from his forthcoming For Years LP, due June 11th.

Airhead england (Soundcloud)

Rating: 8.3

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04-15-13

Big Sixes – Blood Brothers

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The stunning acoustic track “Blood Brothers”, complete with some very serious-to-be reckoned-with melodies & harmonies, is new from UK act Big Sixes.

Big Sixes england (Facebook)

Rating: 8.2

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04-15-13

Disclosure – Please Don’t Let Go (Feat. Jessie Ware) (Baauer Remix)

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Billboard 100 topper Baauer debuted this lights out new Disclosure remix at Coachella over the weekend. Sample the rip below while we keep our ears peeled for a CDQ.

Baauer newyork: (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.2

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04-15-13

Fantasia – Supernatural Love (Feat. Big K.R.I.T.)

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Well, yes, that is more like it. Fantasia Barrino delivers one of the strongest track of her career with the supremely well produced/arranged new smanger “Supernatural Love”. The hook especially is off the meter as F.B. rattles off in rapid succession her various identities (woman, wife, mother) & maybe comeback story? Side Effects of You is due Apr. 23.

Fantasia (Official)

Rating 8.4

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04-15-13

HNNY – Boy

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Get familiar with the beautiful new late night house track from Swedish artist HNNY. We keep expecting that Brandy “Boy Is Mine” vocal to snake it’s way into the mix; but our Swedish friend uses “Boy” as an exercise in restraining away from an overexposed trend (looped 90’s R&B vocals). The result is a tastefully satisfying (& fresh) new 3 A.M. house experience.

HNNY sweden (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.7

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04-15-13

Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers)

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The French dance legends hook up with two equally legendary producers Pharrell & Nile Rodgers for the cinematic disco of “Get Lucky”. Fitted with references modern and classic, the track ably transcends any tired disco (nu or otherwise) forms and succeeds as much as it innovates. Expect to hear “Get Lucky” on heavy repeat well into the summer.

Daft Punk (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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04-15-13

Foals – Late Night (Koreless Remix)

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Doin it right, again, producer Koreless this time remixes “Late Night” from Foals. Dreamy and aquatic, this arrangement is sure to make that weekly playlist. Check it out.

Koreless scotland: (Soundcloud) (Myspace) (Facebook)
Foals england (Official)

Rating: 8.5

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04-15-13

Poliça – Tiff

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Poliça’s debut Give You The Ghost scored highly in the lists last year (check it out) so it’s pleasing to see that they’re back so soon with a new single, featuring fellow Gayngs member Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). “Tiff” hasn’t lost any of Polica’s intriguing spacey synth-scapes, and Justin Vernon’s soothing vocals meld effortlessly with Channy Leaneagh’s to form a somewhat pleasant gloopyness – and if space-gloop doesn’t quite sound like a good thing on paper? That’s understanding, but have a good listen anyway… By Nathan Hetherington

Poliça minnesota (iTunes)

Rating 8.5

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04-15-13

Jai Paul – Track 2

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Well there are some perks for sitting out Coachella. XL Records backed, Jai Paul has released a 16 track album. His second single “Jasmine,” initially set the internet ablaze with a smooth voice and unique sound. All the information available to know on Jai Paul, besides what was stated earlier, is that “… is a British songwriter and record producer from Rayners Lane, United Kingdom.” A highlight from the album is “Track 2.” The heavy use of Indian drums and sounds is up front, and the choppy chord progression is slowing turning into Jai Paul’s MO. This may turn out to be one the better releases of the year, so go out and get it. By Brian Litwin

Jai Paul england (Bandcamp)

Rating: 8

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04-14-13

Aleos – Things You See x FRuits

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Imagine glitter to your ears. Aleos is a gem, passed on by word of mouth. At first listen, one can see a Baths quality, but at second listen (and there will be a second listen) there is something undoubtedly unique. The weather is warming and here is a great opportunity to get in the mood. Put the top down and turn this up. By Phoebe Severin

Aleos – FRuits
Aleos – Things You See

Aleos california (Bandcamp)

Rating 8.3

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04-14-13