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RAVE’S FAVE: The Walkmen – We Can’t Be Beat

Of all the newest albums, it seems The Walkmen’s Heaven is getting the most raves in chats I’m having with friends. True, these New York dudes are in fine form this time around. A few weeks ago, I posted “Heartbreaker”, which I feel would be a strong single. “We Can’t Be Beat” leads off the album. It’s acoustic, with a soothing, inspiring melody and beautiful harmonies. Perfect for late summer nights, or early weekend mornings…or anytime for that matter. – By Bruce Rave

The Walkmen – We Can’t Be Beat

The Walkmen (Facebook)

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07-06-12

Zedd – Spectrum (Armin Van Buuren Remix)

Van Buuren fires full fathom force on his brand new remix for Zedd. Look out for the monster buildup in the middle bit. Trance bros.

Armin Van Buuren (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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07-05-12

About The Girl – We Have To Talk

Somewhere in the quirky minor key atmosphere of “We Have To Talk” something conjures up a deeper emotional overtone. Retro in aesthetic, the young synth pop artist Amandine is About The Girl. She has recorded her recent material with the help of Yuksek, of whom has featured Amandine as a backing vocalist on several tracks from his Living on the Edge of Time release. Get familiar with this talent on the rise below.

About The Girl (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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07-05-12

MMC Da Click – Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone)

Some fresh RnB sounds from Mimi trio MMC Da Click. You know Kevin would have totally kicked it to this record and some real hunnies in Home Alone if he were a cool 16 instead of throwing that lame faux party with cardboard cut-outs and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”.

MMC Da Click – Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone)

MMC Da Click (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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07-05-12

Ben Howard – Old Pine (Ianborg Remix)

Our buddy Ianborg drops off his A+ soothing new mix for Ben Howard’s “Old Pine”. Do not miss.

Ben Howard – Old Pine (Ianborg Remix)

Ianborg (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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07-04-12

Jessie Ware – Wildest Moments (Star Slinger Remix)

Yesssssss! YESSSSSSS! more like YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! We’ve waited ever so patiently for this baby to drop and now that it’s here, OMG; easily one of our favorite remixes of the year. Jessie, Slinger make a record together!

Jessie Ware – Wildest Moments (Star Slinger Remix)

Jessie Ware (Facebook)

Rating 8.9

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07-04-12

Wavy Spice – Bitch I’m Posh

Video depicts a typical b3 summer afternoon.

Wavy Spice (Twitter)

Rating 8.3

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07-03-12

Jeremih & R. Kelly – Misunderstood

b3sci still arguably the internet’s biggest Jeremih fans.

Jeremih & R. Kelly – Misunderstood

Jeremih (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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07-03-12

Nas – Cherry Wine (Feat. Amy Winehouse) (Prod. Salaam Remi)

One of the most anticipated tracks on Nas’ so-far-so-good upcoming LP Life Is Good, the Salaam-Remi produced “Cherry Wine” just got its proper debut on Tim Westwood’s Radio 1 show. Obviously, the late Ms. Winehouse’s presence on this track makes for a must listen sort of curiosity. “Cherry Wine” is nice though, cooking down Salaam’s silky smooth production touch to speak vitality into rap journeyman Nas’ inspired (for latter day Nas) rhymes. Amy & Mr. Jones.

Nas newyork (Twitter)

Rating 8.1

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07-03-12

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe (Acapella 147 Times Exponentially Layered) (Dan Deacon Remix)

In case you haven’t heard this track enough the first million times, Dan Deacon goes “exponentially” ape shit on this remix of the acapella from the #1 hit.

Dan Deacon maryland (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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07-03-12

The Ludlow Thieves – To Travel

Big orchestration offered up here from new trio The Ludlow Thieves. Soaring vocals and live string arrangements make for a captivating listen on the band’s track “To Travel”. Cinematic pop is good for your speakers.

The Ludlow Thieves – To Travel

The Ludlow Thieves newyork (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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07-03-12

The Notorious B.I.G. – Niggas (Woody Remix)

Another heater just leaked from Woody’s forthcoming Woody x The Notorious B.I.G.: Remixed release. The Biggie track originally in Born Again was a remix itself from an unreleased 1993 cut. Flips get flipped. Get into it.

The Notorious BIG- Niggas (Woody Remix)

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Rating 8.3

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07-03-12