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Track Reviews

Jessie Ware – What You Won’t Do For Love (Bobby Caldwell) (Prod. Sampha)

Bobby Caldwell’s 1978 “What You Won’t Do For Love” is one of the coolest tracks ever. Sure it’s a touch cheesy and the late 70’s/early 80’s produced inside a refrigerator thinness of the mixing isn’t ideal either but those melodies, that arrangement, our dude Bobby C., the track on a pure song basis is nearly perfect. Enter, Jessie Ware, one of our favorite singers period right now, and the combination is just superb. Don’t miss it.

Jessie Ware – What You Won’t Do For Love (Bobby Caldwell) (Prod. Sampha)

Jessie Ware (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
05-22-12

Foxes – Warrior

If you read b3sci, you know we’ve been on the Foxes train since day one. Here, the UK-based singer-songwriter delivers what may be her most focused effort yet in new single “Warrior”. Look out for that begging-for-a-UK Top 10-chorus.

Foxes – Warrior

Foxes (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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05-22-12

Tae Bae Bae – Teco (Feat. Wale)

“Teco” by Tampa rapper Tae Bae Bae is apparently the biggest thing to hit the FL Gulf Coast since 1-800-Ask-Gary put his name on an amphitheater (). MMG’s DMV representative Wale links up with Mr. Tae Bae Bae to give the track a little bit of a helping hand toward national playlisting. Excuse the tags for now.

Tae Bae Bae – Teco (Feat. Wale)

Tae Bae Bae (Facebook)

Rating 8.0

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05-22-12

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge (Brummer Remix)

By Erin Shay

German producer Brummer Musik connects the dots with this stunning version of “Under the Bridge” by the Chili Peppers. Bummer’s golden touches and finely woven beats transform the sad, forlorn favorite into a delightful melodic escape worth writing home about. Careful it may leave you swooning!

Brummer germany (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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05-21-12

RAVE’S FAVE! The Royalty — Bartender

By Bruce Rave

The Royalty are a new El Paso band that combine rock freshness with a retro feel. I met them at a SXSW party. They were really nice people, and I’ve been keeping fingers crossed that I’d like at least some of their songs. It turns out their Lovers album is pretty damn good. “Bartender” has a big sound and compelling melody behind Nicole Boudreau’s strong vocals.

The Royalty — Bartender

The Royalty texas (Bandcamp)

Check out Bruce’s Moheak Radio “Go Deep” show on Sunday nights 8-10 pm Pacific, 11-1 am Eastern Fridays, 4-6 am GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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05-20-12

Saint Motel – 1997

“1997” is the latest track to see release from Saint Motel’s forthcoming Voyeur LP expected on July 10th. The LA based four-piece showcase bright personality throughout their album of aptly crafted indie, power pop tinged rock songs, a concept emphasized in the whimsically nostalgic atmosphere of “1997”. Voyeur also displays lush and textured elements of big band (some contributions via the horn section of Fitz & the Tantrums), tropical, and even Latin musical influence. It’s a great record, mark it on your list.

Saint Motel california (Facebook) (Pre-sale)

Rating 8.331

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reviewed by
05-19-12

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – American Dream Part II

Direct your attention to TEED’s stunning new vid for “American Dream Part II” and get psyched for the Trouble LP due soon.

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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reviewed by
05-17-12

Delilah – I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know (Donny Hathaway)

One of our favorite singers anywhere right now turns in a spare (backed only by bass guitar) cover of one of our favorite songs ever, Donny Hathaway’s “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”. Spoiler Alert: It’s awesome.

Delilah (Facebook)

Rating 8.8

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05-17-12

Skylab – Riviera (Original Mix)

S/O to all our family “South Coasting” it right now. Tout route.

Skylab (Facebook)

Rating 8.3

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05-17-12

Main Attrakionz – Greenova To The Top (Feat. Shady Blaze) (Prod. Friendzone)

MA link up with Friendzone on this smooth new cut.

Main Attrakionz (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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05-17-12

Alexandra Burke – Let It Go

Picked this sharp little tune up while on holiday in Ireland last week (we back!). For our fellow Americans, Alexandra Burke won the UK X Factor back in ’08 and was a judge on the show last year. The neat dance pop (we are surely suckers for it) of “Let It Go” is the second single from Burke’s upcoming “Heartbreak On Hold” LP due in June. This sound is played out to the Nth right now; but “Let It Go” has a great melodic quality and energy to it that definitely will warrant your attention.

Alexandra Burke (Facebook)

Rating 8.2

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reviewed by
05-17-12

The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904

Previewed from his forthcoming release There’s No Leaving Now, The Tallest Man On Earth continues a streak of great songs titled “1904”. The track debuted today at Rolling Stone as a free download. It’s a celebratory track that ponders life and death, check it out!

The Tallest Man On Earth sweden (Facebook)

Rating 8.5

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reviewed by
05-15-12