We’ve already namechecked Quadron once today. (We have a habit of doing it a lot). But here’s one half of the Danish duo, producer Robin Hannibal, behind the boards for girlfriend Louie on the feel good, luxurious-sounding “Female Sensitivity”.
Louie – Female Sensitivity (Prod. Robin Hannibal)Louie 
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Rating 8.0
Sanders Bohlke’s plaintive, soul-bearing ballad “Search and Destroy” gets an awesome electro makeover by NY DJ Ruda Krishna. Sometimes the most wrenching types of melodies can be turned flipped into some of the best electronic music (“Levels”, Moby’s Play era, etc.) and Mr. Krishna’s mix is a very strong example.
Sanders Bohlke – Search and Destroy (Ruda Krishna Remix)Ruda Krishna 
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Rating 8.2
Golden-voiced songstress Jessie Baylin released her third LP Little Spark last week. The thoughtful slowdance “I Feel That Too” is our pick from the record, though the whole LP is really good. A mix somewhere between Mazzy Star, Uncle Neil (country Uncle Neil), and 2011 indie pop, Baylin’s sound has matured/fully realized on Little Spark, which is easily her best record to date. Sample “I Feel That Too” below.
Jessie Baylin – I Feel That TooJessie Baylin 
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Rating 8.1
MMG’s lil’ bro and our NE OH family Stalley puts some of that MMG $$$ to work, securing an A+ cinematic Toomp beat. When you’re from Ohio you live that struggle everyday, Stalley’s just puting it in the track.
Stalley – City of 30,000 Wolves (Feat. DJ Khaled) (Prod. DJ Toomp)Stalley 
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Rating 8.0
Tennis return with Young & Old, the band’s Patrick Carney-produced sophomore LP. Excerpted here, “My Better Self” is a expertly-crafted big beat soulful pop track that would sound at home on record by someone like Quadron. We are loving it.
Tennis – My Better SelfTennis 
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Rating 8.3
American Royalty are band out of L.A. that walk a line between soul-driven rock and electronic/synth elements. Certainly not a new combination, no, but AR combine those sounds in a way not quite done before. Like the music really is soulful, it’s got great feel and you believe these guys when they namecheck a Motown or Stax influence. The electronic bits are complementary, coherent and do give the music, especially here on “Matchstick” an interesting texture. Let us know what you think.
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Rating 8.2
Jakwob excellent “Electrify” single is due 26 Feb in the UK. To build up into the release, the London producer drops a fresh visual for the track with appearances from featured vocalist Jetta. Spin and watch below.
Jakwob – Electrify (Feat. Jetta)Jakwob 
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Rating 8.0
Chicago collective Company of Thieves recently cut this stripped-down cover of Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down”. The band adds a sweet authentic touch to the classic which features a starlit vocal from lead singer Genevieve Schatz, helping give anyone a reason to stand their ground.
You can also take a look at a live performance of the song below with some additional tunes and interview coverage courtesy of the good peeps at Lightbox Sessions.
Company of Thieves – Won’t Back Down (Tom Petty Cover)Company of Thieves 
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Rating 8.2
The Kentucky-based media maker Diminutive stirs up an engaging listen with this recent flip on Burial. Take a look below:
Burial – Endorphin (Diminutive Remix)Diminutive
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Rating: 8.0
Dutch Producer Full Crate puts on for the b3sci grown and sexy with new track “Without My Heart”. Carafe of champagne on the table, lights set low, vibe set to smooth. Result.
Full Crate – Without My Heart (Feat. David Simmons)Full Crate 
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Rating 8.2
Here comes an ass kicking all the way from Oslo, Norway. It’s the headringing female-fronted grunge punk of Scandinavians Dark Times. This is “Distrust”.
Dark Times 
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Rating 8.3
Here’s a fresh bit of A+ synth pop from Berlin artist Thomas Azier. Somewhere between Phoenix, Passion Pit & a billion other bands Azier’s “Metropolitan Tribe” wins on melody. It’s one head-nodder after another, verse to chorus to verse.
Thomas Azier – Metropolitan TribeThomas Azier 
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Rating 8.1
