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Designer & Four Tet – Mothers

Tune into the new mind expansive, cosmos reverberating, percussion saturated melodic-dance epic “Mothers” (over 8 minutes long) from B3 fave UK producer Four Tet (covered here multiple times) and Aussie producer Designer. D & FT take the listener on a jaunt a midst some bewitching late night Euro house atmospheres, build it up into something slightly chaotic and gracefully tone down the song gradually to a whisper-y essence that tapers out beautifully at the end. Terrific tune. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Four Tet (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

No Parents – Hey Illuminati

Rock Track Reviews

Prepare to be impressed by the moshed-up mangle of cacophonies and mind bending reverb-y sonics on wild knockout thrasher track ”Hey Illuminati”; the latest awesomely hazy edgy rock gem from B3-fave label Burger Records. From LA artist No Parents, the new track (filled to the brim with intensity) is a wall of voraciously unrelenting reverb-drenched guitar noise mixed with potent vocals. Incredible. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

No Parents (Bandcamp)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

Tinashe – Energy (Feat. Juicy J)

Hip Hop Soul Track Reviews

The run-up to Tinashe’s Joyride continues on with sultry new track “Energy”. An expert late-night R&B instrumental c/o of producer Mike Will Made It provides a cool frame for Tinashe’s easy vocal glide (+ a verse from Juicy J!). She exercise, she eat yogurt.

Tinashe (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

Tom Misch – Never Moved

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

B3 fave and exquisitely-talented artist Tom Misch turns in another amazing radiant-guitar-touched stunning-instrumentals-led masterpiece “Never Moved” which has (as per Misch’s breathtaking usual) a divine balance of catchy melodics and tranquil sun-kissed vocal vibes. Amazing! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Tom Misch (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

Francis – Turning a Hand

Pop Rock Track Reviews

Swedish quintet Francis will release their international debut LP Marathon on February 5th on Strangers Candy. Recorded and co-produced with Deerhunter producer Nicolas Vernhes, the LP’s latest stream is the stunning unfolding pop of “Turning a Hand”. “Turning” in its most sublime moments rotates about a kaleidoscope whirl of re-verb guitars and and sweeping percussion. Listen.

Francis (Facebook)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

KAYLOO – Porte Dorée

Electronic Track Reviews

B3 recently covered New York-based Parisian Kayloo for his subtle yet robust trap-accented French-touch-permeated late night dance spin on the Internet’s poetic-sexy vocals-led Ego Death album gem “Get Away”. We also recommend Kayloo’s new groovy chill-vibe lounge-y instrumental beat track “Porte Dorée” (French for Golden Gate). Kayloo’s third track to hit the pages of B3, “Porte Dorée”, is a warmly enveloping rhythmic-melodic electro soundscape that vaguely (not sure the circumstances) pays homage to another B3 fave artist TEK.LUN. (We would love to know the story behind this very good tune.) Kayloo (now rep’d by Singapore label Darker Than Wax) exhibits a good deal of artistic promise on the track and we look forward to hearing more songs from him real soon. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

KAYLOO (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-21-16

Raveena – You Give Me That

Soul Track Reviews

Lose Yourself in the beautifully compelling sublimely sunny jazz-lounge-apropos Norah Jones-vibe vocals and lovely meld of minimalist melodic-tone-led instrumentals on new song “You Give Me That” from sensational new NYC songstress Raveena (track produced by Everett Orr). Phenomenal. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Raveena (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-20-16

Rave’s Fave: Teleman – Fall in Time

In the Mix Rave's Faves Rock

The UK band Teleman has returned with a track that portends potential major band status for them. This group has always had the ingredients in their melodies, arrangements, and overall skills. “Fall In Time” begins with vocalist Tom Sanders and his beautiful vocals over basically a piano before the rest of the band kicks in. The song builds into an accessible yet complex collaboration that should be magic to the ears of anyone listening closely. It has a rhythmic feel that provides a somewhat different sound for Teleman but we’ve seen indications in the past that the band has always had this kind of direction in them. Check this out and see them live. Label Moshi Moshi drops their Brilliant Sanity album April 8. Reviewed by Bruce Rave.

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Teleman (Facebook)

reviewed by b3

01-20-16

Persian Empire – Nilox

Electronic Track Reviews

We recomend the short and sweet (pleasantly soulful) synth textured beats track called “Nilox” from twenty-something German experimental-electro producer Persian Empire, a.k.a. Sam Khatam (who we covered here in July for his blissfully harmonic ambient-atmospheric “Mongo Maracuja” EP single “Jugo”). New track “Nilox” (an intricate weave of technicolor synth interludes, fun and lively JB-infused vocals, and subtle on-point percussion) is out via Purrrrrrr Records. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Atu (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-20-16

EAT – Byker Drone

Rock Track Reviews

The scuzz pop of “Byker Drone” is the debut track online from UK band EAT. A component part of a forthcoming EP, “Byker Drone” is a hazy three or some minutes of sugary melodies sat in a mold of compressed guitar and walls of vaguely psychedelic harmony. It’s a cool debut.

EAT (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-20-16

Raw-Artes – On Te L’avit Dit

Electronic Soul Track Reviews

Expand your mood with the brightly-spun dynamic of Latin rhythms, dazzling brass instrumentals and psychedelic oozy reverb-y guitar grooves on brilliant new disco-tinged dance jam “On Te L’avit Dit” from talented veteran UK artist Raw-Artes. This is one the best dance tracks we have heard this month. Fantastic! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Atu (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-20-16

Argonaut & Wasp – The Sneeze

Pop Track Reviews

We love the brightly spun, golden guitar riff heavy instrumentals and affectionately festive attitude on new indie dance track “The Sneeze” by new-to-B3 Brooklyn five-piece dance rock band Argonaut and Wasp (who remind us a bit of the Talking Heads with the vocals). Outstanding song. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

Argonaut & Wasp (Soundcloud)

reviewed by b3

01-19-16