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Ardyn – The Garden

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In October, we discussed Gloucestershire UK brother-sister songwriter duo Rob and Katy Peterson (also affectionately known as Ardyn) for their mellow-lovely track “Help Me On My Way” which (at the time) was the second preview to drop off their November-released “Universe” EP. Give a listen to the EP’s outstanding vocals-led indie-pop dynamic-beauty “The Garden” (track #4) which we highly recommend for its alluringly whimsical folksy-Americana country-vibe old-fashioned Hollywood crooner vocals (Lana del Rey meets Patsy Cline) and soothing soulfully-melodic lyrical qualities. Very good vocals!! Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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12-17-15

The Internet – Get Away (Kayloo Remix)

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B3 recent feature KAYLOO remixes B3 fave LA trend-setter music collective The Internet to quite a stunning result. We’re enjoying the French artist’s subtle yet robust trap-accented French-touch-permeated late night dance spin on “Get Away” the poetic-sexy vocals-led Ego Death album gem which features The Internet’s uniquely-gifted hip-hop soul songstress Syd. KAYLOO endeavors to go dynamic (with bass, trap beats and synth) yet remain surprisingly subtle and in doing so beautifully highlights Syd’s delicate ultra-female classic-vibe vocals (modern Gwen Stefani-vibes all around) while also creating a fresh and interesting spin on the track. Very cool remix. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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12-17-15

Flamingosis – Saturday Night Fever

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B3 2015-favorite production artist Flamingosis, who’s eclectic well-balanced blend of hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk first caught our attentions back in June, creates a light and vivacious lounge-y 70‘s/80‘s-vintage vibe ambiance on his new technicolor brass-tinged tune “Saturday Night Fever”; a superbly tantalizing, bright and lively funk-infused vocal-loop-enhanced instrumentals-led track which has us very much looking forward to Flamingosis’ much anticipated soon-to-release album. We love everything you touch Flamingosis! Another great track. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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12-16-15

Two Another – Higher

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Another day, another new R&B act shrouded in a vacuum of information. That aside, Two Another (we do know they’re originally Aussie now residing in London) mark out a strong B3 debut here on the coolly infectious “Higher” which excels on its neat mix of unexpected swerves in production and good melodic writing.

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Saytek – Life

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Get into the distinctly absorbing artfully crafted long and drawn-out production style of London house producer Saytek (who first wowed us in September with his superbly mesmerizing tech-house track “Realisation”) on his brilliant and enchanting Frequenza rep’d (November 30-released) tropical-tribal rhythm and percussion-based late night house jam “Life” which we’re especially enjoying for its catchy melange of expansive atmospherics, lushly-appointed bass grooves and vibrant minimalist synth accents. Excellent. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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Sevdaliza – One Armed Lullaby

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Sevdaliza’s new one is a minimalist R&B track awash with abstract production textures and a cool juxtaposition between its striking visceral vocal and an overall vacant far-off feel. “One Armed Lullaby” is a component part of Red Bull’s ongoing 20 for 16 series.

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12-16-15

WALLACE – Negroni Eyes

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Auckland-born Australia-based WALLACE impresses again on new one “Negroni Eyes”. The track, laced with jazzy piano-driven grooves (the song samples Miles’ “Nardis”) and creative rhythmic production from Sampha collaborator Godriguez, sets a cool pace for WALLACE’s richly toned alto (we absolutely love the young NZ’er voice). Sample the great “Negroni Eyes” below.

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12-14-15

J. Roosevelt – Are You That Somebody? (Aaliyah)

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Lose yourself in the flawless soulful vocals and heady seductive allure of B3-fave rising star artist LA-based producer J. Roosevelt on her stunning new brightly simple slow-paced sultry-sexy beats-textured spin of the Aaliyah-Timberland hit “Are You That Somebody?”. Awesome remix! Reviewed by Erin Shay.
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12-11-15

Merival – A Better Deal

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Merival is Toronto singer Anna Horvath. The spare “A Better Deal” is melodically very beautiful, Merival’s vocal choices in context of those great melodies are magnetic. We totally love it. Enough of us, just listen.
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Nxworries (Anderson Paak & Knxwledge) – Link Up

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The hardest working man in indie music Anderson Paak connects with Stones Throw producer Knxwledge as Nxworries for “Link Up” a new collaboration between the two SoCal artists. “Link Up” centers on a stone cool groove and Paak’s legato vocal weaves in and out the downbeat. A new favorite indeed.
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Daniel Steinberg – 1981

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Get familiar with talented Berlin producer and Arms & Legs label co-founder Daniel Steinberg on his deeply sprawling expansive techno release “1981”; a superbly catchy track off of his latest October-release “Left Handed” EP (which is the artist’s third major release). According to Sternberg’s interview with music blog When We Dip, “Left Handed” is full of dance-y free-flowing club techno jams and complementary house tracks which posses more “aural delights”. Apparently the EP came about due to a drunken accident where Steinberg broke his right hand (luckily he is left handed). The accident required that Steinberg take his own sweet time (with a fastidious attention to detail) on the album’s production and therefore influenced him to fashion some very alluring vibes (visa vi When We Dip). We love how “1981” feels like a slice straight out of the 80-90’s rave/club scene and even sounds a bit like a techno infused version of throwback fave The Orb (with its wildly cinematic scope and voluptuously integrated rhythmic shmooze). We think the vintage vocal samples perfectly accent the beats and (like any very good club track) is kitschy enough to totally define the song. Absolutely amazing. Reviewed by Erin Shay
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