December 2015 – Page 3

Gig Review: Bring Me The Horizon at Corn Exchange

Packed into a heaving, sweaty Corn Exchange, one of the smaller venues they’ll visit on this particular tour, Bring Me The Horizon’s legions of fans wait, in anticipation, for what, by the band’s current standards, is a pretty intimate gig. Up first are Massachusetts trio PVRIS (pronounced Paris), whose thumping pop-infused rock ticks all the… [continued]
Star Wars X Notorious B.I.G. Essentials: Life After Death Star – Otaku Gang

Ahead of the upcoming release of the new Stars Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, underground Hip Hop group Otaku Gang have made available for free download Life After Death Star. Created from Biggie Smalls‘ Life After Death vocals and sampled Star Wars theme music, Life After Death Star, although a risky concept is a well produced project. Consisting of billboard-charting… [continued]
Revision Grooves: Peaceful

It’s that time of year again boys and girls, and PressPlay is here to help with a few tracks to soothe your revision-ravaged mind. “Steady Proof” – Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge One of my go-to study tracks because it’s upbeat but quiet, and these guys like their way around a guitar. This song draws… [continued]
Essentials: “Curry Drinker (Djemba Djemba Remix)” – Cola Splash

When I see Djemba Djemba pop up on my Soundcloud feed, I typically expect something darker like “That Money” or a track with unique instrumentals like the pan-flute in “Stahp”; and I always look forward to a strong bass line heavy enough to make me contemplate investing in better headphones. Today Djemba Djemba released his… [continued]
Essentials: “Accelerate (Andrés Remix)” – Boo Williams

Boiler Room has just released an Andrés remix of Boo Williams’ “Accelerate“. The combination of Boo’s Chicago sound and Andrés’ deep Detroit influence makes for quite the collab. Andrés takes Boo’s lighthearted track and, with some simple tweaks, gives it a UK garage spin apparent by the raised tempo. Right from the start Andrés has left his… [continued]
Essentials: “Deal With It” – Chuck Sutton

Yesterday, Freshmoon Records released Chuck Sutton‘s EP Road Trip. As a producer who jumps between jersey, trap, and chill styles, it’s not surprising to find a a variety of influences here. The first two tracks are certainly solid – the guitar line from Usher’s “Bad Girl” is a great touch in “You Know Who You Are” –… [continued]
Essentials: “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven” – Kid Cudi

Following the cancellation of his latest tour, Kid Cudi has appeased fans with the release of a new single “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven,” the title track from his upcoming album of the same name. The release follows an enlightening social-media post from the artist regarding his troubled state of mind as well as his sadness regarding… [continued]
An In-Depth Review of The “Red Lips (Skrillex Remix)” Video

The video for Skrillex’s remix of GTA‘s “Red Lips” is out after what seems like an interminable amount of teasing. With directing duties by Grant Singer, who’s been at the helm for both The Weeknd‘s “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills,” the “Red Lips” video’s highly anticipated buzz seems legitimate. Based on the trailer for the… [continued]