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Essentials: “Letter To The Free” – Common

Recently I watched the Netflix documentary 13th and I highly recommend it. It focuses on the role that race plays in the US criminal justice system and it’s name is a reference to the 13th amendment of the US Constitution that abolished slavery. I had to watch it in 5 different sections because it was… [continued]
Gig Review: B. Traits at The Reading Rooms

B.Traits recently made her debut at The Reading Rooms in Dundee, and it was a night to remember. It was the Canadian DJ’s first time playing the space and she killed her 2 hours. You might recognise her name from BBC 1 where she plays every Friday, or maybe from the 2012 hit “Fever”. She was preceded… [continued]
Essentials: “Under The Covers (feat. Emma Sameth)” – WOLFE

WOLFE‘s latest, “Under The Covers”, is a sexy, downtempo slow jam perfect for cuffing season. My favourite part of this track was the incredibly strong intro. Tied for second is the drop at 1:06 (seriously, go have a listen) and Emma Sameth’s vocals that, for me, acted as a really nice counterweight to the intensity… [continued]
PressPlaylist: Autumn 2016

Listen to the playlist on Spotify here! “Sunny Duet (feat. The Mind)” – Noname I’ve had Telephone on repeat since it was released this summer – absolutely flawless. The perfect soundtrack to cling to the last of the sunny vestiges as the days get shorter. “The Best Day” – Atmosphere Every once in a while… [continued]
Essentials: “Monday” – Photay

If anyone’s looking for Monday tunes, here is one super snazzy single off of Photay‘s Sadie EP, releasing March 25th on Astro Nautico. It’s easy going and happy, but not overly so– this is a very well rounded track. The Sadie EP will be Photay’s first release since his 2012 album and using this track as an… [continued]
North Philly’s Diamond in the Rough: A Conversation with The Nest

I started the night lost in North Philly- not the most ideal situation. Three white girls from the suburbs staring at our phones, trying to locate the infamous Nest. A man called Mac, who I recognized from the documentary (I highly recommend watching this before continuing) that had initially sparked my interest, rescued us and pointed… [continued]
Introducing RAT BOY

My first music discovery of 2016 was Essex’s young indie darling — he’s a month younger than I am — Jordan Cardy, more recognisable by his stage name Rat Boy. Cardy’s soundcloud was a grateful retreat from the ho-hum of winter break that hit after the holidays– maybe I just miss those endearing British accents that remind me of… [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]
Feeling Spooky? Here’s Our Halloween Playlist

With everyone’s favourite autumn night just around the corner, here’s a few songs guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Get ready to awaken your inner ghoul with the Halloween edition of Saint Audio Selects – (Disclaimer: playlist does not contain the traditional Monster Mash or Thriller, go to Youtube) 1.”Black Magic Woman” – Fleetwood Mac Sultry vocals… [continued]
Grimes Reveals Artwork for New Album, Out Next Week

Everyone’s favorite Canadian pop princess, Grimes, graced us with her album artwork and title yesterday, along with the promise of the (hopefully) full album later this week. Grimes, also known as Claire Boucher, shared the artwork on Instagram and Twitter. The LP, titled Art Angel, will be Grimes’ fourth album since she burst onto the… [continued]