• PressPlay Mixes #010: CAFUNÉ

    PressPlay Mixes #010: CAFUNÉ

    September’s PressPlay mix comes from NY duo CAFUNÉ. Their eclectic mix is an exploration of vibes and genres that inspire their synthy sound – read on for our chat with the pair! [continued]

  • PressPlay Mixes #009: Mark Kincaid

    PressPlay Mixes #009: Mark Kincaid

    Our ninth guest mix comes from Mark Kincaid, an LA based producer with a love of hip hop and house. Check out his mix, and read on for more about this multitalented artist! [continued]

  • “Afterglow,” Ryan Hemsworth

    “Afterglow,” Ryan Hemsworth

    We kick off August with a new one from longtime friend of PressPlay Ryan Hemsworth. Inspired by “fiona apple in “the first taste” music video (1996),” the song’s dynamic, downtempo vibe smolders like the last faded embers of a bonfire. The slow burn of “Afterglow” is tinted with cooing vocals, hints of melodic piano, and a [continued]

  • PressPlay Mixes #008: Seferino

    We’re treating our readers to a second special guest mix this July from Seferino, the multi-talented producer who’s got two thumbs up from Ryan Hemsworth. His mix is an exploration of sounds, from disco to reggae, and as always we are so proud to present this to you! Read on for our interview, and listen… [continued]

  • PressPlay Mixes #007: Maxo

    PressPlay Mixes #007: Maxo

    As one of the initial artists to release a track with Ryan Hemsworth’s Shh Secret Songs imprint, Brooklyn-based Maxo is one of those producers that’s both well-liked and undeniably talented. Earlier this year, Maxo’s EP Chordslayer was released via fellow New Yorkers’ Anamanaguchi’s label, NHX. Fans could access the EP on a specially designed interactive site, which kind of symbolizes [continued]

  • Gig Review: Chris Lake at Exchange

    Gig Review: Chris Lake at Exchange

    This past weekend, rising house star Chris Lake threw down at Exchange nightclub in Los Angeles, with support from Amtrac. [continued]

  • Gig Review: Porter Robinson and Anamanaguchi at Microsoft Theater

    Gig Review: Porter Robinson and Anamanaguchi at Microsoft Theater

    “Is this it?” My Uber driver and I craned our necks out of his car’s windows in downtown Los Angeles, searching for the Microsoft Theater. Straining for an indication that I wasn’t totally lost, I scanned the hoards of elaborately costumed anime characters excitedly buzzing and flitting towards their destination, and taking an educated guess,… [continued]

  • An Interview With: Owen Bones

    An Interview With: Owen Bones

    Chicago producer Owen Bones is constantly pushing himself to new limits of creativity, from his original works to his recently released Chance the Rapper bootleg. Listen below and read our chat on Owen’s sound and innovative liveshow. [continued]

  • PREMIERE: The Great Soul Dynamic, Mahatma X

    PREMIERE: The Great Soul Dynamic, Mahatma X

    Philadelphia’s Mahatma X steeps jazz-infused melodies and samples of a simpler era into their mellowed, raw sound. Their latest release, The Great Soul Dynamic, is a taste of classic R&B and funk for a modern era, meshing vintage, emotional instrumentation with poignant hip hop verses or driving soulful hooks. [continued]

  • PressPlay Mixes #006: GUNKST

    PressPlay Mixes #006: GUNKST

    Our latest minimix comes from Colorado based producer and graphic designer GUNKST. Read on for our chat, and listen to the mix! [continued]