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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]
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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]
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May Ball 2015: Reviewed
May Ball, the annual springtime event hosted by the Kate Kennedy Club, draws well-known artists to the musically parched town of St Andrews for a night of dancing (and drinking). The sheer number of acts that played this year was commendable; in the VIP entrance 2nd year students Folayinka Folarin-Coker, Stuart Hindmarch, and Daniel Garner greeted guests, while fellow classmate Ashton… [continued]
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Dev Hynes Gifts Us New Music
Dev Hynes, frontman of Blood Orange, unexpectedly uploaded 46 minutes’ worth of new music to his YouTube account today. The artists states, “I spent the last few months working on a film score, then I got fired. No hard feelings. Here’s some of the music. Listen & zone out if you want.” Enjoy Dev’s newest compositions… [continued]
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PressPlay Mixes #005: Kid Froopy
Our friend Kid Froopy has a happy mix for you this Friday – listen now! [continued]
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ICYMI: 3 Of Spring’s Best Albums
Spring has sprung and just as flowers blossom, excellent albums are popping up from barren spaces and brilliantly blooming into the ears of their listeners. [continued]
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PressPlay Mixes #004: DISCHETTO
Techno goddess Dischetto has blessed PressPlay with an exclusive guest mix – read on for more info on this talented DJ. Hey Jade! Thanks for the mix – we LOVE it. Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself? HI! I’m Jade a.k.a. Dischetto from Philadelphia, PA. In addition to DJing for the past 7.5 years,… [continued]
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PREMIERE: “All I See (Is You),” Kid Froopy
Debuting as PressPlay’s first-ever premiere, “All I See (Is You)” is a shimmering sliver of dream-pop coming from Des Moines native Kid Froopy. The producer takes familiar samples (a shutter click, an iMessage delivery) and interweaves them with the breathless vocals that give the song its’ title, feeling both joyful and wistful at the same time.… [continued]
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Album Review: Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Exhibiting a strong sense of style and a vastly comprised knowledge of music, Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack Ü debut offers something for every fan, from the casual to the ultraist. [continued]
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PressPlay Mixes #003: SevnthWonder
February’s mix comes from futuristic R&B curator SevnthWonder. His ability to blend sensual beats with otherworldly synths has drawn a massive fanbase for the Massachusetts-based producer, and as a selected Soundcloud Premiere partner, he shows no signs of stopping. PressPlay had a chance to chat with “Twitter’s Friendliest Tiger” on success, career goals, and more… [continued]