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Interview: Yellow Shoots Shares His Insights and a Cuffing Season Playlist

Fresh off success from his More Alive EP, Yellow Shoots (real name Greg Matthews) has found himself established as one of the rapidly growing underdogs of the R&B scene. Combining an affinity for futuristic, electronically-inspired production angle with silk-smooth vocal work, Yellow Shoots is uniquely positioned as a member of a new guard of singer-songwriter-producers who… [continued]
Essentials: “Tore Up” – Kehlani

Kehlani has been one of my personal favourite artists in 2015, so I let out a squeal for joy when I saw she released a new single “Tore Up”. In both Cloud 19 and You Should Be Here she pairs her swag and self-confidence with an acknowledgment of her past mistakes and pride in her personal growth.… [continued]
ESSENTIALS: “CREW LUV” – STVY RVRE

Founder of Black Marble Collective, STVY RVRE, has become Russia’s Hyperboloid imprint, #INTERNETGHETTO, latest member. #INTERNETGHETTO features new producers’ originals and sample based songs, all available for free. STVY RVRE’s recent release, “CREW LUV“, takes from Drake and The Weeknd’s instant classic, “Crew Love“. Borrowing The Weeknd’s lyrical hooks for the song, STVY RVRE turns the chart-topper into a club tune… [continued]
Essentials: “Warm Body” – Cafuné

On December 11th, Brooklyn-based alt-pop duo Cafuné will be releasing their first EP Love Songs for Other People and last week they gave a teaser with the premiere of “Warm Body”. Its up-tempo beat and bright synths bubble and pop with an infectiously giddy glee that can’t help but make you smile along with the sounds of giggling children.… [continued]
Essentials: “Genevieve” – Littlebabyangel

We’re one week through December and it’s already been a big month for LuckyMe Records – following the premiere of Baauer‘s “GoGo!” music video on Apple Music yesterday, the Scottish label now presents us with Littlebabyangel‘s newest single, “Genevieve“. The second single from this enigmatic vocalist is a militant beat that throbs with crackling bass and a raspy, bravado punch… [continued]
News: Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming Trailer – J. Cole

Watch the trailer for J.Cole‘s upcoming HBO documentary Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming below. During his Crown Coliseum show in August, J. Cole in Cole fashion surprised his Fayetteville, N.C fans by bringing out Jay-Z, Drake and Big Sean to perform with him. On the 9th of January, we will all be able to re-experience the night… [continued]
Essentials: “tattoo” – oshi

It’s only been a year since Oshi truly surfaced, but he’s amassed a reputation and popularity at an impressive pace. The fact that his remixes and original tracks are not only prolific, but also unique and consistently on-point certainly help, already reworking the likes of Justin Bieber, Snap, Fetty Wap, Towkio and Gallant. On top of his own… [continued]
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]