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EP Review: “Taking Flight” – Ryan Hemsworth and Lucas

Last summer, an artist named Lucas released a haunting remix of Ryan Hemsworth‘s melancholic “One For Me.” When I first heard it, I had to drop everything I was doing and listen – it literally stopped me in my tracks. Lucas had somehow found a way to make this song even more impassioned and stunningly aching in a… [continued]
Essentials: “The Sound Of Silence” (Simon and Garfunkel Cover) – James Blake

One of several covers that made waves this week, this might just be the most appropriate early-Fall track we could possibly ask for. Bringing his signature, ever-minimalistic melancholy to the Simon and Garfunkel classic, James Blake bends “The Sound Of Silence” to his utter will. The result is not only a lovely rendition of “one of those songs… [continued]
Essential: “Love Will Never Do (Janet Jackson Cover)” – Bee’s Knees feat. Scavenger Hunt

The last few weeks have brought a veritable flurry of major releases, but this new blip on the radar from Bee’s Knees and Scavenger Hunt is one of the best bits we’ve heard. A sublime and warm treatment of Janet Jackson’s classic and oft-sampled “Love Will Never Do,” Bee’s Knees’ affinities for 80s pastiche and futuristic synth… [continued]
Rock in Review: Summer’s Slept-On Alt Albums

In a summer blighted by the dogged profit war between Spotify and Apple Music, it’s important to remember that commercial success isn’t everything. The albums mentioned below won’t be breaking sales records any time soon, but they are more than worthy of your attention. London punk two-piece Slaves have slowly gained acclaim since their emergence in 2012. 2015 saw the… [continued]
Album Review: “Anthems for Doomed Youth,” The Libertines

Anthems for Doomed Youth is a surprise. Looming into sight an entire eleven years after the Libertines’ second, last, and eponymous album due to the frontmen’s infamous falling out, this is a record that many wouldn’t dare to dream could exist at all. Fans were surprised in January 2015 when it was announced recording for… [continued]
An Interview With: Azeem Ward

We caught up with viral flute sensation Azeem Ward ahead of his first UK gig. [continued]
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

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]
Mac DeMarco Returns With “Another One”

Since drifting onto the scene in early 2012, Mac DeMarco has captured hearts with his low-fi guitar melodies and do-it-yourself approach to the music industry. [continued]
“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]