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Essentials: “Lovesick” – BANKS

Continuing right where she left off from her dark, intricate alt-R&B heavy Goddess, certified modern siren and “bad motherfucker“, Banks emanates self-confidence and female empowerment on The Altar through a mix of vulnerability and unapologetically being a strong, self-reliant woman. Both albums share similar themes, but many new thoughts and feelings were expressed, explaining that she wanted “open up more… [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]
Kanye West Cuts Set Short at The Meadows

UPDATED 9:38 AM EST: Kim Kardashian has reportedly left Paris via private jet. The gunmen robbed Kardashian of millions of dollars in jewelry in her hotel room. You can read the rest of the story on BBC. UPDATED 11:34 PM EST: CNN reports that Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room… [continued]
Win Tickets To Get Down With Bob Moses In Chicago

We’ve got a pair of tickets to give to a lucky winner for Bob Moses‘s show at Concord Music Hall. The Canadian electronic duo will hit Chicago on October 13th, with a live show that you shouldn’t miss. Enter to win here – must be 17+ to enter. One winner will be chosen and contacted on October 9th.… [continued]
Essentials: “Don’t Stay Away” – King Henry

King Henry gave us a taste of his upcoming EP with “Gold Dust” earlier in the month, leaving listeners instantly hooked and waiting to hear more. Now, he’s dropped his second single, title track “Don’t Stay Away”, and it’s just as amazing as the first. Featuring uber-catchy vocals form Aussie duo NAATIONS, “Don’t Stay Away” bounces and pulsates from start to… [continued]
Mix Review: “3AM O4W” – Ryan Hemsworth

Ryan Hemsworth has released a new mix, which is in many ways a memoir of this past summer. In classic Ryan Hemsworth fashion, there’s a lot to unpack, since he unsurprisingly dodges any singular genre label. Chances are you will repeatedly hear melodies that sound really familiar, but you can’t quite put a name to… [continued]
Artist Spotlight: Anderson .Paak

In the history of rap music, a lot of cats have tried their hand at singing on tracks to different degrees of success (modern examples include Kanye, Chance, Kid Cudi, Mac Miller, etc.). Yet there has always seemed to be a vocal void in hip-hop where rappers fail to truly excel in terms of range… [continued]
Get Ready for Safe In Sound With Our Artist Guide

Bass-drenched festival Safe In Sound, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, hits Chicago this Friday, September 30th. Before you head to Aragon Ballroom for the one-night-only stop in the Windy City, get to know the acts on tour. Borgore Oh man. Borgore. He’s the stuff of legends, really. As label head of Buygore, he’s responsible for fostering the… [continued]
WeArePressPlay Picks: September 29, 2016

For the last week of September, we’ve put together a playlist of tracks, ranging from EDM to R&B, to help relax and unwind this weekend. https://soundcloud.com/wearepressplay/sets/wearepressplay-picks-september September 29, 2016 “Needed Me (Krs. Remix)” – Rihanna “Vacancy” – Koji. “Water Flow” – Klyne “Stargazer” – my.head “Brand” – Ghasper “SEEING SOUNDS” – Cavalier “Sorry God” – 813 “Bring Me… [continued]
Win A Pair of Tickets to Chicago’s Freaky Deaky Festival

Chicago’s spookiest music festival is back with arguably the best lineup of the year. Freaky Deaky, the Halloween weekend festival on 28/10-30/10, includes headliners Disclosure, DJ Snake, and Tiesto, as well as hip hop acts Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and Schoolboy Q (#SHABBA). Enter to win a pair of tickets to Freaky Deaky here –… [continued]