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Premiere: “Valentine (DJ KARAOKE Remix)” – Pieces of Juno

Rytmeklubben affiliate DJ KARAOKE brings a horn-drenched reggaeton kick to fellow Norwegian producer Pieces of Juno‘s “Valentine”. The stately strings of Pieces of Juno’s original track seep throughout the remix, interlocking with DJ Karaoke’s signature punched-up sound that’s emphasised by steel drums and bright vocal chops. Download the remix for free now, and keep an eye out for [continued]
Chicago Giveaway: Pair of Tickets to Moderat, Telefon Tel Aviv, and Abstract Science DJs @ Concord Music Hall

Hey Chicago friends, we wanted to thank the tangent of you that have been tuning in and putting us on to some cool stuff. React Presents, Concord Music Hall, and PressPlay have teamed up to provide you and a friend with free entry to Moderat and company on Saturday, May 21st. All you gotta do is [continued]
Essentials: “Pay For What (Alexander Lewis Trombone Flip)” – Mr. Carmack

One of the proprietors of the Soundcloud beat producer movement, Mr. Carmack‘s style is simplistic and brazen, characterized by his knack for strong percussion and guttural bass. Enter Alexander Lewis, whose sound can be best be described as “adventurous”. His flip on Carmack’s “Pay For What” takes his trombone skills, heard in many of his own [continued]
Album Review: 99.9% – Kaytranada

After listening to 99.9%, Kaytranada’s premiere LP with XL Recordings, I have to assume the title choice is more of a cheeky brag than a self-effacing comment. I can only imagine what he’d create if he gave that last .1%. The album as a whole shows off his talent and style in addition to his [continued]
Essentials: “Smoke Break/ Fly Away” – Flatbush Zombies

Flatbush Zombies released another video for 3001: A Laced Odyssey. The joint video for “Smoke Break/ Fly Away” exhibits some interesting visuals full of trippy textures drawn on top that plays into the group’s initial psychedelic following. Ever since the “Good Life” music video, I have loved the combination of film and drawing. This isn’t the same [continued]
Essentials: “Burn The Witch” – Radiohead

They’re back. “Burn The Witch” features a video directed by Chris Hopewell, a claymation affair paying tribute to horror classic, The Wicker Man. Without too much judgement, the record sounds like In Rainbows-era Radiohead, with the mounting tension and intensity to match. This is a good one. Watch the video and peep the single artwork below. [continued]
Album Review: Views – Drake

After a few listens of Views, a few things are clear. 1) Drake is still very much Drake. 2) He can do a narrative album well enough. 3) He surrounds himself with a team of the people best suited to make the type of music he envisions, and 4) For as much as he fancies himself [continued]
PressPlaylist: Surati’s NXC Sounds

English producer Surati selected some of the most essential nightcore tracks for any fan of this energetic, Internet-centric genre in her exclusive PressPlaylist. Read on to find out more about her take on the nightcore scene! How did you discover nightcore, and what made you want to make it yourself? The first nightcore I ever heard [continued]
Essentials: “Say Things” – Graves & Coolights

I find myself more fascinated than annoyed by Graves’ and Coolights’ mutation of Brownstone’s 1995 R&B hit “If You Love Me”. It’s similar to the enjoyment I experience watching Tim Burton turn Christmas into something dark without losing its playfulness. Graves and Coolights take a sample that expects smooth and soulful melodies and instead throw it in environment of [continued]
Essentials: “Falling (Krs. Remix)” – Kes

In this remix of the Trinidad and Tobago band Kes’ “Fallin”, Krs. trades off some of the original’s festive energy and positivity for a bit more variety, and in the end creates a great dance track. The pitched vocals, vibrato-filled bass, quick snare rolls and (somewhat generic) house piano chords all accessorise Kes’ soca melodies and beats [continued]