• Yeezy Season Approaches: “Real Friends” / “No More Parties In LA”

    Yeezy Season Approaches: “Real Friends” / “No More Parties In LA”

    Even though we’re not even two weeks into the new year, 2016 looks like a promising year for music. According to Kim Kardashian, it sounds like Kanye West fans won’t be waiting any longer for new material, either. The official release date for SWISH is February 11 but Yeezy will be dropping a new track every Friday, just like the G.O.O.D. [continued]

  • PressPlay Picks The Best of 2015

    PressPlay Picks The Best of 2015

    The PressPlay team reviews the year in music with our favorite singles and albums from 2015. Top Ten Singles Will Cua’s Picks 10) “SMUCKERS” – Tyler, The Creator feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne 9) “Bitch Better Have My Money”- Rihanna 8) “All That” – Carly Rae Jepsen 7) “Really Love” – D’Angelo & The Vanguard [continued]

  • New Material From The XX Confirmed for 2016; Hear Special Live Performance on Radio1

    New Material From The XX Confirmed for 2016; Hear Special Live Performance on Radio1

    Jamie XX appeared on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio1 show last night for a short interview and live performance from his debut solo LP, In Colour. The renowned British producer and DJ collaborated with Warpaint’s drummer, Stella Mozgawa, as well as post-rock and legendary electronic musician, Four Tet — in addition to longtime collaborators Romy and Oliver, bandmates from The xx, for this special live [continued]

  • Around the World in 8 Tracks

    We bring you some of our favourite tracks from around the world. [continued]

  • Joey Bada$$ Release Party

    Joey Bada$$ Release Party

    Brooklyn’s finest hip-hop prodigy Joey Bada$$’ striking charisma permeated NYC Rough Trade with an air of confidence yet humbleness as he flaunted his unique energy. [continued]

  • Essentials Of The Year

    The PressPlay team got together to bring you our favourite songs from 2014. There’s something for everyone here from shoegaze-esque indie to cutting edge grime, we kept it varied. We wish all of our readers a very happy new year and thank you for your continued support in our first year! [continued]

  • Gig Review: FFALL

    FFALL, or Festival for All, a jam-packed day filled with eclectic sounds, alluring arts and crafts, and appetizing food was undoubtedly a revolutionary festival catering to all at St Andrews (pun very much intended). The day started at 2 pm at All Saints Church, as an intimate crowd doodled on glass bottles and crafted colorful bracelets [continued]

  • Spotlight On: Chester Watson

    Spotlight On: Chester Watson

    After first hearing Chester Watson’s “Phantom” last year, I was instantaneously drawn to his enigmatic sinister-sounding instrumentals and nonchalant lyrical flow. Initially, I thought he might have been associated with Pro.Era but after digging through a multitude of hip-hop blogs, it seemed as if he was rolling on his own. It wasn’t even clear where [continued]