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Essentials: “My Hands” – AYER

I think I may be the only person above the age of 17 who cites Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist as a favorite movie, but I do. One of my favorite parts about that movie is the soundtrack – it was a pretty great collection of approachable late-aughts indie rock, perfectly setting the scene for a fun teenage [continued]
Essentials: “Favorite” – Manus

We often listen to music to help us express all the emotions we can’t say, aided by the use of artists’ meaningful metaphors and coy similes. Drake‘s moody double-speak lyrics provide great fodder for sad tweets about fighting with your dickhead boyfriend, just as Beyonce‘s confident words allow us to convey bravado and poise when we’re #flexing [continued]
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Team Up For NxWorries Collab Album

Following their debut EP Link Up & Suede, West Coast artists Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge have revealed their plans for a full-length NxWorries collaborative album, Yes Lawd. The album is set to drop on October 21st, via Stones Throw. Listen to a new NxWorries track, “Lyk Dis”, and pre-order the album on iTunes. [continued]
Essentials: “To Say Goodbye” – Slushii

Looking to kick off your Friday with a little flashback? Slushii‘s “To Say Goodbye” encapsulates the good old days of melodic UKF-style dubstep, bringing together modern electronic elements and the bass-heavy, expansive sound we all grew up on. Rainbow-brite synths burst through the track, perfectly complimenting the wistful vocals for a vibe that’s reminiscent of [continued]
Essentials: “Gold Dust (feat. Semma)” – King Henry

LA-based producer King Henry has had a busy year so far – he’s the brains behind Beyonce‘s “All Night” and Major Lazer‘s summer smash “Cold Water”. Now, the TeamSupreme affiliate is set to step into the spotlight and showcase more of his brilliant work with his upcoming EP, Don’t Stay Away. “Gold Dust” is a sample [continued]
The Makk Tape

On August 29th, 2016, Orlando suffered an untimely loss of a truly special artist and person. Samisoni Koroitamudu, known as Big Makk, passed away in a car accident, along with friend Gady “Too Late” Gaspard. Makk’s passing occurred days before he was to release his EP, The Makk Tape. A founding member of the “Shake and Bass” [continued]
PressPlay Mixes #019: So Durand

So Durand is a producer and DJ residing in Canada, and he’s about to be one of your new must-listen artists. His skills on the decks are unparalleled – he’s played with everyone from Hudson Mohawke to Cashmere Cat. He’s got incredible production that rivals his beatmatching prowess, creating tunes that defy genre and experiment with new [continued]
WeArePressPlay Picks: August 25th, 2016

You’re getting a double dose of WeArePressPlay Picks this Thursday – we’ve got 20 new songs for you to listen to. Peep the updated playlist below. August 25th, 2016 “The Way It Was” – Coast Modern “YDU” – Opia “St. Patrick (PVRIS Cover)” – Crywolf “Racquets” – Indian Wells “Plastic (Subi Cover)” – Moses Sumney [continued]
Great Big Summer Giveaway #4: A Pair of North Coast Music Festival Passes

In the last of our summer ticket giveaways, we’re giving our readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to React Presents’s North Coast Music Festival. Check out the lineup now – this is one you don’t want to miss. Occurring over Labor Day weekend (September 2nd-4th), the all-ages festival features headliners such as [continued]
Premiere: “Set Me Free” – WNWD

“Set Me Free” is a moody, psychedelic house tune from Florida trio WNWD, and we’re thrilled to be premiering it on WeArePressPlay. Listen to the track here, and read our interview below. Set Me Free from WNWD on Vimeo. Hey guys! So glad to be premiering your newest track, “Set Me Free”. Would you mind [continued]