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Album Review: “VEGA INTL. Night School” – Neon Indian

Four years later, VEGA INTL. Night School finds itself at the intersection of dreamy pop and funk, and slyly struts right down the middle. [continued]
Essentials: “Cha Cha (Falcons Remix)” – D.R.A.M.

What do Drake and D.R.A.M. have in common? They both like to cha-cha. The Virginia-born rapper lamented over Drizzy’s recent “Hotline Bling” video, claiming that the hip hop star “jacked” the beat from his own “Cha Cha” video. Regardless of thievery, D.R.A.M. is probably two-stepping away his blues today, because Falcons just dropped a steamy remix of “Cha [continued]
Dillon Francis and Skrillex Drop Their “Bun Up The Dance” Video

Dillon Francis and Skrillex (or as I like to affectionately refer to them, Skrillon/Dillex) made my Monday tolerable with their “Bun Up The Dance” music video, featuring some pretty incredible dancing. [continued]
PressPlay >>Rewind #1 – Gorillaz, Bloc Party, Radiohead Set To Return With Albums in 2016; Condé Nast Buys P4K; Molly Hankins Wins The Week

Happy sunday, PressPlay fam. I’m Josh, the new North American managing editor here at PressPlay, and every week, on Sunday afternoons and evenings, we’re going to be bringing you the top-to-bottom run down of all the need-to-know news from our side of the music industry, for the week that was. We know that the people [continued]
PREMIERE: “Kiss Me Thru The Phone (Emes Remix)” – Soulja Boy feat. Sammie

Emes flips Soulja Boy’s throwback hit into a sexy slow jam to bump through your iPhone speakers. [continued]
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]
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]
“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]
PressPlay Mixes #008: Seferino

We’re treating our readers to a second special guest mix this July from Seferino, the multi-talented producer who’s got two thumbs up from Ryan Hemsworth. His mix is an exploration of sounds, from disco to reggae, and as always we are so proud to present this to you! Read on for our interview, and listen… [continued]