The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

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The Top 50 Tracks of 2017

The Student Playlist’s countdown of the Top 50 Tracks of 2017!

“Yes I’m Changing” – Revisiting Tame Impala’s ‘Currents’

Now re-issued as a deluxe box set with B-sides and remixes, Tame Impala’s ‘Currents’ continues to be exceptionally relevant, owing to Kevin Parker’s musicianship as well as the thematic core of the album.

From Gangsta Rap to Despicable Me: A Short Guide to The Neptunes and Pharrell Williams

The Neptunes have influenced the sound of 21st century pop as much as anyone else. Check out our short guide to Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo’s production team!

WOMEN IN ROCK no.6: Siouxsie Sioux

Our sixth Women In Rock profile looks at Siouxsie Sioux, the High Priestess of British punk and a key influence on goth and post-punk.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Forest Swords

We caught up with British electronica producer Matthew Barnes, aka. Forest Swords, on his current UK tour.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Meadowlark

We caught up with indie-folk duo Meadowlark before their show at The Wardrobe in Leeds.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Kiran Leonard

We caught up with the prodigiously talented Kiran Leonard before his gig at the Brudenell Social Club in September.

WOMEN IN ROCK no.5: Exene Cervenka

Our latest Women In Rock profile looks at Exene Cervenka, creative engine of L.A. punk pioneers X, latterly Auntie Christ and The Knitters, and also a successful multi-media artist in her own right.