The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

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REVIEW: Jon Hopkins – ‘Singularity’ (Domino)

Jon Hopkins’ ‘Singularity’ is one of the best-produced British dance albums of recent years.

REVIEW: George Ezra – ‘Staying At Tamara’s’ (Columbia / Sony)

George Ezra’s second record ‘Staying At Tamara’s’ is pure escapism – a decently put together, well-produced but slightly artless half an hour.

CLASSIC ’00s: Foals – ‘Antidotes’

Foals’ debut album ‘Antidotes’ is far from their creative peak, but the sonic template it laid down has dominated British indie for the last 10 years.

REVIEW: of Montreal – ‘White Is Relic / Irrealis Mood’ (Polyvinyl)

The 15th of Montreal album ‘White Is Relic / Irrealis Mood’ might be the long-awaited re-affirmation for fans that Kevin Barnes is still capable of constructing something that resonates with more people than just himself.

REVIEW: U.S. Girls – ‘In A Poem Unlimited’ (4AD)

Meghan Remy’s newest batch of narratives dipped in concoctions of psych-rock, synth-pop, and the avant-garde provide angry, harsh, and in places downright bitter moments of vicarious catharsis.

PLAYLIST: R.I.P. Wild Beasts – 14 Songs For 14 Years

As we prepare to say farewell to Wild Beasts, here’s 14 songs to mark their 14 years together.

REVIEW: Rhye – ‘Blood’ (Loma Vista)

Rhye’s new release ‘Blood’ reflects both the on-stage and off-stage changes that took place around the project over the last five years, while also sticking to exactly the same style and mood that made their debut a break-out bedroom hit five years ago.