The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Posts by Ed Biggs

CULT ’80s: Beastie Boys – ‘Paul’s Boutique’

Derided at the time, Beastie Boys’ kaleidoscopic second album ‘Paul’s Boutique’ helped to turn sampling into a fine art form.

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, July 20th-July 26th

The best gigs coming up in Leeds this week, including Cowtown, the reformed Mclusky, a Uniform / Bad Breeding double header and a performance of ‘Dub Side Of The Moon’.

REVIEW: Africa Express – ‘EGOLI’ (Africa Express)

The Africa Express project’s latest album ‘EGOLI’ finally captures the spirit of collaboration properly, with 18 tracks of bangers and bliss-outs.

PLAYLIST: July 2019

All the best new music released during July 2019, including Bon Iver, Gruff Rhys, Bonobo and The Haxan Cloak!

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, 13th-19th July

A preview of the best live music coming up in Leeds this week, including Tinariwen, Garbage, The Bug and the legendary Shonen Knife!

CULT ’60s: Nick Drake – ‘Five Leaves Left’

A timeless and transportive cult classic that passed under the radar in 1969, Nick Drake’s debut album ‘Five Leaves Left’ is still incredibly powerful.

REVIEW: Thom Yorke – ‘ANIMA’ (Unsustainabubble / XL)

While it’s concerned with well-trodden dystopian themes, ‘ANIMA’ is the first time Thom Yorke has properly expressed his identity outside of the context of Radiohead.

PREVIEW: Gigs of the Week in Leeds, 29th June-5th July

The best live gigs coming up in Leeds this week – including The Stroppies, L.A. Witch and Galaxians!

REVIEW: Bad Breeding – ‘Exiled’ (One Little Indian)

Anarcho-punks Bad Breeding display more sonic ambition on third album ‘Exiled’, but their masterpiece is still out of reach.