The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Posts by Ed Biggs

PLAYLIST: An Introduction to Factory Records

A Spotify playlist and introduction to the legendary Manchester-based indie label Factory Records.

CULT ’00s: M.I.A. – ‘Kala’

After the underground success of ‘Arular’, M.I.A. took her pop revolution overground with her second album ‘Kala’.

PLAYLIST: July 2017

All the best new music from the month of July 2017!

NEWS: Mercury Prize 2017 – Nominations

The nominations for the 2017 Mercury Prize are out – and there’s no small amount of controversy.

REVIEW: Avey Tare – ‘Eucalyptus’ (Domino)

In ‘Eucalyptus’, Animal Collective’s Avey Tare finally delivers a solo album worthy of his status in one of the 21st century’s most important groups.

CLASSIC ’70s: Elvis Costello – ‘My Aim Is True’

The story of Elvis Costello, one of the most gifted songwriters in English pop history, started 40 years ago with ‘My Aim Is True’.