The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

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REVIEW: The Flaming Lips – ‘King’s Mouth’ (Bella Union)

A concept album revolving around a giant baby ruling a city, ‘King’s Mouth’ represents another good access point to the weird and wonderful world of The Flaming Lips.

REVIEW: Mega Bog – ‘Dolphine’ (Paradise Of Bachelors)

Borne from anger, sadness and jealousy, Erin Elizabeth Birgy’s fifth Mega Bog album ‘Dolphine’ is thoughtful and unconventional.

REVIEW: Blood Orange – ‘Angel’s Pulse’ (Domino)

A surprise new mixtape from Dev Hynes’ Blood Orange project, ‘Angel’s Pulse’ examines the tension between the capacities for good and evil in human nature.

REVIEW: Penelope Isles – ‘Until The Tide Creeps In’ (Bella Union)

Lush, summery dream-pop dominates the mood on ‘Until The Tide Creeps In’, the debut album from new British indie hopefuls Penelope Isles.

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.

REVIEW: Jesca Hoop – ‘Stonechild’ (Memphis Industries)

Examining traditions of femininity in folk music, Jesca Hoop has created a complex and sometimes beautiful collection in fifth album ‘Stonechild’.

REVIEW: Tunng – ‘This Is Tunng… Magpie Bites And Other Cuts’ (Full Time Hobby)

A fascinating excavation of Tunng’s career in freak folk, electronica and indie, ‘Magpie Bites And Other Cuts’ is essential ownership for fans and a great introduction to the band.

REVIEW: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – ‘Bandana’ (Keep Cool / RCA)

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib join forces once again for their second collaboration LP ‘Bandana’, which sees them explore each other’s worlds even more thoroughly.