The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Category Reviews

REVIEW: Pissed Jeans – ‘Why Love Now’ (Sub Pop)

Hardcore punk foursome Pissed Jeans’ first album in four years sticks closely to their established formula, but is no less enjoyable for it.

REVIEW: Jesca Hoop – ‘Memories Are Now’ (Sub Pop)

Jesca Hoop’s fifth studio album ‘Memories Are Now’ features yet more strange and evocative lyrics.

REVIEW: Ryan Adams – ‘Prisoner’ (PAX AM / Blue Note)

With his 16th album in as many years, Ryan Adams still has something to say with ‘Prisoner’.

REVIEW: Future – ‘Future’ (Epic)

Despite the social media hype, Atlanta rapper Future struggles to make his own unique impact on the modern hip-hop scene with his latest project.

REVIEW: VANT – ‘Dumb Blood’ (Parlophone)

Literate alt-rock, abrasive punk energy and passionate, political lyrics combine on VANT’s debut ‘Dumb Blood’.

REVIEW: Dutch Uncles – ‘Big Balloon’ (Memphis Industries)

Big Balloon does nothing but reaffirm the view that if it’s quirky fun you’re looking for, then Dutch Uncles is the answer

REVIEW: Devlin – ‘The Devil In’ (Devlin Music)

English rapper James Devlin’s third album ‘The Devil In’ falls flat, with clunky lyrics and derivative tunes.

REVIEW: Tinariwen – ‘Elwan’ (Independiente)

If ever a group proved that the rebellious streak of rock ‘n’ roll lived on it would be in the music of Tinariwen.