The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

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Releases To Look Out For At Record Store Day 2019

Exclusive releases to keep your eyes peeled for on Record Store Day 2019!

“Caught By The River” – An Introduction to Doves

An introduction to Manchester’s alternative-rock trio Doves, featuring profile, discography and playlist.

PLAYLIST: March 2019

All the best new music released throughout March 2019.

CULT ’60s: The Velvet Underground – ‘The Velvet Underground’

Released in March 1969 with Doug Yule in for John Cale, ‘The Velvet Underground’ proved that the band could turn their hands to anything and still sound cutting-edge.

PLAYLIST: An Introduction to Scott Walker

A short introduction to the work of the legendary Scott Walker, who passed away at the age of 76 this week.

REVIEW: These New Puritans – ‘Inside The Rose’ (Infectious)

Exuding beauty and menace in equal measure, These New Puritans’ fourth album ‘Inside The Rose’ is another avant-garde triumph.

CULT ’90s: Aphex Twin – ‘Windowlicker’ EP

Aphex Twin’s 1999 EP ‘Windowlicker’, combined with its memorable video, was so far ahead of its time that it still sounds cutting-edge today.

REVIEW: Stella Donnelly – ‘Beware Of The Dogs’ (Secretly Canadian)

On her remarkable debut album ‘Beware Of The Dogs’, Australian newcomer Stella Donnelly shows herself to be a ferocious, funny and deeply empathetic songwriter.