The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

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REVIEW: Basement Revolver – ‘Heavy Eyes’ (Fear Of Missing Out Records)

Confessional bedroom indie meets the sonic expanses of shoegaze on Basement Revolver’s debut album ‘Heavy Eyes’, with Chrisy Hurn’s vocals and lyrics marking her out as a serious talent.

REVIEW: Interpol – ‘Marauder’ (Matador)

After an excellent opening salvo, Interpol’s sixth album ‘Marauder’ suffers from monotony and a critical lack of ideas.

CULT ’90s: UNKLE – ‘Psyence Fiction’

DJ Shadow and Mo’Wax boss James Lavelle teamed up for the star-studded UNKLE album ‘Psyence Fiction’ 20 years ago.

REVIEW: Oh Sees – ‘Smote Reverser’ (Castle Face)

John Dwyer takes his twisted garage-rockers Oh Sees into prog-rock territory on 21st album ‘Smote Reverser’ – but their punky thrills are as technically proficient as ever.

CLASSIC ’80s: N.W.A – ‘Straight Outta Compton’

‘Straight Outta Compton’, the incendiary 1988 debut album by N.W.A, has defined 30 years of hip-hop in a way that no other album or artist has.

PLAYLIST: Songs For Summer

A soundtrack for your barbecues and house parties – a playlist of essential songs for the summer time!