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London Grammar – “Wasting My Young Years” (Kids of the Apocalypse Remix)
Though the respective styles of London Grammar and Kids of the Apocalypse might not seem a natural match at first pass, there’s a certain cosmic logic to their collaboration. Both popped up around the turn of... Read more »
Robb Bank$ – “All The Way Live”
Over the past few weeks, Florida emcee Robb Bank$ has released a steady stream of new music in anticipation of his late summer mixtape, Tha City. On “All The Way Live,” Bank$ sounds right at home over soupy, bass-heavy,... Read more »
Jaymes Young – “Dark Star”
In the age of information overload, sometimes it’s nice to find something that seems to be born out of thin air with no context to cloud or influence judgment (although even a lack of context is... Read more »
Waldo – “Finally”
As a young writer, one of the most frustrating hurdles you can encounter is the question, “is this story worth telling?” (Often that question can be readily replaced with “is my story worth telling?) Perhaps that... Read more »
Que ft. Migos – “Young N*gga”
A lot of P&P’s readers will likely glance at the title of this song and just as quickly write it off. In the distorting vacuum of the internet, prevailing attitudes towards songs like “Young N*gga” and... Read more »
Looking for Good Pick Up Lines? Try Rap Lyrics
If you’re at all familiar with the latest in dating (or perhaps booty call) app technology, you’ve probably have heard of the latest frontier for your e-hook up needs, Tinder. Perhaps you’ve even used it. If... Read more »
Someone Needs to Rap on This Massive Beat
Last summer, TNGHT–the unholy, bass-heavy union of Hudson Mohawke and Lunice–unleashed an all out assault on unsuspecting ears, subwoofers, city streets, and packed clubs. On their self-titled debut EP, the pair essentially cast existing EDM convention... Read more »
Video: Gunplay – “Bible on the Dash”
In the self-directed video for Gunplay‘s “Bible on the Dash” (a song that finally seems to be getting the attention it deserves), the drug-slinging Miami rapper nods to Paid In Full before taking viewers on a... Read more »
Silent Rider – “Skinny Love” (Bon Iver Cover)
It’s a tall order to take on the music of an artist that’s as beloved as Bon Iver, one whose songs and albums foster strong emotional connections with listeners, ties far beyond simple “like” and “love.”... Read more »
Premiere: Young Wonder – “Time” (Sert One Remix)
As a follow up to duo Young Wonder‘s Show Your Teeth EP, up and coming Irish producer Sert One has put a decidedly hip-hop touch to the airy march-step electronic pop of the duo’s single “Time.”... Read more »
The 15 Most Memorable MTV Unplugged Performances
MTV's Unplugged series started in 1989 after a renewed interest in folk music gave MTV the idea to bring out the acoustic guitars. By the mid-'90s, music legends were taking part, hip-hop was being incorporated, and... Read more »
Video Premiere: Parks, Squares and Alleys – “Youth”
A month after finding out about mysterious Russian indie-popsters Park, Squares, and Alleys through beautiful, nostalgia-soaked single “Youth,” we get a a bit of insight into the the track from PSA mastermind Sergei and a properly evocative video... Read more »
Gilbere Forte – “Polaroids”
With the release of his Pray project just around the corner, Gilbere Forte drops off “Polaroids.” Over a sparse Grandtheft and Raak-produced beat that shifts from a skeletal electro-stomp, to its warm, shimmering chorus, and echoey... Read more »
Video: YellowStraps – “Flamingo”
Our first contact with YellowStraps was on the gorgeously gauzy “Pollen,” a track crafted in twenty-four hours with the help of producer Le Motel. Newly released “Flamingo” is similarly enchanting, low-key, and earthy. YellowStraps singer Yvan Murenzi’s... Read more »
Get Familiar With Childish Major, the Producer Behind “U.O.E.N.O.”
Since its release in February, Rocko’s woozy single “U.O.E.N.O.” has taken on a life far beyond whatever ambitions the Atlantan emcee may have had for the song. On one side, its guest artists—current chorus king Future... Read more »
