Back in the old days the rock press used to take itself very seriously. This was probably rooted in a time when rock press still meant the alternative press which in turn still meant the counterculture. But it reached its apotheosis in the NME of the late 70s and early 80s when punk rock correctness ruled supreme and every record was searched and scanned for its “cultural signifiers”. 

We've made showing that special someone you care this Valentine's Day (or any day of the year for that matter) super easy thanks to our mixtape making machine over at www.mixtapes4lovers.com.

If you're in need of a little inspiration check out some of our fave love themed jams below.

 

We went and developed pretty strong #feelings for Sydney based multi-instrumentalist & producer Wishes aka John Towey at the tail end of 2015 and that was based on nothing but one #tune... oh, and also the fact we discovered he's one of the nicest human beings you'll ever meet. Here's that tune again just ICYMI...