AllHipHop — JAMES BLAKE REJECTED DRAKE SAMPLE APPROVAL more info

NME — All was revealed on Spotify’s new Secret Genius show more info

Stereogum — The Growlers have announced the fifth annual Beach Goth festival, which is moving locations to Oak Canyon Park on Lake Irvine in Silverado, CA. Bon Iver, Justice, King Krule, Gucci Mane, RL Grime, TLC, James Blake, Devendra Banhart, Nicolas Jaar, 2 L... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus: Nicolas Jaar, Devendra Banhart, The Faint, Tricky, Violent Femmes, and more. more info

Stereogum — Spotify launched two new radio shows today, which one can only assume is an attempt to compete with Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio. Both shows will be co-hosted by a rotating cast of musicians. James Blake was featured on Secret Genius today, a show t... more info

Idolator — Blake talks about industry dynamics in new Spotify artist series. more info

Obscure Sound — Brandyn Burnette’s “Underneath” is an effectively chill effort that recalls James Blake in its initially stark piano-laden beauty and flawless vocal presence, eventually accompanied by twangy guitars and whooshing percussive additions. It’s a... more info

MTV.co.uk News — What an amazing start to the festival! more info

Stereogum — Denmark’s Roskilde Festival is now in its 46th year and features a massive lineup anchored at the top by headliners the Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, and Neil Young + Promise Of The Real, in addition to performances by New Order, PJ Harve... more info

Consequence of Sound — Blake's star-studded set also featured Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. more info