Folk music icon Neil Young loses home to California fires, lashes out at Trump for denying climate change
Written by Maya-Rose Torrao California is currently being ravaged by fires, reportedly one of the most destructive wildfire seasons ever experienced by the area; 7,579 fires have b
Brooklyn-based synth wizard Chrome Sparks announces upcoming EP and shares new single ‘In2 Your Love’
Chrome Sparks returns with a new single ‘In2 Your Love’, a sandblast of synths, heavy-hitting drums and lo-fi 80s soul, released via Counter Records (a Ninja Tune imprint). The
PREMIERE: In conversation with DJ/producer FiASKO as he shares a high energy electro-house track with us, ‘Engine’
Interview by Maya-Rose Torrao Mysterious producer FiASKO is a whirlwind of neon colours, anime faces and deep bassy drops. The rising star producer already has garnered an impressi
[Exclusive Video Premiere] Phelian releases debut music video for emotional track, ‘Komorebi’
Written by Arnold van der Walt New Orleans producer, Phelian, shared his debut music video exclusively with The Playground; the track ‘Komorebi’ is the closing track from h
Morrissey abruptly stops live show after fans storm stage
On Saturday night, a Morrissey concert was brought to a halt suddenly after a group of fans stormed the stage, attempting to touch and interact with Morrissey, with one fan appeari
In Conversation with Parra for Cuva days ahead of release of 3rd album, ‘Paspatou’
Interview by Arnold van der Walt Parra for Cuva has been at the forefront of talented multi-instrumentalists ever since he first started showing interest in music at a very young a
PREMIERE: In conversation with CATVLYST as he shares a dark and captivating wave-infused trap track with us, ‘arrive’
Florida-based Reed Sligar is the mastermind behind the genre-bending music project that is CATVLYST. Although CATVLYST’s music carries definite elements of the trap, wave and amb
US electronic musician DAWN (FKA Dawn Richards) announces new album, shares single, ‘new breed’
Dawn Richard, well-known for her solo musical work as well as her work as a founding member of Danity Kane, has just announced the release of her new album under the moniker DAWN,
In Conversation with Swedish DJ/Producer act, CAZZETTE, after release of ‘Stereo Mono’ EP
Interview by Arnold van der Walt Sweden has always been the hub of some of the biggest electronic artists the world has seen. From the likes of Avicii, Robyn, the Swedish House Maf
15 Refreshingly Addictive Experimental Albums of 2018
By Jenna Dreisenstock The genre that is experimental music is in constant evolution; a label that can be both instantly recognisable as well as completely and utterly abstract and
