Paul Ritch expands musical scope with new label KCZMRK
With formal approaches like minimalism or progressivism, the sound ventures towards a more versatile optimalism. Increasing sonic vocabulary in order to similarly increase the rang
PREVIEW: Bambounou Performs Live in Hackney (10/12/16)
In an introductory video produced by Resident Advisor, Bambounou – the alias of Jéremy Guindo-Ziegiestowski – stands behind the deck with a cigarette between his finge
We Transfer offers cash incentives to former Soundcloud staff for innovative ideas
We Transfer was given permission to access 173 individuals who were laid off recently from Soundcloud. With the intention to offer a great opportunity for a future career in music
David Bowie Memorial To Be Constructed In Brixton
Plans for a three-storey memorial dedicated to the late David Bowie are underway. The ZiggyZag, as it has already been nicknamed, will be erected in Brixton, London, the singer’s
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Tallisker – Astraea Mix
Introducing the intriguing new video from Parisian producer Tallisker – exclusively premiered on The Playground. The d.i.y solo project of Glaswegian based artist Eléonore M
Interview: 5 minutes with SWYM
Hailing from Aberdeen, Nassif Younes aka SWYM started playing guitar at the age of 17 and has done little else since being a latecomer to the world of music, but in a matter of tim
Interview: 5 minutes with Bochum Welt
We chat to the man behind Bochum Welt, Gianluigi Di Costanzo, about collecting vintage electronic instruments, how his compositions reflect his mood and the release in sharing him
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Introducing Dublin’s Ethereal Singer/Songwriter Naoise Roo
Naoise Roo is a talented up-an-coming independent artist from Dublin, making waves in the thriving live scene in Ireland right now. The Playground recently caught up with her to di
ZOLA JESUS RELEASES NEW DARKER EXPLORATORY MATERIAL
Zola Jesus has announced that her next record, Okavi, will be released on September 8th. Written in pure catharsis, the sonics have been described as heavy, dark, and exploratory
DJ Skirt Takes A Break
In some sad news, Texas-born, UK-based DJ Skirt (real name Bethany DeMoss) has announced that she will stop performing as a DJ. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the techno artist anno
