Perfume Genius – Ugly Season
It’s possible that Michael Alden Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, may well be one of the most underrated voices in baroque and art-pop. It’s also possible that this is
Drake – Honestly, Nevermind
We’d never have imagined that we’d be covering a Drake album here at The Playground, but for all accounts, Honestly, Nevermind feels significant. No one could have anticipated
Roundup, June #3
From progressive formulations of UK dance styles to heartbroken alt-R&B, we roundup our favourite releases of the week. Listen below. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist on
Levon Vincent – Silent Cities
For New York native Levon Vincent, the sound of the city is the sound of home, a space he understands inherently and intricately. The DJ and producer is a bit of a nomad, having ad
µ-Ziq – Magic Pony Ride
Planet Mu’s Mike Paradinas, AKA µ-Ziq, has been on an interesting journey over the past few months. Though he’s been releasing music steadily on his label, his latest album Ma
Roundup, June #2
From hard hitting techno by an old master, to gorgeous covers of forgotten gems, we roundup our favourite releases of the week. Listen below. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist
Jerry Folk – U Got It
Jerry Folk’s latest single ‘U Got It’ is bound to be any trap aficionado’s kryptonite with its delightful jagged flow. The track also features seamless vocal sampling that
700 Bliss – Nothing To Declare
The chemistry that Philadelphia’s Moor Mother and New Jersey’s DJ Haram have concocted together as 700 Bliss is alchemical. The two make for a near perfect creative partner
Axel Boman – LUZ/Quest For Fire
When Sweden’s Axel Boman is not busy making music out of gamma radiation, he’s putting out a constant stream of EPs and singles that continue to stretch his house productions t
Nikki Nair – once upon
Atlanta’s Nikki Nair is sort of unmatched when it comes to creating dexterous and ever mutating formulations of breakbeats and club sounds. Defining Nair’s work per-se is nearl
