Evita Manji – Spandrel?
In biology, a ‘spandrel’ refers to a part of the body that has no observable function, a perfunctory excess that exists as a byproduct of evolution. It’s in this excess, this
Björk, Shygirl, Sega Bodega – Ovule (Sega Bodega Remix)
Seeing the names Björk, Shygirl, and Sega Bodega on a single track credit is the gift we didn’t know we needed. The queen of avant-garde baroque pop embracing the new vanguard o
Roundup, January #1
This week, we have unhinged remixes and discotheque house from a synthpop icon. These are the tracks you need to know about. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist on Spotify to
Overmono – Is U
British electronic duo Overmono are about to release their debut album, Good Lies. It seems like a strange thought, given how ingrained they are in the culture of contemporary Brit
Brodinski- Old Nick
Pinpointing French producer Brodinski will likely land you somewhere between the grotesque body music of Gesaffelstien and the woozy stoner trap of Lil’ Wayne. Enamoured of both
Skee Mask – B
The past two years have seen German producer Bryan Müller, AKA Skee Mask, establish himself as a contemporary visionary in electronic music. His sound, which spans from vaporous m
Roundup: The Playground’s Favourite Albums of 2022
I’d like to begin this year with an introduction. Hi, my name is Tazmé Pillay. Editor of The Playground. If you’ve read most of the reviews and think pieces that we do here,
PinkPantheress – Take me home
If anyone over the past year can truly claim the title of ‘viral sensation,’ it’s the UK’s PinkPantheress. The alt-pop singer’s quick, energetic tracks may be programmed
Iglooghost – Rust Genome
English producer Seamus Rawles Malliagh, AKA Iglooghost, has occupied a more influential space in contemporary electronic music than one might expect. His sound, an experimental am
Roundup, Dec #2
From nu-disco bangers to hard hitting industrial bass, we roundup our favourite releases of the week. Listen below. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist on Spotify to stay update
