Interview: Five Minutes with DJ Ten
Anyone who knows The Playground, knows that we have a soft spot for synthwave artists. DJ Ten, a champion of the genre in his own right, is one of the artists who we’ve been foll
[PREMIERE & INTERVIEW] Memorex Memories – Pictures Of Purple Skies
Sean Harte (known by his stage name Memorex Memories) is a Scottish electronic musician who has become a prominent name within the Synthwave scene. He is best known for singles suc
15 Expressive Music Videos To Capture Your Imagination
With the constant introduction of new media, our consumption of music, television & film can be quite overwhelming. In the age we live in, it feels as though every second there
Dance Your Way Into May: Retro Synthwave
With the beginning of a new month, comes new, exciting opportunities – but often, the stress of everyday life follows and, it’s not exactly pleasant. However, it’
[PREMIERE] Porter Robinson – Shepherdess (Skrezz Remix) – In Conversation with Synth/Bass producer, SKREZZ
“No one was mixing bass music with Synthwave, so I knew that was a niche I could start.” Interview by Arnold van der Walt One of the most exciting things about electron
Bandcamp New Releases: Retro Synthwave Roundup
By Jenna Dreisenstock Synthwave is a genre quite like no other. The honeyed nostalgia, woven intricately within a shimmering city-lights soundscape and neon aesthetic is a masterfu
15 Surreal Music Videos That Captured Us This January
By Jenna Dreisenstock Feature Image: L’Impératrice: (full credits in video link) In the music world January is renowned for starting off relatively slow with releases, yet i
15 Music Videos That Will Have You Spellbound
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day…it’s a new year! To kick off 2019, we’ve compiled a list of but a few favourite music videos that certainly fit the ca
Adult Swim Releases Glowing Synthwave Compilation ‘Fever Dreams’
Feature Image: Alice Glass | Credit: Michelle Shiers Adult Swim have become a well known force of nature when it comes to their contributions to pop-culture; whether it means colla
15 Imaginative and Artistic Electronic Music Videos From October
By Jenna Dreisenstock There are many ways to portray narratives; whether they be through novels, auditory journeys, television and film. Music videos are such incredibly powerful t
