5 minutes with… Luke Slater!
A techno alchemist, Luke Slater has always sought out the extreme often melding influences and styles into a furious and unique sound that has seen him acclaimed as one of the pion
5 minutes with… Cherokee
Re-contextualising the golden age of house music, Franco-Luxembourgish wunderkind Dorian M. AKA Cherokee is at the forefront of the latest French Touch wave. Departing as a duo and
The Playground Presents…. KOKO Competition!
We’re bringing 2014 to a tremendous close with another outstanding show at KOKO! Join us on the 27th December where Ellen Allien will be headlining with support from Luke
Richie Hawtin Sound-Crash!
Has Techno legend Richie Hawtin been caught lashing out at a female fan?! iPhones have become somewhat of a nuisance for live performances with many debating about their over-us
5 minutes with…. Octave One!
Octave One are duo comprising of siblings Lenny Burden and Lawrence Burden, part of the 2nd Generation of Detroit Techno artists. In 1989, Octave One debuted on Derrick May’
5 minutes with… Wild Culture!
WILD CULTURE is the new project from Austrian sound experts Florian Fellier and Felix Brunhuber. The duo have excelled in producing smooth melodies, driving beats and developed an
‘Syro’ to grab a grammy?
Aphex Twin’s 2014 album ‘Syro’ has been shortlisted for a Grammy. 2015 will be the Grammies’ 57th year and will see the addition of two new categories, &
Arad – Haon
Producer Dara Smith may be better known as one half of Lakker. His debut solo EP, under the moniker Arad, is out soon on Speedy J’s Electric Deluxe Label. First track, ‘Basswav
Fabric Nightclub To Close?
Frightful news has emerged that super-club Fabric may face closure over drug deaths. We have witnessed many of London’s staple clubs vanish from the scene over the years. Th
Simon Heartfield – Ornament & Crime
The South coast of England has spawned a few great techno DJs and producers over years. One of their biggest unsung heroes is Simon Heartfield. In the techno game since the early 9