REVIEW: Joakim, Samurai
Samurai, the new release from Parisian DJ and producer Joakim Bouaziz (out via Tigersushi), is a free-spirited, deeply satisfying trip through an assortment of musical styles, from
Win Tickets To Lapalux At Mangle E8
Brainfeeder artist Lapalux will bring his signature brand of dark electronica to London basement venue Mangle E8 on Saturday night – and Playground readers can win 2 tickets
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 5 Minutes With… Classixx
Los Angeles-based DJ and production duo Tyler Blake and Michael David have been bestowing their smooth blend of disco, new wave, funk, house, and indietronica onto the music scene
New Gorillaz Tracklist Leaked
The hype surrounding the imminent release of the new Gorillaz album has reached a crescendo, with news of an exciting lineup of featured artists. An internet leaked has revealed a
More Names Added To Secret Solstice Bill
Reykjavik’s Secret Solstice, the ‘world’s most unique music festival’, has made its second lineup announcement, adding names like Chaka Khan, The Prodigy, Anderson .Paak &a
Win Tickets To Machinedrum + Iglooghost At Mangle E8
‘Electronic music’s true renaissance man’ Machinedrum will hit one of London’s hottest new basement venues, Mangle E8, with Brainfeeder artist Iglooghost – and Playgr
Abbey Road Recording Console To Be Sold Off
An Abbey Road Studios recording console – an EMI TG12345 MK IV, to be exact – will be auctioned off by Bonhams at the TCM Presents Rock and Roll Through the Lens sale i
Tributes Pour In For Chuck Berry, Rock ‘n Roll Pioneer
Musicians from all over the world and from different genres have united in commemorating the passing of Chuck Berry, one of rock ‘n roll’s most influential figures. Berry died
Berghain, Fabric To Sell Off Artefacts
Ever loved a venue so much that you wish you could take home a little piece of it? Well, fans of Berghain (Berlin) and Fabric (London) will soon have this opportunity, as both club
Björk Makes Surprise DJ Appearance At London Club
At a party at London’s Corsica Club last night, the third of Hyperdub’s monthly residency called Ø, clubbers were treated to a surprise guest DJ appearance by Björk. FACT mag