Robyn announces extensive European tour for 2019, including UK show
Electropop sensation Robyn has announced her 2019 tour, in support of her new album, ‘Honey’ brought out last month. The tour will include a slew of European dates, as well as
In conversation with Brian Cid ahead of the release of his debut album
Image: Samuel Finzi Interview by Maya-Rose Torrao “A producer’s producer, a kind of rare genius.” – DJ Mag Brooklyn-local Brian Cid is the name on everyone
Björk announces launch of new concept performance, ‘Cornucopia’
In a statement online, multitalented musician and performance artist Björk announced, “This winter I will prepare my most elaborate stage concert yet, where the acoustic and dig
Time Warp festival sees over 18k attendees for its Brazil debut, performances by Nina Kraviz, Sven Vath, ANNA and more
Image: Fabrizio Pepe Time Warp took place this past weekend in Sao Paolo, the South American debut of the world-renowned techno fest. Time Warp is one of the biggest and longest-ru
Folk music icon Neil Young loses home to California fires, lashes out at Trump for denying climate change
Written by Maya-Rose Torrao California is currently being ravaged by fires, reportedly one of the most destructive wildfire seasons ever experienced by the area; 7,579 fires have b
Brooklyn-based synth wizard Chrome Sparks announces upcoming EP and shares new single ‘In2 Your Love’
Chrome Sparks returns with a new single ‘In2 Your Love’, a sandblast of synths, heavy-hitting drums and lo-fi 80s soul, released via Counter Records (a Ninja Tune imprint). The
PREMIERE: In conversation with DJ/producer FiASKO as he shares a high energy electro-house track with us, ‘Engine’
Interview by Maya-Rose Torrao Mysterious producer FiASKO is a whirlwind of neon colours, anime faces and deep bassy drops. The rising star producer already has garnered an impressi
[Exclusive Video Premiere] Phelian releases debut music video for emotional track, ‘Komorebi’
Written by Arnold van der Walt New Orleans producer, Phelian, shared his debut music video exclusively with The Playground; the track ‘Komorebi’ is the closing track from h
Morrissey abruptly stops live show after fans storm stage
On Saturday night, a Morrissey concert was brought to a halt suddenly after a group of fans stormed the stage, attempting to touch and interact with Morrissey, with one fan appeari
In Conversation with Parra for Cuva days ahead of release of 3rd album, ‘Paspatou’
Interview by Arnold van der Walt Parra for Cuva has been at the forefront of talented multi-instrumentalists ever since he first started showing interest in music at a very young a