Interview by Arnold van der Walt “The only option for me, is music” 22 year old electronic music and record producer, FATE, released a brand new aggressive track titled ‘2077’ exclusively on The Playground. The Vermont-based producer released his debut EP ‘Pathways’ earlier this year to critical acclaim from
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Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Aphex Twin has just shared the first track from his upcoming EP ‘Collapse’, titled ‘T69 Collapse’, along with a video, which was scheduled to premiere on Adult Swim but had to be taken down as the visuals were unsuitable for viewers with epilepsy. Besides that slight
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London techno-songstress HAAi has dropped her aptly named ‘Sci-fi Hi-fi remix’ of George FitzGerald’s ‘Burns’ in the midst of a busy summer. Crackling vinyl noise sets the tone of this remix before the original’s instantly recognisable chopped vocal samples echo into the production. An atmospheric slow build seamlessly leads into
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Diynamic Music returns after a 9 month hiatus with the 12th edition of its famed ‘Four To The Floor’ EPs. The label’s series is always comprised of four dancefloor-oriented tracks that have been carefully selected by Diynamic Music’s founder and techno aficionado, Solomun. This edition features
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By Jenna Dreisenstock In every field of art it is an unfortunate truth that the work of womxn is often erased, forgotten or rarely receives the recognition it deserves – despite the incredible contributions created by all types of womxn in the field. This stays true within the music industry,
Helena Hauff | Qualm | Ninja Tune Release Date: 3 August 2018 Written by Jenna Dreisenstock The swirl of sound the textural electronic sphere; the ability to play with timbre and tone in a dark willingness to explore and create in nostalgia and modernity. With many influences in her unique
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Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Dreamy electro-indie band Vök hail from Iceland and have just released their first track since their 2017 album ‘Figure’, a track called ‘Autopilot’. The band formed in 2013 and started writing material out of a happy accident; singer Margrét Rán Magnúsdóttir, and saxophonist Andri Már entered
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Interview by Maya-Rose Torrão Holyrain, born Jalon Pero, was raised in Atlanta and has been making music almost his whole life. This talented underground hip-hop artist and music producer was introduced to music around the age of three, when he was taught by his father how to play the drums.
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Parisian DJ and producer Paul Ritch is back with the second Kaczmarek release aptly titled K.A.C.Z.M.A.R.E.K, and latest for his own KCZMRK imprint. Kaczmarek’s debut release in 2017, IIIIIIIIIIIIII, featured remixes and reworks of his immersive dark, experimental techno cuts by producers such as Sterac (Steve Rachmad), Vril, Lewis Fautzi, VSK and Djedjotronic. The new release will
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Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Kawasaki Meets Glasgow in Chvrches new single featuring Wednesday Campanella. Last week, iconic synth-pop group Chvrches unexpectedly released an upbeat new single titled ‘Out of My Head’, featuring successful J-pop trio Wednesday Campanella. Lead vocalist of Wednesday Campanella, Kom_I, described the collaboration as “Kawasaki meets Glasgow, Kiyoshiro Imawano meets
