Spotify has introduced a new playlist feature called ‘Playlist In A Bottle.’ Based on the concept of a time capsule, the feature allows users to create playlists that are then sealed for 12 months. With this new feature, users are encouraged to select songs based on their current mood, for
IDM duo Autechre have released a five and a half hour long mix to celebrate the re-release of their seminal 1992 compilation for Warp, Artificial Intelligence. The mix features music from 100 different artists who inspired the duo’s direction in the 90’s. The mix appeared online just before the new
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High-calibre record label Quality Goods Records has recently unveiled its sixth compilation QGRC-006. With it, the label continues its tradition of releasing an annual compilation wherein they provide budding artists the opportunity to stand beside established musical talent. “As part of our mission, we aim to bring attention to artists
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The new year brings with it the promise of exciting and potentially groundbreaking new music from some of our favourite artists. To celebrate the hype, here’s a list of our most anticipated albums for 2023. In no particular order: Kelela – Raven The sophomore effort from the American singer
California’s most Instagrammable two weekend festival, Coachella has announced the full lineup for its 2023 edition. Set to take place across April 14-16, and again from April 21-23, the festival will happen at its usual home at the Empire Polo Club. This year’s edition includes some interesting electronic music choices.
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Korean-American producer Yaeji has announced her debut album. Titled With A Hammer, the LP is due in April on XL Recordings. The album follows Yaeji’s acclaimed mixtape, 2020’s What We Drew 우리가 그려왔던, and a 2021 EP with OHHYUK. Details on the release are scarce, but Yaeji did share the
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I’d like to begin this year with an introduction. Hi, my name is Tazmé Pillay. Editor of The Playground. If you’ve read most of the reviews and think pieces that we do here, chances are you’ve read most of my work. Coming into the end of last year, I knew
If anyone over the past year can truly claim the title of ‘viral sensation,’ it’s the UK’s PinkPantheress. The alt-pop singer’s quick, energetic tracks may be programmed for the algorithm that thrust her into the cultural conversation, but it’s her undeniable talent that has made her a part of discourse.
Over the past two decades, Berlin label Get Physical Music has grown into one of the world’s most revered and trusted electronic music imprints. What started as a project between friends to establish the sort of space they wanted to see in dance music, Get Physical is a name that
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Charli XCX performed a live stream concert for video communication platform, Discord. The surprise concert was a part of Discord’s Snowsgiving charity event, which looked to raise funds for the SMS based mental health service, Crisis Text Line. The concert, released on Tuesday, followed a week of giveaways from Discord
