Along with news confirming the leaked tracklist stories, Gorillaz fans have received another surprise this week with a video from the new album – titled Humanz – featuring Noel Gallagher on backing vocals. The song, “We Got The Power” – the final track on the upcoming album – also features
Originally from Liverpool, Ben Thomas has been writing for bands since he was 13. His previous output as L’Etranger spanned over a period of six years, with a string of prior releases. However, after growing frustrated with the electronic music scene, a change of direction was imminent. Meeting producer Matt
Alternative / big tide / experimental / Indie / Jangle Pop / Leeds / United Kingdom
Spanish producer David Herrero has been accused of illegally using the vocal from Underground Resistance’s “Transition” on a new track of his own, imaginatively re-titled “Make a Transition.” The accusation was made by original vocalist Cornelius Harris in an explosive post on Facebook. Herrero’s track was released on Chus &
Austrian electro-pop duo LEYYA announce enthusiastic new single ‘Drumsolo’ and upcoming album Sauna via Las Vegas Records. Sophie Lindinger and Marco Kleebauer have been on a high streak of victory – which has seemingly jolted to life on it’s own accord. Their debut album Spanish Disco was the catalyst –
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The ethos of Suffer The Children lies in honest collaboration and intelligent songwriting – without a specific end goal in mind. Inspired by aspects of modern trap and 80’s alternative pop. Operating from both London and Vancouver, the left-field R&B / electronica trio found common ground in the need to
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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 to the show by participating in our Facebook giveaway. Lapalux has gained considerable critical attention by combining dark, twisted R&B beats with
Berlin-based producer Andrew Applepie and Swedish vocalist Bjurman are back yet again with their latest collaborative victory ‘Waltz of Despair’ released on September 15th via Seeking Blue Records. With the original track and vocals supplied by Sandra Bjurman, a collaborative version was then created by Andrew Applepie, capturing their individual
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 tracklist consisting of guest appearances from Danny Brown, Kelela, Grace Jones, De La Soul and Flume. The Benjamin Clementine collaboration,
France-based producer Evil Needle has released yet another seasoned classic, Abyssal on September 29th via HW&W Recordings. Evil Needle was born in Berlin and is currently based in Paris. He got into production at an early age. As a kid, a friend of his introduced him to a music producing program. What started out
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‘Electronic music’s true renaissance man’ Machinedrum will hit one of London’s hottest new basement venues, Mangle E8, with Brainfeeder artist Iglooghost – and Playground readers can win 2 tickets to the show by participating in our Facebook giveaway. Machinedrum’s new ‘AV show’ – featuring integrated visuals – will pair the
