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In conversation with UK garage group Kachina after the release of their brand new EP, ‘Eyes Of March’

Kachina have been making waves for decades with their classic UK garage sounds, a key musical outfit in the underground UK electronic scene that never disappoints with their smooth beats. Formed by Rob Sparx, Zurcon and Wigz, Kachina have just released their brand new EP, ‘Eyes of March’, exclusively available

Nick Cave’s Open Email To Brian Eno: Boycotting Israel Is “Cowardly and Shameful”

Written by Jenna Dreisenstock Image Credit: Chiaki Nozu / WireImage In our hurricane of an emotionally apocalyptic – and with climate change worsening, physically apocalyptic – political climate, the unfortunate truth is that often our personal ideologies, views and outlooks on controversial issues (which is essentially every world issue at this

[PREMIERE & INTERVIEW]: Noah B & Just Connor – ‘Veilance’

Interview by Arnold van der Walt Wave music is a subgenre of electronic bass music that’s been taking over the internet from all corners of the globe. If you’re a regular reader of The Playground you may have noticed that we’ve had multiple interviews, articles, and premieres from various wave

In conversation with indie-pop quintet Gold Fields after the release of their brand new EP, ‘Glow’

Australian indie-pop quintet Gold Fields are making waves across the globe with their synth-steeped indie-pop sounds and have just released their latest enchanting EP, ‘Glow,’ last month via Haven Sounds. The EP comes in anticipation of the group’s next full-length album, ‘Dalawa,’ which is currently in production and expected sometime

Are Mainstream Awards Meaningless?

Written by Jenna Dreisenstock Every year people from all over the world wait in anticipation, with bated breath as the nominees for the next biggest awards ceremony is announced. Whether it be the Golden Globes, the Oscars or – in this case, the Grammys: these award shows lead us to

Top 20 Albums of 2018 That Broke The Boundaries Of Electronic Music

By Jenna Dreisenstock 2018 has been quite a year, with many exceptional releases stunning fans with brand news innovations and experimentations in sound, style and personality. From experimental avant-pop, to dreamy R&B inspired synth-love; the music world has sculpted an incredibly diverse experience for all. We’ve compiled a list of

In Conversation with ROMPASSO, the ‘cloud house’ producer whose viral hit gained 140 million plays and is still climbing

Interview by Arnold van der Walt If you’ve followed anything to do with electronic music in 2018, you’ve undoubtedly stumbled upon the name ROMPASSO. By far the biggest breakout star of the year, his track ‘Angetenar’ has amassed more than 130 million plays in the short amount of time it’s

In conversation with El-Trip after the release of his brand new EP, ‘Going To The Moon’

El-Trip aka Earth Leakage Trip is a UK music veteran, and has loved music since he could barely reach the piano. After years of honing his craft and bringing fans funky downtempo electronic cuts, El-Trip has just released his brand new EP, titled ‘Going To The Moon’ via NexGen Music,

Interview: Five Minutes with Shookrah

Image: Miki Barlok Made up of Senita Appiakorang on lead vocals, drummer Emmet O’Riabhaigh, Daniel Coughlan on guitar, Diarmait MacCarthaigh on the keys and bass guitarist Brian Dunlea, Shookrah are a quintet of Irish musicians bringing a serious heat to the international music scene with their funky neo-soul take on the pop

In Conversation with genre-bending producer and world-class DJ, Joyce Muniz, ahead of latest ‘Toxic People’ EP

Interview by Arnold van der Walt “Always follow your natural flow“ Joyce Muniz was born in Brazil but currently finds herself in the Austrian capital of Vienna, surrounded by diverse experiences  and a melting pot of cultures to draw inspiration from. In her earlier days, she focused on mixing drum

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