‘Let it Sway’ is the new single from Tokyo-based indie-rock band DYGL (pronounced day-glo). The single is set for release on the 24th November via Hard Enough and was produced by The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond Jr and The Strokes’ producer Gus Oberg. Stream ‘Let It Sway / Let It Out’
Albert Hammond Jr / Alternative / DYGL / experimental / Gus Oberg / Hard Enough / Indie / Indie-Rock / Japan / post-punk / The Strokes / Tokyo
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 –
Austria / electro pop / Electronic / experimental / Indie / Indie-Pop / Leyya / Pop
Samurai, the new release from Parisian DJ and producer Joakim Bouaziz (out via Tigersushi), is a free-spirited, deeply satisfying trip through an assortment of musical styles, from funk to krautrock, traditional folk sounds and cool, acid ambience. It is a bold, original and consistently surprising album, shifting in tone and
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
Electronic / experimental / Indie / London / Pop / RnB / Suffer The Children / Vancouver / video
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
Interview by Shannon Lawlor sgrow are an experimental electronic duo based in Oslo, Norway. Since 2013, Vilde Nupen and Kristoffer Lislegaard have released a debut EP, a remix album and two full-length LPs. sgrow’s sound can be best described as an ethereal blend of IDM, classical, glitch and post-rock, encompassing
Electronic / experimental / IDM / Interview / No Forevers / norway / Oslo / Post-Rock / sgrow / Vilde Nupen
Los Angeles-based DJ and production duo Tyler Blake and Michael David have been bestowing their smooth blend of disco, new wave, funk, house, and indietronica onto the music scene since early 2008. Their collaborations include the likes of Groove Armada, Phoenix, Mayer Hawthorne and Major Lazer, and their latest album,
