Introducing the intriguing new video from Parisian producer Tallisker – exclusively premiered on The Playground. The d.i.y solo project of Glaswegian based artist Eléonore Melisande, mixes a ‘genesis’ of Victorian and romantic baroque stylings, with trap rave and hybrid ‘noble punk’ aesthetics… inspired by acts such as Woodkid, Bjork and
Hailing from Aberdeen, Nassif Younes aka SWYM started playing guitar at the age of 17 and has done little else since being a latecomer to the world of music, but in a matter of time, he began learning Beethoven Sonatas on the piano and later on, bass and drums. Younes’
Aberdeen / experimental / Indie / Interview / Progressive / Scotland / SWYM / Synth-Pop
We chat to the man behind Bochum Welt, Gianluigi Di Costanzo, about collecting vintage electronic instruments, how his compositions reflect his mood and the release in sharing himself through his music. Interview by Tamara Arden Before the age of technology, producers were manually creating studio-friendly formulas on their tracks. Now, the
Naoise Roo is a talented up-an-coming independent artist from Dublin, making waves in the thriving live scene in Ireland right now. The Playground recently caught up with her to discuss her latest controversial video, directed by the acclaimed film-maker Bob Gallagher (Girl Band), and starring Aron Hegarty (Ripper Street, Game
Zola Jesus has announced that her next record, Okavi, will be released on September 8th. Written in pure catharsis, the sonics have been described as heavy, dark, and exploratory. Having released three EPs and five full-length albums, Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, has been recording music for more than
In some sad news, Texas-born, UK-based DJ Skirt (real name Bethany DeMoss) has announced that she will stop performing as a DJ. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the techno artist announced her recent battles with performance anxiety, concluding that if the “thought of an upcoming gig is making me actually
The track is a teaser for Hell’s new album called Zukunftsmusik, due out in 2017. DJ Hell will put out a new single called “I Want U” following a three-year break from releasing music. The single is a collaboration with the Tom Of Finland foundation, an organisation “dedicated to protecting
Zak Khutoretsky better known as DVS1 has compiled a selection of tracks for the next fabric 96 mix. Due for release in December, the 29-track mix features artists such as Steffi, Steve Bicknell and Mark Broom. A number of tracks are forthcoming on Khutoretsky’s HUSH and Mistress Labels with
DVS1 / electronica / experimental / Fabric Mix / HUSH / Minneapolis / Mistress / Techno / Zak Khutoretsky
Henry Saiz takes us on a lengthy journey of mood and sound in Balance presents Natura Sonoris: an expansive mix comprised completely of exclusives from his award-winning label. You can expect the ghosts of dark ‘80s electro-pop like Depeche Mode hover in the tortured vocals and dramatic mood of Saiz-penned
The Factory Records set includes production work for artists like A Certain Ratio and Factory Floor. New Order are releasing a new compilation on Factory Records next year showing off their production work. Be Music was the catch-all tag the pioneering UK band used in the early ’80s for the
