The story of Saâda Bonaire is near perfect pop folklore. A German studio project making left-field synthpop fused with elements of Kurdish and Turkish folk music, the band were basically dropped by EMI in the mid-80’s moments before the impending release of their debut album. Having far exceeded their A&R
90's house / Deep House / Fusion / House / Pop / world music
When you read the bio (or rather, thesis statement) for former Ava Luna band member Becca Kauffman’s current music project Jennifer Vanilla, you wouldn’t be alone in feeling like you’re reading the mission statement of a trendy new startup. Described as “the entrepreneurial fantasy vessel and avatar-cultivation experiment LARPed* into
Tech-house orientated musician and imprint owner Juliet Sikora shares an exclusive mix with The Playground today. Embarking on her solo career with the release of her debut via Opaque Music would lead to a long-term collaboration with musicians Tube & Berger. More than a decade later and many collaborations later,
Last year, Moby released his album Reprise. Tucked into the track list of songs written by the artist along with friends and collaborators was a surprising but logical cover; a version of David Bowie’s Heroes. Moby and Bowie have a bit of a history together, first meeting in the late
The scent of summer is in the air, from sweaty acid house to disco laced synthpop. We roundup our favourite new releases of the week. Listen below. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist on Spotify to stay updated on what we have on repeat. Aluna ft. Jayda G – Mine O’
Acid House / Breakbeats / House / indietronica / Jungle / Melodic Techno / Synthpop / Tech / Tech House
With over three decades in the game, Berlin producer Steve Bug is nothing short of an icon. As the head of multiple labels including Poker Flat and Raw Elements, Bug is not only one of the most influential tastemakers in electronic music, but an artist who knows quality when he
Berlin / exclusive interview / House / Melodic Techno / piano house / podcast / Tech House / Techno
If the name Yulia Niko is not one you’re familiar with yet, chances are that’s about to change fairly soon. Finding her way to music at fifteen after buying ‘Western music’ from her local record store, Niko has since been crafting music that combines European minimal tech with the groove
chicago house / House / Melodic Techno / minimal tech / Producer / Tech House / Techno
For the past while, it seems like the phrase “house revival” has been on everyone’s lips at least once. And while there’s certainly evidence to suggest that the sound of 90’s Chicago is experiencing a resurgence (particularly in the mainstream), the truth is that it didn’t really go very far;
Bass / Deep House / House / piano house / UKG
With over three decades in the game, Berlin’s Steve Bug’s “relentless commitment to quality” has established him as one of the foremost tastemakers in the electronic music scene. As head of a number of influential labels including Raw Elements and Poker Flat, Bug’s unparalleled technical knowledge and taste has seen
Organic house musician Sepp is a spectacular talent that has stayed true to his sound since his inception. With a charming yet down-to-earth personality, the producer and label owner today shares a mix with us. An avid lover of travel and culture, the producer merges these influences from his many
