MagazineInterviews(Page 95)

We caught up with Moscow producer FREE.D who is releasing his debut single “Kiss Full of Funk” today on Hidden Vibes to talk about his music and influences… Hi there, how are you and what are you up to today? Hi, a whole new universe raises for a guy who

Growing up with parents who exposed her to a diverse array of music from acid house and jungle to hiphop and soul, South London based DJ and producer Cooly G aka Merrisa Campbell has shown herself to be one of UK bass music’s most versatile and distinctive artists. Alongside her

Born and raised in Hawaii, immersed in the San Francisco rave scene and a party host in NYC; Kim Ann Foxman certainly isn’t short of experience. Aside from the parties, a little while back she was most commonly known for being the singer for Hercules and Love Affair. Today, Foxman

Dave Sherman and Echoboyy are both east-coast natives who moved to LA to pursue a career in music, separately. Echoboyy was a vocalist for an up-and-coming rock group and Sherman a guitarist in a hip-hop band (Audible Mainframe). Having previously featured on tracks together and occasionally shared stages, when the

WILD CULTURE is the new project from Austrian sound experts Florian Fellier and Felix Brunhuber. The duo have excelled in producing smooth melodies, driving beats and developed an affinity for experimentalism and high technical finesse along with remixing the likes of London Grammar, Andy Caldwell, Daughter and more. They are

Having been at the forefront of international dance music for the past 25-odd years, Steve Rachmad is a man who requires little introduction. Credited with bringing Detroit to Amsterdam, and fostering the now burgeoning scene there, Rachmad is thoroughly deserving of his pioneer status. However, due to an incredible range

In English class, we were told time and time again that the title of the project was equally important as the text, and unfortunately, often neglected. I’ve come to find this to be just as true in the world of music as well- the title speaks volumes and helps solidify

Louisiana-based, experimental trio Guns of Seneca recently released Citizens of the Universe – a collection of music with intrepid compositions and meteorological reaches. The band tell us about their influences, building their own studio and the mastery of music without vocals. To anyone who is unfamiliar with Guns of Seneca,

Stuttgart­based trio EAU ROUGE is gearing up for a single release on May 13th, along with a full length release Nocturnal Rapture this summer. As they gear up for their massive full length drop, we had a chance to talk to the trio and ask them questions about their musical

What Happened To The Love? from The Heavy on Vimeo. The Heavy are back! After recently returning from SXSW we sat down with guitarist Dan Taylor to discuss the new album, his influences and the impact Internet has had on music. Thanks a million for interviewing with The Playground. The

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