It is said that within the artistic realm, there is no such thing as true originality. The theory states that within our current world, because of our accessibility to an incredible plethora of media – whether it be art, music or even writing and academics – the concept of originality
London-based dream-pop songstress Lucy Mason is premiering her single, ‘Runway (NICOLAAS Remix)’ right here, on The Playground. The remix is slated for release on 2 August. Mason and NICOLAAS have worked together before, with her appearance on ‘No Stranger Thing (feat Lucy Mason)‘. We got a taste of the synthwave
“We believe electronic music is a universal language that can be used to break down socio-economic boundaries. Music and artists can help bridge the extensive gap that exists between the rich and the poor as well as between different races in developing countries.” Bridges For Music is a non-profit organisation
On the 20th of July, the Polish city of Bialystok held its first ever Pride Parade: marking the city’s first ever open celebration for the Polish LGBTQ community. It was initially marked as a victory for the community in such a conservative city (and in general, a conservative state): until
When we think of the word ‘scalper’ – more often than not we think of a shady looking individual loitering outside a venue the night of an event, whether it be a sports game, or a concert: ready to sell desperate fans golden circle tickets at an extremely marked up
In a recent effort to raise awareness around sustainable diving and reef protection, an event was held in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary dubbed an ‘underwater music festival’. With the focus on environmental responsibility – protection of the coral reefs and sustainable diving, snorkelers and divers attended The Lower Keys
For many musicians, buying music equipment can be a difficult task; aside from finding the perfect instrument to add to their collection, the price of actually building up their collection is an extremely pricey affair. For creatives, the supplies and equipment necessary is a lot more expensive than many may
The battle between labels and musicians is a prominent issue within the music industry, often spoken about yet with not much changing over the years. Labels can be infamous for their controlling behaviour for those who have signed, with restrictive contracts affecting the artist’s music production and income, with stressful
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Spotify has found itself in the spotlight once again, and (once again) most certainly not for the right reasons. Whether it’s lawsuits, feature rollbacks or ad campaigns: Spotify seems to be struggling when it comes to presenting itself as a company that puts musicians first. The streaming giant’s latest moves
In every career path, whether it be centered in the STEM fields, or in the Arts – one of the most important resources working individuals should always have access to is a professional whom they can reach out to in case of workplace issues: every employee deserves an HR department.
