MANICS (Jordan Deherrera and Chris Sanders) from San Francisco, are known for their live performances, a medley of indie-pop vocals, bass & synth work, percussion and modulation (accompanied by matching lights and visuals). Since its inception in 2012, the project has developed into a dynamic performance of technology and raw
Following on from the major success of their 2016 remix of Kato Change’s ‘Abiro’, SURAJ and Riot Stereo present a smashing new remix of Emmanuel Jal & Abdul Gadir Salim’s ‘Baai’, premiered by The Playground on Friday, September 20th ahead of its release on September 27th, via MoBlack Records. The
Javier Danielli, aka синтез, began his career studying music production at an academy in Buenos Aires before his first DJ showcases in different clubs across the city, growing little by little in the national scene. His music has been released on labels such as Subsist Records, Vapourtrail Black, and several
Underspreche is the Italian duo made up of Marika Della Torre and Simone Campanile. Together they produce music that deftly balances emotion and multiple world influences with a tougher edge dedicated to the dancefloor. When the pair met over 10 years ago, an immediate bond was formed and Underspreche was
Afghan singer Elaha Soroor and award-winning electronic music/producer outfit Kefaya have come together release an enthralling album, Songs Of Our Mothers, to be released on the 27th of September. The album focusses on the trials of Afgan women as they struggle to both live in and flee their home country.
Sidharth Ezhilan is the multi-disciplinary artist behind the undefinable EZZYLAND project out of Chennai, India. Having played alongside the likes of Om Unit, Kutmah and Compa, ezzyℒand is a name you will want to keep in mind. We are excited to announce the release of ‘SPEEDRUN’ and share with you
Melbourne-based UK native edapollo is electronic producer, instrumentalist and visual artist Ed Bidgood Following on from last years Daylight EP release and his recent HypeMachine no. 1 remix for Koresma, Ed is back with the new material in the form of double A-side single ‘Aurora’ and ‘Silk Spirals’ which show
Nevaeh is a 22-year-old producer from Poland making music largely molded around the sounds of wave and garage. His latest EP Doves, released in December 2018, is a six-track release that exhibits a lot of maturity in its sounds and progression. Nevaeh has since produced a video for its opening
Interview by Arnold van der Walt Already being compared to the likes of Bonobo and Caribou, Oscuro has been making waves with his richly textured soundscapes. Today, he brings us the deep ‘Take Me Down’, exclusively on The Playground. Oscuro was formed in 2014 after he won a contest on
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt Wave music is a subgenre of electronic bass music that’s been taking over the internet from all corners of the globe. If you’re a regular reader of The Playground you may have noticed that we’ve had multiple interviews, articles, and premieres from various wave
