DIORA, a Cape Town gem now residing in Amsterdam, is a force and vision. Blending many genres together to create enticing and euphoric stories through her sonics, her eclectic and cutthroat approach to dance music is matched only by her own fierceness. With an upcoming set for Boiler Room and
PLAYY. Records · PLAYY. Mix #187 – AVEM Emerging from the depths of blurry nightlife, AVEM‘s signature sound can best described as textured, driving and passionate. Growing alongside Basel-based imprint LOKD, the Swiss producer, DJ and live act has had a significant impact on the Downtempo scene, spearheading a novel
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We sat down with KICA, a DJ, house music producer and entrepreneur currently based in Dubai, UAE. Available to stream below exclusively via PLAYY Mag is a mix, courtesy of KICA, that features a selection of Tech House sizzlers that includes an unreleased track of his own (see the tracklist
With foundations in house and techno, Polish duo Catz & Dogz have been creating spaces and sounds of magic for the past two decades, mixing bright disco and deep house elements, sexy vocals and bold, spoken phrases. This stylish aesthetic has landed them in lineups in the best spots worldwide,
Get ready for an inside look into the dynamic world of electronic music as we sit down for an exclusive interview with the German DJ duo, Monkey Safari. Brothers Lars and Sven Väth are set to cast their sonic spell at the upcoming Timeless Festival in Cape Town. Join us
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On the title track from his upcoming fifth album Mimose, acclaimed German electronic musician and multi-hyphenate producer Parra For Cuva does what he does best – conjure a sweeping, hypnotic aural experience driven by crisp, dazzling percussion coloured with melodic textures and hooks, a sort of otherworldly groove that
Nawed Khan, known by his stage name Browncoat, has been a driving force in the alternative and underground side of electronic music in India for the past decade. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre, he has quickly become one of the most sought-after producers and performers
French DJ and producer Baron’s take on electronic music sources inspiration from styles outside the dancefloor, touching on influences from jazz, afro, and disco. The result is a sound rthat’s somewhat atypical to house music – rich in its references to broader musical culture. Under the Baron (FR) moniker, he’s
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OLAN often wonders, “where do I fit in?,” and this question feels essential to her practice. Her eclectic blend of instruments and genres makes categorization tricky. Raised in church choirs, her youth in Columbus and Atlanta nurtured her love of music across bands, songwriting camps, and listening to Paramore. She
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Both as a DJ and a producer, Patrick Gräser aka Answer Code Request, has honed a hybrid musical approach that stands out in a world of uniform 4/4 techno. Melding pad-driven harmonies, intricate breaks and an industrial sonic palette, Gräser has occupied a unique space within the Ostgut Ton cosmos
