When it comes to disco, Dimitri From Paris is somewhat of an authority. An expert selector and connoisseur, the ‘gentleman DJ’ understands the history of the music that he plays and that he’s playing it for a new generation altogether. He’s been instrumental in the establishment of popular disco nights
This Pride month, we’re feeling particularly proud. So we reached out to LGBTQIA+ icons and allies alike and asked them to compile a playlist of their all-time ultimate Pride anthems. Today, we have a collection of club ready bangers curated by bedroom pop icon and Still Woozy member, Legwurk. When
This Pride month, we’re feeling particularly proud. So we reached out to LGBTQIA+ icons and allies alike and asked them to compile a playlist of their all-time ultimate Pride anthems. Today, we have a collection of iconic pop and club hits curated by Australian pop superstars, Cub Sport, who when
This Pride month, we’re feeling particularly proud. So we reached out to LGBTQIA+ icons and allies alike and asked them to compile a playlist of their all-time ultimate Pride anthems. First up is a collection of underground house, disco, and synthpop bangers from all LGBTQIA+ artists curated by none other
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When speaking with DJ Lag about the creation of Meeting With The King, the Durban born innovator and gqom pioneer agrees that thought went into the way the album flows. “Like a DJ set,” he offers. It starts unexpectedly, with smooth high life and afrohouse, sounds typically outside of Lag’s
The rise of South Africa’s gqom as one of the foremost genres in dance music can be traced back to one innovator: Durban’s DJ Lag. Widely credited as the pioneer of the form, it’s Lag who is responsible for gqom’s distinctive hard edged, bass heavy sound known colloquially as ‘uthayela.’
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,
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
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Italian composer Andrea Belfi shares an acoustically infused experimental mix with us today, and it’s as striking as his rich background. The producer previously opened for acclaimed alternative musician Thom Yorke on his international tour. He has also collaborated with the likes of renowned ambient musicians like Nils Frahm and
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
