Resident Advisor has been releasing top quality mixes, and to commemorate their 500th mix, they’ve contracted the help of four artists to help ring in the massive success of ther mix series. Not one to let their high-caliber readership’s tastes down, they’ve enlisted the work of Nicolas Jaar, Dixon, Omar-S,
Romanian artist Liar has been a massive force in the electronic force, and we’re excited to have caught up with the brilliant artist recently. We talk album influences, amazing experiences in Mumbai, and upcoming work! Hi there, how are you and what are you up to today? Hi The Playground,
Auxx is an experimental and multi-genre electronic producer from Bath, United Kingdom. Following the signing of his debut release “Harmonics Contrast” with URBNET Communications Ltd./Fontana North, he has since been notably supported by the BBC, with interviews and airplay on behalf of BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music, and received support
Burning House are a new up-an-coming art rock band with heavy melodic influences drawing comparisons to 90s ‘soft’ rock bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and Slowdive, with a more modern flavour to the classic genre. Originally from Southampton, they’ve been garnering a loyal following of discerning suburban
Producer and DJ Mall Grab has been doing some really great work lately, and to continue with this trend, he’s just released a stunning mix that’s been getting attention from underground dance circles today. Blending a wide variety of styles under an unique sound has always been MG’s style, but
Adult Swim recently announced that they will be continuing their free singles series, and the announcement contained favorites like Jlin, Run the Jewels, Flying Lotus, and Against Me!, among many other amazing artists. The first single was released this week, and it came from none other than DJ Paypal, with
Chinese artist Fifi Rong recently released her EP Forbidden Desire. The London-based artist and producer blends a number of genres including Electronica, Jazz, Dub and Hip Hop paired with mesmerising vocals. Forbidden Desire draws on Rong’s Chinese heritage, with the video featuring her in traditional Chinese attire and nuances of
There seems to be a cultural explosion happening in every major city in the world, and today, we’re taking a look at Singapore, a city that’s currently undergoing a major cultural shift and can often be underrepresented in the Western hemisphere. We chatted with the guys over at Darker Than
Raving Iran is a new documentary film exploring Tehran’s undergroundtechno scene. Swiss director, Susanne Regina Meures, follows two DJs, Anoosh and Arash, who practice their passion in secrecy for fear of being punished in a country where Western music is restricted. In the film, they organise one last techno rave
We sat down with Juan Rico to discuss his ambient new release, Seven – a track made for the dance floor with hypnotic overtones and rythmic basslines. Firstly thank you for interviewing with The Playground. What’s it like being an artist in Spain, especially Oviedo? If you want to make
