Written by Arnold van der Walt New Orleans producer, Phelian, shared his debut music video exclusively with The Playground; the track ‘Komorebi’ is the closing track from his acclaimed debut full-length album, ‘Quadrivium’. Phelian has seen widespread organic success with his music, as fans have been sharing his music ever
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt Parra for Cuva has been at the forefront of talented multi-instrumentalists ever since he first started showing interest in music at a very young age. A young Nicolas Demuth experimented with classical piano, jazz, pop and indie before finally trying his luck in electronic
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Florida-based Reed Sligar is the mastermind behind the genre-bending music project that is CATVLYST. Although CATVLYST’s music carries definite elements of the trap, wave and ambient music genres, he is not afraid to experiment with sound and challenge the norms of production. It’s no wonder this rising star musician has
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Dawn Richard, well-known for her solo musical work as well as her work as a founding member of Danity Kane, has just announced the release of her new album under the moniker DAWN, titled ‘new breed’, available on 25th January 2019 via UK label Local Action. DAWN has also shared
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt Sweden has always been the hub of some of the biggest electronic artists the world has seen. From the likes of Avicii, Robyn, the Swedish House Mafia trio, and Eric Prydz, the list seems to be endless, but not without mentioning CAZZETTE. CAZZETTE is
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By Jenna Dreisenstock The genre that is experimental music is in constant evolution; a label that can be both instantly recognisable as well as completely and utterly abstract and unable to define. The truest definition of dialectics, as we are constantly re-evaluating the definition for what experimental music truly is;
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt WRCKTNGL is a name you might have seen in the online electronic community in places like Plastician’s ‘Plastician Presents Wavepool’, as part of the TITAN cult or you might have stumbled upon some of his releases on electronic record labels like Terrorhythm or the
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Interview by Shannon Lawlor NONN are a three piece alternative band hailing from Sweden. The band released their debut self-titled LP on May 26th via London-based record label Fuzz Club and was met with critical acclaim for breathing new life into the post-punk and psyche rock genres, with a special
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Interview by Shannon Lawlor Marc Romboy is a German electronic producer, DJ and artist who has for the past few decades been an integral part of local and international house and techno communities. Romboy has set the bar high since the late 90’s, releasing numerous singles, EPs, LPs and collaborations
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By Jenna Dreisenstock Narratives engulfed in spectral animation; hauntingly beautiful in visualisation, painfully loved – executed in stunning awe. To end off October, we’ve curated a list of 15 music videos from 2018 that make one’s skin crawl; whether it be disturbing or strange imagery, the portrayal of heart-wrench narratives
