Bantwanas is a collective of South African artists who have come together with a passion for music from their homeland meeting electronica with a focus on deep house. Bantwanas, meaning children of Africa, is led by Ryan Murgatroyd and student turned collaborator, Blanka Mazimela. Their upcoming EP, ‘Back To Front’
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.
RÜFÜS DU SOL has teamed up house producer & composer Eelke Kleijn for a remix of ‘No Place’ off their forthcoming ‘SOLACE REMIXED’ album. The album will be released on Friday the 6th of September. Ahead of this release, we were able to sit down and learn a little more
Producer FAIR GAME has premiered his latest track ‘Breathe’ with The Playground on Monday, August 26. ‘Breath’ comes off his EP Ode To My Youth, released August 27th, that features four reflective, downtempo offerings. The atmospheric appeal of the release is perhaps a product of his Cape Town roots, a
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
New York native Verasect presents the spirited remix of ‘Catch Your Breath’ by legendary British producer Dobie, premiering today on The Playground. Dobie’s remix of ‘Catch Your Breath’ is a dynamic reinterpretation opening with impactful organic drums and moody, heart-rending piano chords. The ethereal vocals drift through the rich soundscape
German drummer and electronic producer, JBXDR is just about to release his latest single, ‘Pocketcall’ via Springstoff. The experimental musician was formally trained in jazz drumming at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts before he went on to begin creating his own original work, showering his fans in unique drum
Austrian indie-rock musician Ro Bergman has just released his latest single, ‘Clouds’ via Bergman Music on the 16th of August. His previous single, ‘Horizon’ was released earlier this year with the music video, set in the bold Wadi Rum Desert of Jordan. The prolific indie-rock sensation is an avid traveller
Last month Joris Delacroix marked his tenth year anniversary of producing music by releasing his latest single, ‘Time To Lose’. The electronic producer grew up in the south of France, playing the piano from a young age. The music scene of the late 90s and early 2000s along with producers
Italian producer, Mattia Cupelli is premiering his self-directed music video for ‘ONWARDS’ right here, on The Playground ahead of the release of his LP, ‘Underneath’ which is slated for release on the 8th of August. ‘ONWARDS’ is aptly named, signalling his own steps as a musician onwards into a new
