Interview by Maya-Rose Torrao What happens when you combine three top-quality underground labels from Amsterdam, an out-of-the-box DIY approach to music, and a passion for collaboration? It’s not a trick question, the answer is De Lichting, a collaborative project between labels Yield Records, Native Response and Working Titles. Self-described as
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Based in Krakow, Poland, FIDSER has loved music his whole life. He first took up piano as a child, but his discovery of the turntable and midi controllers soon enticed him away from traditional classical music-making, towards the exciting sounds of electronic production. After several years of expanding his musical
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Interview By Maya-Rose Torrao Producing under the moniker AyyJay, UK wave artist Aaron Reid has been hypnotising the online electronic music scene for more than half a decade. Over the years AyyJay has been honing his craft, carefully creating, with the help of an ever-growing and exceptionally supportive wave music
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Interview by Maya-Rose Torrao Mysterious producer FiASKO is a whirlwind of neon colours, anime faces and deep bassy drops. The rising star producer already has garnered an impressive following online and shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. FiASKO has already had his tracks, which incorporate a flawless blend
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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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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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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 Arnold van der Walt Klavay is one of the busiest bass producers of the year. He has released multiple singles throughout 2018, including ‘The Call’, ‘Snake Charmer’, ‘Visions’, ‘Something About Us’, ‘Flex’ and today he released the exciting new track, ‘New Order’. Originally from Milwaukee but currently based
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Interview by Maya-Rose Torrão Toronto-based wave musician Memphis. has always immersed himself in music. Using this passion, Memphis. has honed his craft and now makes emotive wave music that is reaching far and wide, as his dedicated fan base continues to build exponentially. Memphis. is part of three online music
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Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Stockholm born and raised Stephan Duy has been following his passion for music since as young as five years old. In his mid-teens, Stephan discovered the power and versatility of dance music, and has not looked back since. Growing this long-brewing love for music into his
