Playing catch on the darker side of the sonic playground, producer Deadcrow recently released a synth-heavy Wave record titled ‘Hyperdrive’. Liberal with the Bass, the Quality Goods Records signee had specific intentions when producing the track. “The goal was to make a riddim track but with wave sound design, and
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Mixtapes are a great way for musicians to express their creativity. Free from concept, they often exhibit their maker’s freeform experimentation with different genres. Freefall is such a mixtape. Produced by 29-year-old Finnish producer Kooma, the tape extends to the analogue emulations of Lo-fi while grounding itself in the multi-voiced
Holy Wave | Interloper (single) | The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation Single Release Date: 1 May, 2020 Album Release Date: 3 July, 2020 With the ebb and flow of Holy Wave’s ethereal, dreamlike tide we find ourselves soaked in walls of sound, the fluidity of which lapping lovingly at
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Sun Glitters | SSoofftt TToouucchh | Future Archive Recordings Release Date: 15 May, 2020 For multi-talented artist Victor Ferreira, deciding on the moniker Sun Glitters couldn’t have been a more poignant choice for him. Whether it’s the tender glow of a morning sunrise, the bright, sunny rays of noon or
Tryphème | Aluminia (EP) | Central Processing Unit (CPU Records) Release Date: 31 January, 2020 When French producer Tiphaine Belin – known under her pseudonym Tryphème – released her debut LP ‘Online Dating’ in 2017; she brought a much needed breath of fresh air to the umbrella term that is
It was two weeks ago when we learned of the sudden, tragic death of exceptionally talented, pioneering Wave artist Øfdream. Not only have we lost an incredible musician who we were lucky enough to work with as one of our label artists; the world has lost one of the most
Hot on the heels of his debut EP Through The Forcefield, iSorin has dropped ‘Laminar Flow’, which The Playground is happy to have premiered on the 23rd of May. Highlights of the track include its simmering bassline and the vocal chops leaking through the layers of rich synth sounds soaring
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With electronic music growing in popularity by the hour; and the ability to create it ever more accessible – it can be difficult to keep up! In both a positive and negative light, the influx of beautiful electronic soundscapes is extremely exciting; but at the same time, the market becomes
With the constant introduction of new media, our consumption of music, television & film can be quite overwhelming. In the age we live in, it feels as though every second there is a new release – and it can definitely be hard to keep up. Music videos are no different;
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With the beginning of a new month, comes new, exciting opportunities – but often, the stress of everyday life follows and, it’s not exactly pleasant. However, it’s important to find a balance and music is so vital in affecting our moods. A great way to start off a new month
