THE PLAYGROUND is pleased to announce the launch of their inaugural festival in Cape Town, South Africa between the 10th and 12th March 2023 to be hosted at the foothills of the Greyton mountainscape on Elandskloof Farm.
Synthposium Festival returns for another year of synth-based music, performances and workshops. Taking place from 24 - 27 August at the Winzavod Center of Contemporary Arts and Moscow Film School, the multidisciplinary platform will play host to a diverse network of international artists.
Electronic music producer, sound designer and live performer An On Bast (Anna Suda) is set to release her new album 'Neuroplastic Brain Fitness' on 17th March via her own label Ghost Kitchen.
German deep tech powerhouse CHRISTIAN LÖFFLER has announced a list of 2017 World tour dates, including Italy, Turkey, Miami, Brooklyn, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Latvia, the UK and the United States.
"Satellites" is the new single from Amsterdam-based nu-future-soul singer-songwriter MARLE THOMSON, who uses soul, folk and electronic sounds in her music. The song is to be released on 17th February 2017 via City Lark Music. Marle has racked up an impressive list of live performances on popular Dutch national TV and radio stations, performed at festivals and venues including Fashion Week Amsterd.
"Cold War" is set to be released on the 3rd June via 61 Seconds Records. The track is the first single to be lifted from GLITTER WASTELAND's forthcoming EP (1st July).
Stuttgart-based trio EAU ROUGE release their newest single "Hunting Melodies" on the 13th May via AdP Records ahead of their debut, full length album "Nocturnal Rapture" in the summer.
One of Europe's most treasured bands Middlemist Red are set to return with their new single "Evermore" from their upcoming second album to be released via Mamazone.
FREE.D said of his inspiration with the songwriting process, "Liberate Your Mind" is a pure anthem for the humanity to wake up and stop feeding the egos with garbage and numbers. I believe that if the music has power to influence people's mind then it's a sin not to use it."
With a focus on razor-sharp, infectious hooks and paramount vocal performances, Boston Building is shaping up to be a new force within the new wave of pop.
"We combine the live energy of a guitar band with the big beats of electronic music and the baby makes sure everyone keeps up when we switch," says Steff Ungerer co-founder of the band.
Recorded at iconic film director Stanley Kubrick's estate, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' is a 15 minute long testament to not just the genius but the valor of Leonard.
Baby Blood is an ambitious new venture that will push the way you hear, feel and look at the art form; to a new sphere outside of any constraint or ideology you have been fed in the past.
'End Of Summer' is as much superlatively smooth Yacht Rock reverie as chilled dancefloor seducer. It sounds compellingly - and eccentrically - like Kate Bush circa The Red Shoes sharing a cocktail and a sunset with Damon Albarn in his Gorillaz suit.
At The Gate demonstrates how Indigo Face can adroitly combine magnetic vocals and melancholic instrumentation to create a beguiling and repeat worthy listen.
New single 'Collide' serves as a stunning example of soulful sonic landscapes with a cinematic touch and lyrical depth. It stirs the emotions, striking right to the heart with its epic sweep and glacial beauty.
MOAN characterizes her sound as something intimate and something overtly human. She uses her music to express true feelings. From pleasure to pain, joy to madness, her tracks have an incomparable feeling of reality.
Novo Amor's music shares the restless romanticism of US troubadours such as Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens - but Lacey's soulfulness and sincerity are uniquely his own.
In authentic Jersey Club style, 'Good Enough' switches between house, trap, hip hop and pop, eschewing definition to work in perfectly in a club setting. The consistent slew of rhythms and familiar sounds of chopped and diced vocals prove that the genres progressive efforts are healthier than ever.
Innovative Dublin duo WE CUT CORNERS have announced the next single from their hotly-anticipated forthcoming 'THINK NOTHING'. Following on from the success of previous singles 'YKK' and 'BEST FRIEND', 'BLUE' finds the pair in snarling, jagged form, funneling their characteristic skillful and sophisticated lyrics through an electrified sense of anguish.
Dynamic Indie Pop and Electronica artist NESSI is set to release her debut EP 'TWENTYTHREEYEARS' on the 3rd March 2014, released by Serve & Volley Records.
The Playground is back at Proud Camden on Friday the 18th of October with a massive line-up including SURKIN & CANBLASTER, CAUSE AND EFFECT, DE$IGNATED, DAKTYL, CODEC, QUEENIE and many more.
The Playground returns to Proud Camden on Friday the 1st of November with very special guests including PARA ONE, BOBMO, WE HAVE BAND, SLOW MAGIC, AMBASSADEURS, MOLO and many more.
Future Monarchs announce the release of their Debut EP "Weird Weather" produced by Pat Sansone (Wilco), whilst supporting Brendan Benson on their UK/ European Tour 2013!
Uni Music League lets the public choose the stars of tomorrow and the buffet of main prizes awaiting for the lucky winning band, act or le artiste is an E.P recording deal with the legendary Metropolis studio, a full PR campaign with the established Playground PR, a support slot at one of London's finest venues and a professional photography shoot. Yummy to say the least.
In March, THE PLAYGROUND returns to KOKO for what promises to be one of our biggest nights yet. Headlining the legendary venue will be none other than Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo aka THE BLOODY BEETROOTS in a brand new live performance. Throw in support from mammoth dubstep and electro artists HIGH RANKIN, CUTLINE, STENCHMAN and with BIRTH RECORDS hosting various other artists in Room 2, Camden Town's most prestigious venue is the hottest place to be on Saturday 9th March 2013.
Here we go London, the best live music student night in town!!! UNI Music League 2013 kicks-off on Tuesday Jan 22nd. Get your tickets here at bit.ly/ZDgWOB for a fantastic student live music night.
UML is an exciting new talent development project based around student acts. Offering the opportunity to get noticed by industry professionals, artists will also build up their fan base across London.
Caviare Days is a psychedelic rock band fronted by Swedish sisters Lina and Maja Westin, the name comes from a line in 'Tender Is The Night' by F.S. Fitzgerald. The band's driving force lies in creating a well-tailored but dirty rock that is more baroque than minimalist and more organic than mechanical.
"Freezing Rain", the next single from London based indie-pop band 'The Bloogs' evokes The Police, The Pretenders and early 90's sounds of The La's, Cast and The Boo Radleys with sparkling guitars and harmonies tied to witty lyrics aimed to resonate with the people.
'Wander (Through The Night)' is the first single to be taken from The B Of The Bang's highly anticipated second album Tremors & Nosebleeds: The Melodies of a Malady. A haunting, cinematic, guitar driven, post-rock affair with echoing harmonies and an infectious hook line encompassing the heights this band have come to since their inception just a couple of years ago.
A song full of hope, fantasy and desires, 'Bedroom Hero' the new single from British songwriter Liz Lawrence encapsulates the bedroom songwriter: their hopes, fears, victories and demise, looking out to the world beyond the bedroom.
Tom Robinson of BBC 6 Music says "What a terrific sound" about Chemical Smile, an eclectic three-piece originally from the south coast of England. They release Double A Side 'Thanks For The Company' / 'Suede Glove' on 26th November.
New London based alternative folk/rock songwriter Will Miles releases his highly anticipated debut double A side single Shallow Water / Angela, on the 26th of November via new grassroots label Wildheart Records. A strong believer in the DIY ethos the single will be available as a limited run CD with handmade sleeves and alongside digital download.
Birth Records, in association with The Playground return to 93 Feet East for the first time in two years, on Friday 7th September, with a night of electro, dubstep and drum 'n' bass. Featuring The C90's, I.R.O.K. and Punx Soundcheck.
The single 'Face To Face' (due for download-only release on August 6th 2012) is a story of love and loss set to a thundering chorus of guitars, drums and synthesizers that perfectly embodies the Talk In Code sound.
Brooklyn four-piece Fast Years play a mix of 80's Punk, Surf Pop, and Indie Garage, with influences ranging from The Sonics to The Exploding Hearts and The Vaccines. 'Young Heart' is the single taken from their forthcoming debut EP 'Women'.
Mix analog synths, indie-glam guitars, pulsating beats and you have Jupe Jupe. "Headlong To Ground," is the band's newest single, a sleek, multi- layered soundscape fueled by generations of pop music and pop culture.
Electro star Kavinsky to play at KoKo on 24th March with support from Ed Banger Crew Mickey Moonlight, Breakbot and Feadz along with Yelle, Unicorn Kid plus loads more.
"A club night that prefers to dip its toe into eclectic pool of electronic loveliness rather than restrict itself to the tenets of a single genre... To play alongside dnb's most prominent representative, they've roped in a whole host of nu-skool bass talent. It's clearly going to be wicked." DJ MAG.
On July 2nd, THE PLAYGROUND will play host to a night of high octane electro-punk, headlined with a DJ set from Gary Numan and Ade Fenton. The jam-packed line up also features the likes of Drums of Death, Cyberpunkers and Without My Medicine to name but a few.
On July 23rd 'The Playground' will play host to a night of Dubstep from some of the freshest and most talented producers from around the globe. With the likes of Borgore, Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, Bar 9, Bare Noize, Funtcase, Cookie Monsta and Run Riddum, it's set to be one hell of a night.
On June 1st London based Promoters The Playground are set to host an exclusive event for 1970's post-punk heroes, The Fall, at Camden's KOKO club. With 33 years of success under their belts and track record for sell-out shows, these guys certainly won't disappoint.
San Franciscan producer Eskmo presents the UK with a debut of his live Audio Visual show at an exclusive one off London event, performing his new Single 'We Got More' released on May 16th.
Alternative-electro music promoters The Playground play host yet again to the finest French flavoured electro from abroad with exclusive sets from some of the hottest producers, remixers and live acts in dance music including 'Undead' electro producer Kavinsky.
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