It’s often said that artists are tortured souls; and although the narrative can be damaging, and add to a serious stigma – being a creative, and how it affects one’s mental health negatively: is indeed a reality. A recent report by music distributor Record Union titled The 73 Percent Report,
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The discussion surrounding music, live events and their subsequent impact on the environment has moved further into the spotlight in recent years; as the threat of climate change grows ever more obvious. As more people rally together in order to bring awareness, and further action to combat climate change; the
Sexism in the music industry is nothing new, especially when it comes to women navigating the electronic music scene. Like with any other genre, female creators are often taken less seriously than their male counterparts – and this is especially prevalent in dance music; where women are treated as though
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The medium of animation is a truly incredible art form, not only in visual aesthetic but in narrative expression, sound design and score. Vimeo is a fantastic platform for filmmakers to congregate to have their work seen, and with that being said we thought we’d continue our short film Vimeo Roundup
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By Jenna Dreisenstock As the society is scrambling to pick up the pieces, the climate change crisis is growing ever more terrifying in recent years. With erratic and devastating natural disasters becoming more frequent, with many losing their homes and lives without the ability to rebuild; if we continue the
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“When we play we completely disappear; dissolve into music.” Interview by Arnold van der Walt Disappeared Completely follows the exact same path that countless acts before them have; a couple of friends meet at university and decide to create music together. What sets them apart, is where this Ukrainian 5-piece will take their
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt Already being compared to the likes of Bonobo and Caribou, Oscuro has been making waves with his richly textured soundscapes. Today, he brings us the deep ‘Take Me Down’, exclusively on The Playground. Oscuro was formed in 2014 after he won a contest on
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By: Niki van den Heever Hailing all the way from Polokwane, Limpopo, Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa or better known as Da Capo has made a name for himself in the Afro-house scene. Da Capo has from a very young age already taken a lot of inspiration from legends in the industry
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Interview by Arnold van der Walt There’s been an influx recently in trap producers making the switch over to wave music. The two genres definitely share a host of similarities, so it’s easy to see why this transition is able to take place so effortlessly. 21-year-old Swedish producer Ola Lindell,
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Multi-talented vocalist and producer Sôra has announced her upcoming single ‘Unchained’ set for release on March 29th via Colligence Records. Instantly recognisable by her signature swag (for lack of a better term), Sôra has been captivating the world with her fusion of R&B and pop as one can’t help but
