Earlier this year, on May 10th, talented Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and producer Lydia Ainsworth released her album, Phantom Forest. Within this album, you will find first-rate art-pop composed and produced by Lydia alongside two songs co-written by Survive’s Kyle Dixon and a Pink Floyd cover. The cover brings a
Earlier this week we premiered the track, ‘Sorrow Upon You’ for the indie-pop duo, Southernayers. The track displays the duo’s vast talent in the genre with a slow build entering into vibrant synths backed up by Mick’s deep vocals. Finding inspiration in unique places, Southernayers cite from the more traditional
Under the moniker Eone, DJ and producer Simon Mitchell has been sharing superb bass-heavy mixes and his dynamic productions laden with wavy synths and scintillating percussion. We recently had the pleasure of premiering his track, ‘Swift Blades’ off of his latest EP Digital Visions, released August 30th via London-based label
With his roots firmly secured in the London underground house music scene, James Dexter has grown to be recognised across the globe as a talented and hardworking DJ, producer and entrepreneur. Staking his claim through countless high-powered sets, chart-topping tracks like ‘Audio Slave’ and establishing Inermu, his own imprint dedicated
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
