With formal approaches like minimalism or progressivism, the sound ventures towards a more versatile optimalism. Increasing sonic vocabulary in order to similarly increase the range of emotional and physical responses, Ritch has undertaken a new project titled Kaczmarek. Kaczmarek is a live project that Paul Ritch created to explore a
3D sound / Kaczmarek / KCZMRK / optimalism / Paul Ritch
In an introductory video produced by Resident Advisor, Bambounou – the alias of Jéremy Guindo-Ziegiestowski – stands behind the deck with a cigarette between his fingers to an enthusiastic crowd that chants for more even as the lights come on. Embodying all the enviable stereotypes of the effortlessly cool Parisienne,
We Transfer was given permission to access 173 individuals who were laid off recently from Soundcloud. With the intention to offer a great opportunity for a future career in music and technology, the company emailed each one of the individuals to offer them $10 000 as an incentive to come
Plans for a three-storey memorial dedicated to the late David Bowie are underway. The ZiggyZag, as it has already been nicknamed, will be erected in Brixton, London, the singer’s place of birth. The memorial is being designed by artistic duo This Ain’t Rock n Roll in collaboration with Bowie’s London
Introducing the intriguing new video from Parisian producer Tallisker – exclusively premiered on The Playground. The d.i.y solo project of Glaswegian based artist Eléonore Melisande, mixes a ‘genesis’ of Victorian and romantic baroque stylings, with trap rave and hybrid ‘noble punk’ aesthetics… inspired by acts such as Woodkid, Bjork and
Hailing from Aberdeen, Nassif Younes aka SWYM started playing guitar at the age of 17 and has done little else since being a latecomer to the world of music, but in a matter of time, he began learning Beethoven Sonatas on the piano and later on, bass and drums. Younes’
Aberdeen / experimental / Indie / Interview / Progressive / Scotland / SWYM / Synth-Pop
We chat to the man behind Bochum Welt, Gianluigi Di Costanzo, about collecting vintage electronic instruments, how his compositions reflect his mood and the release in sharing himself through his music. Interview by Tamara Arden Before the age of technology, producers were manually creating studio-friendly formulas on their tracks. Now, the
Naoise Roo is a talented up-an-coming independent artist from Dublin, making waves in the thriving live scene in Ireland right now. The Playground recently caught up with her to discuss her latest controversial video, directed by the acclaimed film-maker Bob Gallagher (Girl Band), and starring Aron Hegarty (Ripper Street, Game
Zola Jesus has announced that her next record, Okavi, will be released on September 8th. Written in pure catharsis, the sonics have been described as heavy, dark, and exploratory. Having released three EPs and five full-length albums, Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, has been recording music for more than
In some sad news, Texas-born, UK-based DJ Skirt (real name Bethany DeMoss) has announced that she will stop performing as a DJ. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the techno artist announced her recent battles with performance anxiety, concluding that if the “thought of an upcoming gig is making me actually
