Berlin-based Cherilyn MacNeil, who records and performs as Dear Reader, has certainly charted an interesting course in her budding musical career. Most UK listeners were first introduced to the “art pop” stylings of South African-born MacNeil on Dear Reader’s 2013 Rivonia album, a brave effort that fused slick indie production
With the ambience and integrity of self-described ‘non-musician’ Brian Eno, and the direction and experimental approach of Terry Riley, XAM Duo’s self-entitled new album is the perfect soundtrack to 2016. The new ensemble, constructed in the hiatus of 2015’s ‘Tone Systems’, adding Christopher Duffin of Deadworms to the previously solo-performing
E1 – a new London club will open it’s doors at the end of the year. Located in Wapping, at 110 Pennington Street in London, the space formerly known as Studio Spaces will be officially opening it’s doors on Sunday, December 31st at 9pm. The old factory warehouse space will
E1 / electronica / London / Studio Spaces / Venue / Wapping
Multi-instrumentalist duo RINNGS outline their creation process exclusively with percussion and vocals. Consisting of Karl Zine and Nai Jannson, their unique formula of lush layered choirs, manipulated vocals take us on a journey into their poignant pop. We touch base with the duo about technology in the music scene and
Loyal jungle head fans of Demdike Stare, have been waiting nearly five years for a new full-length by the digital obsessed duo (i.e. Sean Canty & Miles Whittaker), and we weren’t disappointed at all, by the recent offering ‘Wonderland’ released on the 2nd December. Demdike Stare, named after one of
Ahead of his EP release via The Playground Records, we chat to Russian based electronic producer CHVRN about his origins, sound journey and where his name comes from. Tell us about your roots. I am a Saint Petersburg based electronic musician. Music came into my life about 10 years ago
Ninja Tune have announced the upcoming release of Concrete Desert, the new collaboration between Kevin Martin (The Bug) and Dylan Carlson (Earth). The album will be out in digital format on March 24th, with the physical release scheduled for May 5th. Carlson, the founding member of Sub Pop-signed Earth, is
‘ASHES Remixes’ is the new album from melodic bass music producer ILLENIUM to be released on 16th December via Seeking Blue and Kasaya Records. ILLENIUM has garnered previous support from the likes of Billboard, Dancing Astronaut, Mr. Suicide Sheep, YourEDM and many others. In addition to selling out his debut
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Mikaela Davis is a 24-year old composer, harpist and vocalist from Rochester, New York. Her music could be best described as classically inspired indie-folk, with definite nods to world music, and the inclusion of using Middle Eastern and Oriental inspired scales. Initially conceived as a solo
experimental / Folk & Singer-Songwriter / Harp / Indie / Indie-Pop / Interview / Mikaela Davis / New York / Rochester
Ahead of the The Playground’s next event at The Steelyard, we chat to DJ, producer and composer, Mamiko Motto about the emotional character her music takes on, the fascination with computer games and the changes in mood she takes her listeners on. Your mixes highlight a variety of beats, riding
