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The auction features over 400 items from David Lynch's home studio and creative archive, ranging from everyday production tools to rare vintage equipment. Read more ⬇️ theplayground.co.uk/david-lynchs-s…

We sat down with dynamic sibling duo #monkeysafari to chat about their latest single, 'Oasis', and more! Listen to the track & read our exclusive interview with them now: theplayground.co.uk/monkey-safari-…

After nearly 20 years in the making, PLAYY. Music is finally here - a community-powered platform built for independent artists, by those who believe in their future. No more gatekeepers. No more compromises. Just one space to stream, sell, book, license, connect, and thrive.

Introducing the PLAYYLIST series – a selection of roundups spotlighting the most thrilling new releases across the underground and beyond. Check out our roundup of releases from May 2025 🎧 theplayground.co.uk/playylist-1-ma…

As AI floods the music economy, fraud is exploding - and indie artists are paying the price. Streaming platforms face serious questions about fairness, transparency, and accountability. Learn more: theplayground.co.uk/streaming-plat…

The countdown to Glastonbury Festival is on! The full lineup is here, with over 3000 artists, secret sets & 56 “TBA” slots👀 One name has fans buzzing: "Patchwork", the mysterious act scheduled for Saturday🤔 From June 25-29, Somerset is the place to be for epic performances &

Find out more and listen to B I C E P's stunning ending to the 'CHROMA' series now 🎧 theplayground.co.uk/bicep-close-th…

#yeule's highly-anticipated fourth album arrives as a dark miasma of electroclash, trip-hop, dream-pop, industrial, and haunting fragmentation. Our review of 'Evangelic Girl is a Gun' awaits: theplayground.co.uk/yeule-evangeli…

While many musicians around the world question whether streaming works in their favor, Brazil is building a quiet counter-narrative. According to data from Spotify's Loud & Clear report, the country’s music industry is undergoing historic growth - growth that the streaming giant

The legendary SXSW is wrapping up its inaugural edition in the vibrant district of Shoreditch - a momentous event for UK music culture. Find out more about sxswlondon now: theplayground.co.uk/sxsw-crosses-t…

China's music industry reached ¥493 billion in 2024 (up 5% from 2023), with live concerts experiencing a massive 67% surge. Meanwhile, globally, streaming now dominates with 69% of all music revenue. Read more: theplayground.co.uk/chinas-music-b…

#KevinParker just previewed NEW Tame Impala music at a surprise Barcelona DJ set! His breakthrough album 'Currents' celebrates its 10th anniversary this July - read more now: theplayground.co.uk/tame-impala-te…

With Timbaland at the helm of a new frontier of AI in Music, the industry is rapidly approaching a moral reckoning about the fundamental value of human creativity. Read more now💭 theplayground.co.uk/how-timbalands…

As Israel’s assault on Palestine continues, musicians are confronting ethical choices that cut deeper than image or profit. A new wave of artists is reviving the legacy of music as a force for solidarity - while exposing the uneasy ties between culture and corporate power. Read

#shilohdynasty & #timmies reunite for 'warp angels': a 7-track journey of ambient emotion, raw nostalgia, and long-awaited magic. Read more: theplayground.co.uk/shiloh-dynasty…

A new era for live music safety begins next month with the launch of the Lost Angels Fund, putting fan care and crowd protection at the center of nightlife culture. Read more now 💫 theplayground.co.uk/a-new-era-for-…

Your weekend dance habit may be doing more than just lifting your mood - find out more now 💃 theplayground.co.uk/new-study-link…

From commanding a sweat-soaked BOILER ROOM set to conjuring up productions that deftly walk the line between invigoration and catharsis, Thessaloniki's #ANNĒ is one to watch in 2025. We had the honour of sitting down with her for an exclusive interview - head to the link to

Now a solo project, #BubbaBrothers is returning with 'Groove', an exciting new chapter in the project's journey. Read our exclusive interview and listen to the track premiere now: theplayground.co.uk/bubba-brothers…